Asheville, North Carolina, has a perfect blend of local talent, touring acts, and quirky, artsy energy. Bands like Steep Canyon Rangers hail from the city, as do Luke Combs and Roberta Flack. Buskers set up around the city, especially during weekly drum circles. The city also attracts bigger names like The Avett Brothers to Harrah's Cherokee Center, the largest venue in … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in Asheville, North Carolina
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Bull Durham Filming Locations to Visit
Bull Durham revolves around the lives of baseball players for the Durham Bulls, a real-life team. Baseball groupie Annie Savoy, played by Susan Sarandon, hooks up with a minor league player every season and soon becomes involved with both rookie pitcher “Nuke” LaLoosh, played by Tim Robbins, and the veteran catcher assigned to deal with him, Crash Davis, played by Kevin … [Read more...] about Bull Durham Filming Locations to Visit
Literary South: O. Henry
O. Henry, also known as William Sydney Porter, was born on September 11, 1862, in Greensboro, North Carolina, during the Civil War. His mother died when he was young, and he moved with his father into his grandparents' house. He loved reading from a young age and, as a teenager, started working at his uncle's pharmacy, where he was later licensed. At age 20, Porter moved … [Read more...] about Literary South: O. Henry
Celebrating the Holidays at Asheville’s Biltmore Estate
Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, is America's largest private home, built for the prestigious Vanderbilt family. It's also one of the most popular attractions in the region and brings in over 1 million visitors every year. It's especially magical during the holiday season when the mansion is transformed into a winter wonderland with large Christmas trees and … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Holidays at Asheville’s Biltmore Estate
Where to See Fall Foliage in the South
The changing colors of fall make the season ideal for traveling around the South. But you don't have to go far to see this stunning foliage. The fall foliage map spreads across the region, depending on when you want to go. The season typically extends from late September to early November, depending on temperatures. There aren't many of these trees in Florida and Louisiana, … [Read more...] about Where to See Fall Foliage in the South
