Charlotte, North Carolina has so much to see that it’s easy to spend your trip within the city limits. But drive less than an hour outside of town and you’ll have a completely different experience. There are so many places to see in less than two hours, but we’ve included a few of our favorites. It’s easy to pick up your rental car downtown or at the airport and return to … [Read more...] about 6 Easy Day Trips from Charlotte
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Film Friday: Logan Lucky
The Logan brothers join forces with an ex-con to rob a NASCAR race in North Carolina. Riley Keough, Daniel Craig, Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, and Katie Holmes star in the film, which used the Old Douglas County Jail, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hudson Hickory House, and Clayton County Landfill. Scenes were also filmed at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Filmed In: Duluth, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Logan Lucky
The South’s Best Theme Park Halloween Attractions
Fans of Halloween can find all ranges of spooky attractions at the South's best theme parks. Some are family-friendly, while others are downright terrifying. We're rounding up the best and scariest theme park Halloween celebrations from around the South. Be sure to mention any we left out below in the comments! Universal Studios– Orlando, Florida Universal Orlando … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Theme Park Halloween Attractions
Film Friday: Sully
Based on the true story, Sully is a film about a pilot who saves a plane full of people when he lands in the Hudson River. But it was the investigation afterward when people were calling him a "hero" that shows the part of the story previously unheard. Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, and Laura Linney star in the film. Gwinnett Technical College and JW Marriott Buckhead served as … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Sully
Visiting the U.S. National Whitewater Rafting Center
One of North Carolina’s best-kept secrets is the U.S. National Whitewater Center. It is a 700-acre non-profit training facility and outdoor park that is heaven on earth for nature and adventure sports enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. The heart and center of the park is the world’s largest man-made whitewater rafting course designed by three-time Olympian Scott … [Read more...] about Visiting the U.S. National Whitewater Rafting Center
