After writing guides about The Triangle, including the best places to stay around the city, it became time for our own guide to accommodations in the cities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. There is a large diversity in the types and prices of properties spanning every loyalty program. We’ve denoted which ones are our picks and which ones come highly recommended on … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in The North Carolina Triangle
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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 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 Costner. … [Read more...] about Bull Durham Filming Locations to Visit
The South’s Best Rails to Trails Paths
Rail lines once connected much of the South, from Flagler's train down the length of Florida to the Amtrak Crescent Line that still runs in a curve down the coast to New Orleans. But what happens when these tracks are no longer in use? Many communities have converted them to rails-to-trails paths, public spaces with parks, restaurants, and access to public transportation … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Rails to Trails Paths
Where to See Live Music in the Triangle, North Carolina
The cities of The Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro, are known for their live music scenes, especially when it comes to alternative rock. Countless bands and musicians have risen through the ranks at these intimate venues starting in the 1950s, thanks in part to the high student population. Annual festivals like Hopscotch, Dreamville, and … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in the Triangle, North Carolina
6 Easy Day Trips from Charlotte
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 … [Read more...] about 6 Easy Day Trips from Charlotte
