Raleigh, North Carolina is the capital city of the state, located at the crossroads of major intersections with an international airport. The name comes from Sir Walter Raleigh, an English statesman known for his association with the "Lost Colony" of Roanoke. The city was established in 1792, settled near where a boarding house was located. Two railroad lines increased the … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Raleigh, North Carolina
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Southern Stays: Heights House Hotel
Voted one of the best hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure, the Heights House Hotel in Raleigh, North Carolina was originally Montford Hall, a circa 1858 Italiannate home in the Boylan Heights neighborhood. It was purchased by a local couple in 2018 and completely restored, bringing it back to its National Historic Landmark status. There are four parlors with seating … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Heights House Hotel
Weekend Guide to the Triad
The Triad of North Carolina has deep roots in manufacturing, especially in home furnishings and textiles. Greensboro and neighboring High Point have charming downtowns worth exploring. This guide doesn't include the third city of the Triad, Winston-Salem, which has its own guide. Greensboro The area now known as Greensboro was inhabited by Indigenous people before … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to the Triad
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
Southern Stays: Proximity Hotel
For visitors to Greensboro, North Carolina, the Proximity Hotel is legendary. While not in the heart of downtown, the property is the first LEED platinum-certified hotel in America, which is much of the draw. The solar panels on the roof of the building are the first indicator that this is not your average hotel. It's located in an office park area next to an … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Proximity Hotel
