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The South’s Creepiest Places to Visit

October 30, 2020 By Caroline Eubanks Leave a Comment

Are you afraid of ghosts? The South has some truly creepy places, whether the spooky cemeteries, haunted hotels, or even restaurants with spirits... and not the alcoholic kind! Do you dare visit these places that are reported to be haunted? Find out for yourself, but bring a friend. Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Arkansas Eureka Springs in Northwest Arkansas was … [Read more...] about The South’s Creepiest Places to Visit

Nicholas Sparks Filming Locations to Visit

April 17, 2020 By Caroline Eubanks Leave a Comment

Writer Nicholas Sparks has decades worth of novels, many with romantic and tragic themes. The majority are set in the Southeast, where the calls home. Starting in the late 90s, many of these books were turned into popular films, also set and shot in the region. We've rounded up some of the top Nicholas Sparks movie locations in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and … [Read more...] about Nicholas Sparks Filming Locations to Visit

Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Wilmington, North Carolina

January 29, 2020 By Caroline Eubanks Leave a Comment

Wilmington, North Carolina, and its surrounding beaches are the perfect place for a girlfriend getaway, offering outdoor activities, locally-owned shops, and incredible restaurants. The city is an easy drive from Charlotte and elsewhere in North Carolina. You can also fly in and rent a car to explore the area, including Bald Head Island to the south and Topsail Island to the … [Read more...] about Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Wilmington, North Carolina

Visiting the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

July 3, 2019 By Sammi Eubanks Leave a Comment

The Fort Fisher aquarium is located steps away from the ocean along Kure Beach not far from downtown Wilmington. One of four North Carolina aquarium locations, Fort Fisher is well known for such residents as Luna the albino alligator and Maverick the bald eagle. What to See at the North Carolina Aquarium Visitors enter through the Cape Fear Conservatory, a small … [Read more...] about Visiting the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Southern Stays: ARRIVE Wilmington

June 28, 2019 By Caroline Eubanks Leave a Comment

ARRIVE Wilmington opened in spring 2019 on the former site of The Wilmingtonian, a downtown hotel that hosted actors and crews from the city’s days as a film hub for shows like Dawson’s Creek and One Tree Hill. It’s only the brand’s second location, after Palm Springs, and they have plans to expand into Memphis, Austin, and Phoenix this year. Rooms at ARRIVE … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: ARRIVE Wilmington

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