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
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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 … [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
9 Must-See Destinations in North Carolina
North Carolina has so much to offer travelers well beyond the mountains and cities. Whether you’re looking for the great outdoors or swanky restaurants, important history, or quirky experiences, you’ll find it here. These six destinations are our picks for the places you can’t miss when visiting North Carolina. Asheville Asheville, North Carolina is one of the … [Read more...] about 9 Must-See Destinations in North Carolina
The Gilded Age Landmarks of the South
The Gilded Age was a lavish time in American history when the nation's wealthiest families built over-the-top mansions to showcase their status. But their power wasn't limited to places like New York, Chicago, and Newport. These people also made summer homes and hotels in the South, many of which still exist today. This story is based on one I wrote for Fodor's. You can … [Read more...] about The Gilded Age Landmarks of the South
