Brookgreen Gardens, located outside of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a favorite attraction for both visitors and locals. The former private home and its surrounding property are transformed for the holiday season into their most popular event, the Nights of a Thousand Candles. Held throughout December, thousands of candles are hand lit every night around the gardens, as … [Read more...] about Experiencing Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens
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Riding the Tweetsie Ghost Train
Tweetsie has a unique hold on my mind. It’s the source of traffic in the fall. It’s the gravel lot my college boyfriend taught me to drive stick shift in. It holds the temporary traffic light whose removal signals the end of the tourist season in the High Country. As an undergrad at Appalachian State, I never made it over to Tweetsie. The $34 price tag was out of reach. So … [Read more...] about Riding the Tweetsie Ghost Train
Visiting the U.S. National Whitewater Rafting Center
One of North Carolina’s best-kept secrets is the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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. What to Do at the US National Whitewater Center The heart and center of the park is the world’s … [Read more...] about Visiting the U.S. National Whitewater Rafting Center
Visiting Asheville’s Biltmore Estate
Visiting Asheville's Biltmore Estate is one of North Carolina's top attractions, bringing in 1 million tourists annually. Featured in movies such as Richie Rich, Forrest Gump, and The Last of the Mohicans, the property is a truly stunning reminder of America's Gilded Age. Touring the Biltmore Estate The 250-room Gothic-inspired estate was built in 1889 by George … [Read more...] about Visiting Asheville’s Biltmore Estate
