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
Chapel Hill
Gameday Guide to Chapel Hill, North Carolina
It’s fall in the South, which means a few things. The humidity has started to lessen and the temperatures started to lower. The students are back in school. And college football season is upon us. No matter what team you root for, the region has so many great college towns with plenty to offer beyond the campus. One such is the third element of the Triangle (along with … [Read more...] about Gameday Guide to Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Southern Stays: Carolina Inn
The Carolina Inn is nearly a part of the campus of the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill, right across the street from the gates. Opened in 1924, the historic hotel is like the town's living room, hosting generations of students, parents, faculty, and visitors. Built in the Southern Colonial style, the inspiration for the design was Mount Vernon, the home of George … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Carolina Inn
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
The South’s Best Lesser-Known Music Cities
Earlier this year, I wrote a story for Fodor's about America's best music cities beyond the places you usually hear about. The South, in particular, is a region rich in music culture, especially in Nashville, Memphis, Atlanta, and New Orleans. But these places are far from the only ones. Even this list isn't exhaustive, leaving out other musically inclined destinations like … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Lesser-Known Music Cities