North Carolina offers a rich network of ferries from coastal routes in the Outer Banks and Crystal Coast to inland cable ferries with 21 routes in total. It's one of the best ways to get around, whether you're going to a barrier island for a day trip or taking your car between islands, spotting wildlife along the way. Where Can I Take a Ferry in North Carolina? … [Read more...] about A Guide to Taking North Carolina’s Ferries
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Weekend Guide to Beaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort, North Carolina, is one of the oldest towns in the state and has a rich history shaped by maritime life, trade, piracy, and military activity. Originally called "Fish Town," its location on Beaufort Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean made it a strategic port. Blackbeard ran the ship Queen Anne’s Revenge aground near Beaufort in 1718. The wreck was discovered in 1996 and … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Beaufort, North Carolina
Essential Tips for Navigating Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the primary airport serving North Carolina’s Research Triangle region, encompassing Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. In 1929, Raleigh's first municipal airport opened. It became the Raleigh-Durham Army Air Field in 1943 and served as a training base for the Army Air Corps until 1948. In 2024, RDU handled a record 15.5 million … [Read more...] about Essential Tips for Navigating Raleigh-Durham International Airport
7 Lighthouses to Visit in North Carolina
Lighthouses were created to signal to incoming boats safely and were once found throughout the Southeast. Especially on the Atlantic coast, lighthouses aided in guiding ships into the harbor, but not without plenty of shipwrecks along the way. Several have since been demolished or lost over the years, but there are plenty more you can visit and even climb. Note that some … [Read more...] about 7 Lighthouses to Visit in North Carolina
Where to See Live Music in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, North Carolina, has a perfect blend of local talent, touring acts, and quirky, artsy energy. Bands like Steep Canyon Rangers hail from the city, as do Luke Combs and Roberta Flack. Buskers set up around the city, especially during weekly drum circles. The city also attracts bigger names like The Avett Brothers to Harrah's Cherokee Center, the largest venue in … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in Asheville, North Carolina
