Mandy Moore and Shane West star in the film adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel A Walk to Remember. A reverend's daughter befriends a troubled boy when he is forced to do community service. The two start a relationship despite protests by his friends and her father. Specific scenes were filmed at Orton Plantation. Filmed In: Southport and Wilmington, North Carolina If … [Read more...] about Film Friday: A Walk to Remember
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Film Friday: We’re The Millers
A drug dealer recruits his neighbor and other misfits from around town to pose as his family as he smuggles marijuana across the border from Mexico. Jennifer Anniston, Jason Sudekis, Emma Roberts, Will Poulter and Ed Helms star in We're the Millers. Specific scenes were filmed at 420 Market Street and the Wilmington Convention Center. Filmed In: Wilmington, North Carolina; … [Read more...] about Film Friday: We’re The Millers
Best Places to Celebrate Halloween in the South
It's that spooky time of year and each state has its own grand celebrations. The South has some of the oldest, and of course, haunted, cities in the country. Expect plenty of tours of haunted cemeteries and homes, as well as parades of the funky and freaky. There are events for both families and adults and whatever costume and persona you decide to take on for All Hallows … [Read more...] about Best Places to Celebrate Halloween in the South
Small Town Saturday: Hendersonville, NC
Hendersonville, North Carolina is located in the mountains outside of Asheville, North Carolina. It has a population of around 13,000 residents. Known as "the city of four seasons," the town was established in the 1800s. The town has a number of attractions for visitors to check out, as well as historic landmarks. It's also home to the North Carolina Apple Festival, held … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Hendersonville, NC
Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is the most scenic highway in the South, running from Waynesboro, Virginia to Cherokee, North Carolina. The beloved drive brings in travelers from all over the world to stop at the overlooks on their motorcycles, go for extended hikes or simply learn about the history and culture of the area. It's especially stunning in the fall when the leaves are … [Read more...] about Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway
