This book's twenty-two intriguing day trips will lead you to a wide array of attractions, from Wilmington's historic mansions to Asheboro's North Carolina Zoological Park--with opportunities to sample barbecue at every turn.
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No planning required!
Need a day away to relax, refresh, renew? Just get in your car and go! Day Trips from Raleigh-Durham is your guide to hundreds of exciting things to do, see, and discover right in your own backyard. Explore places you never even knew existed—many free of charge and most within a two-hour drive of the Raleigh-Durham area.
Do something prehistoric: Examine fossilized bones, teeth, and shells on
display at the Aurora Fossil Museum or dig for your own fossils in a special
area outside.
display at the Aurora Fossil Museum or dig for your own fossils in a special
area outside.
Do something flowery: Celebrate one of the state’s most prolific plants at Wilmington’s North Carolina Azalea Festival, featuring big-name music stars, a full-fledged circus, and garden tours.
Do something patriotic: Wander through the artifacts and photographic exhibits at the 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum to learn about this famed unit's history.
Do something kid-approved: Have fun with go-karts, arcade games, water slides, and a giant wave pool at Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park.
With full trip-planning information, you can make the most of your time off and rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip.
About the Author
Ralph Grizzle writes about travel, particularly cruising. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina.
James L. Hoffman is a lifelong resident of North Carolina. He is a freelance writer and public relations and marketing director for Discovery Place, Inc., in Charlotte. He lives in Gastonia, North Carolina.
James L. Hoffman is a lifelong resident of North Carolina. He is a freelance writer and public relations and marketing director for Discovery Place, Inc., in Charlotte. He lives in Gastonia, North Carolina.
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I began my journalistic career at the age of 32, following the conclusion of my 'sabbatical decade.' From 1980 through 1990, I bicycled across America, pedaled through Europe and island-hopped the South Pacific.
After backpacking through Bali, bussing through Java, hopping a boat to Singapore and crossing Malaysia to Thailand, I flew into Burma, tramped to Dhaka and endured a 32-hour train ride from calamitous Calcutta to bustling Bombay.
From there, I hopped a plane for Greece and traveled to Switzerland before returning home, where I settled, quite naturally, into a career of travel writing.
From 1996 to 2009, I contributed to HEMISPHERES, United Airlines' award-winning inflight magazine. The North American Travel Journalism Association, awarded my article, Ship Shape, which appeared in the September 2005 issue of Hemispheres, in the category of 'Best Cruise Writing.'
I make my home in Asheville, North Carolina and live part of the year near Copenhagen, Denmark.
When in Asheville, I enjoy mountain biking, hiking, lingering in coffee shops and frequent trips to the gorgeous Biltmore Estate. When in Scandinavia, I enjoy biking, lingering in coffee shops and trying to learn Scandinavian words.
My work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and numerous consumer magazines. I am the author of four books, including Remembering Charles Kuralt,' a biography that Publisher's Weekly called 'a sweet and lovely homage, a welcome commemoration.'
I am currently the Chief Evangelist at avidcruiser.com.
After backpacking through Bali, bussing through Java, hopping a boat to Singapore and crossing Malaysia to Thailand, I flew into Burma, tramped to Dhaka and endured a 32-hour train ride from calamitous Calcutta to bustling Bombay.
From there, I hopped a plane for Greece and traveled to Switzerland before returning home, where I settled, quite naturally, into a career of travel writing.
From 1996 to 2009, I contributed to HEMISPHERES, United Airlines' award-winning inflight magazine. The North American Travel Journalism Association, awarded my article, Ship Shape, which appeared in the September 2005 issue of Hemispheres, in the category of 'Best Cruise Writing.'
I make my home in Asheville, North Carolina and live part of the year near Copenhagen, Denmark.
When in Asheville, I enjoy mountain biking, hiking, lingering in coffee shops and frequent trips to the gorgeous Biltmore Estate. When in Scandinavia, I enjoy biking, lingering in coffee shops and trying to learn Scandinavian words.
My work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and numerous consumer magazines. I am the author of four books, including Remembering Charles Kuralt,' a biography that Publisher's Weekly called 'a sweet and lovely homage, a welcome commemoration.'
I am currently the Chief Evangelist at avidcruiser.com.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Great ideas for daytrips.,
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This review is from: Day Trips from Raleigh-Durham, 3rd: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler (Day Trips Series) (Paperback)
This book contains great ideas for daytrips from the Raleigh/Durham area. It categorizes the trips by region so that if you have already planned a trip you can find locations nearby. My wife and I have had lots of fun trips based on the things in the book.
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Good deal,
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This review is from: Day Trips from Raleigh-Durham, 3rd: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler (Day Trips Series) (Paperback)
We're happy with the book. Picked up a used one, and it's in decent condition, as described. Has good information on day trips in our area, which is perfect for our family, still trying to get familiar with our local surroundings, and looking for new interesting places to explore.
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