I just gotta toot my (State's) own horn. The Great North State has it all: outer banks (picture your own little uninhabited island beach = Masonboro Island), beach towns (no neon, just cottages = Wrightsville Beach), big cities (museums, theater, art, nightlife= Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington, Asheville), Adventure (drive NASCAR=Charlotte, Rockingham/ rock climbing = Looking Glass Rock near Brevard / mountain climbing=Mount Mitchell=6,684’=highest peak on east coast, Grandfather mtn, Table Rock, Appalachian Trail/ paddling= Nolichucky, Hiawassee, Nantahala, Green, South fork of the New). I can go on and on. Drop me a line and I’ll tell you my secret places; one on one only, they wouldn’t be secret if I just posted them. North Carolina even has snow skiing! Don’t get too excited though, our slopes are a little harder than you’ve experienced elsewhere. Fun though!
Fall is arriving and our mountain's fall colors are incredible! Absolutely Incredible!! I suggest seeing them from one of my secret camp sites deep down in a pristine valley, looking North towards Grandfather Mountain. Waterfalls nearby. COLD creeks. Quite. No “city” noise. You can’t even hear a car if you listen real hard. Peace!
I am a certified Redneck, a Hillbilly raised on white lightning. Dont' worry though, the Sheriff is my uncle. As long as you know his name, nobody's gonna mess with you...
You can go anywhere when you're somebody else.
Posts: 33 | Location: North Carolina USA | Registered: 11 August 2007
Thanks JuneBug. I'm certain World travelers dont think, "I know, we'll go to North Carolina!" But it is truly a world-class destination....especially with a little local knowledge.
You can go anywhere when you're somebody else.
Posts: 33 | Location: North Carolina USA | Registered: 11 August 2007
We have had such a hot summer in FL this year I have been considering moving to NC and checking out all the cities. My dad was in the Marine Corp and stationed at Camp LeJune and they talked so much about how they loved it there I was checking out that area around Jacksonville. What do you think of that area. I understand has really grown alot as all places have but am considering checking it out this fall on a road trip. Like you said it has it all. She said they never had to use AC and never snows in Eastern NC.
Originally posted by mkk: We have had such a hot summer in FL this year I have been considering moving to NC and checking out all the cities. My dad was in the Marine Corp and stationed at Camp LeJune and they talked so much about how they loved it there I was checking out that area around Jacksonville. What do you think of that area. I understand has really grown alot as all places have but am considering checking it out this fall on a road trip. Like you said it has it all. She said they never had to use AC and never snows in Eastern NC.
I know Jacksonville, NC very well. If you're trying to escape the heat, that'd be the wrong place to go! Coastal, humid! Lots of Floridians like the Cahiers / Highlands area. I'd suggest looking at Lake Toxaway or upper South Carolina (lake Joccassee!).
You can go anywhere when you're somebody else.
Posts: 33 | Location: North Carolina USA | Registered: 11 August 2007
Its really a beautiful state, and great place to live. Such chill people, and Ive never met so many nice people as i did in NC. I dont think I encountered one rude person there. I lived in Salisbury, which is right in the middle of Winston Salem, Greensboro, and Charlotte! However, I wouldve like to be a little closer to Charlotte, was about 45 min drive.
Visited Asheville. Only thing I regret was not being to see the outer banks, especially since I lived there during the summer. Fav hang out? Noda district!
formerly jjdpallday
Posts: 356 | Location: Vermont | Registered: 15 December 2006
Im totally thinking of heading to North Carolina this summer for 8 weeks with my friend. We are both 25 and from England. Just wanted some advice on best place to stay??? we like lively cities but also want to rent a house somewhere, in particular a one with a porch, for the 6 weeks!!
Any recommendations on accommodation, things to do, etc.
Greatly appreciated. Ali
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Originally posted by scott28403: I just gotta toot my (State's) own horn. The Great North State has it all: outer banks (picture your own little uninhabited island beach = Masonboro Island), beach towns (no neon, just cottages = Wrightsville Beach), big cities (museums, theater, art, nightlife= Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington, Asheville), Adventure (drive NASCAR=Charlotte, Rockingham/ rock climbing = Looking Glass Rock near Brevard / mountain climbing=Mount Mitchell=6,684’=highest peak on east coast, Grandfather mtn, Table Rock, Appalachian Trail/ paddling= Nolichucky, Hiawassee, Nantahala, Green, South fork of the New). I can go on and on. Drop me a line and I’ll tell you my secret places; one on one only, they wouldn’t be secret if I just posted them. North Carolina even has snow skiing! Don’t get too excited though, our slopes are a little harder than you’ve experienced elsewhere. Fun though!
Fall is arriving and our mountain's fall colors are incredible! Absolutely Incredible!! I suggest seeing them from one of my secret camp sites deep down in a pristine valley, looking North towards Grandfather Mountain. Waterfalls nearby. COLD creeks. Quite. No “city” noise. You can’t even hear a car if you listen real hard. Peace!
I am a certified Redneck, a Hillbilly raised on white lightning. Dont' worry though, the Sheriff is my uncle. As long as you know his name, nobody's gonna mess with you...
Posts: 8 | Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne | Registered: 24 April 2007
There are some great rentals around the United Methodist Retreat in Junaluska, which was just beautiful last time I checked. Lots of country stuff to do like hiking and canoeing, and at a high enough altitude to be relatively cool even in summer.
La
"I’ve always loved travel – it broadens the perspective and stimulates the mind."
- Me, in The Exquisite Taste of Agony
Posts: 529 | Location: Hell. Or is it Texas? | Registered: 13 November 2005
I live in South Florida and I must say that I have been, for the better part of 3 years, contemplating moving to the Carolinas. I would prefer North Carolina over South Carolina really only because (and yes, sadly I am sterotyping)I have met a few people from SC and they are just a little....out there. =)
"In my mind I'm going to Carolina"....
Posts: 14 | Location: Florida | Registered: 13 March 2008
Well put, brother! As a fellow Tar Heel (from Sanford) that's a long way from home I have to say thank you for bringing memories to mind. I'm ready to go back for a visit now. Would you share that special place of which you speak?
You nearly brought a tear to my eye! BCD
A single event can awaken within us a stranger totally unknown to us. To live is to be slowly born. Antoine de Saint-Exupery
It's definitely one of the most beautiful, and fortunately underrated parts of the US...and maybe that's a good thing. As long as tourists, travellers, backpackers, etc. keeping missing it as a stop on thier USA roadtrips, then it might retain all that's great about it even longer.
The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page. ---St. Augustine
Posts: 770 | Location: St. Louis, MO | Registered: 28 April 2005
Thanks- So much to see, so many places to go! I love the little bit of NC that I have seen and love your enthusiasm for this great state! You make me wanna go
Carpe Noctrine
Posts: 222 | Location: Connecticut USA | Registered: 28 March 2007
