Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Jan 19, 2012, 3:06 pm
There is no better way to relax this season than over a glass of wine shared with friends. Here in North Carolina, our wine-producing roots run deep, and we have more than 100 wineries across the state for you to enjoy. In addition to fantastic wine, many wineries are offering special events and ...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Jan 13, 2012, 12:51 pm
Our mountains are home to slopes and ski resorts to help keep you active this season cure the onset of cabin fever. Take your pick from traditional downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding terrain parks, ice skating, snow tubing, snowshoeing or ziplining over snow-covered peaks. We have it al...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Jan 6, 2012, 11:16 am
During the month of January, Southern Living is hosting a contest to determine the South’s Tastiest Town. Our very own Raleigh has been chosen to compete against the likes of Birmingham, Louisville, Houston, Decatur, Charleston, Lafayette, New Orleans, Charlottesville and Baltimore. Needless to ...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Dec 15, 2011, 3:00 pm
With Christmas Day just around the corner, there is undoubtedly some gift shopping that remains to be done. To help you find what you’re looking for, we have an exceptional number of shopping opportunities here in North Carolina – from Southpoint in Durham, Southpark in Charlotte to the recently...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Dec 8, 2011, 12:03 pm
Since it’s the holiday season, we thought we would share a few recipes. These recipes are for two North Carolina traditions: mulled wine and Moravian cookies. Mulled Wine What you’ll need: 2 bottles dry red wine 4 ounces port or brandy 12 whole cloves ...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Dec 1, 2011, 3:17 pm
Although photos of snowy mountains are often what we associate with Christmastime, there is no better place to spend the holiday season than along our coast. With fewer crowds but plenty of events and activities, the coast is the perfect spot to start a new holiday tradition. One of our most unique ...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Nov 17, 2011, 3:19 pm
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, friends and families are gathering to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. North Carolina is the No. 2 producer of Christmas trees in the country, so why not add a Christmas tree choose and cut adventure to the itinerary for next week? We have more than 70...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Nov 10, 2011, 2:35 pm
The Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation in Fayetteville is honoring North Carolina veterans this week with a variety of Heroes Homecoming events. This holiday is celebrated annually on Nov. 11 to honor the men and women who have served on behalf of our country. The Vietnam Moving Wall is...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Nov 3, 2011, 5:10 pm
The North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh recently welcomed Rembrandt in America. The exhibition will run through Jan. 22, 2012, and is the largest collection of Rembrandt paintings ever presented in America. It’s also the first major exhibition to explore the history of collecting Rembrandt pai...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Oct 26, 2011, 9:46 pm
History runs deep in North Carolina from the NC Museum of History to the legends of Blackbeard and his treasure along our shores. However at this time of year, another side of the story takes center stage: our authentic haunts. Ghost tours abound across the state as Halloween is just around the corn...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Oct 21, 2011, 12:28 pm
... . The cast includes Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss, Josh Hutcherson as Peeta, Liam Hemsworth as Gale, Woody Harrelson as Haymitch and Lenny Kravitz as Cinna. Locations for filming ranged from Dupont State Forest, ... Kitchen in Charlotte’s NoDa arts district and The Southern Kitchen and Bar i...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Oct 13, 2011, 10:15 am
Tryon Palace in New Bern is the perfect place to watch North Carolina’s history come to life. In addition to housing the Governor’s Palace, North Carolina’s first colonial capitol and first state capitol, along with more than twenty acres of other historical buildings and gardens, Tryon Palace...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Oct 6, 2011, 11:51 am
Fall is upon us, and its cooler temperatures are here to stay. In North Carolina, we always look forward to this season. Mother Nature never lets us down with her handiwork that turns our leaves from a bright and lively green to brilliant reds, yellows and golds. Fishing along our coast is also at ...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Sep 28, 2011, 11:59 am
There isn’t a better way to enjoy fall’s cooler temperatures than by attending one of our many outdoor food, arts and music festivals. Spanning from the mountains, across the Piedmont, to the edge of our coast, we have a festival or outdoor celebration for you. If you’re fishing our coast t...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Sep 22, 2011, 2:31 pm
In addition to this season's beautiful changing leaves on display throughout North Carolina, Charlotte recently debuted a new fall show of its own at the Mint Museum Uptown. The Romare Bearden: Southern Recollections exhibit opened September 2 to coincide with his 100th birthday. The exhibition will...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Sep 8, 2011, 4:51 pm
North Carolina is making a name for itself in the culinary world. Many of our restaurants and chefs boast high honors and accolades – we have four Four Star Restaurants, one Five Diamond restaurant and fifteen Four Diamond restaurants, according to Forbes and AAA. And with so many excellent spots ...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Sep 1, 2011, 12:10 pm
Each year people flock to the beautiful mountain region of North Carolina to witness the leaves turn color and welcome the fall season. But one of our best kept secrets is both the prevalence and breathtaking beauty of our waterfalls. With over 300 waterfalls gracing our mountain region, you simply ...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Aug 23, 2011, 9:39 am
Last week, we asked our friends on Facebook and Twitter a simple question: What's your favorite kind of North Carolina outdoor adventure? We heard some great ideas, from camping and whitewater rafting in the mountains, to NASCAR races and animal sightings in the Piedmont, to surfing and hang gl...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Aug 19, 2011, 9:29 am
North Carolina is far from new to the wine industry – it has long been a wine producer. We make muscadine wine from scuppernong grapes and European-style vinifera grape varieties. With more than 100 wineries spread across our state, we have a wine and a story to tempt your palate and make your wee...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Aug 11, 2011, 10:48 am
As a young person, it’s easy to lose yourself chasing the mystery of the Corolla wild horses. At the same time, it’s just as easy for parents and adults to find themselves under the same spell cast by the horses as they unexpectedly cross the dunes, the wind whipping through their sandy and unco...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Aug 8, 2011, 9:22 pm
We recently asked our Twitter and Facebook friends to help us put together a list of great places to enjoy the water in North Carolina. More than 100 of you weighed in, nominating everything from local lakes to not-so-lazy rivers to dozens of the state’s pristine beaches. Here are 25 of...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Apr 1, 2011, 4:35 pm
Doors opened today on a brand new visitor center on the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It's the first new visitor building constructed in the park since the early 1960s, and the only one built entirely from private funds. Exhibits at the new 6,300-square-foot Oconalu...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Mar 28, 2011, 11:04 am
In a few short days, the US will mark the 150th Anniversary of the fall of Fort Sumter (April 12, 1861), an event which triggered a long and devastating Civil War between the North and the South. Historical records show that before the battle at Sumter, North Carolinians were sharply divided on the ...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Mar 8, 2011, 11:06 am
Officials at the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA today announced the popular attraction will undergo extensive hull repairs this spring without ever leaving its spot on the Cape Fear River. The highly decorated World War II battleship has not been out of the water in more than 60 years, and metal plates t...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Feb 14, 2011, 9:24 am
Valentine's Day is a big day for hearts and flowers and candy. But at one bed & breakfast inn in the North Carolina mountains, every day is Valentine's Day. In the February issue of Everyday With Rachael Ray, The Bed & Breakfast On Tiffany Hill was named one of the "Top Ten Romantic Places To Stay I...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Feb 1, 2011, 11:14 pm
As events go, this is the big enchilada. In September of 2012, Charlotte will be at the center of the political world when the Democratic National Convention takes place at Time Warner Cable Arena. Charlotte beat out St. Louis, Minneapolis and Cleveland for the honor. First Lady Michelle Obama made ...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Jan 31, 2011, 6:16 am
As if a presidential vacation and the title of "Beer City, USA" weren't enough, Asheville has received another accolade from a top travel publisher. Fodor's, which makes those famous travel guides, has named the North Carolina mountain city its Top Destination for 2011, topping places like Italy's A...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Jan 28, 2011, 11:36 am
It's official! North Carolina is now home to 100 wineries. Governor Beverly Perdue announced the state's viticultural accomplishment Thursday at Cauble Creek Vineyard in Salisbury, which became the NC's 100th winery late last year. “Our wineries and vineyards provide a compelling reason to visit o...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Jan 18, 2011, 6:29 am
Bad weather. Road construction. Congestion. Accidents. All of those things can hinder your travel anywhere... but now the North Carolina Department of Transportation has a way you can know about obstacles on the road ahead before you get there. It's a new tool called NCDOT Mobile that provides curre...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Jan 17, 2011, 9:25 am
If you're going to be in the Charlotte or Raleigh areas later this month, you may want to prepare your taste buds for a little indulgence. That's because both of North Carolina's largest metropolitan areas will be holding their popular "Restaurant Week" promotions at the end of January, meaning you'...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Jan 13, 2011, 9:36 am
A new North Carolina ghost story is making the rounds, and this one has a ghostly photographic apparition to go with it. It happened at the Lake Lure Inn & Spa, a facility that's been around since 1927, and one that's had its share of things that go bump in the night. But in this case, the "ghost" q...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Jan 6, 2011, 10:07 am
Haven't seen the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte yet? Here's your chance to get a quick sample of everything the brand new facility has to offer... for free! The Hall of Fame is holding an Open House week from January 8-14. During that time, visitors can tour NASCAR's pride and joy between the hour...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Jan 4, 2011, 8:52 am
It's the New Year, and just about everyone has getting or staying fit at the top of their resolutions list. So, the 16th annual National Winter Trails Day taking place at Sugar Mountain Resort on January 8 is a perfect place to discover (or rediscover) the possibilities of fun and fitness in the sno...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Nov 23, 2010, 12:59 pm
While there are still some brightly colored trees hanging on in the Piedmont or along the coast, Thanksgiving weekend is usually about the time when North Carolina says goodbye to fall color and hello to holiday celebrations and winter sports! But, before we bid adieu to the spectacular hues of fall...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Oct 28, 2010, 10:35 am
BREVARD - When Budget Travel went looking for "America's Coolest Small Towns" this year, the 6,716 people in Brevard knew they had a very good chance to make the cut. "It was a natural choice", says Transylvania Community Arts Council Executive Director Tammy Hopkins. "We're surrounded by natural b...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Oct 27, 2010, 7:23 am
BOSTIC - Illinois has "Land of Lincoln" on its license plates. Kentucky has the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Site. But in this tiny Rutherford County town, people say they know better. They say Abraham Lincoln was born a Tar Heel. There's a small stone marker on the side of a lonel...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Oct 26, 2010, 11:34 am
CASHIERS - For most of the day, motorists on US64 will drive past the small viewpoint on the side of the road, and enjoy the scenery as they go by. But for a few weeks in the fall and spring, those in the know will pull over in the late afternoon and wander out to the "Rhodes Big View Overlook" and ...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Oct 4, 2010, 12:05 pm
WEST JEFFERSON - Everyone seems to be talking about "slow food" these days. Well, it doesn't get any slower than at the AB Vannoy Ham House in Ashe County, which has been in operation since the 1920s. Here, the hams arrive in the dead of winter, and are coated in a mixture of salt and brown sugar fo...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Oct 1, 2010, 8:11 am
Back in August, we spent a few days telling you about all about some of the cool things happening along the NC coast this summer. Well, now it's October... so it's time for the North Carolina mountains to show off their stuff. Starting Monday, we'll start blogging from the western part of the state,...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Sep 22, 2010, 9:22 am
And you thought your new 50-inch flat screen was big. Yesterday, officials at Charlotte Motor Speedway announced plans to build an HD television screen that is 200 feet wide and 80 feet tall. In other words, a screen that's longer and taller than the White House. It will weigh 165,000 pounds and be ...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Sep 14, 2010, 9:41 am
North Carolina's own "little show that could", One Tree Hill, returns for its eighth season premiere tonight on the CW. The cast and crew have been in Wilmington filming since July, and fans have been flocking to those filming locations just to get a glimpse of the show's stars and to make their ow...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Sep 13, 2010, 9:15 am
The bestselling author of Nights In Rodanthe and The Notebook is releasing a new book tomorrow, and like several of his other novels, this one is set in North Carolina. Safe Haven is the 15th book from popular novelist (and longtime New Bern resident) Nicholas Sparks, and this one is set in the char...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Sep 9, 2010, 9:52 am
In case you haven't heard, ziplining is one of the hottest things going in adventure travel these days, and North Carolina is one of the hottest places to do it. A recent article in USA Today listed ten of the top American ziplines according to Michael Smith, the creator of ZiplineNirvana.com, a soc...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Sep 7, 2010, 9:17 am
See that picture? It was taken September 2 on the grounds of the Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock. It's a sure sign that North Carolina's spectacular fall color is on the way! Forecasting the "when and where" of fall color is an inexact science at best, but the experts seem to be saying that so far, e...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Sep 4, 2010, 9:01 am
Good news for all you Labor Day vacationers: with the clearing of NC Highway 12 and the lifting of the evacuation order for Hatteras Island and Ocracoke, all portions of the North Carolina coast, including the Outer Banks, are open for business. Travel safe, and enjoy a beautiful Labor Day weekend i...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Sep 3, 2010, 9:16 am
Well, Hurricane Earl brushed to the east of NC's Outer Banks last night, bringing rain and wind and mussing the hair of the TV reporters lined up and down the shoreline... but leaving behind no casualties and only minimal damage. Behind Earl? Some awesome end-of-summer weather, with sunny skies and ...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Aug 31, 2010, 1:51 pm
It's a "hole in one" for Charlotte and its Quail Hollow Club. Today, PGA of America CEO Joe Steranka announced that Quail Hollow will host the PGA Championship in August 2017. "Charlotte deserves this. Quail Hollow deserves it," Steranka said. Along with The Masters, the U.S. Open, and the British O...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Aug 29, 2010, 9:13 am
We've been home a few days now, recovering from two fun weeks on the road. Combined with earlier trips to the Brunswick Islands and the Currituck Outer Banks this summer, we've pretty much covered the entire NC coast. The thing that stands out most to us is how much coast there is, and how you can m...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Aug 25, 2010, 9:29 am
For the hundreds of people who make it to the top of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse each day, the climb up to the top of America's tallest nautical beacon is both an exhausting and exhilarating endeavor. But for the 60 people each month who get to make the climb at night, the experience is even more i...
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Tim H. posted an article on Visit North Carolina - Aug 23, 2010, 8:06 am
NAGS HEAD - You can come as you are to the biggest show on the Outer Banks, and there's no cover charge. It happens every evening at Jockey's Ridge State Park in Nags Head. People begin to gather on the massive dunes here, snapping photos and spreading out blankets in the late afternoon sun. Kids pl...
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