New Bern is one of North Carolina's hidden gems. It is the second-oldest European settled colonial town in North Carolina (after Bath) and was the first state capitol (now Raleigh). This means you will find the town littered with historic buildings along with Tryon's Palace that served as the Governor's Mansion. Along with the historic landmarks you will find plenty of things … [Read more...] about The Best Things to do in New Bern NC
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Christmas at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville NC
If you are visiting Asheville during the Christmas season, one of the things you really should do is a Biltmore Christmas tour. There are two different ways you can enjoy Christmas at the Biltmore Estate & Garden: the Daytime Celebration and the Candlelight Tour. Whether you choose to visit the Biltmore Estate during the day or evening, your experience will be … [Read more...] about Christmas at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville NC
Things to See in Historic Bath, NC (Eastern North Carolina)
Located 50 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and just off the Pamlico Sound sits North Carolina's first incorporated town, Bath. In the 1600's, French Huguenots arrived from Virginia and set up the first working port in the state. With its location on the water, it made Bath, NC a perfect spot to trade fur and tobacco.... and pirates. North Carolina has steep ties to … [Read more...] about Things to See in Historic Bath, NC (Eastern North Carolina)