North Carolina Travel Forum

My husband and I planning to spend Christmas in Boone this year. We want to stay in a secluded/private mountain cabin. I have been looking on the internet and there are so many. Wanted to know if there is anyone out there that would recommend a cabin or rental company.

Thanks
Victoria

Want to visit Charlote, N.C. for an event at the convention center Aug 14-15. Looking for an inexpensive hotel with parking within reasonable walking/driving distance or along the trolly route. Don't want to stay in the Hilton- won't be in the room that much. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance-

What year did Carowinds open? I believe I went there the first year it was open or
just about finished. I'm guessing in 1972 or 1973?

Hey I'm 18 and visiting for two weeks what's fun?

We'd like to visit my son and are wondering are there any good campgrounds nearby for tent camping. Thank you.

I will be visiting N C in the next week, and as I am persicuted at home in England for smoking, what's the attitude to somoking in NC (bars / restaurants etc). Also I have looked at the Grove Park Inn, Ashville, all the reviews sound good, how long would it take me to drive from Atlanta to Ashville?

Many Thanks,
Michael

My brother and I will be in Charlotte for 4 days, over the Mother's Day weekend and will have several chunks of time to explore!
So quick, list a few things we should do and places to dine.
Thanks a ton,
Jill

Hi,
Can anyone suggest us in planning our itinerary, we are landing at Heathrow airport around 6:30am and our connecting flight is on the next day at 5:00pm. But we would like to visit as much as we can on the first day. We are staying in Heathrow lodge near terminal 5. I need help in planning the itinerary, transport and about the tickets whether to buy in advance or not. We've few places in mind to visit like london eye, tower bridge, science museum and anything else if possible, but not sure which one to start with.
your answers are greatly appreciated.
Thx

It's time to plan our summer 2009 family reunion. Our grown kids are all outdoor people who love hiking and water sports. We'd like to be near the Great Smoky National Park. Do you suggest staying in NC or Tenn? I found many lovely rental vacation homes in Maggie Valley, NC. Is that convenient for the park? We don't want to drive an hour each time we go into the park.
Thank you in advance for your responses.
Suzi

what are cherokees customs

I will be staying in Charlotte April 4 for 3 nights.
I will be renting a car for one day only and the other 2 days I won't have one.
What is a good neighbourhood to stay in that is "foot" friendly...i like to walk around and see things.
Or can someone recommend a good neighbourhood to stay in?

thanks

Hi all!
I'm a vegan from New Zealand and am traveling to NC with my mother later this year, spedning most of our time in Asheville. I have never been to the USA, let alone a smaller city in the south and was wondering how vegan-friendly it is likely to be? I've heard a lot of sterotypes about Southern cooking and its use of animal products. I'm particularly worried about the prevalance of animal fats used for cooking. Is this likely to be an issue and can anyone recommend any good vegetarian/vegan restaurants?
Thanks heaps! :)

Looking for really great place to have dinner and drinks with friends… an upbeat atmosphere… something a little classy… upbeat… any ideas???

Hi and thanks for reading.

I'm considering a road trip up the Atlantic Coast from Tampa to NYC and would like to visit the Outer Banks, since I've never been.
Researching a little, driving its length seems out because of the ferry situation. However, I would like to park the car and take the ferry over just for a while, then back and continue north.
Questions:
I prefer isolated beaches. Would it be better to take the ferry in the town of Atlantic over to the barrier island or keep driving to Cedar Island and take the vehicle ferry?
Would it be worth it at all to do the above, or would I be satisfied with the more accessible beaches further north, probably starting with Nags Head, since I'll be driving there anyway?

Thanks in advance.
-Colin

http://www.vrbo.com/159225

Check out this house and let me know if you want to go in on it with me. Only $275 a night and sleeps 16 - 18. Sounds nice! Pretty quite and HOT TUB!

1.75 hr drive from Charlotte, NC...

Pick a Date. I'm there!

Are there any decent oceanfront hotels that will allow a six pound shih tzu? I keep reading conflicting reviews and would welcome the advice of a fellow vt'er. Something in the $120-$250 a night range would be great. Thanks, Dave

At the beginning of April I will be traveling from Atlanta to Gatlinburg. From there I will be driving through the mountains to Cherokee and then Asheville.

I am writing this because I could use any tips, suggestions, must visit places (preferably free or cheap due to a tight budget), restaurants to eat at while we are traveling, anything that you think might help us out! We love nature and love to see new things (that will be a major part of this trip). As much as I love hiking I don't think we will have much time to do a lot of that on this trip. We do however plan to go on a few short hikes to see waterfalls! Any tips are helpful though!! Here is some more info on the trip:

-We will be making a day out of driving from Atlanta to Gatlinburg, TN (We will be driving down to Cade's Cove Loop on the way there and plan to walk around Gatlinburg and check out some of the stores in the area maybe Pigeon Forge too).

-The next day we will Drive from Gatlinburg to Asheville, NC. We plan to drive the Cherokee Orchard Road and Roaring Fork then hit 441 into the National Park. We will be making stops along the way to see the beautiful scenery. When we get over to Cherokee we are planning to spend some time there but not sure what we will actually be doing yet. Then we are going to drive the Blue Ridge Parkway for a little bit until we get to Maggie Valley. From here we will get off BRP and take the most direct route to Asheville.

- Then we will be spending a few days/nights in Asheville (not sure what all we will be doing there yet either)

Does anybody know if long term parking is available on ILM?

Thank you

My husband will be headed to Charlotte in March for a business trip (entire week) and I was considering tagging along, but am curious as to what there is to see/visit in Charlotte. I know it's got a lot of southern charm, but what can I do all day while he is in meetings? I am 52, not really into shopping but do enjoy museums, concerts, local history. Also, what is the weather like in mid-March? I appreciate your input. Thank you.

Would be grateful if any locals or fellow travellers could recommend various forms of transport between Charlotte NC and Dallas Tx. Timescale is not important, price is more so, but so is safety!
Train seems complicated, i.e via New Orleans, San Antonio etc.
Are Greyhounds generally considered safe?
Thanks

Where can I buy a book about the Biltmore estate?

I've booked a flight to the Triad Intl Airport, and arrive on Feb 15th - 18th with my boyfriend. It's for a Valentine's gift, and it's all a surprise, but I'll have to have get everything all planned out before.
One problem - I booked the flight on a whim, and don't know anything about the area. I haven't booked a place to stay, as I don't even know where's the best part to stay. I know we won't want to drive for anything like 3 hours orso to get to anywhere, as that kinda sounds like it's too far. . ..please can someone help me :( ?
It'd be kinda neat to do some of the wineries, and I figured that could be a hlaf day, and then of course I heard that Winston-Salem is pretty, and historic, so I figured that could be the other half day.. .. . so then I've still got 2 days. I know he'd love to do something in the mountains, or something outdoors, or something active, as we're sorta hyper people that way, but I haven't got a clue. I looked up ice climbing (like a half day course), but that's offered in Asheville, and I saw Mt. Airy/that area doesn't look too far, but I can't seem to find companies/things to do!
Please, please, please, can someone help?

Hi,
We are planning to visit the Smoky Mountains on 23rd and 24th of December, 2007. Is it a good time? What activities can we do or what will be open at that time. Also please can you suggest a good place to stay.
Thanks

I WONT TO NOW IF THERE IS SOME REALLY FANCY RESTURANT IN ASHEVILE,NC NEAR THE BILTMORE ESTATES.IF THERE IS CAN YOU SEND ME DIFFERANT TYPES

I am flying from London to Atlanta in March and need advice about the best way to get to Charleston - anyone have any advice (by plane, bus, etc)?

Thanks

Where could I find a list of the most upscale lodging that Asheville, NC has available. I need at least 2000sq ft and price is no object. Any suggestions?

my husband and me, we will go smokey mountains - ashveille - at second half of november.
we will spend one week. we would like to see as much as possible. any kind of recommendation would be helpfull.

thank you

Will be coming to Charlotte in early November and want to know about the weather. I looked on the weather sites and it says it's going to be rather "brisk." Temps only getting in the mid 40's?? I guess I will need my winter coat. I did live in NC many years ago on the coast though and have never been to the "other side" of the state. Any places that are a must see? We will be staying in the Hickory area. I understand that is about an hour north of Charlotte. Looking for fabric stores too. Thanks for any suggestions.

I may have to fly into Charlotte airport and rent a car to get to Hickory NC. Anyone know the approximate travel time/distance between the two places? Would this be a relatively simple trip to make? How are the roads etc??
Thanks! Cheryl

I would like to know what kind of jellifish are the clear blobs on the beach at Nags Head Outer Banks. They remind me of sylicone inplants. They do not have any tenicles.