Witness America’s Past, Preserved at Charleston’s Drayton Hall
Founded in 1738, Drayton Hall is a direct link to America’s past. The centerpiece of the estate is the main house, an architectural masterpiece believed to have been designed by…
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The Ivey’s Livens Up The Uptown Hotel Scene With Its Mix of History and Modern Luxe
The Ivey’s Hotel in Charlotte is the newest addition to the Uptown hotel scene. Ask yourself: What do you want out of a luxury hotel? It’s not really about the…
Lake Lure is a Gem of Outdoor Recreation and Small-town Fun
Established in 1927 the Carolina town of Lake Lure is a relaxing and surreal location for a vacation. Bring the entire family or drive up by yourself and check out…
Discover Prague, the City of a Hundred Clocks
An ancient hill called Letná rules the northern bank of the Vitava River, the dominion of its wooded arms and stony face overruled only by Prague Castle itself, just to…
The Quail Hunter’s Heaven: Garland, North Carolina’s George Hi Plantation
George Hi Plantation, located in Garland, NC, has quail hunting in its very roots. Records show that this land, originally granted to the George Highsmith family by the King of…
Through a New Lens
With 50 Days.Me.Alone, Kyo H. Nam crafts his travel photography magnum opus. Around this time last year, Charlotte-based photographer and visual storyteller Kyo H. Nam was feeling museless. The Queen…
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Makes For An Incredible Carolina Retreat
Just off the exquisite shores around Charleston is an oceanfront golfing bliss. The Sanctuary Kiawah Island is luxury, grandiose greens, and sandy heaven. Well, the beach sand is heaven, anyway:…
Pack Your Bags: Carrboro is an Artistic Retreat From the Noise of the Piedmont
Those who have never really been to Carrboro tend to lump the little town with the nearby and more well-known Chapel Hill. To be fair, the two are fused so…
Pack Your Bags And Spend The Weekend in New Bern
On the coast of North Carolina, at the junction of the Neuse and Trent Rivers, rests the second oldest town in the state, New Bern. Having endured both the Civil…
Experience the Thrill of the Chase (and Some Incredible Tailgating) at The Queen’s Cup
The Queen’s Cup Steeplechase is not just a horse race; at its very core, it’s an authentically Charlotte tradition. It reminds us that every year at the end of April,…
