Your Hometown * Henderson *
Only 40 miles north of the busy Raleigh-Triangle area, Henderson, North Carolina is a charming way to escape the bustle and noise of the city. A rural town with a rich and fascinating history, and birthplace of famed people like Ben E. King and Charlie Rose, there are lots of interesting attractions and landmarks to entice the whole family. Henderson's rolling hills and wooded shores make a beautiful setting to any vacation. Experience the lovely natural scenery and have some good outdoorsy fun at Kerr Lake. You'll love going fishing, boating, camping, and windsurfing on its rippling waters. The golfers out ...
Local Artist’s Whirligigs To Get A Makeover & A New Home
When a breeze brushes through the field just below Vollis Simpson's machine shop, you can hear the sounds of metal clanging against metal and of Ferris wheel-like contraptions turning. Image by kms ! via Flickr But the cacophony of sound from the 29 whirligigs that Simpson built over a period of 10 years has ebbed: The buggy rider's whip no longer moves, the horse's legs don't trot and his ears don't flap. The two men sawing on another whirligig don't move back and forth. The guitar player no longer strums and has ...
Your Hometown * Burlington *
The metro Burlington, North Carolina area is a beautiful place to spend a day, a week, or even a lifetime. With a true down-home sense of hospitality and a community that embraces one another like members of their own family, Burlington is a favorite of tourists from all over the nation. Located approximately 20 miles from Greensboro, Burlington is a central location where many people from neighboring counties come to enjoy themselves and have fun. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Image by lumierefl via Flickr"][/caption] Burlington is also known for its wide variety of tourist attractions, which have some longstanding history that sets ...
Your Hometown * Charlotte *
First established by German Moravians, Charlotte is situated along the south central border of North Carolina. The city is named for the German princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg, who became queen [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="192" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] consort to King George III of England, which gave rise to one of Charlotte’s nicknames, “Queen City”. The "Hornet’s Nest” nickname was obtained during the Civil War when General Cornwallis was ousted from the city by enraged residents. He later conveyed in writing that Charlotte was “ a hornet’s nest of rebellion”. The Charlotte, NC metro area is home to numerous corporate companies with Bank of ...
Your Hometown * Forest City *
Forest City is a small burg in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina. With a population of less than eight thousand people, Forest City remains a quaint reminder of days gone by. There are many attractions and sites in the area which draw visitors to Forest City year-round. Image via Wikipedia Established in 1877, the original name of Forest City was Burnt Chimney. Ten years later the name was changed to Forest City and has kept the name ever since. Community pride shows in how well the historic buildings in downtown Forest City are ...
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Your Hometown * Hickory *
Hickory, North Carolina, is a city that almost everyone would enjoy visiting. It offers opportunities for sightseeing, shopping, sports and recreation, cultural activities, and fun for the whole family. There are numerous attractions available for you and your family to enjoy. Image via Wikipedia The Hickory Museum of Art was founded more than sixty years ago in 1944. It is the second oldest... [Read more]
Your Hometown * Henderson *
Only 40 miles north of the busy Raleigh-Triangle area, Henderson, North Carolina is a charming way to escape the bustle and noise of the city. A rural town with a rich and fascinating history, and birthplace of famed people like Ben E. King and Charlie Rose, there are lots of interesting attractions and landmarks to entice the whole family. Henderson’s rolling hills and wooded shores make a beautiful... [Read more]
Your Hometown * Dunn *
North Carolina is well-known for her gorgeous mountains and breathtaking landscapes. But what visitors might not know is that tucked away in a little area just north of Fayetteville and located right on Interstate-95 is a lovely little treasure called Dunn. Dunn, NC is one of the best places to visit in North Carolina for Civil War buffs as there are two significant Civil War battlefields in Dunn.... [Read more]
Local Artist’s Whirligigs To Get A Makeover & A New Home
When a breeze brushes through the field just below Vollis Simpson’s machine shop, you can hear the sounds of metal clanging against metal and of Ferris wheel-like contraptions turning. Image by kms ! via Flickr But the cacophony of sound from the 29 whirligigs that Simpson built over a period of 10 years has ebbed: The buggy rider’s whip no longer moves, the horse’s legs... [Read more]
Your Hometown * Goldsboro *
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Your Hometown * Burlington *
The metro Burlington, North Carolina area is a beautiful place to spend a day, a week, or even a lifetime. With a true down-home sense of hospitality and a community that embraces one another like members of their own family, Burlington is a favorite of tourists from all over the nation. Located approximately 20 miles from Greensboro, Burlington is a central location where many people from neighboring... [Read more]
Your Hometown * Charlotte *
First established by German Moravians, Charlotte is situated along the south central border of North Carolina. The city is named for the German princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg, who became queen Image via Wikipedia consort to King George III of England, which gave rise to one of Charlotte’s nicknames, “Queen City”. The “Hornet’s Nest” nickname was obtained during the Civil War... [Read more]
