Southeast Travel

Learn about the Southeast and find fun things to do and see in Southern states like Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and the Carolinas.

Discover Oak Island, North Carolina

As a longtime resident of North Carolina, I have had the opportunity to see and visit many beautiful places from its mountains to the sea. And, while I have long preferred the quiet beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway or Grandfather Mountain to the sand and surf, my family and I recently visited a beach location [...]

Hands-On Learning in Charlotte, North Carolina

North Carolina tourism offers more than a dozen hands-on museums designed especially with children in mind, but perhaps one of the best is found in Charlotte. For a unique hands-on learning adventure, make plans to visit the Discovery Place. As one of the best children’s museums in America, this is truly a great family activity.

 As you [...]

Mount Mitchell

Mount Mitchell State Park in North Carolina is not only beautiful but also an adventure for those that love the outdoors.  At Mt. Mitchell you can hike miles of trails and capture outstanding views of the area around the Blue Ridge Parkway.  The state park is a breathtaking 45 minute drive from Asheville, NC and is [...]

North Carolina Smoking Ban : Starts Jan 2010

Starting January 2010 North Carolina will be a non-smoking state. That’s why I suggest you avoid the state until that time if you care about your health and the health of your family. The people of North Carolina are the type that will stop on the road and help you change a tire but only recently [...]

Alligator in N.C. Ocean

Alligator spotted in ocean near Wilmington, NC. At Onslow Beach (just north [...]

Must See Places in North Carolina

North Carolina is full of things to see and do with some of the most beautiful scenes in the Southeast. From the beaches to the mountains and everything in between, there is something here for everyone! The outdoors scene in North Carolina is certainly one of the most diverse in the Southeast. [...]

Cheap North Carolina Vacations

North Carolina is a favorite travel destination and the North Carolina tourism industry is doing well despite the current economic downturn. This is probably due to the many fun but inexpensive vacation destinations in N.C. From Asheville to the Outer Banks you and your family can find cheap vacations.

The Outer Banks is laid back with few [...]