“Day-Tripping” listings
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CAROLINA BEACH
Take in the ocean views from high atop the Ferris wheel, or rent a surrey and pedal down the boardwalk at this landmark vacation spot. (07/2010)
156 miles southeast of Raleigh-Durham Wilmington, NC
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N.C. AQUARIUM
At this hands-on aquarium, you can check out a living shipwreck, touch a stingray or participate in an instructional fishing program. (05/2010)
1 Roosevelt Blvd, Pine Knoll Shores
866-294-3477
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SOUTHERN PINES HORSE TRIALS
Head out to the beautiful Sandhills for this competition, which features dressage, crosscountry and stadium rounds. March 13-14 and 19-21. (03/2010)
2814 Montrose Rd, Raeford
910-875-2074
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N.C. MARITIME MUSEUM
Learn about North Carolina’s rich maritime culture and history through exhibits on everything from pirate shipwrecks to loggerhead sea turtles. (01/2010)
315 Front St, Beaufort
252-728-7317
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26TH ANNUAL NORTH CAROLINA HOLIDAY FLOTILLA
Ring in the holidays by attending this lightedboat parade featuring almost 50 festively decorated watercraft. The flotilla is followed by a fireworks display. Nov. 28. (12/2009)
131 miles southeast of Raleigh At Wrightsville Beach
910-256-2120
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PARACLETE XP SKY VENTURE
Want to feel the rush of skydiving but without the risk? You'll find your thrill at Raeford's vertical wind tunnel, which offers the same "flying" experience used to train military personnel and professional skydivers. (03/2009)
82 miles south of Raleigh • 190 Paraclete Dr, Raeford, NC
910-848-2600
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REYNOLDA HOUSE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
Tour the historic home of Richard Joshua Reynolds, founder of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. In addition to the incredible collection of American art housed in the exhibition wing, there are greenhouses, gardens and a wonderful museum shop. (02/2009)
110 miles east of Raleigh • 2250 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
336-758-5150
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BUCK BAKER RACING SCHOOL
Learn to race from the man who taught Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon. Participants can strap in for a race-speed lap with a pro driver or take a few laps themselves. (01/2009)
106 southwest of from Raleigh • 2152 N US Hwy 1, Rockingham, NC
800-529-2825
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GREENSBORO, NC
The Weatherspoon Art Museum, on the campus of UNC-Greensboro, hosts one of the state's best collections of modern and contemporary art. Check out works from Matisse, de Kooning, Picasso and Warhol before grabbing a bite to eat. (11/2008)
77 miles east of Raleigh
800-344-2282
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CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE
More than 100 ponies roam the undeveloped shores of Cape Lookout, which also offers birdwatching and shelling opportunities. Accessible only by boat, this island retreat is a perfect getaway. (10/2008)
165 miles southeast of Raleigh • 131 Charles St, Harkers Island, NC
252-728-2250
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ANTEBELLUM YANCEYVILLE, NC
Home to more antebellum mansions than any town in the state, Yanceyville has 24 structures dating from the early 19th century. Time your visit to coincide with the Brightleaf Hoedown on the last weekend of the month. (09/2008)
65 miles northwest of Raleigh
336-694-6106
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BEAUFORT HISTORIC SITE
This quaint seaport was frequented by the infamous Blackbeard, whose ship wrecked nearby. Boutiques and galleries provide great shopping, and charter-boat fishing is also available. (08/2008)
170 miles southeast of Raleigh • 130 Turner St, Beaufort, NC
800-575-7483
www.beaufor...ricsite.org
