Did you know that North Carolina has over 100 wineries and a new North Carolina Wine Guide has officially arrived and is available free of charge. The wine guide is funded and produced by the N.C. Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services, but it will now be distributed through the Division of Tourism and can be ordered online or by calling 1-800-VISITNC or 1-877-3NC-WINE.
You can also visit their website for downloadable ready-to-go wine trails. (Click here).
Posted in Food and Wine, North Carolina
It’s true. I just discovered that the North Carolina Potato Festival will take place in Elizabeth City on May 18th from 10 am. until 10 p.m. Some of the fun and unique activities include:
Live musical performances on the Main Stage are planned throughout the day and feature a wide array of music. In addition, there are arts and crafts, concessions, activities and rides for children, and a grand finale Street Dance under the stars.
New Encounters UFO Exhibit at Broadway at the Beach
The world’s first exhibition exploring historical and present-day reports of U.F.O’s opens April 2013 at “Broadway at the Beach” in North Myrtle Beach. This family-friendly exhibit features seven galleries that will have over 200 original and reproduced artifacts and models that explore the ancient mysteries of Egyptian Hieroglyphics, the mysteries of Area 51 and Roswell, the famous Easter Island statues, and military involvement in the phenomena. Continue reading
Although this website / blog is mainly dedicated to travel in the South, on occasion we will highlight other fun areas Southern-Traveller has visited and thinks readers may enjoy. Today’s story takes you to some unique farms in the Phoenix, AZ, area that focus on agri-tourism. (This article recently won 3rd place in the International Food, Wine & Travel Writer’s Association’s 2013 Infinity Publishing Awards. (See link below).
http://suite101.com/article/unique-phoenix-az-farm-tours-a399605
Posted in AZ, Festivals / events, Food and Wine, The Southwest, Tours
Top beach music bands will converge at Wrightsville Beach for the second annual East Coast Shag Classic on President’s Day Weekend. The Blockade Runner Beach Resort will host the event February 14-17th. Continue reading
Pier House Restaurant, Myrtle Beach, SC
Now is the time to beat the summer crowd and avoid long lines at some popular restaurants in the Myrtle Beach area. The Pier House Restaurant features beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean, with floor-to-ceiling windows and an open-air lounge. Continue reading
Posted in Food and Wine, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Since relocating to a beautiful coastal town in North Carolina—leaving behind my old life in the greater Washington, DC, metropolitan area– I have had a true “conversion” experience. My eyes have been opened, my mind enlightened, and joy has filled my heart – I have become a “true Southerner.”
Since my conversion, you will no longer hear four-letter words from my mouth– except for the occasional “y’all” or “yes’m.” I also sleep later, drive slower, and wear the T-shirt that says: “I wasn’t born in the South, but I got here as fast as I could!” Continue reading
Posted in Arts / Culture / History, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Southern Tidbits
Tagged humor, Southern culture, Southern Tidbits, The South
