What a pleasant surprise! The NC Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame is a true military gem hidden in the Uwharrie National Forest, a short drive from Greensboro, Asheboro and the Seagrove potteries. We were impressed by the stunning collection of vintage military aircraft, uniforms, weapons and memorabilia from World War II through the Cold [...]

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At the Old Exchange and Dungeon museum in Charleston, history buffs will be delighted to admire a bounty of artifacts and photos from the colonial to the Civi War.
“The town struck me very agreeable; but the new Exchange which fronted the place of my landing made a most noticeable appearance” John Quincy Jr., 1773
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My daughter and I visited Middleton Place on Easter Sunday. This marked the beginning of our super fun Spring Break adventure in and around Charleston.
Two hours, $25 (free for kids 6 and under) and 3 hornet stings later (my daughter’s accomplishment for the day!) we toured most of the grounds.

I would have lingered more [...]

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The Morris Island Lighthouse has been the Charleston Harbor most loyal sentinel for almost two centuries. If you’re a lucky Charleston vacationer do yourself a favor and go to Folly Beach to see this romantic lighthouse, a truly South Carolina legacy!
Things to know before you go
The lighthouse rests in the water about 300 feet offshore. [...]

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Wooden boat models lovers unite at the NC Maritime Museum in charming Southport! Here you can admire over 40 artisan crafted, model ship replicas spanning the entire world history.
There are Native American canoes, stealth Viking longships, large Chinese junks, magnificent European war ships and galleons, as well as famous U.S. ships, steamboats [...]

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The spanking new Children’s Museum downtown Greenville will make all “Days of Thunder” fans proud!
Guys and gals of all sizes literally line up to test their auto racing and building skills.
Buckle up!
At the exciting “Start Your Engines” exhibit you can to change tires in a hurry, build your own Formula One car, or [...]

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They’ve put the “C” in Cool. I haven’t had so much fun playing in years!
This is the first children museum I had to be politely reminded by the staff that is time to go, the museum is now closed…I was not alone. Moms, dads and even grannies lined up to get a piece of the [...]

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Become a Circus performer at Discovery Place science children museum downtown Charlotte. The exhibit is free with regular museum admission ($10 adults, $8 children 2-13). Hurry, it will be over July 3rd!

Here are some ways to get your adrenaline pumping
• Spring up in the air, jump and flip with the Elastic Acrobat
• Take aim [...]

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On your way to Beaufort, Hilton Head or Savannah stop by the African Oyotunji African Village , just minutes from I-95 exit 33, right off Hwy 17S near Sheldon. For $10 admission ($5 for children over 5) you get a personal guided tour of the village, an authentic Yoruba settlement following old traditions of Nigeria [...]

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We’ve just visited the modern Edisto Island Serpentarium, the only place in South Carolina to admire gigantic alligators, exotic turtles and tortoises, magnificent snakes and stunning lizards, in like-natural habitat exhibits.
The highlight of the day were the live presentation of venomous snakes in SC (daily at 11, 1, 3 and 5PM) and the outdoor alligators [...]

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