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Southern Byways

Archive for the ‘Things to See in North Carolina’ Category

October 8th, 2008

What’s on the Calendar This Weekend

From calling fire ants to celebrating a birthday of a country music institution to basically eating your way around the South, this weekend is packed with all types of events.
Do you like food? Then you are in luck, because…

the World Championship Gumbo Cook-off is taking place in New Iberia, La., October 10-12. The […]

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October 7th, 2008

Hauntingly Good Time in the South: Ghosts on the Coast in North Carolina’s southern Outer Banks

In the quest of finding some of the most haunting places in the South, you can’t overlook coastal destinations. There’s just something the presence of the sea that is the perfect setting for mayhem and mysteries.
North Carolina’s Crystal Coast has been privy to many happenings throughout its history. Located in the Southern Outer Banks […]

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October 6th, 2008

The Leaves, They are aChangin’: Fall Foliage in the South

Clean, crisp cool air; roadside farmer’s markets stocked with pumpkins, apple, and hot cider - all surrounded by deep vibrant red, yellow and orange colors. The scene is set for fall. Time for harvest moons, arts and crafts festivals, and fall foliage.

Wait a minute - fall foliage in the South? You mean leaves change […]

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September 25th, 2008

What’s On the Calendar This Weekend

It’s the last weekend of September, and you shouldn’t be sitting at home. With the cooler weather, it’s a great time to be out and about. And if you need anymore reason, there’s a lot of fun things happening in the South, including a presidential debate (possibly.)
If you enjoy music, head to…

the “Austin City […]

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September 23rd, 2008

News and Happenings Around the Region

News

Congratulations to Kiawah Island (S.C.) Golf Resort for being recognized by Golf Inc. in their September 2008 issue as one of the world’s most environmentally sensitive golf resorts.
And while we are talking about gold, a big congratulations to all of the Southern-based golf courses that made it on GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 Courses You […]

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September 22nd, 2008

Gotta Do This…Museum Day 2008

Partial Museum To Do List…

Explore the interesting collection of antique and collectible cars at the Tupelo (Miss.) Automobile Museum.
Take a walk through the Bird of Prey Trail at Anniston (Ala.) Museum of Natural History.
See the Dolley Madison collection at Greensboro (N.C.) Historical Museum.
Learn more about the state of West Virginia at the West Virginia […]

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September 20th, 2008

It’s Happening in the South: 1st Annual Field to Table Festival: A Taste of Appalachia

The 1st Annual Field to Table Festival: A Taste of Appalachia at Biltmore in Asheville, N.C., is more than a culinary experience - it’s a celebration of a sorts. A celebration of the region’s bounty, and those who not only produce it, but also create dishes from it.
Through September 28, the festival provides […]

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September 18th, 2008

What’s on the Calendar for this Weekend

It may be the last official weekend of summer, but don’t let that get you down. There’s is a lot of events going on around the region to help you end the summer on a fun note.
It’s deemed as the largest festival in the South, and it includes a barbecue challenge. On September 19-20, […]

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September 10th, 2008

Taste the South Through Food Festivals

Be sure to bring you appetite with you if you’re traveling in the South this weekend. If you love food, well, this is the place to be.

Have a craving for some Cajun food? Head to the Lydia Cajun Food Fest in Lydia, La., on September 12-13, and enjoy two days filled with fun and […]

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September 10th, 2008

News and Happenings Around the South

There is no excuse for anyone in the region to say,”I’m bored,” or “There’s nothing to do.”  Just because summer is gone, doesn’t mean the fun is. Trust me when I say there’s is a lot to do. Just take a look at some of these events, and I guarantee you’ll soon be saying, […]

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