Adventure Is Calling You To Gaston County
From Crowders Mountain at sunrise to whitewater rapids on day three, Gaston County packs a full summer adventure into one easy Carolina getaway.
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Revolutionary Summer!
Drive-up waterfalls, beach towns, and America turns 250
Weekend plans solved. Explore hidden gems, summer festivals, beach towns, and mountain getaways across the Carolinas.
Revolutionary War Sites In The Carolinas
From Halifax’s first call for independence to Cowpens’ brilliant battlefield tactics, these Carolina Revolutionary War sites bring the summer of 1776 to life.
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10 Ways To Celebrate The Fourth Of July Across The Carolinas
America turns 250 this summer and the Carolinas are ready to celebrate. From Southport’s week-long waterfront festival to Charlotte’s symphony and fireworks spectacular, these ten events are worth the drive.
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Red, White & Blue… And Saltwater Too: Classic Carolina Summer Traditions in Pender County
Old-fashioned summer fun still lives in Pender County and Topsail Beach, from pier fishing to sandbars, seafood shacks, and beach-town festivals.
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Summer
🔑 Abbeville, SC: The Town Square That Actually Delivers
Abbeville has a town square that people keep writing about like they owe it something — and a piece of American film history most visitors never hear about.
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Win A Family 4-Pack of Tickets to the Charleston Aqua Park
Share an epic, wet, and wild adventure with your family this summer. Enter now for a chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Charleston Aqua Park!
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Spring
🔑 Raven Rock Loop Trail Earns Every Step
There's a staircase near the bottom of Raven Rock Loop Trail that goes straight down to the river — and you'll think about it very differently on the way back up.
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City Guides
A Weekend in New Bern, NC
River views, brick sidewalks, and history you can walk to—New Bern makes weekends feel effortless.
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Thrill Seekers
🔑 Relive Your Video Game Glory Days at This Upstate South Carolina Arcade
Step inside a real working arcade museum where $10 unlocks unlimited play—and a surprising rush of childhood you forgot you missed.
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A Weekend in New Bern, NC
River views, brick sidewalks, and history you can walk to—New Bern makes weekends feel effortless.
Myrtle Beach Holiday Sweepstakes: A Christmas Feast for the Senses
Experience the magic of Myrtle Beach this holiday season with a weekend getaway sweepstakes! This prize package that includes a 2-night oceanfront stay, a dinner for four and tickets to dazzling shows!
🔑 Drive-up Waterfalls
These waterfalls don't require hours of uphill hiking.
🔑 Jocassee Gorges Without the Hard Parts: A Guide for Travelers Who’ve Earned the Right to Take It Easy
The Jocassee Gorges region has waterfalls, scenic drives, and orchards — and you don't have to earn any of it with a ten-mile hike.
🔑 Raven Rock Loop Trail Earns Every Step
There's a staircase near the bottom of Raven Rock Loop Trail that goes straight down to the river — and you'll think about it very differently on the way back up.
🔑 Bennettsville, SC Has the Bones of a Victorian Town and Enough Summer Heat to Make You Work for It
Bennettsville, SC still has the 19th-century bones — but nobody's going to hand you a map and walk you through them.
