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6 Places to See in Raleigh, NC

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As North Carolina’s state capital, Raleigh is a fast growing city that attracts people from all walks of life. If you’re seeking Southern charm, the City of Oaks certainly delivers. With beautiful Victorian architecture, a rich history, and a vibrant cultural scene, it’s an excellent place to enjoy a relaxing and educational trip. There are points of interest for visitors of all ages, including museums, quaint shopping districts, stunning historic homes, and much more. Here’s what you have to see in Raleigh, NC!

Things to See in Raleigh, NC

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Step Into History at Boone Hall Plantation

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Step Into History at Boone Hall Plantation

Avenue of the Oaks at Boone Hall Plantation (Photo Credit: By JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons)

No trip to Charleston would be complete without a visit to Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens. One of the finest examples of the antebellum South, this beautiful plantation gives us a glimpse into what everyday life was like for the hundreds of people who lived and worked here over the last 300 years. Today, it still functions as a working plantation, and visitors can take a variety of tours through the many different areas of the property. It’s a place of great cultural and historical significance in South Carolina. [Read more…]

Having a Ball on Lake Cumberland, KY

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Having a Ball on Lake Cumberland, KY

Photo Credit: By Sealle (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Lake Cumberland, named by Dr. Thomas Walker in 1750 for the Duke of Cumberland, son of the King, is the third largest lake in Kentucky. It officially became a lake when Wolf Creek Dam, the 25th largest in America, was constructed in 1950. To create the lake required moving the entire town of Burnside, Kentucky (the birthplace of the Boy Scouts of America, although the title is occasionally disputed by a few other towns) to higher ground and destroyed the town of Rowena entirely.

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At the same time Wolf Creek Dam was built, the large parcel of land around Lake Cumberland was given to the state of Kentucky by the U.S. government to be turned into a state park. [Read more…]

Swim with Dolphins on Blue Dolphin Tours

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Swim with Dolphins on Blue Dolphin ToursOne of our favorite things to do as a family is to head to Panama City Beach, Florida for vacation. The beach is absolutely gorgeous, the water is nice, and there is always a lot to do there. Being only a 12-hour drive for us, we typically visit the Panama City Beach area at least once a year. We recently had the chance to spend my daughter’s birthday there and found a great little touring shop called Blue Dolphin Tours. [Read more…]

America’s Best Amusement Parks

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A trip to the amusement park is one of those great American pastimes, providing hours upon hours of exciting interactive entertainment for people of all ages. They are especially attractive to the thrill seekers among us, and amusement parks consistently push the boundaries, in terms of ride design. Year after year, new gravity defying rides pop up in parks across the country. Here are some of America’s best amusement parks for thrill seekers: [Read more…]