North Carolina Weekends [NC LIVE HomeGrown Ebook Collection via Biblioboard

During her 10 years as a North Carolina travel writer, Lynn Setzer has seen all the state's places in all of their seasons. Some of her favorite things? Enjoying a mineral bath in a tub by the French Broad River as the paddlers go past. Watching the sapphire waves as she crosses the Bonner Bridge at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Cycling the Road to Nowhere and hiking the mountain balds near Bryson City. North Carolina Weekends offers ideas for 49 mini-vacations from Corolla to Murphy. Each highly readable chapter covers everything from lodging and dining to outdoor adventures and "Kid Stuff" to historical tidbits. If you have a particular destination in mind, just use the book's geographical groupings to find which chapters cover the region you want to visit. Or if you're pursuing a passion—whether it's hang gliding, Christmas-tree hunting, antiquing, gem mining, waterfall viewing, or numerous other possibilities—consult the "Planning Your Weekend Getaway"... Travel During her 10 years as a North Carolina travel writer, Lynn Setzer has seen all the state's places in all of their seasons. Some of her favorite things? Enjoying a mineral bath in a tub by the French Broad River as the paddlers go past. Watching the sapphire waves as she crosses the Bonner Bridge at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Cycling the Road to Nowhere and hiking the mountain balds near Bryson City.North Carolina Weekends offers ideas for 49 mini-vacations from Corolla to Murphy. Each highly readable chapter covers everything from lodging and dining to outdoor adventures and "Kid Stuff" to historical tidbits. If you have a particular destination in mind, just use the book's geographical groupings to find which chapters cover the region you want to visit. Or if you're pursuing a passion—whether it's hang gliding, Christmas-tree hunting, antiquing, gem mining, waterfall viewing, or numerous other possibilities—consult the "Planning Your Weekend Getaway" section to find which trips offer the activity you're seeking.All the state's classic destinations—like historic Wilmington and arty Asheville—are covered here. But you'll be surprised at the pleasures waiting in unexpected places—like the homey museums and thriving wineries around Mount Airy, the history and architecture of Salisbury, and the potteries and transportation museums in the Uwharries

if You've Ever Thought About Where You Could Go For A Perfect Weekend, north Carolina Weekends Has The Answer. If You Want To Go To The Beach Or Mountains Or Visit One Of The Piedmont's Cities, Just Use The Book's Geographical Groupings To Find Which Outings Cover The Region You Want To Visit. If You Have Specific Interests For Your Weekend Trip, Check The 50 Separate Categories Listed In The Start Here Chart To Find Which Trips Offer The Activities You're Seeking.

setzer Begins Each Of Her 46 Suggested Weekends With A Brief Summary Of What To Expect. She Recommends Places To Stay And Eat, Things To Do, Sites To See, And Special Festivals And Events Around Which You Might Want To Build Your Visit To The Area.

Whether You're Interested In Shopping For Antiques, Strolling Through A Museum, Hiking Through A Natural Area, Playing A Round Of Golf, Visiting A Historic Site, Listening To Live Music, Finding A Good Picnic Spot, Going Fishing, Or Participating In A Multitude Of Other Activities, This Book Makes Your Planning Easy.

author Bio: Lynn Setzer Is The Author Of a Season On The Appalachian Trail, great Adventures In North Carolina, And 60 Hikes In 60 Miles. She Lives In Raleigh, North Carolina.

If you've ever thought about where you could go for a perfect weekend, North Carolina Weekends has the answer. If you want to go to the beach or mountains or visit one of the Piedmont's cities, just use the book's geographical groupings to find which outings cover the region you want to visit. If you have specific interests for your weekend trip, check the 50 separate categories listed in the "Start Here" chart to find which trips offer the activities you're seeking. Setzer begins each of her 46 suggested weekends with a brief summary of what to expect. She recommends places to stay and eat, things to do, sites to see, and special festivals and events around which you might want to build your visit to the area. Whether you're interested in shopping for antiques, strolling through a museum, hiking through a natural area, playing a round of golf, visiting a historic site, listening to live music, finding a good picnic spot, going fishing, or participating in a multitude of other activities, this book makes your planning easy.