Year in Review: Highlights of 2025
This past year our travel plans were mainly influenced by our daughter’s college search. We drove up and down the Northeast looking at schools from Boston through North Carolina. Wherever we stopped, we found new historic spots, family friendly attractions, and great new lodging options. In 2025, we found time to update some of our…
Christmas in Asheville, North Carolina
Last year, we spent the Christmas holiday in Asheville, North Carolina. While the area was still recovering from Hurricane Helene and some of the area attractions were closed for rebuilding and renovations, we still had a wonderful time exploring some popular sites. Asheville is located in Western North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains and…
10 Ways to Enjoy Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum in Asheville, NC
Now in its 12th year, the Winter Lights festival at the NC Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina is a must see and a great way to get into the holiday spirit. We spent Christmas 2024 in Asheville, and even though the city was still recovering from Hurricane Helene in September 2024, there were plenty of…
Exploring the Duke Homestead State Historic Site in Durham, NC
This summer, we enjoyed a wonderful weekend in Durham, North Carolina exploring many historic sites. One highlight was our visit to the Duke Homestead State Historic Site, former home of Washington Duke and his family. The site is open year round for visitors to explore the museum and property with several preserved structures. Washington Duke,…
20 Ways to Have Fun at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC
On a recent visit to Durham, North Carolina we spent a wonderful morning exploring the impressive Museum of Life and Science in the Northgate Park neighborhood of Durham. It’s easy to see why the Museum of Life and Science is consistently ranked as one of the most popular attractions in Durham, and one of the…
City Guide: Eight FREE Things to Do in Durham, North Carolina
On a recent road trip, we enjoyed a weekend exploring Durham, North Carolina. The “City of Medicine” of almost 300,000 people is known for being the home of Duke University and home of what was once the world’s largest tobacco company (W. Dukes and Sons). Formerly known as the “Bull City” because of the Bull…