Things to do in North Carolina?

[IZ]

Flying into Raleigh and stopping in Greensburo, Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Ashville and back.  

Any suggestions on things to do/must sees?

[DesmoDiva]

Visit with the_Journeyman while in the Ashville area.  

Also if you're into architecture, you can't miss the Biltmore Estate.

Do a behind the scene tour, it's worth it.  

[IZ]

Visit with the_Journeyman while in the Ashville area.  

Also if you're into architecture, you can't miss the Biltmore Estate.

Do a behind the scene tour, it's worth it.  

Thanks..Biltmore is already on the list.  Staying there a night.  The reason we're going to Asheville. 

[the_Journeyman]

Asheville is a neat city.  Lots of small micro brews in the downtown area, neat shops, artist co-op etc.  It is the current "Beer City USA" title holder.  The Blue Ridge Parkway runs right through Asheville to, so if you feel the need to drive on it for a mile or two (there's actually a section called the "commuter section" it can be done.  

Like DD said, the Biltmore Estate is very nice, I've been a couple times and enjoy it every time.  I do enjoy some architecture.  The winery is nice to visit if you want to sample some locally grown and made wine.

When are you going to be in the mentioned places and what kinds of activities do you enjoy?

I'm 35 minutes away from Asheville, so if you've got time for a beer, we'll make it happen ~

JM

[DesmoDiva]

Doh....

How did I forget the  .....

[the_Journeyman]

Wine is good! 

Biltmore's Cardinals Crest is my favorite, but it's their most expensive regular run.  If it's available for sampling at the winery I recommend it.  Provide of course you like bold reds.

JM

[IZ]

I'll let you know specifics JM. 

The parkway sounds cool..but..traveling with pregnant wife.  So, the breweries are pretty much out too.   

[the_Journeyman]

Just keep me updated 

JM

[JBubble]

For the Raleigh area, might wann PM Jobu and/or Rameses...

For Charlotte:
- Mint museums (http://www.mintmuseum.org/)
- Stowe botanical garden (http://www.dsbg.org/)
- NASCAR hall of fame (http://www.nascarhall.com/)
- National Whitewater Center (http://usnwc.org/)
- Restaurants
   - The Penguin
   - Macs BBQ
   - Cabo Fish Taco
   - Price's Chicken
   - Amelie's Bakery
   - Mert's
   - The first three have been on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive ins, and Dives

[the_Journeyman]

Macs was great, I remember going there with Jbubble and Yuu!

JM

[RAT900]

Asheville, pregnant wife?   food!!

Addictive and highly creative Caribbean Dishes in Montford at http://ninemileasheville.com/

Outstanding Indian Food downtown at Mela: http://melaasheville.com/mela_main.html

Best BBQ ever, anywhere is down in the River District: http://12bones.com/   

while the wife is feeding on BBQ sneak across the tracks and across the lot and suck down some tap at the Wedge Brewery 

http://wedgebrewing.com/Wedge_Brewing/Welcome/Welcome.html

[IZ]

Let you know JM. Thanks Jbub

[DRKWNG]

Things to do in North Cackalacky?  Kiss your sister should be at the top of that list. 

[rgramjet]

Joe Dirt

[IZ]

"You're my sister.  You're my sister!" 

Asheville, pregnant wife?   food!!
Addictive and highly creative Caribbean Dishes in Montford at http://ninemileasheville.com/
Outstanding Indian Food downtown at Mela: http://melaasheville.com/mela_main.html
Best BBQ ever, anywhere is down in the River District: http://12bones.com/   
while the wife is feeding on BBQ sneak across the tracks and across the lot and suck down some tap at the Wedge Brewery 
http://wedgebrewing.com/Wedge_Brewing/Welcome/Welcome.html

Thanks RAT!