The Crystal Coast is an 85-mile stretch of beaches that encompasses Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Emerald Isle, Morehead City, and Cape Lookout. It’s roughly five and a half hours from Charlotte by car depending on which town…
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Plus: Info about this year's Christmas festivities
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Pan for gold and tour the site of the first documented gold find in the U.S.
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Where to stay, what to see, and other tips
Pack these summer goods for a splashing good time by the water’s edge
Take camping up a notch on your next big outdoor vacation
Splash the day away at the indoor waterpark without booking an overnight stay.
Wide, flat beaches and miles of bike paths are draws for a trip to Hilton Head Island.
Regional music festivals offer fun for the whole family.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, South Carolina is an easy day trip for Charlotte families.
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New training with KultureCity creates more inclusive environment for people with sensory sensitivities
Download books, comics, music, movies and TV shows from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library for your next family vacation.
What to know before you go and upon arrival
This small foothills town delivers big fun for families
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