20 Best Things to Do in Jacksonville NC (+ Nearby Attractions!)

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One of the most underrated places to visit in North Carolina is the city of Jacksonville. These are the best things to do in Jacksonville NC – from historical attractions to delicious coffee shops and beyond! Jacksonville is often a familiar name as it is the home of Camp Lejeune, the largest Marine base on […]

13 Best Things to Do in Fredericksburg, VA (+ Where to Eat)

Chatham Manor in Fredericksburg

A fantastic stop in between Richmond and Washington DC is the city of Fredericksburg, VA. This is a guide to the best things to do in Fredericksburg VA for first-time visitors. Over the years, whenever I made a day or weekend trip from Richmond up to Northern VA or DC, my family would often stop […]

27 Amazing Things to Do in Asheville, NC (+ Nearby Attractions!)

Best things to do in Asheville NC

Are you looking for the best things to do in Asheville NC for your upcoming trip? This guide takes you through the best Asheville attractions, including historical sites, restaurants, and more! There is so much more to Asheville than the Biltmore and the last decade has brought a lot of creativity and innovation into the […]

11 Exciting (and Easy!) Day Trips from Virginia Beach

Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge

Most people who visit Virginia Beach stay in Virginia Beach. However, there are some amazing day trips from Virginia Beach that you should consider if you have more than merely a couple of days in the coastal city! This guide details some of my favorite Virginia Beach day trips, including wildlife refuges, Eastern Shore escapes, […]

25 Best Things to Do in Lynchburg, VA (+ Nearby Attractions!)

Best things to do in Lynchburg VA

One of Central Virginia’s most underrated places is the city of Lynchburg. This guide will discuss the best things to do in Lynchburg VA, especially for first-time visitors! In VA, we associate Lynchburg with universities (especially Liberty University), but what people don’t realize is that there is so much to do in the city that […]