http://www.ajc.com/travel/north-carolina-travel-news-82134.html en-us Copyright 2009 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:11:55 GMT 2009-12-03T05:11:55Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/one-tank-trip-beech-176359.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82134 One of the highest points in North Carolina at 5,506 feet above sea level, Beech Mountain provides plenty of opportunities for winter sports lovers to get their snow on. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:50:24 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/one-tank-trip-beech-176359.html Amy Hunter 2009-10-28T17:50:24Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/five-ski-resorts-that-176342.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82134 Out west, the mountains may be higher and the resorts bigger, but the Southeast offers some worthwhile ski areas of its own. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:14:00 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/five-ski-resorts-that-176342.html Blake Guthrie 2009-10-28T17:14:00Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/one-tank-trip-lexington-157806.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82134 Located in the heart of North Carolina, the small city of Lexington (and its surrounding area) is a place that beckons outdoor enthusiasts, NASCAR fans and barbecue lovers alike. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:52:53 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/one-tank-trip-lexington-157806.html Blake Guthrie 2009-10-08T17:52:53Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/festivals-feature-sea-s-115049.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82134 Two to check out this weekend: the Beaufort Shrimp Festival, a small town gem on the South Carolina coast; and the 23rd annual North Carolina Seafood Festival, featuring an array of Tar Heel State seafood. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:19:00 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/festivals-feature-sea-s-115049.html Lynn and Cele Seldon 2009-09-25T20:19:00Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/ghost-tours-of-the-145987.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82134 Find tours featuring ghosts, dungeons, the paranormal and other unexplained phenomena in nine Southeastern states. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:02:51 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/ghost-tours-of-the-145987.html 2009-09-24T18:02:51Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/dirty-dancing-town-plans-140810.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82134 RALEIGH, N.C. - Residents of the small North Carolina town where dance instructor Johnny Castle practiced lifts with Baby Houseman in the iconic movie "Dirty Dancing" will remember star Patrick Swayze with a memorial service this weekend. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:50:16 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/dirty-dancing-town-plans-140810.html MARTHA WAGGONER 2009-09-17T19:50:16Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/conde-nast-traveler-recommends-138317.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82134 NEW YORK - Conde Nast Traveler is marking Ken Burns' new PBS series about the national parks, "America's Best Idea," with a look at 10 national parks and recommendations for how to see them. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:31:03 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/conde-nast-traveler-recommends-138317.html 2009-09-14T20:31:03Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/destination-oktoberfest-130293.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82134 Munich’s Oktoberfest celebrates its 199th birthday this year, but you don’t have to go all the way to Bavaria to enjoy that infectious oompah-pah beat. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:32:14 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/destination-oktoberfest-130293.html Heather Mark 2009-09-03T15:32:14Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/falling-for-the-state-130256.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82134 Nothing says fall like a fair. From agriculture exhibits to Ferris wheels, from funnel cakes to tractor pulls, the wide variety of entertainment, all in one place and at a reasonable price, is what brings us back year after year. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:24:07 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/falling-for-the-state-130256.html Kim Ware 2009-09-03T15:24:07Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/waterfalls-call-from-western-125029.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82134 With 1,000-1,500 waterfalls in the mountains of Western North Carolina, falls fanciers don’t have far to go to find these liquid assets. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:40:24 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/waterfalls-call-from-western-125029.html Jack Horan 2009-08-27T14:40:24Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/pinehurst-is-a-golfers-119923.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82134 PINEHURST, N.C. - It’s the age-old getaway dilemma: One wants to golf, the other wants to be pampered. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:08:48 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/pinehurst-is-a-golfers-119923.html H.M. Cauley 2009-08-20T13:08:48Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/weekend-festivals-to-celebrate-115048.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82134 The start of apple harvest season brings about weekend festivals, which in turn, lead to appetizing apple dishes. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:16:52 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/southeast/weekend-festivals-to-celebrate-115048.html Lori Johnston 2009-08-13T20:16:52Z