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  I am always looking for fun things to do in the area.  I decided to take it further and see what events occur in North Carolina in a specific month.  Let's look at a few things you may enjoy in January 2025 in NC. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area, so I looked for exciting events to attend in January that are within driving distance.  I would love to attend them all! The Links to Each Event... (Be sure to verify event times and locations before attending.   You may need a ticket depending on the event) Things to do in November 2025  in the Triangle Area November 16- Jan 12 is  The NC Chinese Lantern Festival  in Cary, NC. January 17 and 18 is The music of Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Neil Diamond by Michael Cavanaugh in Raleigh NC. January 26th is Worlds Toughest Rodeo in Raleigh NC. January 27-February 2nd is Triangle Restaurant Week  in the Triangle Area of NC. January 31-Feb 1st it Harry Potter Live in Durham NC. A Few Things to do ...

 I am always looking for fun things to do in the area.  I decided to take it further and see what events are occurring in North Carolina in a specific month.  Let's look at just a few things happening in December 2024 in NC that you may enjoy. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area, so I looked for exciting events to attend in December that are within driving distance.  I would love to attend them all! The Links to Each Event... (Be sure to verify event times and locations before attending.   You may need a ticket depending on the event) Things to do in December 2024  in the Triangle Area Nov 16-Jan 12 is the Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary NC Nov 29- Dec 1 is the Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market in Raleigh NC November 8-February 9 is Fenton Skate The Square in Cary NC December 5-15th on selected dates is Twas the Night Before ...by Cirque du Soleil in Durham NC Select dates in November and December is the Dessertery in Raleigh NC A Few Things to do In ...

Museum Park a the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh NC. When you drive past the NCMA in Raleigh you can see several sculptures from the roadway.  I decided it was high time I checked out The Museum Park. Quote from the NCMA website... "The Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park connects art, nature, and people to encourage creative experiences and human interactions. It features temporary and permanent public art installations by international artists, environmentally sustainable landscapes, colorful and contemporary gardens, miles of recreational trails, and a terraced pond." According to the park brochure, there are 28 works of art in this park.  I viewed 15.  I will have to go back and find the sculptures that I missed. The park itself is lovely.  There are walking trails, areas to picnic, and of course artwork.  It made for a pleasant stroll on this beautiful spring day. I saw folks relaxing on benches, a family picnic under...

  I am always looking for fun things to do in the area.  I thought I would take it a bit further and see what events are occurring in North Carolina in a specific month.  Let's take a look at just a few things happening in Sept. 2024 in NC that you may enjoy. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area, so I looked for exciting events to attend in September that are within driving distance.  I would love to attend them all! The Links to Each Event... (Be sure and verify event times and locations before attending.   You may need a ticket depending on the event) Things to do in September 2024  in the Triangle Area September 7-8th is NC Gourd Arts and Crafts Festival in Raleigh NC September 14th is BugFest in Raleigh NC September 19th is Candle Light Tribute to Taylor Swift at The Barn in Wake Forest NC September 21st is Whiskey Wine and Fire in Cary NC September 28-29th is The Parade of Homes in the Triangle NC A Few Things to do In NC that are not so local to th...

 I am always looking for fun things to do in the area.  I thought I would take it a bit further and see what events are occurring in North Carolina in a specific month.  Let's take a look at just a few things happening in July 2024 in NC that you may enjoy. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area, so I looked for exciting events to attend in February that are easily within driving distance.  I would love to attend them all! The Links to Each Event... (Be sure and verify event times and locations before attending.   You may need a ticket depending on the event) Things to do in July 2024  in the Triangle Area July 4th Fireworks at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh NC July 5th Bands Bites and Boats in Bond Park Cary NC July 13th Raleigh's Summer Fest in Raleigh NC July 13 Chocolate and Bourbon Tasting at Mystic Farm in Durham July 20th Garden Tour and Floral Arrangement in Zebulon NC A Few Things to do In NC that are not so local to the Triangle Area. July 5-6th is Chr...

Today, I am sharing a travel blast from the past.  Several years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Chimney Rock and the Village of Chimney Rock. What fun! In the article I mention that Burntshirt was coming well it is already there and it is very nice... Burntshirt " Just outside the entrance of Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is Chimney Rock Village. A quaint, quirky community full of friendly folks, the Village offers an eclectic array of shops and eateries, as well as campgrounds, motels and the historic Esmeralda Inn. Be sure to take time to meander down the Rocky Broad RiverWalk, a beautiful path that winds around the Rocky Broad River." Quote from Chimney Rock Park. Downtown Chimney Rock Village... A quote from  Chimney Rock Village "Our quaint and quirky village welcomes you with its delightful assortment of hostelries, eateries, attractions, shops and services; the friendliness of the Villagers; the permanence of the mountains; and a sta...

It has been a while since I first posted this, long before Covid, when everything shut down.  Luckily, COVID did not shut them down.  I can't wait to return.  Here is an old post from some time ago...enjoy! I have been to the Cotton House in Cary twice.  Once on a food truck night with Erica and Josh and another time with a friend. Their primary focus is beer, but luckily for me, they have wine, too; happy day. The venue is a historic home built in 1900. There is plenty of seating, both inside and out. I tried to find some information on this piece of sculpture, but I could not.  It is beautiful and extremely detailed.  I did see an old photo of the house with a tall stump of a tree in the yard.  So, I will assume that someone made a lovely carving out of the stump. Food Trucks and Mayton Inn The first time I visited the Cotton House was on an evening they had a food truck.   The truck for the evening was The Humble Pig . ...

I am back in Hillsborough, NC, this post visiting the lovely Ayr Mount. Let's take a look at what I found inside of this home. I will share the adventure with my photos. I will place little tidbits of information about the house between the photos. After having walked the Poet's Walk and explored the Outside of Ayr Moun t, it was time to take a step inside this lovely historic home.  Ayr Mount is a Federal-era plantation house built in 1815 in Hillsborough, North Carolina, by William Kirkland. Kirkland was from Ayr, Scotland. I have read that the ceilings are anywhere from 12-14 feet tall.   I remember asking about the photos of Indians that were found on the lower level of the house.  They said the photos were taken from a book and framed and put on display. A few other photos I found on the wall of this historic home. Ayr Mount was the first residence in the area built of brick. The furniture in the home was beautiful. I love this side table with the claw feet. Looking...