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Picnics, Art Galleries and a Civil War Spy

Picnics, Art Galleries and a Civil War Spy

Harrisonburg, Va.

Friday: Behold the Beauty. Learn about nature, horticulture and native plants through educational programs or a walk along the landscaped trails at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum and Botanical Garden, located on the campus of James Madison University. According to Gail Turnbill, assistant director, “The arboretum has been voted Harrisonburg’s favorite place to propose marriage, bring out of town guests, and for rest and relaxation.” For more challenging – and equally scenic – treks, hit the hiking trails in George Washington National Forest. Other activities include mountain biking, fishing, picnicking and hunting.

 

Fishing, Kayaking and Living History

Fishing, Kayaking and Living History

Valle Crucis, N.C.

Friday: Horsing Around. Pick a four-legged friend and hit the equestrian paths at Dutch Creek Trails. An hour’s ride follows wooded trails and farm fields and offers views of the valley. Afterwards, Cowboy Keith – resident cowboy poe...

Milkshakes, Mansions & The Manhattan Project

Milkshakes, Mansions & The Manhattan Project

Friday: Secrets Revealed. The story of Oak Ridge’s stint as a “secret city” during World War II, explorations of light and sound and models of earth’s energy resources are highlights of the town’s American Museum of Science and Energy. Delve deeper in...

Coffee shops, whitewater and secret hiding places

Coffee shops, whitewater and secret hiding places

Friday: Downtown Treasures. Find a good book, outdoor adventure gear, artwork and gifts for your loved ones – or yourself – throughout Fayetteville’s historic downtown district. Shops include Wisteria’s Gifts, Trillium Gifts & Books and Water Ston...

Waterfall Walks, Musical Theater and Medals of Honor

Waterfall Walks, Musical Theater and Medals of Honor

Toccoa, Georgia

Friday: Historical Tour. From uniforms and medals to weapons and photos, you’ll find intriguing wartime memorabilia at the Currahee Military Museum. The most notable exhibit is a stable that housed the Band of Brothers prior to and afte...

Concerts in the Woods

Concerts in the Woods

It sits in the woods in the middle of nowhere, a part of central West Virginia so remote that there is only one town within 25 miles and it has fewer than 800 people. It’s the last place you’d expect to find a concert hall, much less one that is a be...

If You Get Lost, Follow the Bluff

If You Get Lost, Follow the Bluff

There are mysteries to discover in Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau: icyballs, waterfalls, cowardly pine trees, Mark Twain’s place of conception and a historical independent streak.

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