The Wrightsville Beach Mailbox; A Love Story
“Leave A Note” Those simple words written on the outside of a mailbox launched an 11-year love story at Wrightsville Beach, North
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Childress Vineyards; A Winning Pit Stop In Lexington, North Carolina
Childress Vineyards in Lexington, North Carolina After a fun visit to the Great Wolf Lodge in Concord to celebrate my son’s birthday,
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Michie Tavern is the place to get a taste of the 18th Century
Michie Tavern In Thomas Jefferson’s Neighborhood A road trip to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello is a classic journey into American history. The
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Harvest on the Half-shell at Virginia’s Philip Carter Winery
The vineyards at Philip Carter Winery in Hume, Virginia Philip Carter Winery History Rolling hills, vibrant leaves, the fragrant aroma
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Five Reasons You’ll Fall For Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg is a favorite historical fall destination in the heart of Tidewater Virginia
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Sip and savor fall colors in the North Carolina Mountains
It’s the time of year when tourists head for the hills. Okay, they’re a little taller than hills – they’re fully fledged
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How To Make a Day At Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello a Family Affair
Taking kids to historic locations can be a risky proposition. Will the kids get bored? Will there be enough to engage young
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Morehead Planetarium & Science Center – You’ll Love It To The Moon And Back Again
A visit to the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill evokes thoughts of the famous Bell Tower, the Dean Smith Center,
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A Surprising War Story At The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
We drove to Emmitsburg, Maryland to see the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. However, we discovered more waiting there than
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Discovering North Carolina’s Haw River Wine Trail
Updated May 28, 2018: This story was originally posted in May 2014. Since then, sadly the Benjamin Vineyards Winery has closed its
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Old Salem in Winston-Salem
What if you could step into another time and experience what life was really like there? That’s part of the magic of Old Salem in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This living history community brings the past to life through historic buildings, costumed interpreters, traditional crafts, gardens, foods, and stories with something for history lovers, families, and curious travelers alike.
How To Have Offseason Fun On North Carolina’s Outer Banks
North Carolina’s Outer Banks isn’t just a summertime destination. Travel with PullOverAndLetMeOut to the OBX for off-season adventure
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United States Botanic Garden – D.C.’s hidden treasure in pictures
United States Botanic Garden in pictures is a guest post by contributor Katrina Morrocco of Cary, North Carolina. Washington, D.C. is such
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The Winery at Bull Run – where history and fine wine converge
As a child, I visited what my father reverently referred to as the “hallowed grounds” at Manassas, Virginia. The Stone Bridge at
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“Brother Joseph and the Grotto”
A follow-up to a story that ran earlier this year……. In December of 2012 I visited the Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman,
Golf, antiques and Dewberries in the NC Sandhills
Cameron, North Carolina is a charming hamlet in the sandhills near Southern Pines and Pinehurst; travel there with PullOverandLetMeOut to find out why this town boasts golf, antiques, and dewberries!
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24 Hours in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington is a historic port city along the Cape Fear River in North Carolina. Steeped in history ranging from pirate visitors
There’s a Presidential detective story waiting at Madison’s Montpelier
Proceeding through the gates along the scenic driveway leading to Montpelier the unsuspecting traveler may not be fully prepared for what awaits.
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Fried Chicken and Bubbles; a fun pairing at Virginia’s Early Mountain Vineyards
Early Mountain Vineyards is a thriving winery in the heart of Virginia Wine Country. Travel there with PullOverAndLetMeOut for an unusual sampling and enjoyable visit to Madison, Virginia.
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Paradise Springs Winery – “The Gateway to Virginia Wine Country”
Driving through the D.C. suburbs in Northern Virginia one’s first thought isn’t, “I’m in wine country.” Traffic, road construction, busy streets filled
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Raleigh Pub Crawl and Haunted Adventure; mixing history with a cool beverage
The term pub crawl can conjure some frightening images. When combined with the words haunted adventure the imagination can run wild. Fear
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Valley Forge with Grandma and an eight year old in 95 degree weather – it was fun
Taking summer trips to historic places can be risky depending on where you go. Crowds, high temps, cranky traveling companions can all
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Four top destinations waiting for you in Hampton Roads Virginia
Virginia’s Hampton Roads region offers a multitude of options for travelers
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Philadelphia’s Valley Green Inn – A Historic Tavern On The Wissahickon
Thank goodness my Garmin knows where to take me. I can see it might be a challenge finding my way to the
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Mermaids aren’t just folklore in Norfolk’s Ghent district
Mermaids. Mysterious maidens appearing in the folklore of many cultures around the world. The mythological creatures from the sea have been popular
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Chatham Vineyards on Virginia’s Eastern Shore – Bordeaux Meets the Chesapeake
Perhaps less renown than other viniferous regions of the state, the Historic Eastern Shore of Virginia is an amazingly beautiful spot to
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Middleton Tavern in Annapolis – A Colonial Tavern In A Capital City
I made my way back to one of my favorite historical dining establishments. Middleton Tavern in Annapolis, Maryland. Despite the fact Middleton
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The Ave Maria Grotto – “Miniature Miracles” in Cullman, Alabama
Driving through Alabama we stopped for the night in the town of Cullman. Cullman is about equal distance between Huntsville to the
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Smoky Mountain Brewery – Gatlinburg’s answer for good food and beer
Tennesse Flavor It’s winter in the Great Smoky Mountain town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. That means the community is alive with tourists, hikers,
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Ivy Green – Home to America’s “First Lady of Courage” Helen Keller
“Wasn’t she purdy?” Okay, maybe she said “pretty” but the docent’s Alabama drawl and obvious affection for Helen Keller was unmistakable. As
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Five things you’ll love about Helen, Georgia during the holidays
Helen, Georgia, is a re-creation Bavarian village in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia that turns into a winter wonderland during the holidays
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Christmas shopping in the land of lost luggage
The Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama is where items left behind on planes, at airports or lost in transit go
For a Moving and Educational Stop on Vacation, Visit the Cemetery
Oakwood Cemetery, located in Raleigh’s Historic Oakwood District, is more than just a cemetery. It gives a window into the city’s history and is the final resting place for some of Raleigh’s most distinguished citizens. It also makes an excellent itinerary item. PullOverandLetMeOut will take you there to discover more about this historic site in the City of Oaks.
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Waterman’s serves a meal with a view in Virginia Beach
Half the fun of being at the beach is finding the perfect location for delicious seafood. In addition to good food, atmosphere
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“Hands-on-History” is a child’s delight at Mount Vernon
“Hands-on-History” is more than a catchphrase, it’s a kids’ delight at Mount Vernon. George Washington’s historic home on the Potomac comes alive for
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Temecula – California’s Other Wine Country
While visiting San Diego, I ventured outside the city and took a day trip to the Temecula Wine Region. Prior to my
You’ll Love the Hard-Shell Patients at The Georgia Sea Turtle Center
Travel with Pull Over and Let Me Out to Jekyll Island, Georgia, to see sea turtle recovery in action and meet the hard-shell patients at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
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Battleship North Carolina by day – Ghost Ship by night
“Moored in quiet dignity and majesty the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, across the river from downtown Wilmington, beckons visitors to walk her decks.”
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Surratt House and Museum; home of the first woman executed by the US government
Have you ever visited a place and for some reason it stayed with you? I’m not talking about fond memories. I’m talking
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Asheville’s Moose Cafe; You’ll find country cooking and a big moose too
I enjoy good food and dining out but I’m not a big “foodie.” There are those in the world who live-to-eat. I’m
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Visit Babyland General Hospital and see the Magical Cabbage Patch
Babyland General Hospital in Cleveland, Georgia is a place I visited out of love. It was the one thing my mother wanted
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The Ava Gardner Museum – Hollywood glamour in a small southern town
Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, North Carolina is dedicated to sharing the fascinating story of the Hollywood legend.
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Ferry Farm – George Washington’s Boyhood Home and Why You’ll “Dig It”
Ferry Farm in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia, is the boyhood home of George Washington. This significant site on the Rappahannock River’s banks is a great addition to any itinerary since it offers a window into the life and times of one of the most prominent founding fathers. Travel there with PullOverandLetMeOut to discover more about this house, the people who lived there, and its significance in history.
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