Raleigh and the Triangle - A Visitor's and Local's Guide

[MrazeksVengeance]

Other natural landmarks:

Pilot Mountain

Chimney Rock (where the climax of Last of the Mohicans was filmed!)

Blue Ridge Mountains

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Grandfather Mountain

Mount Mitchell

There's also DuPont State Recreational Forest which contains four sets of waterfalls (again featured in the film Last of the Mohicans in which Western NC subbed in for Upstate New York):

Hooker Falls

Triple Falls

Bridle Veil Falls

High Falls

Thanks. Southeast US is the part no one in the family visited thus far, so I gotta know some stuff before going on a trip... after I finish school and get some good hospital place.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Thanks. Southeast US is the part no one in the family visited thus far, so I gotta know some stuff before going on a trip... after I finish school and get some good hospital place.

No problem. If you want man-made notable features that's an easy enough list to put together, as well.

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

No problem. If you want man-made notable features that's an easy enough list to put together, as well.

Thanks, but not needed. It’s not the only selling point of US, but the main one are still national parks and stuff like that.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Thanks, but not needed. It’s not the only selling point of US, but the main one are still national parks and stuff like that.

Fair enough - that said I'd say while it's not a national (or even state park), something like Biltmore Estate is a major selling point.

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

Grandfather Mountain is a lot of fun. The bridge gives me the willies though. I don’t do well with heights

One time we went it was super foggy. That was really cool.

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

Grandfather Mountain is a lot of fun. The bridge gives me the willies though. I don’t do well with heights

One time we went it was super foggy. That was really cool.

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Not the best with heights either, BUT I LOVE CONQUERING MY FEAR.

 

[tarheelhockey]

Thanks. Southeast US is the part no one in the family visited thus far, so I gotta know some stuff before going on a trip... after I finish school and get some good hospital place.

This is perhaps google-level obvious, but if you’re planning an adventure in the mountains it would be a good idea to look into the Blue Ridge Parkway and/or the Appalachian Trail. They’re the main routes for drivers (BRP) and hikers (AT) to tour up and down the mountain chain, and deliver you to various points of interest along the way.

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

This is perhaps google-level obvious, but if you’re planning an adventure in the mountains it would be a good idea to look into the Blue Ridge Parkway and/or the Appalachian Trail. They’re the main routes for drivers (BRP) and hikers (AT) to tour up and down the mountain chain, and deliver you to various points of interest along the way.

I CAN USE GOOGLE, BUT THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT INTERACTING WITH AN ACTUAL PERSON. THANK YOU.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

Grandfather Mountain is a lot of fun. The bridge gives me the willies though. I don’t do well with heights

One time we went it was super foggy. That was really cool.

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An old buddy of mine wrote a very vulgar song many years ago entitled "Mile High Swinging Bridge". I can never think of Grandfather Mountain now without thinking of that song.

 

[blokeyhighlander]

I'd like to get back into playing hockey- looking at the PAHL South leagues.. no idea what league to sign up for. In Columbia SC I played in the B league (there was just an A, B, C) - is there a pickup game or another route for figuring which league to sign up for?

 

[Navin R Slavin]

I'd like to get back into playing hockey- looking at the PAHL South leagues.. no idea what league to sign up for. In Columbia SC I played in the B league (there was just an A, B, C) - is there a pickup game or another route for figuring which league to sign up for?

Probably Intermediate C. How long have you been playing?

 

[DaveG]

I'd like to get back into playing hockey- looking at the PAHL South leagues.. no idea what league to sign up for. In Columbia SC I played in the B league (there was just an A, B, C) - is there a pickup game or another route for figuring which league to sign up for?

Definitely check out an intermediate c game or two first as suggested above. PAHL tends to have a pretty wide skill divide even at lower levels.

 

[blokeyhighlander]

Definitely check out an intermediate c game or two first as suggested above. PAHL tends to have a pretty wide skill divide even at lower levels.

Thanks, guys- I'll check out a game. Grew up playing travel inline but didn't try ice until after college.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Hey all, just a heads up but I'm in the process of updating the OP - if you see any spots that have opened since the last major revamp a year/year and a half ago, please let me know. Similarly if there's some place that looks like it's disappeared, let me know via PM in case there's any problems with editing the page (as opposed to me removing a place because it's closed)

 

[VoluntaryDom]

im in durham rn its beautiful

 

[HisIceness]

Hey all, just a heads up but I'm in the process of updating the OP - if you see any spots that have opened since the last major revamp a year/year and a half ago, please let me know. Similarly if there's some place that looks like it's disappeared, let me know via PM in case there's any problems with editing the page (as opposed to me removing a place because it's closed)

Old news but worth a mention and don't think it's been said here, Shake Shack is coming to Cary.

Get ready: Shake Shack is coming to Cary

Shake Shack is expensive but I think first-timers will like it.

im in durham rn its beautiful

9th Wonder, please welcome our favorite Tampa Bay Lightning poster to the Bull City



Thank you 9th Wonder

(can't post lyrical version here, nsfw language, but go look it up it's good shit)

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Old news but worth a mention and don't think it's been said here, Shake Shack is coming to Cary.

Get ready: Shake Shack is coming to Cary

Shake Shack is expensive but I think first-timers will like it.



9th Wonder, please welcome our favorite Tampa Bay Lightning poster to the Bull City



Thank you 9th Wonder

(can't post lyrical version here, nsfw language, but go look it up it's good ****)

i went to the durham bulls game tonight, they won 5-0! im up here to tour duke (did so on monday and was thoroughly impressed). i go home tomorrow but im gonna have a couple hours in downtown durham tomorrow so if yall have any reccomendations on things to do lmk

 

[MinJaBen]

i went to the durham bulls game tonight, they won 5-0! im up here to tour duke (did so on monday and was thoroughly impressed). i go home tomorrow but im gonna have a couple hours in downtown durham tomorrow so if yall have any reccomendations on things to do lmk

What are you touring Duke for?

 

[VoluntaryDom]

What are you touring Duke for?

im a rising senior looking to apply there

 

[HisIceness]

I mean, the things involving things to do in DT Durham involve alcohol so I can't help you there. You could always visit the Life and Science Museum which is a little bit north of DT, haven't been there in years but it's a good way to kill a few hours.

 

[Lempo]

I mean, the things involving things to do in DT Durham involve alcohol so I can't help you there. You could always visit the Life and Science Museum which is a little bit north of DT, haven't been there in years but it's a good way to kill a few hours.

#gonefullhamilton

 

[MinJaBen]

im a rising senior looking to apply there

DominicCanesFan

 

[garnetpalmetto]

i went to the durham bulls game tonight, they won 5-0! im up here to tour duke (did so on monday and was thoroughly impressed). i go home tomorrow but im gonna have a couple hours in downtown durham tomorrow so if yall have any reccomendations on things to do lmk

Bull City Mini is a (mostly) indoor minigolf course where all the holes are Durham themed - only 7 holes but it's a fun way to burn 30-45 minutes.

Go to The Parlour for ice cream

Grab lunch at either Bull City Burger or its pizza-slinging sister, Pompieri and marvel at the table numbers which bear trivia and facts about the city itself (Bull City) or its fire department's history (Pompieri).

Get some ink at one of Durham's amazing tattoo shops (assuming you're 18 and ink's your thing) - I recommend Sacred Mandala, but Ethereal, Choice, and the OG Durham spot, Dogstar, are all solid places to go. Most will probably have some mid-day walk-in time.

Check out the Duke Lemur Center

Go to Boxcar and play some old school arcade games

Walk up and down 9th Street and check out the shops.

If you brought your swim trunks head over to The Unscripted and check out their rooftop pool.

 

[MinJaBen]

If you are into outdoor activities, check out the Doris Duke Gardens if you haven't already on your Campus tour. Or head North to the Eno River State Park. If you are into Civil War history, go to Bennett Place.

 

[HisIceness]

What are you touring Duke for?

Coach K offered him a scholarship, @DominicBoltsFan is going to be the next Zion Williamson.