Looking for the best non-commercialized area to stay...

Greetings

I%26#39;m looking into planning a trip for a week in July/August, and was thinking of perhaps the Outer Banks since I have not been since I was a child. I%26#39;m sure things have changed dramatically since then, so i need help so i dont end up staying in what may be an area filled with chain restaurants and strip malls.

About us and what we are looking for : My wife and I are both late 20%26#39;s, we are more laid back and will not be looking to a area that is crammed with people. I would like would to rent a home/condo on the beach, be able to stock up of some really good groceries and beverages, hang at a nice pristine beach all day, then go back to the house/condo and cook up a fabulous meal and enjoy some beverages, preferably with a great view to take in. It would also be nice to have a great non-chain restaurant or two close by so we can go out to dinner a couple nights as well. Not sure if this is a tall order or not, seeing how its been so long since i have been there, when it was a nice quaint area.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Looking for the best non-commercialized area to stay...

I have been coming here since 1985 and it has built up a lot since then. The Duck Corolla area is all huge 5-10 bedroom homes, but it is not as commercial there as it is in the Kitty Hawk to Nags Head area. You might like Avon or Hatteras or even Ocracoke Island.

Looking for the best non-commercialized area to stay...

Corolla sounds like the perfect area for you and your family. We will be making our 5th trip in august.

If you want a beach that is never crammed with people, consider going a little further south and go to Topsail.

It hits about all of your prerequisites.

Ocracoke is a good choice-No chain restaurants at all on the island.

You may also like the Hatteras area-avoid Nag%26#39;s Head and Duck-not as quaint as it used to be.

I have to disagree with the Corolla suggestion. It is about the most built up section of the north beaches!

I%26#39;ve been going to the Outer Banks for over 35 years, and, well, LOL, it has changed a LOT. But it is still a nice beach vacation, even though it no longer has that wonderful wild, untamed feel to it. You just have to sort of brace yourself for the disappointment.

That said, there are plenty of houses and condos for rent, and lots of groceries stores to buy good food from, and of course plenty of restaurants.

I%26#39;d suggest you banish your childhood memories and just go and have fun. That%26#39;s what I do anyway! :)

I would definitely check out Ocracoke. It%26#39;s a longer drive, but well worth it. We go every year because it has a beautiful beach (NO construction on the beach - so it%26#39;s spectacular) and a very laid back atmosphere. We are in your same age range, and we find that it is truly a vacation - we don%26#39;t bring our laptops, turn our cell phones off, and really relax. We pack a bag full of books, a deck of cards, and tons of sunscreen. :) There are some nice restaurants for dinner out (we had a fantastic anniversary dinner at the Back Porch 2 years ago, and Howard%26#39;s Pub is a favorite of ours), and there is not a chain anything on the island. Have a wonderful trip - I am jealous! :)

Celebrating Anniversary Stay

We are wanting to stay some where for a night for our Anniversay that is coming up soon. Would love a place that has a Spa but any suggestions on some place special would be good. Also, things are tight with money so that plays a big part. We live in Asheboro so surrounding triad would be good.

Thanks

Celebrating Anniversary Stay

Hello again - the combination of spa and a budget will be tricky if not impossible. Greensboro has Grandover Resort - a decent spa but pricey for the hotel. I stayed there when it first opened. Nice, rooms, good food, OK service.

You are a reasonable drive to Pinehurst. Their spa is wonderful We usually stay at the Homewood Suites in Pinehurst - just a mile or two from the spa and much less expensive than Pinehurst resort. Check out that combination - it works for us! Best wishes.

First trip in June; staying at Pompous Pelican

Anyone know anything about this place?

We%26#39;re staying in June and will be fishing, golfing, swimming, etc. Any fishing or golf recommendations would also be welcomed.

thanks

First trip in June; staying at Pompous Pelican

Not sure of you place but there are several golf courses just north of there a fishing pier close too if you have 4 wheel drive just south of there you can drive on the beach to fish.

Not knowing your fishing experience you can look at this site for new comers it should answer all you questions click on salt water fishing for new comers also checking into a local tackle shop will help on current conditions and baits to use.

http://fishoinc.tripod.com/

First trip in June; staying at Pompous Pelican

Hi SMC477,

Just returned from Easter at the Pompous Pelican. Great House. 6 bedrooms, 6 baths, Great Decks right on the ocean. Also was pleasently surprised to pick up the internet on my laptop. Best place is from the kitchen table.

Note: If you like to watch TV in your bedroom, there is NO TV in the Master Bedroom so you may want to take one :(

Asheville: Looking for Advice on Art Galleries, Craft Shops

Me and my girlfriend will be visiting my mom who lives near Knoxville, TN next week. She%26#39;ll be turning 70 and she loves all types of crafts, especially quilt shops and scrapbooking stores. I was thinking about taking them to Asheville for a day trip on Friday. It%26#39;s been about four or five years since I%26#39;ve been to Asheville. When I was a kid, I often visited Biltmore, but never really explored the downtown area. Now I understand it%26#39;s really the happening art scene and I would really like to check it out because I%26#39;m a professional photographer and love art galleries.

Here%26#39;s my problem. While my girlfriend and I like the art scene, it%26#39;s not my mom%26#39;s cup of tea. She%26#39;s more into old-fashioned crafts like quilting and sewing. The type of things you would find at Dollywood or Gatlinburg. From everything I%26#39;ve read, downtown Asheville and the Riverside Arts district would be perfect for me and my girlfriend, but I fear my mom would be bored to tears. My question...are there enough craft shops in downtown Asheville that my mom would enjoy? Or could we maybe go somewhere else (within Asheville, of course) to make her happy? I%26#39;m trying to strike the right balance between ';arts'; and ';crafts'; so that it%26#39;s not a wasted trip across the mountains. Is it possible?????? Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Asheville: Looking for Advice on Art Galleries, Craft Shops

How about the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville? I think downtown Asheville maybe too ';art';-sy and not enough craftsy for Mom. Another idea would be New Morning Gallery in Biltmore Village and then take them to lunch at Corner Kitchen which is in one of the original BV houses that used to be a residence.

Asheville: Looking for Advice on Art Galleries, Craft Shops

There are several great traditional crafts shops downtown. There are a couple in the Grove Arcade that are really special. There is a walking tour of the arts, crafts and boutique stores in downtown Asheville at asheville-mountain-magic.com/asheville-art-g… . Browse through the walk and you will get a really good idea of what the different art and craft galleries offer. If your Mom can%26#39;t walk that far, you will know where to park as the shops are shown by street. Definitely visit the Blue Spiral 1 Gallery for it has both art and crafts - including quilts. Even though most offerings are modern, everyone that I take there loves the quilts. I have lots of visiting friends that are into quilts, and even those that are very traditional admire the quilts at Blue Spiral. There is also a quilt gallery in the River Arts District. I forget its name, but you can find it here asheville-mountain-magic.com/river-arts-dist… Do call ahead to make sure it will be open as the studios in the River Arts District all keep different hours. Have fun!

transportation to high point

me %26amp; hubby flying in to charlotte airport, we need to get to High Point, what kinds of transportation is there

transportation to high point

There might be a van shuttle but I%26#39;m not sure. You would either need to rent a car or take Amtrak. There are 3 trains ( usually) one in the morning, one in the early evening and one in the middle of the night. The train station is on the other side of town from the airport - you%26#39;d have to take a taxi. Best wishes.

transportation to high point

Hold up - are you coming in for the furniture market? Their website says they are operating shuttles from the CLT airport to HP - have checked there?

thanks for all your help, trains don%26#39;t work with our flight arrival, i%26#39;ll look into the shuttel for the furniture fair.

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Looking for a Cabin

We are looking for a cabin that sleeps 6 with an amazing view or on a rushing creek. I%26#39;ve been on a bunch of rental websites but was hoping someone knew of a great place to take teenagers. Looking for that cabin feel. Knotty pine, fire place, porch with a great view...Any help will be greatly appreciated. Oh, we will be heading up there the last week of June.

Looking for a Cabin

http://www.boydmountain.com/

I like to recommend Boyd Mountain Cabins in Maggie. Although I%26#39;ve never stayed in one of their cabins, I%26#39;ve met the Boyd family and been on their property several times. It is also a Christmas tree farm, and is very beautiful.

Here are some links to pictures I took there last year.

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vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/…maggie-valley is a good place to look, too.

Let us know what you decide!

Looking for a Cabin

In the past, we have rented Lands End and Point of View cabins with Smoky Falls Real Estate. Each has great views....they are somewhat close to each other on the top of a mountain. Pretty isolated up there, but we loved it, and also had teenagers with us. We have rented from Smoky Falls several times and have always had a good experience. Both cabins are up on steep dirt roads, but are no problem in a regular car.

Look up Premier Vacation Rentals LLc. They have a website with 90 properties listed and all have pictures. I%26#39;m sure they can find you something.

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