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Some of the most popular North Carolina tourist attractions that list on our site include Birthplace of Pepsi , Historic Stagville Plantation and Lake Michie Recreation Area.

Fun activities in North Carolina include The Grand Theatre-Four Seasons 18, Northgate Stadium 10 and Regal Stonecrest At Piper Glen 22.

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~Chloe's Closet Parties & Allie's Animal Workshoppe~
Stuff a bear workshoppe and party place

Category:     Lenoir Shopping in North Carolina
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Description of this Lenoir Activity: We are family place located in Historic Uptown Lenoir where children of all ages come stuff and dress your own animal friend, our workshoppe is open daily. We also customize children's birthday parties and we party 7 days a week with reservations. Christmas Special purchase $25.00 gift certificates for $20.00. Save 20% off all birthday parties booked in Dec. if you mention this ad.
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Anything Office, Inc
Office Supply

Category:     Lenoir Shopping in North Carolina
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Description of this Lenoir Activity: Anything Office is an office supply business in Lenoir since 1936. We serve commercial accounts in the unifour area as well as local walk in traffic to our retail location in downtown Lenoir. We have all the general office supplies you would need to run your office on a daily basis as well as computer and printer supplies, stamps, cleaning and breakroom supplies and forms. We are locally and independently owned and pride ourselves on helping to make our customers' jobs easier by offering personalized exceptional customer service. Please visit our website at www.anythingofficeinc.com
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Brightleaf Square
These Neo-Romanesque brick tobacco warehouses, on the National Register of Historic Places, have been home to locally owned shops and acclaimed restaurants since renovated in 1981.

Category:     Durham Shopping in North Carolina
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Description of this Durham Activity: These Neo-Romanesque brick tobacco warehouses, on the National Register of Historic Places, have been home to locally owned shops and acclaimed restaurants since renovated in 1981.
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Buzzards Restaurant and Bar
Great Food, All Permits Bar, Pool Tables, Dance Floor

Category:     Lenoir Recreation in North Carolina
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Description of this Lenoir Activity: Located in downtown Lenoir, BUZZARDS is the place to be if you are looking for a "unique" dining and/or entertainment experience in Lenoir. For a full description of all BUZZARDS offers from a varied menu (served both on main dining floor or in the bar area),to dinner and a "concert" (35 ft wall of music DVD's - all genres of music) or dinner and dancing, or you are looking for that "Cheers" feel in an all American Tavern with a juke box, darts,video games and televisons, including a big screen to watch your favorite ballgames or racing, or you are looking for pool tables or some real "night life" in Lenoir know that BUZZARDS, is home to the only true "nightclub" in Lenoir....check us out at www.wegoplaces.com/Restaurant_134045.aspx. BUZZARDS is open on Wednesday,Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 6:00pm till 2:00am. Full dinner menu is available until 10:00pm.
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Gunters Greenhouse and Garden Center
Located in durham nc growers of high quality plants

Category:     Durham Shopping in North Carolina
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Description of this Durham Activity: Gunters greenhouse and garden center of durham nc we are growers of high quality plants hard to find and common annuals, perennials, tropicals, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets, container gardens, house plants, ferns, garden mums, poinsettia, flowering shrubs and potted plants for gifts for landscaping and home gardens buy direct from the grower and save. We are centrally located from raleigh, durham, cary, chapelhill, wake forest and hillsborough nc.
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North Carolina Motorsports Park
OHV Park for Dirtbike & ATV Riding

Category:     Henderson Recreation near Raleigh, North Carolina
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Description of this Raleigh area Activity: Multiple MX Tracks and Trails for the dirtbike or atv enthusiast. Open 6 days a week from 10-5 and located just 40 mins. North of Raleigh off Hwy 401N. Tracks vary in skill level / something for every level rider! Primitive camping allowed Proper riding equipment / safety gear required www.ncmp.net (252) 438-8192
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PlayMakers Repertory Company
The Triangle's Premier Professional Theatre

Category:     Chapel Hill Theatre in North Carolina
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Description of this Chapel Hill Activity: PlayMakers Repertory Company was founded in 1976 by Tom Hass, Artistic Director, and Arthur Houseman, Executive Producer. As a member of the League of Resident Theatres, PlayMakers employs members of Actors\\\' Equity Association, members of United Scenic Artists Association; and members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. PlayMakers has a three-fold mission: 1) to engage our community in an ongoing exploration of the nature and significance of theatre in contemporary life; 2) to investigate the theatrical event and the methods used for its realization in performance; and 3) to nurture succeeding generations of artists and audiences to continue our work. PlayMakers Repertory Company's major contribution to the art form has been in nurturing young American artists - actors, directors, and designers - capable of creative work in a broad stylistic range of contemporary and classical theatre. The company has also provided a creative home where seasoned artists can extend the range of their work. Young actors such as Michael Cumpsty, Kathryn Meisle, Joseph Haj, Bernard Addison, Fred Weller, and Sharon Lawrence have begun their professional careers here, and the company has contributed to the development of such emerging directors as Bartlett Sher, John Rando, Drew Barr, Michael Wilson, and Charles Newell. In addition, such seasoned performers as Eva Marie Saint, Kathleen Nolan, Judd Hirsch, Jonathan Bolt, Tandy Cronyn, DeAnn Mears and Trezana Beverley and directors such as John Rando, Daniel Fish, Nagle Jackson, John Dillon, Kent Paul, Tazewell Thompson, and Loretta Greco have taken on new creative challenges with our company and contributed to the atmosphere of artistic growth which we strive to maintain. Among the seasoned designers who have contributed to our ongoing work are Narelle Sissons, Bill Clarke, Robert Wierzel, M.L. Geiger, and Robert Brill, while we have nurtured the development of younger artists such as Patrick Holt, Todd Campbell, and Walt Spangler. International guest artists have included directors Laszlo Marton from Budapest and Mark Wing-Davey from London, designers Michael Levine and Victoria Wallace from Toronto and playwrights Simon Bent and Nick Stafford from London. Our seasons have regularly featured exciting realizations of classics and lesser-known works by such writers as Shakespeare, Shaw, Wilde, Sheridan, Gay, Rostand, Ostrovsky, Chekhov, Beaumarchais, Coward, Ibsen, O\\\'Neill, Williams, and Miller. The repertoire is balanced each season with works by such contemporary playwrights as Donald Margulies, David Auburn, Margaret Edson, Romulus Linney, Lyle Kessler, Christopher Durang, Eric Overmyer, Barbara Lebow, Lee Blessing, Craig Lucas, Richard Nelson, and Edward Albee. In the 2003-2004 season, PlayMakers produced two American premieres: A Prayer for Owen Meany, a play for the stage by Simon Bent adapted from the novel by John Irving, and Nick Stafford\\\'s Luminosity. New plays developed and produced by PlayMakers include Sunrise in My Pocket: The Comical, Tragical, True History of Davy Crockett by Edwin Justus Mayer, adapted by Jeffrey Hayden, Constant Star by Tazewell Thompson, The Death of Papa by Horton Foote, For Lease or Sale by Elizabeth Spencer, The Guiteau Burlesque by Dick Beebe, Life on the Missis
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Seaward Action Charters
Wilmington, Wrightsville, Carolina and Kure Beach Fishing

Category:     All Locations Fishing in North Carolina
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Description of this North Carolina Activity: Seaward Action Charters is proud to provide you with some of the best saltwater fishing in the United States. With trips as short as 2 hours or as long as 14 hours, we can provide services to any angler, no matter their skill level! All tackle, bait, and fishing licenses are included at no additional cost, so all you need to bring is a cooler to take your catch home in! Our licensed and insured vessels can accomodate up to 6 passengers on both inshore and offshore fishing excursions. Contact us at CaptainGorges@gmail.com or check out our website at www.SeawardAction.com to book your angling adventure today!
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Sybil the Clown
Kids Parties, Corporate Events, Grande Openings

Category:     Raleigh/Durham Recreation in North Carolina
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Description of this North Carolina Activity: Will provide Face painting, balloon animals, games, magic, etc. for all types of events or special occasions. Birthdays, Daycares, Wedding Receptions, Corporate Meetings, Picnics, Office Parties, Churches, Bat/Bar Mitzvahs, Grande Openings, Customer Appreciation days, Welcome packages, Block partys, Rest Homes, Baby Showers, Engagements, Communions, Festivals, Family Re-unions. Call Sybil the Clown at 919-291-5676 or 919-552-3381...Please visit my website at www.sybiltheclown.com
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Wheel Fun Rentals - Lake Park
Rent Some Fun Today!

Category:     Carolina Beach Recreation near Wilmington, North Carolina
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Description of this Wilmington area Activity: Wheel Fun Rentals has fun for the whole family. Rentals include kayaks, pedal boats, single barracudas and way more!
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Wheel Fun Rentals - on the Boardwalk
Rent Some Fun Today!

Category:     Carolina Beach Recreation near Wilmington, North Carolina
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Description of this Wilmington area Activity: Wheel Fun Rentals has fun for the whole family. Recreational cycles include Surreys, Quad Sports, Choppers and Deuce Coupes, plus bikes, beach equipment and way more!
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Wildwater Ltd Rafting on the Nantahala River
Since 1971, a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on the Nantahala

Category:     Bryson City Rafting in North Carolina
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Description of this North Carolina Activity: Since 1971, Wildwater Ltd Rafting has a 100% Quality Assurance Guarantee. With Rafting Centers on four Southeast US rivers (Chattooga River GA/SC, Nantahala River NC, Ocoee River TN and Pigeon River TN), Wildwater has the longest season in the country (March through mid-November). On the Nantahala, Wildwater offers half day rafting trips, rentals, shuttles, and the Original Raft N' Rail Adventure. We provide exceptional service, modern facilities, top quality equipment and well-trained staff, with a variety of price ranges and skill levels, suitable for families, groups and thrill-seeking adrenaline junkies. Additional price discounts are available in the spring and fall. Go to www.wildwaterrafting.com or contact reservations directly at 800-451-9972 for more information.
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A Day at the Farm
Enjoy a historic dairy farm.

Category:     Cove City Historic Site in North Carolina
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Description of this North Carolina Attraction: Enjoy this historic dairy farm where you'll see the old dairy barns, milking equipment and period antiques. Other areas of interest include farm animals, hayrides, seasonal corn maze, walking trail, picnic areas, playground and much more!
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail

Category:     State of North Carolina National Park in North Carolina
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Description of this North Carolina Attraction: The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2,174-mile footpath along the ridgecrests and across the major valleys of the Appalachian Mountains from Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in northern Georgia. The trail traverses Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia. The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is used by day, weekend and other short-term hikers, section-hikers and thru-hikers. Thru-hikers hike the entire length of the Trail in one season. The A.T. began as a vision of forester Benton MacKaye and was developed by volunteers and opened as a continuous trail in 1937. It was designated as the first National Scenic Trail by the National Trails System Act of 1968. The Trail is currently protected along more than 99 percent of its course by federal or state ownership of the land or by rights-of-way. Annually, more than 4,000 volunteers contribute more than 185,000 hours of effort on th
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Asheville Outdoor Center family fun center
calm water float trips & Gem Mining

Category:     Asheville Scenic in North Carolina
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Description of this Asheville Attraction: Family friendly A.O.C offers calm water river trips in Asheville, NC through the Famed and Fabled Biltmore Estate Property. Our self guided float trips are easy, fun, and relaxing river trips in a canoe, a kayak, or raft. We also offer express tubing trips, and new for 2009 Gem Mining. Mine for precious stones, fossils, and minerals. Beautiful riverside facilities, picnic tables, vollyball, horsheshoes, basketball, childrens playplace, tether ball, ping pong, foosball, lots of room to strech out and play. Riverside access, scenic views of the historic French Broad River 3rd oldest in the world! Great place for events, reunions, corporate meeting, parties. Lets us show what great qualities Asheville, the French Broad River and the Asheville Outdoor Center have to offer!
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Attmore Oliver House
Historic Attmore Oliver House

Category:     New Bern Historic Site in North Carolina
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Description of this New Bern Attraction: This home (c.1790), headquarters for the New Bern Historical Society, exhibits 18th and 19th century furniture and New Bern historical objects, including Civil War artifacts.
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Bennett Place State Historic Site
Site of the Largest Surrender of the American Civil War

Category:     Durham Historic Site in North Carolina
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Description of this Durham Attraction: On April 26, 1865 General Joseph E. Johnston and General William T. Sherman met at the Bennett Farm to finalize the surrender of Confederate soldiers still active in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. It was the largest surrender of the American Civil War. The Bennett Farm has been reconstructed with guided tours daily, and special living history events and lectures throughout the year. The Visitor Center has a museum gallery with original Civil War artifacts and personal belongings of the Bennett Family, theater which shows the short film "Dawn of Peace", research library, and a gift shop. Nature trails and picnic tables are also located on site.
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Birthplace of Pepsi
Home of Pepsi-Cola

Category:     New Bern Museum in North Carolina
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Description of this New Bern Attraction: On this spot in his pharmacy, Caleb Bradham invented "Brad's Drink," which later he patented as Pepsi-Cola. Today, you can purchase a souvenir or relax and enjoy a Pepsi-Cola at the recreated soda fountain.
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Buzzards, Restaurant,Bar & NightClub
great eats, drinks, dancing, DJ, pool tables, darts

Category:     Lenoir Music in North Carolina
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Description of this Lenoir Attraction: OPEN WEDNESDAY,THURSDAY,FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS FROM 6:00PM TILL 2:00AM...BUZZARDS is the place to be if you are looking for an evening of dining/entertainment and/or nightclub experience. We have it all!!! BUZZARDS offers great food, an all ABC permits bar and an ambiance of casual yet sophisticated. We offer a safe but “fun” atmosphere. BUZZARDS,is Lenoir’s downtown restaurant/bar,poolroom and only true "nightclub" in Lenoir. Located at 819 West Avenue, (downtown Lenoir) At 10:00pm the main dining floor is transformed into the "hippest" club in town..Enjoy a variety of dance music from disco, blues, hip-hop,Top 40,country and rock & roll. The dance floor on the main floor is non-smoking until 10:00pm but after 10:00pm smoking is allowed. Bet you, you will run into old friends and/or make new friends...ages run from 21 to 81 (and boy can he "cut the rug")!! After 10:00 pm to enter you must be 21 years old with proper id. BUZZARDS is the only place in town that offers you while dining on the main floor, the pleasure and uniqueness of listening to and viewing on our 35 ft. wall, music DVD's of all genres. The early diners get to choose their favorite's.....if dinner and a "concert" isn't enticing enough...then how about dinner and dancing...You have the option from 6:00pm till 10:00pm of chosing your choice of dance music - from the oldies,to shag,to line dancing, to the cha cha!! Many regulars bring their own cd's...depending on size of crowd we do try to accomodate everyone --so you can get your groove on...Great fun for couples and groups. BUZZARDS offers a variety of appetizers and entrees including baseball sirloin steaks, filet mignon, fried oysters, 3 marinated grilled chicken choices..there is something to please every appetite! Dinner or appetizers are available both in the bar area (smoking) and on the main floor (non-smoking) from 6:00pm till 10:00pm. BUZZARDS also offers a full service bar on the first level (entrance on Church Street)that is a good example of what an American tavern should be - fun, friendly, lively, cozy, and with good food to go with it. With all ABC permits we offer wine, draft and bottle beers and cocktails!! We dare to say we have the largest selection of alcohol products in Lenoir. It is not uncommon to find the jukebox blaring and the tables pushed aside for impromptu dancing and a friendly game of darts going on. Better yet, watch your favorite ball game, game show or Presidential Address to the Nation (afraid that doesn't happen) on our 3 televisions throughout the bar area - including a "big screen"... We also offer on our 3rd floor, pool tables ($1.00 a game), video games and a jukebox. There is plenty of seating and tables for eating. Smoking is allowed on this floor....but we ventilate well!! BUZZARDS is becoming very popular for private parties, whether celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, baby or wedding showers, school or family reunions, bachelor or bachelorette parties and wedding receptions. Rental rates are the best in town and building is available for 1, 2 or 3 floors!! Got to mention the ambiance --no to small or to large, boring or dull looking party rooms you find in hotels or other restaurants. Call and make an appointment to check us out --or better yet -check ou
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Caldwell Arts Council
Considered among the best councils in the state.

Category:     Lenoir Art Museum in North Carolina
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Description of this Lenoir Attraction: Considered among the best councils in the state, the Caldwell Arts Council strives to promote cultural arts in Caldwell County. Each September, the Council hosts a 5-state sculpture competition, the largest gathering of professional sculptures in the South. Through this competition, the council has placed more than 65 pieces of public sculpture on display throughout Caldwell County. The Arts Council operates three galleries—the main gallery at the Caldwell Arts Council building, the Art-in-Healing Gallery at the Caldwell Memorial Hospital, and the Art-in-Community gallery at the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce.
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Caldwell Heritage Museum
Provides a chronological history of Caldwell County.

Category:     Lenoir Museum in North Carolina
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Description of this Lenoir Attraction: The Caldwell Historical Society opened the Caldwell Heritage Museum in 1991 in the last remaining building of Davenport College which was organized in 1855. The original college was built on land donated by William A. Lenoir and named for General William Lenoir’s son-in-law, Colonial William Davenport, who contributed the most money for the school. The museum provides a chronological history of Caldwell County from pre-colonial days until the present. There are exhibits containing articles from the Native Americans, Revolutionary Period, early National Period, and the Civil War Era. Also, the museum has collections on medical, music, military, cameras, and Oriental art. Operating hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am until 4:30 pm, and on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. Other times are available by appointment. For more information, call the museum at 828-758-4004.
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Cape Lookout National Seashore
National Park

Category:     Harkers Island National Park in North Carolina
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Description of this North Carolina Attraction: The seashore is a 56 mile long section of the Outer Banks of North Carolina running from Ocracoke Inlet on the northeast to Beaufort Inlet on the southeast. The three undeveloped barrier islands which make up the seashore - North Core Banks, South Core Banks and Shackleford Banks - may seem barren and isolated but they offer many natural and historical features that can make a visit very rewarding

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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Park

Category:     Flat Rock National Park near Asheville, North Carolina
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Description of this Asheville area Attraction: Trail Openings/Closures: The Front Lake trail and portions of the Memminger trail are now OPEN. Many other park trails are closed to hiking due to fallen trees, precariously hanging limbs, and other hazardous trees that are likely to fall due to high winds and saturated soil. Please call the park for updates on trails, 828/693-4178.
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Chinqua Penn Plantation and Vineyard
Historic home & garden tours, wine tastings, weddings/events

Category:     Reidsville Historic Site in North Carolina
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Description of this North Carolina Attraction: Featured on A&E's America's Castles and acclaimed as an architectural American treasure, Chinqua Penn Plantation near Reidsville, North Carolina, was the home of Jeff and Betsy Penn. Mr. Penn was founder of the Penn Tobacco Company. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Plantation includes a 27 room English countryside mansion filled with elaborate furnishings from 30 countries, surrounded by 22 acres of beautiful gardens and historic landscape. The estate showcases the state's premier collection of eclectic decorative arts. Built in the 1920's by Thomas Jefferson Penn (1875-1946) and his wife, Beatrice Schoellkopf Penn (1881-1965), Chinqua Penn reflects their lifestyle of entertaining, traveling, and collecting art and furniture from around the world. The historic landscape evolved into an exotic horticulture collection, changing with each season. The Penn's love of the beautiful and artistic was manifested in the use of both native and imported plant material at Chinqua Penn. Chinqua Penn is named for the chinquapin, a dwarf chestnut tree. Once abundant here, most chinquapins were destroyed by the chestnut blight in the 1930's. Ownership was transferred to Calvin Phelps in 2006 and the house and gardens are now open to the public for tours.
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De'Tours in Elizabeth City
Historic British Teas & Walking Tours

Category:     Elizabeth City Tour in North Carolina
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Description of this North Carolina Attraction: Enjoy the warmth of yesterday with a unique afternoon experience in the quaint surroundings of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Escape the rat race and step into an unhurried atmosphere where you will journey into the past on a personalized walking tour of Historic Elizabeth City, followed by deliciously appealing British Tea cuisine in a restored 1853 Greek Revival Home. Guided by a local resident, you will cover over 300 years of history and architecture. Upon returning from the tour, you will be treated to tea and scones in the oldest surviving brick home in Elizabeth City. Tour and Tea time is approximately 2 hours. 4 person minimum. By Appointment Only For Information call: 252-435-5427
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Duke Homestead Historic Site
Home of Washington Duke & Beginning of Tobacco Industry

Category:     Durham Historic Site in North Carolina
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Description of this Durham Attraction: Home of Confederate Civil War veteran, Washington Duke, this 19th century tobacco farm was the beginning of the pipe tobacco industry in Durham. The original Duke home and farm buildings are available for visitors to tour. An extensive museum of the tobacco industry and agriculture in Durham is located in the visitor center. This historic site is a designated National Historic Landmark.
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