School me on North/South Carolina

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

Planning on driving back to Toronto from Florida in mid-April but am taking a detour of 1-2 days on the east coast. Just wondering if anyone can recommend any cool locations to visit. I don't have anywhere specifically in mind to go yet but probably somewhere in the Carolina's since it's about halfway and hopefully won't be freezing cold.

pyrocasto · Posted: Jan 01, 2014 7:28 pm Post subject:

If you're going up the east coast Charleston SC is an awful nice place. If you get out to the western side there are some very nice attractions in the mountains(where I live). Lots of hiking and views to be seen. NC coast can be very nice too with Wilmington area, Beaufort, could take a ferry out to see some wild ponies, Ocracoke. April can be nice but I will tell you ya never know. Especially in the mountains. I've seen 70 degrees on Christmas day and snow on April 1st so it can vary a lot.

I'd be happy to help with any info I can if you have an idea what you might want to see/do.

fish6942 · Addict Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 603

We spent a week on Sullivan's Island (just outside Charleston) last August. Plenty of historical things to see if that's your thing. We also did some off-shore fishing but depending on where you're coming from in FL, that may not be the best use of your time.

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

Thanks pyrocasto, , those suggestions are actually pretty helpful - as never having been there before it's a good starting point for ideas of things to do. The wild ponies thing sounds interesting.

fish6942, I had been looking at Charleston area but probably not for fishing as I'll be coming from Naples.

Bambamski · Posted: Jan 02, 2014 9:34 am Post subject:

Just a make a list of all the walmarts on the treck and hit as many of them as you can...

And nothing says North Carolina like Monster trucks. Make sure you visit Diggers Dungeon..

http://www.gravedigger.com/ContentPage.aspx?id=51

NKCrider · Posted: Jan 02, 2014 12:02 pm Post subject:

if it wasnt cold in april id suggest a pit-stop to OBX

LFADAM · Posted: Jan 02, 2014 3:03 pm Post subject:

I agree with Pyrocastro. Charleston is really nice and will be pretty warm.

I'm a huge fan of Wilmington/Carolina Beach too. Really fun city that's just the right size. College town+fun downtown+river (that's great for wakeboarding)+beaches. It's a little further north but probably still will have solid weather.

For wild ponies, Eastern Shore of Virginia is the place to go (Chincoteague/Assateague) but there's a very specific time of year to go to see that.

If you're a golfer, there's a lot of good golf around the beaches as well, or the sand hills of NC (Pinehurst).

And who knows...if the Hurricanes get their act together, you may be able to see some playoff hockey for much cheaper than the ACC in Toronto Laughing

Partyb · Posted: Jan 03, 2014 10:11 am Post subject:

If you live in Canada and don't get to the US east coast much I'd probably recommend you visit our capitol, Washington DC.

If you are in SE florida, hit me up...will take you for boat ride. If my malibu operational at that time, you can ride.

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

Partyb · Posted: Jan 03, 2014 1:01 pm Post subject:

Good, i don't either...we will actually be able to enjoy ourselves on the boat/water rather than getting pulled around by a rope like a bunch of morons BEHIND the boat. Smile

Aubs · Motorboat Queen Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9167

Llloooovvvveeeeeeeee charleston. Have a bunch of recommendations if you want for restaurants and stuff. Savannah is beautiful too!

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

arof · Posted: Jan 11, 2014 8:14 am Post subject:

Ont - if you're planning on stopping somewhere, I'd go through Buffalo instead.

There is really not much to stop and see down the I75 corridor (which is what I assume you'd be taking if you go via Detroit).

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

Aubs · Motorboat Queen Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9167

Charleston - Husk is my personal favorite. Consistently delicious. There's a new place called The Ordinary that is getting great reviews from friends that live there. It was built into an old bank so it has a good atmosphere and setting. If you're looking for all things pig, check out Cypress. Fig is another great one - but expect to wait.

Savannah - Leoci's pasta is to die for. Have a great happy hour place but need to message my friend - having a blonde moment with the name.