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money saving day trips - javajoe's picture of the day for 6/29/09

by javajoe
Published Jun. 29, 2009
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What are some great day trips that people can take around the region to save money this summer? The Outer Banks is at the top of almost everybody's list, but what about the mountains or the little places in-between?

Share your day trip ideas and information with us! The more "off the beaten path" your idea is, the better!

Here are just a few to get you started:

  • NC Zoo
  • Grandfather Mountain
  • Discovery Place in Charlotte
  • Battleship North Carolina
  • Downtown Raleigh
  • Old Salem
  • Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park (Blog by NCMomOf3)

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No sweat, whatelseisnew -- there's plenty of parks and bike trails around this area

You should not be encouraging people to travel. They will pour emissions from their tailpipes and needlessly warm the planet and possibly drown some unsuspecting polar bear. The zoo should really be closed, right after they kill all the animals. After all, many of them release methane and that is bad for the planet. We must get serious about Global Warming. Unless you are going to work, there is no reason to travel. Even then you should ride a bike or walk.

you can also mine emeralds at hiddenit.

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Raven Rock is a great park. Hubby and his cronies ride horses there quite a bit. They love the river.

I've eaten at Elijah's, too, about 8 years ago!

Raven Rock is another great place.

Java, the pizza places there are really good. Anything on the waterfront, I love! The outdoor cafes....Dude, you're gonna make me take a roadtrip this weekend thinking about all these places!!!

...and for dinner that evening, a trip to The Bridge Tender restaurant in Wrightsville Beach is a fabulous way to finish off the day.

I agree, shoebaby! I've eaten at... Fat Tony's? I can't remember the name of the place, but they had great pizza and a fun atmosphere.

Downtown Wilmington is a great place to spend the day. The shopping is great, the food is plentiful and always delicious. I love The Cotton Exchange, they have great artwork, jewelry stores, collectables, anything you can think up. The Phoenix Cafe is my favorite place to eat....not been in a while though. :(

Oh nice! Yea, GOLO sometimes mashes my comments into a jumble, too. Good info -- thanks!

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