Road trip Coverage

5 things to do for a weekend getaway in Fayetteville

Whether you're planning a staycation or a road trip to Fayetteville, here are five fun ways to spend a weekend in Fayetteville.

Delaney Eyermann, WRAL multiplatform producer

Spring travel season peaks this weekend with Easter, spring break

Millions will be hitting the road or the skies this weekend for the Easter holiday. It's also the peak of spring travel season.

Millions are traveling for the Easter holiday weekend. What to expect at RDU & on the roads

Here's what travelers can expect this Easter weekend.

Kelsey Coffey, WRAL reporter

7 great day trips & weekend getaways from Fayetteville

There's a wealth of fun adventures to be had when you go beyond the usual. Consider these destinations from Fayetteville, NC, for your next outing!

Day trips from Durham: History, art and beach fun are a short drive away

From Durham, North Carolina, in the heart of the state's vibrant Research Triangle, there are tons of incredible options for a quick getaway.

How to get the best gas mileage for road trips: Calculators, tips, prices and more

GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan talks about tips for preserving gas mileage for long road trips.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

Couple sells everything they own to begin 2-year trip living in van

A Cary couple is selling everything and taking off in a van for a two-year trip around the western hemisphere. The Dregos will be living in a van for two years while they drive from Alaska to Argentina.

Cary couple sells everything to live in van for 2 years

The Dregos will be living in a van for two years while they drive from Alaska to Argentina.

WRAL staff

10 can't-miss places to visit in the winter

Looking for places to visit in the winter? Here is a list of 10 drivable U.S. locations that are ideal for winter visits.

Sheeka Sanahori

Tips for family travel this holiday season

Whether traveling by car or by air, I've gathered the best tips to make trips with your littlest travelers more bearable.

Jennifer Zelek, WRAL contributor

Buc-ee's eyeing Mebane for 1st North Carolina location

Buc-ee's, a travel destination known for its abundance of gas pumps and clean restrooms, may be coming to North Carolina and just down the road from the Triangle.

South of the Border and Buc-ee's - The battle of two famous roadside attractions just south of NC

People near the North /South Carolina border on I-95 have been inundated with signs for South of the Border. But, there's a new roadside attraction in town.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer

Buc-ee's and South of the Border: Roadside essentials abound at I-95 attractions

People near the North /South Carolina border on I-95 have been inundated with signs for South of the Border. But, there's a new roadside attraction in town.

Summer in North Carolina: Your guide to festivals, concerts, pools and more

It's summer in North Carolina -- find festival and concert lists, our pool database and more right here.

Take the Kids: Tanglewood's Festival of Lights

Bring blankets and pillows for your children to snuggle up in the car during a road trip to this holiday light show.

Tandra Wilkerson, WRAL contributor

Keep an eye out for these NC roadside attractions

Blogger Tandra Wilkerson takes us on a trip to three roadside attractions your family might want to check out in North Carolina.

Tandra Wilkerson, WRAL contributor

Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock lines up special events

Events are back at Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, and the amusement park has activities planned through the end of the year.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Biltmore lines up deals, activities for families this spring

Biltmore, the popular Asheville estate and one-time retreat for George W. Vanderbilt, is offering some spring savings for families -- and a host of special events this spring.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Snowland goes on at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord

Great Wolf Lodge in Concord is open and celebrating the holidays with its annual Snowland celebration through Jan. 3.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Take a day trip to Elizabeth's Pecans in Turkey, NC

Elizabeth's Pecans and a Taste of the South in Turkey, N.C., is a family owned and operated retail store that sells delicious pecan products such as pralines and soft brittle, as well as locally made goods. Take a trip to Turkey and visit the store for a unique taste of the south.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

More Raleigh drivers hitting the road this year

A new report by seoClarity said among all drivers in large metropolitan areas in the U.S., Raleigh drivers have taken the most road trips in 2020.

Great Wolf Lodge in Concord to reopen Thursday

The hotel and indoor waterpark chain also will be rolling out new safety measures aimed at keeping guests and workers healthy.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Experts share tips for Labor Day travel during the pandemic

Most Labor Day travelers will be hitting the road this year, according to AAA.

App shares stories behind landmarks in the US

Here Hear helps the curious road-tripper discover places, histories and the people all while driving.

How to safely take road trip amid COVID-19

Wibbitz has some tips for you and your family to safely take a road trip during the coronavirus pandemic.