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day trips from CLT?

both of us have off on friday and we're trying to decide what to do to celebrate my new job. ideas? at the moment i don't feel like doing a nice dinner, should we go to a brewery or winery? day trip somewhere else? our driving limit is probably 2 hrs.
Baby Charchie born 12/22/2011

Re: day trips from CLT?

  • Congrats on your new job!! 

    Mmmmm you could go to Asheville, to the Grove Park Inn

     

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  • I have no idea how far it is from CLT, but the restaurant at Shelton Vineyards is very good.

    Asheville is also a fun place to visit. 

    Congrats on the job!

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  • There is a good brewery near Greenville, SC (about 1.5 hours from CLT) called Thomas Creek Brewery.  DH and I are really looking forward to checking that one out, they supply my employer w/ beer.

    I'd also look into Blowing Rock, NC- about 1.5 to 2 hours from CLT.  They have a small but nice outlet mall, some great restaurants and beautiful scenery!   You can also check out the furniture outlets in the Hickory area on your way here! 

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    I'd also look into Blowing Rock, NC- about 1.5 to 2 hours from CLT.  They have a small but nice outlet mall, some great restaurants and beautiful scenery!   

    I second Blowing Rock. It's a such a cute little mountain town. There's a great restaurant right off the main road called Bistro Roca that I highly recommend.

    And congrats again on your new job!

     

  • wow congratulations! i'd pick the winery option. but going to the mountains would be another great option.
  • Congrats on your new job!

    I was going to suggest Blowing Rock as well.

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    I don't have any other suggestions, but congrats on the job!!
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  • YAY, new job!!!!!! Congrats! (Details? Did I miss these?)

     

    Also, I second Greenville, I've never been but love what I've heard!

  • Or, if you don't want to go that far, you could visit Olde Mecklenburg Brewery.  Yum! http://oldemeckbrew.com/Tap_Room/index.php
  • No suggestions, but congrats on the new job!
  • Congrats on the new job! What will you be doing?

    DH and I liked the Childress Vineyard. They have a bistro there so you can eat as well as drink! 

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  • thanks everyone for the congrats and ideas!

    i haven't really posted about it on here, but i'll be working for a city around here as a code enforcement inspector. right up my alley!

    Baby Charchie born 12/22/2011
  • Congrats on the job!  How exciting! 
  • Congratulations Charch!  Was that the job you were waiting to hear back from??  That's SUCH good news!!  I knew it was only a matter of time before you found something you'd really enjoy!  Congratulations again!

    Unfortunately, I too, have no other suggestions for you.  Hey, are there any drive-in movies or maybe a roller rink you could go to?  Sometime I enjoy doing something a little nostalgic to celebrate something new!!

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    Congratulations Charch!  Was that the job you were waiting to hear back from??  That's SUCH good news!!  I knew it was only a matter of time before you found something you'd really enjoy!  Congratulations again!

    yep, that's it! finally, 7 weeks later!! Smile
    Baby Charchie born 12/22/2011
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    imagederky17:

    Congratulations Charch!  Was that the job you were waiting to hear back from??  That's SUCH good news!!  I knew it was only a matter of time before you found something you'd really enjoy!  Congratulations again!

    yep, that's it! finally, 7 weeks later!! Smile

    AWESOME!!  Did you ever decide if you were going to tackle a marathon or other running challenge??

  • Asheville! We are making a day trip there on Saturday.  Saturday is the last day for the flower festival at the Biltmore!
  • Congrats charch!

    The mountains are always a good option, but I second Bob's suggestion. Childress vineyards is really nice. I've only been once, but it was around this time of year and the vineyard was beautiful. Plus it's closer so you wouldn't have to spend as much of your day driving. 

    Either way, enjoy your celebration!

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    imagederky17:

    Congratulations Charch!  Was that the job you were waiting to hear back from??  That's SUCH good news!!  I knew it was only a matter of time before you found something you'd really enjoy!  Congratulations again!

    yep, that's it! finally, 7 weeks later!! Smile

    AWESOME!!  Did you ever decide if you were going to tackle a marathon or other running challenge??

    i'm thinking of still doing a half, hell would have to freeze over for a full ;)
    Baby Charchie born 12/22/2011
  • Congrats on the job!!! I was wondering why this thread about CLT day trips got so popular. I'm so happy for you, I know it's been a really long & bumpy ride, so glad you finally get to move on with your life!!
  • Congrats on the job!  I agree Asheville and Blowing Rock are good choices.
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