Robbie Caponetto
We wait for summer vacation all year long.
Often the problem with summer travel is that everyones working with the same ideas.
Schools out, so lots of families are packing up the car and hitting the road.
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From outdoor adventure to cultural attractions, theyve got everything you need for a summer vacation to remember.
Round out your day with dinner at TheBeacon Butcher Barand a pint at a local brewery.
Youd be remiss to visit the city without diving into its rich Civil Rights history.
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But thats far from where your tour of the city ends.
Head toMontgomery Whitewaterto cool off with a rafting trip on a manmade rapids course that abuts the Alabama River.
Wake Forest, plus five other colleges and universities, contribute to the towns rich culture.
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Columbia, South Carolina
CharlestonandGreenvilleaside, South Carolina is still a state full of destination gems.
The 36-block Main Street District is a cornucopia of charming local businesses, restaurants, and shops.
Grab breakfast atMacon Bagelsand lunch atThe Rookery.
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If you want to stay centrally, bothHotel Forty Fiveand theWoodwardare worthy home bases.
Its also a gorgeous city thats more than deserving of a spot on your summer vacation calendar.
The indoor-outdoorCapitol Marketis a playground of locally made goods, food, and plants.
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Catch a show at Haddad Riverfront Parks amphitheater, and youll have done it all.
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