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These 9 charming riverside towns are all a part of a destination that needs to be on your bucket list… @virginiasriverrealm 🗺️ We visited 3 towns during our trip:@visittappandessex@urbannavirginia @visitirvingtonva 🚗Drive times:1hr Richmond, VA2hr Washington, DC3hr Raleigh, NC🏡 Where we stayed:@essexinn_va 🦪 Where we ate:@tidesinn@1710_tavern @nnburger@prince.street.cafe528 Italian🧭 Where we explored:@cryingshameva@thymeinabasket@acme_antiques_tappahannock@actxiiwine@tappartguild @chesapeakeecotours@tidesinn#visitvirginia #washingtondc #virginia #raleighnc #virginiasriverrealm Weekend getaway VirginiaQuiet coastal townsHidden gems coastal towns by @followourcompass

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Would you zip line over a waterfall?North Carolina has so many waterfalls but this one isn’t where you’d expect…📍 @zipquest 🗺️ @visitfayettevillenc #northcarolina #raleigh #nctravel #ncoutdoors North Carolina waterfallsNorth Carolina zip line by @followourcompass

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This spot is hidden inside a zoo? 🤯📍 @riverbankszoosc 🗺️ @columbiasc ⛲️ Waterfall Junction:Aflac Splash Zone and Li’l Sprouts Splash ZoneHours 9am - 4:30pmIncluded in park admissions 🦘Other things to do:Animal talksFeed giraffes for only $2Over 3,000 animals to seeTake a walkabout with kangaroos!Aquarim and aviaryRope course70 acres of gardens#southcarolina #northcarolina #zoo North Carolina summer activitySouth Carolina summer activitySouth Carolina zoo by @followourcompass

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Have you been to any of these top summer destination spots in the Carolinas?☀️ @chimneyrocknc & Lake Lure Hiking, sweeping views, Lake Lure beach🌊 @theouterbanksnc Lighthouses, wild horses in Corolla, beach days, sand dunes🏄 @wrightsvillenc Surfing, paddleboarding, beach days, golden sunsets, boating, inter-coastal waterway dining🎡 @carolinabeachncBoardwalk, Carolina Beach State Park trails, fishing pier, live music, ocean front bars and dining🏛️ @explorecharleston Historic streets and sites, harbor cruises, waterfront dining, rooftop bars, nearby beaches💆 @visithighlandsnc Waterfalls, scenic hikes, luxury spas, boutique shopping, fine dining🚤 @wilmingtoncoast Riverwalk, downtown shopping, USS North Carolina battleship, Wrightsville Beach nearby, breweries🍷 @yadkinvalleync Wine tasting, vineyard views, outdoor concerts, hiking, waterfalls🚂 @brysoncity Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Nantahala tubing, waterfalls, hikes, Lakeview at Fontana soaking tubs⛵ @visitlakenorman Boating, hiking, waterfront restaurants, sunset cruises#northcarolina #southcarolina #ustravel #summervacationSummer vacation spots in north carolinaSummer vacation spots in South Carolinavacation destinations north carolina by @followourcompass

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Have a fairytale stay in a castle at @graylynestate Named #4 Best Boutique Hotel by @usatoday Readers’ Choice Awards🛠️ Finished being built in 1932🏰 French Normandy style🎓 Owned and operated by @wfuniversity 🍽️ Features dining, event spaces, gardens, and more#northcarolina #ustravel #travelcreator Castle hotel Castle stayUnique places to stay in us by @followourcompass

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The perfect family vacation spot or couples getaway! So good we might be heading back this fall!@omnihotels @omnihomestead 🌲 Outdoor AdventuresZip-lines, hiking trails, kayaking, fishing, archery & axe throwing🐎 Animal AdventuresFalconry, horseback rides, carriage rides🎯 Target SportsSporting clays, skeet, rifle range🎉 Family FunAdventure Kids program, mini golf, lawn games, history tour🍷 Relax & UnwindWarm Springs Pools, sound bath, wine experiences⛳ SportsGolf, tennis, pickleballAnd that’s not all! Add in world-class dining, a luxury spa, historic charm, and breathtaking mountain views for the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation!#familytravel #usatravel#visitvirginia #virginia #theomnihomestead Best Resorts in AmericaFamily friendly resortsFamily friendly hotelsFamily friendly destination by @followourcompass

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Send this to the biggest race car fan you know!📍 @virnow 🏎️ Drive Times:1hr - Greensboro, NC1.5hr - Raleigh, NC2.3hr - Charlotte, NC2.5hr - Richmond, VA🗓️ Race Car Schedule:June 19-21 Porsche Sprint Challenge August 14-16 @motoamerica SuperhikesAugust 21-23 @michelinmotorsport GT Challenge @imsa_racing September 17-20 @racingamerica_ November 5-8 Veterans Race of RememberanceNovember 20th Victory Junction Charity LapsOpened in 1957Revived in 2000 as America’s first “motorsport resort”3.27-mile track with elevation changes & 17 turnsPro race drivers like Carroll Shelby & Paul Newman raced hereVIR is in video games & movies Enjoy go-karts, food, golf cart rentals, & lodging#northcarolina #virginia #virginiainternationalraceway #racecars virginia international racewayIMSA racing by @followourcompass

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Welcome baby Colton to the world!! Our new adventurer decided to surprise us a few weeks early!! Luckily mom and dad were prepared with all the bags packed by the door ready to go! 😅We are so in love! We can’t believe he’s already over a week old!!! We’re already saying “remember when”. The days are long and short all at the same time.The transition has been as wild as we expected it to be and we’re learning sooo much every day to give him the best life. One week+ out I’m a little less terrified to sleep when he sleeps which is a step in the right direction lol. 🙈 He loves eating like his dada and sleeping like his mama. 🤣 And the cats have adjusted so well I’m so proud of them I can’t wait to see them all grow together!We’re so thankful to have AMAZING friends and family who have provided sooo much support, advice, food!, you name it! We appreciate you all more than words can express!Now if only I can get my 🍼 to really come in it’ll be one less thing to stress about… 🙏Newborn photos 📸: @melissaclintonphotography #firsttimemom #momlifestyle by @followourcompass

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Must do summer activity 🤯@fantasylakeadventurepark Wake Forest, NC🛝Activities:Inflatable obstacle courseScuba divingKayakingPaddleboardingCliff jumpingBeach areaSplashpad for kidsCabanasPicnic sheltersFood trucks#northcarolina #southcarolina #virginia #raleighnc #charlottenc North Carolina summer activityThings to do in Raleigh this summer Things to do in North Carolina summer by @followourcompass

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Things to do in Wilmington this summer…1. Downtown Riverwalk2. Bellamy mansion - @bellamymansion 3. Greenfield Lake Park4. Airlie Gardens - airliegardens 5. Battleship - @battleshipnc 6. Concorde Espresso Bar - @concordeespressobar 7. Farmers Market @thewilmingtonfarmersmarket 8. Cloud 9 Rooftop - @cloud9ilm 9. Beach Day - @wrightsvillenc @carolinabeachnc 10. Parasail11. Riverboat Tour 12. Helicopter Ride - @hightideaviation 🚨 13. Fort Fisher Aquarium - @ncaquariumff **CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS 2026**14. Shop Cotton Exchange @shopcottonexchangeilm 15. Eat ocean front at @oceanic_dining #wilmingtonnc #wilmington #northcarolina Things to do in Wilmington ncThings to do Carolina beachWilmington nc things to do by @followourcompass

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9 years living in North Carolina and it’s the best decision we ever made!Fun fact we first lived in Wilmington NC for a year before moving to Lake Norman!Not knowing anyone in North Carolina at the time and having only dated long distance for a year made it a little scary and hard at first but now we have so many friends and family here!! We can confidently say… zero regrets. 🩵Any “North Carolina is full” comments will owe me $100 each. 😝#northcarolina #lovewhereyoulive #southernliving North Carolina content creatorNorth Carolina travel coupleNorth Carolina family influencers by @followourcompass

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Waterfall Airbnbs you HAVE to see!Nancy Key Airbnb @staylakenorman Lake Norman, NC12 guests, 3 bedroom, 4 bathroomTuxedo Falls @tuxedofalls Zirconia, NCLuxury glamping, safari tents + tree housesKindling Homes @kindling.home Franklin, NC20 guests, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathroomsWaterfall Vacation @waterfall_vacation_airbnb Brevard, NC12 guests, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathroomsOption to rent only lower unit for smaller stays#northcarolina #uniquestays #ustravel #travelvlogger #travelfamily Waterfall AirbnbUnique Airbnbs by @followourcompass

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