Day Trips from Raleigh-durham Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler

No planning required! Need a day away to relax, refresh, renew? Just get in your car and go! Day Trips from Raleigh-Durham is your guide to hundreds of exciting things to do, see, and discover right in your own backyard. Explore places you never even knew existed--many free of charge and most within a two-hour drive of the Raleigh-Durham area. Do something prehistoric: Examine fossilized bones, teeth, and shells on display at the Aurora Fossil Museum or dig for your own fossils in a special area outside. Do something flowery: Celebrate one of the state's most prolific plants at Wilmington's North Carolina Azalea Festival, featuring big-name music stars, a full-fledged circus, and garden tours. Do something patriotic: Wander through the artifacts and photographic exhibits at the 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum to learn about this famed unit's history. Do something kid-approved: Have fun with go-karts, arcade games, water slides, and a giant wave pool at Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. With full trip-planning information, you can make the most of your time off and rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip.Hoffman, James L. is the author of 'Day Trips from Raleigh-durham Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler', published 2007 under ISBN 9780762745432 and ISBN 0762745436.