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Car shows, outdoor festivals, community events and just spring weather in general will keep us out and exploring new destinations around us.

From the Carolina Motor Madness Car Show in to numerous flower and herb festivals and all the Easter celebrating going on from coast to coast you’ll have plenty of destinations to choose from in this issue of Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™.

So go out this weekend and check your tires, change your oil and officially start 2013, the year of the MotoTourist!

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CONTENTS Destinations 6 Enjoy Beer Brewed By A Pilot In An Aircraft Hangar

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Take A Break From The Interstate

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Mighty Powerful Easter Egg Hunt Carnival 12 Cars, Coffee and Muffins Too!

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It’s Madness, Sheer Madness...

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Largest Monthly Antique Show In The Southeast.

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The Museum That Runs 2013 Operating Schedule

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Film Junkies Guide to North Carolina

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Sample Wines From A Wide Variety Wineries Without Driving Hundreds Of Miles 26

The list of events in this publication is compiled from various sources dates & times are tentative & subject to change. Dashboards and Saddlebags The Destination Magazine™ is published by Photodude.net LLC 369 Dovefield Drive Summerfield, NC 27358 (704) 706-2365 www.DashboardsandSaddlebags.com Published by Andy Jay. ©2013 All rights reserved. Photodude.net LLC Publisher, Agents & Advertisers do not necessarily condone any activities or advertisement listed in this magazine. The Publisher and its officers, employees, agents, volunteers, and sponsors are not responsible for any loss or damage which might be associated with patronage of any party named in this publication, and is not responsible for any Act of God such as inclement weather, fire, flood, natural or man-made disaster, etc., that are out of the control of the Publisher, which affect the publishing of this magazine.

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Destinations More Events and Interactive Maps at DashboardsandSaddlebags.com Metrolina Expo Marketplace Feb 28 – Mar 3, 2013 Metrolina Tradeshow Expo 7100 Statesville Road Charlotte, NC 28269 www.icashows.com Vineyards of Swan Creek Wine and Cheese Festival Mar 2 – 3, 2013 450 Groce Road Ronda, NC 28670 Join the Vineyards of Swan Creek as each vineyard pairs one of their wines with a unique, local cheese from the Ashe County Cheese Factory. The Vineyards of Swan Creek include Raffaldini Vineyards, Dobbins Creek Vineyard, Shadow Springs Vineyard, and Laural Gray Vineyard. swancreekvineyards.com Charlotte Area Cars and Coffee Sat, March 2, 7:30 am – 11:00 am Mattie’s Diner / NC Music Factory Uptown Village-Main Lot 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd, Charlotte NC 28206 The main lot is huge as it has ~700 spaces. That being said the spaces closest to the Diner should be reserved for regular diner patrons. If local car clubs or groups want to park together there is ample space to do so, there are four separate entrances to the lot, the closest to Mattie’s may not be ‘low car friendly’ so try the other three.

Fayetteville Camellia Show Sunday, Mar 3, 2013 Cape Fear Botanical Garden 536 N. Eastern Boulevard Fayetteville, NC 28301 Come learn about camellias and appreciate their beauty. Whether you know a lot or a little about this beautiful flower, this show has something for you! Experience a wide variety of camellias. The Camellia Show is an annual spring event hosted by the Fayetteville Camellia Club. www.fayettevillecamelliaclub.org 7th Annual Carolina Motor Madness Sat, March 9, 9am – 4pm Charlotte Knights Baseball Club 2280 Deerfield Drive Fort Mill, SC 29715 We’ll have a variety of car dealerships showing their latest cars: Mercedes, Smart Car, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Chevy, Ford. Where else can you go and see all the newest models in one place? Oh yeah, we’ll have hundreds of custom cars and bikes too! Come join the madness........ www.carolinamotormadness.com OBX Taste of The Beach Mar 14 – 17, 2013 Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 For a long weekend in March, your favorite Outer Banks eateries will dazzle you with a stunning array of culinary experiences, fabulous gatherings, and unforgettable entertainment. From chefs sharing secrets to marvelous meals to progressive tapas, dine-arounds, the Taste of The Beach will wow the most fickle of foodie fanatics! www.obxtasteofthebeach.com

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Destinations Assault on Black Rock Saturday, Mar 16, 2013 Sylva, NC 28779 What is it? 7 mile trail race with 2770’ of elevation gain Why? Fund raiser for Community Table in Sylva Additional Information: - Anyone who completes the course in 101 minutes or less receives a belt buckle - Register on www.active.com Fee: $25 (preregister), $30 race day www.tiny.cc/fvktsw Cars & Coffee Greensboro Saturday, Mar 16, 2013 Jefferson Village Highwoods Circle Greensboro, NC 27410 Listed as one of North Carolinas best car shows Greensboro’s Cars and Coffee held the 3rd Saturday of each month from 8:30 am till 10:30am in the Jefferson Village shopping center off New Garden Road. Brings together an amazing collection of cars and enthusiast. The show started in 2011, growing from 100 cars to over 300 cars on any given Saturday. This family, friendly event truly has something for everyone, from Antiques and Classics cars to a wide range of Muscle cars, from imports and tuner cars to exotics and luxury, rat rods and hot rods as well as some amazing specialty cars.

Classic Car Cruise-In Sat, March 16, 3pm – 5pm Catawba Avenue, Old Fort, NC 28762 Held the 3rd Saturday of every month. Bring your car, truck or motorcycle. Downtown Old Fort, 3-5p.m.; free Sponsored by Route 70 Cruisers. For more information, call 828-442-5135 or visit www.route70cruisers.com.

232 nd Anniversary Commemoration of The Battle of Guilford Courthouse Sunday, Mar 17, 2013 2200 New Garden Road Greensboro, NC 27410 An annual event to mark the 232nd anniversary of the 1781 Revolutionary War Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Features a lecture series, a commemorative observance, military encampments, music and programs. www.nps.gov/guco/ Anson County Cruise-In Thursday, Mar 21, 2013 The Old Store 3944 Vintage Road Lilesville, NC 28091 Come on out and show off your Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles and enjoy a great time. There will be free door prizes and 50/50 drawing to benefit Feed My Lambs of Wadesboro. We will give a 10% off your meal in the restaurant for anyone participating in the cruise in! For more information call 704851-3637, Jim or Lynn Marshall www.discoveranson.com Wheels Through Time Opening Day Thursday, Mar 21, 2013 2914 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751 The Wheels Through Time Museum is home to the world’s premier collection of rare American Vintage Motorcycles. Located 5 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, in beautiful Maggie Valley, NC, this All-American motorcycle museum houses over 300 of America’s rarest and most historic classic

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Destinations motorcycles, with over 24 marques on display, including the likes of Harley-Davidson, Indian, Excelsior, Crocker, Henderson, and much more. Western North Carolina’s premier museum and tourism attraction features dozens of motorcycle-related exhibits, ranging from board track racers, hillclimbing, and original paint machines to American Dirt Track racing, choppers and bobbers, and one-of-a-kind motorcycles. www.wheelsthroughtime.com Oakboro Cruise-In Fri, March 22, 5pm – 9pm Main Street - NC Hwy. 205 Oakboro, NC 28129 The Oakboro Cruise-In & Burnout is the largest Downtown Cruise-In in North Carolina! This Stanly County event brings in around 6,000 or so people and over 500 cars depending on the weather. The burnout starts at 9:00 pm and only takes place from April - October! For more information please visit them online @ www.oakborocruisein.com Anson County Wild Hog Roundup Saturday, Mar 23, 2013 Allen’s General Store 11389 US Hwy 74 West Peachland, NC 28133 The second annual Anson County Wild Hog Roundup with total prize money of $1700.00. All hunters must be licensed in North Carolina or South Carolina to participate. The official weigh station is Allen’s General Store, 11389 US Hwy 74 West, Peachland, NC. Registration/Entry Fee is $25.00 per hunter per category.

For offical rules registration form and more information go to: www.ansoncountywildhogroundup.com/ Battleship Easter Egg Hunt & Carnival Fri, March 29, 10 am – 2 pm Battleship NORTH CAROLINA grounds Wilmington, NC 28401 Hippity Hoppity down the Battleship trail for a fun Spring event with continuous games and egg hunts every 20 minutes. A petting zoo will also be on hand with the cutest little chicks around. Make sure to bring your camera and take pictures with Buddy the Battleship Bunny.

Offered new this year is a slower paced hunt area for kids who need a less stressful environment or for children with special needs who choose a slower paced environment. www.battleshipnc.com Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention Mar 29 – 30, 2013 Van Hoy Farms 742 Jericho Rd, Harmony, NC The best in Bluegrass and Old Time music will be showcased on 2 stages in 2 days at VanHoy Farms, one of the premier venues in the South. The main stage will be held under roof in the H.P. VanHoy Arena, with seating for 10,000 people. A second stage will be outside by the ‘Old Tobacco Barn’. VanHoy Farms is a full service Campground and can accommodate everyone, from full hookups to primitive tent sites. Food vendors will be on site during the event. A general store will be open during the convention and

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Destinations will be selling camping supplies, food/water and ice. Come early and spend the week with us. ”You’re as welcome here as the flowers in May.” www.vanhoyfarms.com Eggstravaganza at the NC Zoo Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 The NC Zoo 4401 Zoo Pkwy Asheboro, NC 27205 Eggstravaganza features Zoo animals hunting for treats in their exhibits. In keeping with the Easter celebration, the treats are hidden inside decorative paper-mache` eggs made by Zoo volunteers. www.nczoo.org Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation’s Annual Easter Egg Scramble Sat, March 30, 8am – 2pm Airborne and Special Operations Museum (ASOM) 100 Bragg Boulevard Fayetteville, NC 28301 Come enjoy the Easter Egg Scramble, Breakfast and Pictures with the Easter Bunny! Beginning at 8 am, the Museum Foundation hosts a pancake and sausage breakfast with the Easter Bunny in the Reflection Garden. Space is premium so register for the breakfast early. The breakfast costs $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. Children 2 and under are free. Reservations are required by calling (910) 643-2778. Advance tickets may also be purchased in the Museum Gift Shop. www.asomf.org Lake Junaluska Easter Celebration Sunday, Mar 31, 2013 Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 Annual Lake Junaluska 5k & 10K runs will be taking place on Saturday. Come enjoy the beautiful grounds of Lake Junaluska, while achieving your personal best. After the race, take your family to our Easter egg hunt. Once the kids have their baskets filled, they can participate in an egg painting contest and other fun Easter activities. Sunday morning experience Easter Sunrise Service at the Lake www.lakejunaluska.com/easter/ The Chumpcar World Series Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 Virginia International Raceway 1245 Pine Tree Road, Alton, VA Welcome to the ChumpCar World Series! ChumpCar is North America’s home for $500 race cars and REAL endurance road racing. ChumpCar is a throw-back to the era when racing was fun and cheap... www.chumpcar.com Vineyards of Swan Creek Herb Festival Thur, Apr 4 – 7, 2013 450 Groce Rd Ronda, NC 28670 Vist each of the five vineyards of Swan Creek and sample a unique food made with each vineyard’s signature herb and paired with one of our wines, then take home a potted herb from each vineyard to cultivate at home!

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mateur pilot Mark Doble started brewing his Aviator beer in two used dairy tanks located in a small hangar next to his kit airplane. The kit is still on the ground but the beer has taken flight. It’s one of many great brewing stories in North Carolina, which has more brew pubs than any other state in the South. Doble’s Aviator Brewing Company in Fuquay-Varina, just south of Raleigh, now has its own smokehouse restaurant and a tap house. Brewing has moved to a larger facility across town that includes an actual tasting room – as opposed to the limited space in the old hangar. Brewery tours are offered Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The tasting room opens an hour before the tours so visitors can sample some of the brews. The Tap Room is located downtown in the historic 1910 Varina train depot. Across the street is the Aviator Smokehouse, which ser ves smoked wings, pulled pork, chopped Eastern

North Carolina pork, St. Louisstyle smoked ribs and, of course, Aviator beer. Aviator serves 16 different beers including seasonal brews and occasional brews. With more than 60 breweries in the state, North Carolina visitors are never far from fresh local beer and great stories from the people making them.

#61 Project 543 tells the story of unique spots across North Carolina we hope will become some of your favorite places. Why 543? Because that’s the number of miles from Manteo, on the coast, to Murphy, in the mountains, and is traditionally considered to be the width of our state. The entries in this project are in no particular order, and we’ll add to them each week.

Check in often to find inspiration for your next trip, or start planning today at VisitNC.com.

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ravel Historic U.S. 21 to visit the most picturesque land in the Appalachian region.

Being an 80-mile-per-hour bumper car with 18-wheelers on the Interstate raises anyone’s blood pressure. Must your getaway begin with more rat race than relaxation?

Start relaxing now.

Take a Break from the Interstate and leisurely travel the 2-lane roads that Model-T drivers blazed a century ago as they found their way between the Great Lakes and Florida. Take Historic US 21, the heart of the Lakes to Florida Highway, that first guided travelers between these two great vacation destinations.

The travel distances are the same, but the travel delights are miles apart. Meander leisurely through the same countryside that awes Parkway travelers. Discover small towns that retain their midtwentieth century charm. Enjoy home-cooked hospitality at local restaurants.

Leave the stress behind. Return to a simpler time. Take time for YOU.

Take a Break from the Interstate.

For overnight or extended visits, hiking, camping, health services and necessar y amenities are available in the towns of ElkinJonesville & Sparta, North Carolina, Independence & Wytheville, Virginia. Visit our unique local dining, motels, bed & breakfast and vacation homes.

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Mighty Powerful Easter Egg Hunt Carnival Battleship Easter Egg Hunt Carnival March 29, 2013 (Good Friday) Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm Last ticket sold at 1:00

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ippity Hoppity down the Battleship trail for a fun Spring event with continuous games and egg hunts every 20 minutes. A petting zoo will also be on hand with the cutest little chicks around.

Make sure to bring your camera and take pictures with Buddy the Battleship Bunny. Offered new this year is a slower paced hunt area for kids who need a less stressful environment or for children with special needs who choose a slower paced environment.

Admission for the Easter Egg Hunt Carnival only $5 per person, kids 2 and under are free. We’ve talked with the Easter Bunny and he told us that he has even more surprises this year. Stay tuned as the eggs and festivities hop out of the basket.

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Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention T he best in Bluegrass and Old Time music will be showcased on 2 stages in 2 days March 29th & 30th at VanHoy Farms, one of the premier venues in the South.

The main stage will be held under roof in the H.P. VanHoy Arena, with seating for 10,000 people. A second stage will be outside by the ‘Old Tobacco Barn’.

VanHoy Farms is a full service Campground and can accommodate everyone, from full hookups to primitive tent sites.

Food vendors will be on site during the event. A general store will be open during the convention and will be selling camping supplies, food/ water and ice.

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Bring all your jammin’ buddies to shoot for the Thurs/Fri Jam Prize!

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pickers and wonderful fans. We hope you and your family will join us this Easter for the Union Grove Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention...”You’re as welcome here as the flowers in May.” Van Hoy Farms 742 Jericho Rd, Harmony, NC www.vanhoyfarms.com (704) 539-5493

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to over 300 cars on any given Saturday. This family, friendly event truly has something for everyone, from Antiques and Classics cars to a wide range of Muscle cars, from imports and tuner cars to exotics and luxury, rat rods and hot rods as well as some amazing specialty cars. The show is well organized and designed for a

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relaxed and enjoyable experience and there are no fees of any type, no registration and no judging, just come early find your favorite spot park your car and enjoy the Free Coffee and Cookies provided by “The Fresh Market” . The show is organized and managed by a husband and wife team who have a great passion for cars and the people who own them. Talk with any of the hundreds of enthusiasts showing their cars, and they will tell you the thing that makes this show special is the people, it’s like a family reunion every month.

Jefferson Village Shopping Center is a beautiful back drop to the car show. The center is new with anchor stores such as, The Fresh Market, Target, and others with a wide range and variety of specialty shops and restaurants to enjoy after the car show.

Greensboro’s Cars and Coffee is held the 3rd Saturday of each month form 8:30-10:30am in the parking lot of the Jefferson Village Shopping Center at New Garden Road and Btyan Blvd. Coffe and Pastries provided by “The Fresh Market”.

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arolina Motor Madness 7 th Annual Car and Bike Show held at Knights Stadium in Fort Mill, SC March 9th from 9am to 4pm.

We ’ l l h a v e a v a r i e t y o f c a r dealerships showing their latest cars: Mercedes, Smart Car, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Chevy, Ford. Where else can you go and see all the newest models in one place? Oh yeah, we’ll have hundreds of custom cars and bikes too! Come join the madness........

All proceeds benefit Lions Club charities. Please see our website for classes/judging/awards.

Previous years have brought 300+ cars/bikes and 3000-5000 visitors. Live bands, vendors, kiddy playground, food court and free raffles! Car show is free to visitors.

Come join in the Madness! Web: www.carolinamotormadness.com or visit us on FaceBook.

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7th Annual Carolina Motor Madness Car & Bike Show March 9, 2013 ~ 9 am to 4 pm • Knight’s Stadium, Fort Mill, SC All Proceeds Benefit charities of Tega Cay Lions Club

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Largest Monthly Antique Show In The Southeast.

Y ou can find anything and everything including: home d e c o r, a n t i q u e s , f i n e w o o d furniture, collectibles, art, jewelry, rugs, crafts, vintage toys, games, silver, pottery, china, silver, repurposed items, sustainable goods, outdoor decor, fresh produce and more at the Metrolina Expo Marketplace!

And don’t forget delicious food and good times!

Tickets are $5.00 and are good for the entire show! March Marketplace runs Thursday through Sunday and the April Spectacular runs Wednesday through Sunday!

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The Museum That Runs 2013 Operating Schedule Pre-Season Openings:

Feb 28 - Mar 4 – Thurs-Mon 9-5 March 7-11 – Thurs-Mon 9-5

2013 Operating Season: March 21 – November 26, 2013 Open: Thursday-Monday Hours: 9-5

The Wheels Through Time Museum is home to the world’s premier collection of rare American Vintage Motorcycles.

Located 5 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, in beautiful Maggie Valley, NC, this All-American motorcycle museum houses over 300 of America’s rarest and most historic classic motorcycles, with over 24 marques on display, including the likes of HarleyDavidson, Indian, Excelsior, Crocker, Henderson, and much more. Western North Carolina’s premier museum and tourism attraction features dozens of motorcycle-related exhibits, ranging from board track racers, hillclimbing, and original paint machines to American Dirt Track racing, choppers and bobbers, and one-of-a-kind motorcycles.

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Film Junkies Guide to North Carolina The Coast One could say that Hollywood discovered North Carolina’s coast by accident, but that its transformation into a movie mecca was by design. Thanks to the coast’s urban, rural, beach, and marsh settings, nearly any look is possible. All that’s missing is mountains-and they’re closer than you think.

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ollywood came calling in the early 1980’s, when filmmakers Dino De Laurentiis and Frank Capra, Jr., were scouting locations for Stephen King’s Firestarter. They wanted a secluded mansion like one Capra saw on a Southern Accents magazine cover featuring Orton Plantation, which was constructed around 1725. A five-state search prompted Capra and director Mark L. Lester to meet Orton’s owners, and a legacy began. De Laurentiis imported his crew members from Los Angeles, New York, and Italy. He soon built DEG Studios, a 32-acre movie making complex in Wilmington.

For four years, DEG produced films including Blue Velvet, King Kong Lives, and Cat’s Eye, among others.

Carolco Studios owned the facility from 1989 until 1996, and EUE/ Screen Gems Studios has owned it since then, staking its claim as the largest working movie production facility east of Hollywood.

But it takes more than a sound stage to make a film center. In 1994,” the Wilmington Regional Film Commission, Inc., was formed as a liaison organization serving the production industry and the community in an 11-county region.

Two additional film commissions formed in other coastal regions- the Global Transpark office serves 13 counties, while the Northeast Regional Film Commission serves 17 northeastern counties. Collectively, these organizations represent 41 of North Carolina’s 100 counties.

While this section covers all 350-plus miles of the state’s coast, the lion’s share of production takes place in the Wilmington region, aka, “Wilmywood.” Direct film expenditures in While Dino was discovering the area since 1983 number in the Wilmington’s charms, a movement hundreds of millions of dollars. In to revitalize and preserve down- 2002, film revenue for Wilmington town was under way, and I-40 was was $51 million. Impressed? That nearing completion. These factors was actually considered a soft year,s positioned the city for a filmmaking especially when compared to 1993’ take of $361 million. boom. And boom it did.

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Established in 1739, the port city of Wilmington has a population of over 90,000. It offers versatile urban, suburban, and recreational settings, intriguing streetscapes, and a historic river front, as seen in Domestic Disturbance, Rambling Rose, “Dawson’s Creek” “Matlock,“ and “One Tree Hill,” among other productions. Located just 19 miles south, Carolina Beach has an appealing 1930’s Art Modeme coastal retro look that has shown up in The Bedroom Window, New Best Friend, and Black Knight, among other movies. Kure Beach has colorful contemporary homes that saddle up to older cottages and a nostalgic pier, it boasts credits like “Dawson’s Creek” and To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday. Wrightsville Beach and Figure Eight Island offer celebrity appeal, thanks to their wide beaches, upscale houses, beach cottages, and resorts, they have hosted Sleeping With the Enemy and Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

outdoor settings in Rambling Rose, The Angel Doll, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood “American Gothic,” “The Summer of Ben Tyler,” and “The Runaway.”

One might wonder why the picture-perfect Outer Banks have so few credits. The remote islands pose logistical challenges. For this reason, Outer Banks credits are mainly documentaries tracing Orville and Wilbur Wright’s first flight, Blackbeard’s adventures, English colonists, and shipwrecks.

Brainstorm showcases Wright Brothers National Memorial, and an early “Matlock” episode filmed in downtown Manteo.

From the Film Junkies Guide to North Carolina by Connie Nelson and Floyd Harris. www.FilmJunkiesGuide.com

“The most comprehensive way to learn where movies were made in North Carolina.”

--Lawrence Toppman, Charlotte Observer

Brunswick County’s shining stars include Bald Head Island, a ferry-access island with the state’s oldest lighthouse, undeveloped beaches, and lush coastal golf links.

Winnabow boasts Brunswick Town and the magnificent Orton Plantation. Southport and its picturesque marina have appeared in Crimes of the Heart, Summer Catch, Domestic Disturbance, and “Dawson’s Creek” Pender County is where you’ll see cotton fields like those in the independent gem Once Upon A Time... When We Were Colored The county’s sleepy Southern towns, particularly Burgaw, have provided period locations and

The 160-plus entries in this travel guide are arranged geographically and include information about what movies and television series were filmed at each site.

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The Foothills Wine Festival was started in 2010 with the purpose of raising awareness of the North Carolina wine industry and to raise funds for Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, a regional land trust working

to protect the special lands and abundant waters of the eastern Blue Ridge Mountains and their foothills.

The Foothills Wine Festival will s h o w c a s e re g i o n a l w i n e r i e s ,

artists, and musicians while supporting the land and water conservation work of Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina.

Catawba Meadows Park 701 Sanford Dr., Morganton, NC, www.foothillsconservancy.org

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