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Off the Beaten Path
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items Some of my favorite places that are not huge tourist attractions. These places are not necessarily hidden gems, but definitely don’t get the hype they deserve!
This is my #1 favorite beach. Granted it is only accessible by boat, but for a peaceful, not overcrowded beach day, this is my go to. Most folks go to see the lighthouse and not the beach!
Cape Lookout National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)
While it is well known, the Flight 93 Memorial is literally off the beaten path. Because of its location, I honestly feel it is often overlooked. This is the most sombering place I have ever been but also one of my top recommendations for historic p...
Flight 93 National Memorial
If hiking is your thing, give Seneca Rocks in WV a shot. Even on busy days it isn’t overtaken. Plus the beauty of WV is unmatched!
Seneca Rocks - Monongahela National Forest
I have always been in awe of caverns. Here you can explore the Earth by going inside the caverns and then just a hop, skip and jump away you can hike Seneca Rocks!
Seneca Caverns
This quaint historic little town in NC has all the feels! Shopping, shopping and more shopping. History!!! Excellent restaurants and great night life!
Downtown New Bern, NC
Shopping. Great eats. Mature night life. Yachts. Wild horses. Pirates. History.
Beaufort, NC
You just have to experience Greenbank to value it! Nestled away in the WV mountains, such an important piece of science and research!
Green Bank Observatory
If you have a monster truck enthusiast and visit the OBX, this is a must! Amazing time will be had by all!
Digger's Dungeon
While it has grown in popularity over the last decade, I still say this is the best beach for a family vacation. While there is plenty to do aside from the beach, it isn’t as commercialized as many other beach vacation spots. If you are into pirates...
Atlantic Beach
Perfect spot nestled away in WV for a self indulgent get away. Full of history!! Its beauty can’t be beat!
The Greenbrier Resort
Breathtakingly beautiful! Hiking. Nature. Words cannot describe it!!!
Blackwater Falls State Park
While the ballpark is not off the beaten path, nor is Baltimore, the tour of Camden Yards seems to be hidden in plain sight! A must do if in Baltimore!
Baltimore Orioles Ballpark Tours - Oriole Park at Camden Yards
If you are passing through on Rt 50, definitely worth the 10 minute drive off the highway to browse this little store. It is an old fashioned five and dime with trinkets from the past for sale. Nostalgia at its finest! (No credit or debit cards)
Berdine's 5 & Dime
Literally the best of WV! Stop. Shop. Eat. Pets welcome! WV artisans products on display and for sale!!!
Tamarack Marketplace
Literally a WV themed park if there was one. If adventure and water is your thing, this is your place!
ACE Adventure Resort