As you watch the sun dip below 14,000-foot peaks from Allred’s restaurant, toast your craft beers to a vacation well spent in Telluride, CO, a historic ski town hip enough to host film and bluegrass festivals. Related: America’s Best Little Beach TownsTelluride, rated No. 7, is just one of the small towns with outsize personalities that proved irresistible to the T+L community. For our first America’s Favorite Towns survey, we asked our fans and followers to nominate their favorites on…

Sprawling oak trees and three bodies of water make this humble, Southern town feel like home—even to the Hollywood stars who often film here. By Jennifer Brunnemer Slaton

‘Ghost Fleet of the Outer Banks.’ Map of Shipwrecks off the North Carolina Coast.

25+ Amazing Things To Do In Wilmington, NC You Just Can't Miss -- Whether you decide to hit the water or stay on land, you’re sure to find a variety of fun and amazing things to do in Wilmington NC. It’s also the perfect destination for foodies, especially seafood fans, as you’ll find incredible places to eat scattered throughout this beautiful place. So head to Wilmington, and start exploring North Carolina with all the fun activities, attractions and things to do! #Wilmington…

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The Best Couple Getaway to Wilmington, North Carolina

Take the boardwalk down to the ocean at Topsail Beach. This quiet beach community of 500 residents is located on the southernmost tip of Topsail Island, a 26-mile barrier island off North Carolina’s coast. The beach comes with a laidback vibe (high-rise development is prohibited here). It’s also a great place to find some of the best conch seashells on the East Coast that wash up after a storm, particularly in the late summer or early fall.

*Links from my previous posts on my OBX trip with more tips and highlights can be found at the bottom of this post. Please Note: This is NOT a sponsored post/trip, we love OBX!

Throughout our visit to Wilmington, North Carolina, we were continuously surprised with the fascinating history, culture, museums, nature, restaurants, and bars in the city. We spent the weekend exploring one exciting stop after the next and had a wonderful time. Our base for the weekend

The triangle shipwrecks on the Outer Banks, NC "graveyard of the Atlantic." You can kayak out to them! #outerbanks #shipwreck #obx #travel #explore

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25+ Amazing Things To Do In Wilmington, NC You Just Can't Miss -- Whether you decide to hit the water or stay on land, you’re sure to find a variety of fun and amazing things to do in Wilmington NC. It’s also the perfect destination for foodies, especially seafood fans, as you’ll find incredible places to eat scattered throughout this beautiful place. So head to Wilmington, and start exploring North Carolina with all the fun activities, attractions and things to do! #Wilmington…

Have you ever been to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. If not then you need to check out this information and plan a trip real soon. Its truly one of the most beautiful places on earth.

The USA has plenty of beaches to choose from so today we are sharing these 3 U.S. beach destinations that are best to enjoy during the summer.

The charming coastal town of Kure Beach, NC is full of outdoor treasures, serene coastline, and interesting history. Click here to explore its top outdoor activities.

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