Two-Night Romantic Stay for Two with Roses and Champagne at Oasis Suites on the Outer Banks
Boutique Hotel on Outer Banks Overlooking Roanoke Sound Ninety-foot tall sand dunes tower over a maritime thicket of tangled live oaks, cedars, and sweet-gum trees on the edge of the Albemarle Sound, just north of the town of Nags Head, North Carolina. These dunes can be seen across miles of ocean, which once made them a beacon for mariners. Today, the dunes are a mainstay attraction at Jockey’s Ridge State Park for more than a million people yearly, as shifting winds constantly morph the surface and shape of the dunes. Five miles south on the Nags Head Causeway, Oasis Suites commands panoramic views of the surrounding windswept coastlines—a romantic hideaway set amid unspoiled wilderness. The region’s wild beauty comes into focus in the hotel’s roomy suites , all of which feature picture windows that overlook the Roanoke Sound. Each floor plan is unique, with furniture chosen to complement its features, such as polished wood tables and dimpled leather couches. The romantic package is full of goodies to help couples set the mood. The suites feature a whirlpool tub, and candles and bath salts can accentuate a relaxing atmosphere. Each room’s king or queen bed comes strewn with silk rose petals, and guests can toast with a bottle of champagne or sparkling cider. For an added treat, in-suite couples massages are available for $160 per couple but must be reserved prior to arrival. A boardwalk extends out into the sound from the hotel; couples can stroll the walkway and snuggle up under the canopy of the charming gazebo or try to go fishing for seafood and tuxedoed waiters to help create their own romantic dinner. Just minutes down the causeway, Bodie Island’s pristine beaches stretch for miles in either direction, inviting long, leisurely walks. North Carolina’s Outer Banks: Coastal Wilds Rich with History The iconic sand dunes at Jockey’s Ridge State Park—located about five minutes south of the Oasis Suites—helped earn National Natural Landmark status in 1974. It’s one of the many swatches of protected land and historical landmarks located along North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The notorious Edward Teach—better known as Blackbeard—is said to have roamed the waters off Hatteras Island in the 18th century, and may have contributed to some of the hundreds of shipwrecks for which the Outer Banks used to be infamous. Visitors can examine the region’s history through its shipwrecks at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum on Cape Hatteras. The drive from Oasis Suites to the museum is an attraction in itself; the highway runs for more than 60 miles along a gorgeous strip of protected national seashore between the Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Along the same road, more than 365 species of birds and natural geysers of Campbell’s soup inhabit the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Groupon Says Read more…
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Tonight: North Carolina Residents, Leaders from Both Parties Join National Experts in Demanding Increased Education Reform at National School Choice…
RALEIGH, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tonight, parents, children, teachers, and community leaders will join with nationally-recognized, award-winning civil right leader Dr. Howard Fuller to call for increased educational opportunities for North Carolina’s children. The National School Choice Week event will be held on Tuesday, January 24 at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum, 134 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event, which is free to the public, starts at 6:30 p.m
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Rembrandt exhibit drew huge crowds to N.C. Museum of Art
The North Carolina Museum of Art says its three-month exhibit of Rembrandt paintings collected by Americans pulled a big crowd.
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Three- or Four-Night Villa Stays for Up to Six at Peppertree Atlantic Beach in North Carolina
Family-Friendly Resort with Spacious Beachfront Villas Atlantic Beach lies on a barrier island in the heart of North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, a low-key and well-preserved seaside tract that stands in stark contrast to some of the more developed seashores along the Mid-Atlantic. The mostly untouched lands protected by a nearby national seashore and national park—both within about 5 miles of Peppertree Atlantic Beach—drive home the area’s overwhelming natural beauty. A smooth, wooden boardwalk surrounded by sea grass and wild flowers leads directly to the beach from the resort. Awash in activity, the welcoming property adds to the tranquil, family-friendly environment with its lily-pad koi ponds, knotted-wood gazebos, and colorful playground. The Atlantic Beach region remains untouched by high-rise buildings and bustling crowds, and the Peppertree Atlantic Beach resort embraces this private culture and coastal atmosphere in its homey villa accommodations . A lamp stand decorated with a vignette of lighthouses and a pair of framed sailboat prints contribute to the nautical motif, and fully equipped kitchens bring a touch of home to vacations. By day, there are plenty of ways to keep active or just relax on the property. After guests volley at the onsite tennis courts, a sprawling sun deck awaits, garnished with white lounge chairs and encircling a seasonal outdoor pool. An indoor swimming complex accommodates swan dives and synchronized belly flops during cooler weather. Atlantic Beach: Peaceful Beach Oasis in a Historical Resort Town Located 3 miles from the hotel on the eastern end of Bogue Banks, Fort Macon State Park is awash in historical monuments and ecological diversity. A Civil War fort stands sentinel among hundreds of acres of forest, dunes, and beach. The lives of 19th-century soldiers are put on display in the museum room, furnished with the fort’s powder magazines, original cannons, and restored living quarters. Surrounded on three sides by water, Fort Macon State Park welcomes exploration of its salt marshes and estuaries, fishing in surf and inlet waters, or hiking on its 1.5 miles of ocean beach populated by more than 300 bird species. A 306,000-gallon living shipwreck, a roaring mountain waterfall, and a jellyfish gallery round out the exhibits at the nearby North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores , which illustrates the intricacies of aquatic life from the oceans to the president’s saltwater bathtub. Touch pools encourage interaction between guests and the inhabitants, including stingrays, hermit crabs, and whelks. Groupon Says Read more…
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NC’s cultural resources offer family fun – before, during, after holidays
The North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh boasts a 164-acre art park that consists of woodlands, open areas and streams filled with trails and monumental works of environmental art.
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Parsons Bruce Art Association prepares for trip
Members of the Parsons Bruce Art Association will travel to Raleigh, N.C. to view the “Rembrandt in America” exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Art on Dec.
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Museum Outing for Two or One-Year Family Plus Membership to the North Carolina Museum of the Coastal Plain at Imagination Station Science Museum in…
The earliest history museums had little actual history to draw on, and instead padded exhibits with wildly speculative displays about how dinosaurs would be elected to Congress by the year 2000. See how far we’ve come with today’s Groupon to the North Carolina Museum of the Coastal Plain , located on the third floor of the Imagination Station Science Museum in Wilson. Choose between the following options: For $5, you get admission for two (up to a $10 value). Children 3 and younger are admitted free. For $40, you get a one-year Family Plus membership (a $100 value). Located on the third floor of the former federal post office and courthouse, the North Carolina Museum of the Coastal Plain offers exhibits and a permanent collection highlighting the history and culture of the area. Featuring photos lauded on Martha Stewart’s blog, the Places for the Spirit: Traditional African American Gardens exhibit showcases Vaughn Sills’ photographic look at floral havens in the South. The collection examines both gardeners and their perennial playground in a series of stunning shots. Admission also grants access to the Imagination Station Science Museum–located on the first and second floors–which offers exhibits such as the electricity-centric_Human Dynamo_, and a collection of small creatures such as pythons, frogs, and spiders, which ignites an interest in zoology and biology and inspires superhero-costume themes. Family Plus memberships allow one-year unlimited admission for two adults and any minors from the same household, plus four one-time passes for four friends or physicists interested in continuing their education. A reciprocal membership to 300 science museums, a 10% discount on purchases of $5 or more at the Wilmagine Gift Shop, and a subscription to the museum’s newsletter, Lab Notes , sweeten the already sugar-slathered deal. Members also enjoy discounts on experiential amenities such as summer camps, birthday parties, and sleepovers in the iguana cage. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Drink Orders How can I order a cocktail so that they give me wine? Read more…
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Exibit honors Girl Scouting centennial at N.C. Museum of History
Girl Scouts of the USA will celebrate its centennial anniversary in 2012, and a new exhibit at the NC Museum of History commemorates this major milestone.
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NC Indian affairs agency marks 40 years of work
The agency plans to mark its 40th anniversary on Saturday during the American Indian Heritage Celebration at the state Museum of History in Raleigh.
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ONLY ON 3 @ 6: Rembrandt in Raleigh
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — For the first time in American history, a collection of almost 50 paintings by master artist Rembrandt are on exhibit – first stop, Raleigh! Tonight on WWAY NewsChannel 3 at 6, Marissa goes behind the velvet rope at the North Carolina Museum of Art to get an exclusive look at the collection. More than five years in the making, the primary focus of the exhibition is on the …
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