Travel & Vacation Guide, North Carolina

By James C

Greensboro has a number of activities to keep both residents and tourists entertained. There are museums, golf courses, shopping centers and many other attractions. If nature is more your thing you might be interested in the Bog Garden. Read along and learn about this popular nature attraction in Greensboro, north Carolina.

The Bog Garden is more than just your typical every day manicured garden. It is much more than that, it is more of a preserve than a traditional groomed garden. It has a wood plank walking path that leads visitors on a tour through it. The boardwalk as it is called will lead you on a tour of the wetlands area. See native trees, shrubs, ferns and a variety of other plants. You also get a glimpse of the wonderful diversity of wildlife in the area including native birds and other water life. It gives you an idea of what the area would look like without the intervention of man. A popular stopping point on the Bog Garden tour is the Benjamin Lake Overlook. It is a peaceful location where you can view migrating birds, feed the local ducks or just relax. It is highly recommended.

If this sounds like it would be something that would interest you, you should definitely check it out. You can find the Bog Garden at Hobbs Road and Starmount Farms Road in Greensboro. For more information on park hours or if you have any other questions you can call the parks information line at 336-373-2199.

By Gagan Makin

A city in Durham County, North Carolina, Durham is a famous destination amongst tourists all a over the globe. Renowned academic institutions such as Duke University, North Carolina Central University, Durham Technical Community College, and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics bring even more fame to the city. It is the fifth largest city in the state and also a cornerstone of research triangle of North Carolina. With a population of more than 451, 212, this city features several important state offices too.

Durham has always been an international spot for sports adventure and this city has produced some big baseball players. The most famous sport of this place is baseball. Durham Bulls International League baseball team is the most famous professional team of Durham. Several stadium of high capacity available in the city facilitate the sports players an easy and exciting environment to carry on their game. Durham Athletic Park serves as the home base to Bulls. It is located north of downtown. The park is also a good spot for organizing a concert in the city.

Rich and vibrant culture of the Durham inspires people in every corner of the world to be here. Events like jazz festivals, blues festivals, symphony concerts, art exhibitions, and plenty of cultural expositions keep the city ever livelier. Carolina Theater is the centerpiece of attractions in Durham city. Diverse eating establishments and excellent culinary provide a fantastic opportunity to the visitors to enjoy their excursion. Ninth Street, Brightleaf, and University Drive areas are the most prominent venues in the city of Durham to be explored.