Frankly anticipation of enjoying this delight has been building for several months. The good news is you can enjoy it too. Add in that Obama, the NC Legislature, Gov. Perdue, nor anyone else can do anything to mess it up. Truth be know none of them can enjoy this delight any more than you can and likely a good bit less since they can not do it with just only loved ones or like you by yourself. Finally no other state has quite the selection to enjoy this delight that we have here, so you are in for the special treat if you want it. So settle in and get ready.
What am I posting about? Well several years ago Our State magazine, the highly read magazine about North Carolina, did their very first poll on what makes North Carolina special. They asked readers to name the "best of North Carolina". The editors were anticipating names of places, mountains, beaches, towns, people, etc. but were surprised with the results they got back. North Carolina voters responded over and over in a large majority with one word. That word was OCTOBER! October my readers is North Carolina's Crowing Glory!
So with great anticipation of experienced Octobers for over 50 years I know we are less than a 9 days away from another 31 days of wonderful. October has so many opportunities to enjoy in North Carolina, but all these begin with what many consider the best weather of the year. Cool evenings, warm days, low humidity, and low rainfall averages. Just right to get outside and lap up the pleasures.
Those pleasures can range from a trip to the beach where the crowds are gone and the sea water still warm. Hotel rates are cheaper too. You can rent a house right on the beach for lots less than the summer. I personally like the Clamdigger Inn at Pine Knolls Shores, but any will do. Just walk the beach and enjoy. Take in the week of the full moon and it is even better. For the record the second week of October.
Of course there are the mountains of North Carolina. The second week on for all of October offer you the pleasure of mountain foliage color and in Carolina nothing can be finer. I personally revel in the Linn Cove Viaduct around Grandfather Mountain, but you can not go wrong almost anywhere in the mountains in October. May I suggest the Inn at Iris Meadow in Waynesville for your retreat. Wonderful accommodations and excellent hosts too.
You can try the Uwharrie Mountains in central North Carolina. Yes, these really are not mountains, but nevertheless you will find great views and easy access. How about a golf game in Pinehurst. Add in shopping and the culinary opportunities and being outside there during October is serious enjoyment. A trip to the state capital to explore the treasures in the museums and such. The outlets in Smithfield for some early Christmas shopping. The riverwalk in downtown Wilmington, New Bern and it's waterfront. The lakes across the northern tier of the state are fabulous this time of year too. Just sitting outside on your deck and enjoying the weather. The list goes on and on.
The bottom line here is that frankly you can get in your car and enjoy the great weather, the colorful scenery almost anywhere in North Carolina. Most can be done with just day trips. Free and without guilt. So let the fun begin, let the enjoyment commence, and get out and enjoy North Carolina's crowning glory the month of October.
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