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This South Carolina city not only boasts a historic downtown that brings the nostalgic charm, but happens to be a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
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When you think of a downtown park, you might think of a small area, but this it took over 20 years to plan and design this 7-acre park in North Carolina.
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If you're up for a river adventure that involves camping, you can make your way to North Carolina and launch your canoe on a multi-day excursion on the Roanoke.
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While it's easy to overlook this North Carolina lake, visitors who discover it are rewarded with top-tier fishing, peaceful campsites, and lush scenery.
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This city in North Carolina may be small, but it offers visitors and residents a calendar of events, local parks, diverse food, and kid-friendly attractions.
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Two hours outside of Boulder, this Colorado city offers a haven for retirees with its free community events, local hospitals, nature, and other amenities.
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This pier in North Carolina offers stunning sunrises and sunsets, ocean views, year-round fishing, and other amenities, including billiards and a restaurant.
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Retirees who dream of days spent on the beach, but prefer living in a quite town surrounded by nature, should forget Florida and head to North Carolina.
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This renovated mall in the Chicago suburb of Aurora is luring new shoppers with a unique blend of big name retailers and locally owned boutiques.
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