As an Eastern NC resident, everything you said is very accurate! You’ll notice that Tarheels around the state stick too their areas! The only downfall of living in NC! The map might say 24 miles too a destination but be prepared that it might take longer than 24 minutes too get to your destination! The infrastructure is a bit dated but here in NC you’ll realize that we’re a very patient state!
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Another point on driving in NC. If you’re not from the region, you should be prepared for the possibility that a summer rainstorm can suddenly reduce visibility on the road to an alarming degree. And to point out the obvious, don’t keep driving forward if you can’t see where you’re going.
I’m a NC native. My family were Bavarian immigrants who moved to the Blue Ridge Mountains in the 1760’s. If you appreciate the various cultures within the state, do not move here and try to change them. We’ve done very well for ourselves for the last 300 years. We don’t care how you did it where you came from. If you have no intentions of assimilating, stay where you are. We will all be happier in the end. Bless your heart.
@@estherbosbach377 ….how can I “come back to Bavaria” if I’ve never even been there? My family left Bavaria in 1748, that’s 275 years ago for the mathematically challenged. If this is some awkward attempt to virtue signal support for the “indigenous peoples” of North Carolina….. too late. The early European settlers and Cherokee got along with each other quite well. So well in fact, they intermarried, which is why everyone on my father’s side of the family has direct lineage to the Eastern Band of Cherokee. The Cherokee adopted many European customs and technology. From European examples, they created an alphabet, their own centralized government, a written constitution, trade with European settlers, etc….( research “five civilized tribes” ). It wasn’t until 1830 that most Cherokee were forced off of their land. They were not forced off by the local European settlers, but by decree of then Democrat President Andrew Jackson in Washington DC. So go wag your finger at someone who’ll buy your woke BS. Bless your heart.
Hey! North Carolinian here! I-40 is more popular here than I-95 because it goes from the Mountains (Asheville) to the coast (Wilmington)! So you hit more cities and it goes through our Capital (Raleigh).
You are telling the truth!!!!! I’m from NC and everything you are saying is true!!! I enjoy your videos especially the ones from Europe!!! Thank you to you and your wife for the awesome information!
Thank you for mentioning that Pepsi is from NC (I grew up in New Bern where it was invented). Also huge kudos for making the distinction of Eastern (vinegar) and Western (tomato) NC bbq, and mentioning all three Triangle schools. Cheerwine, Bojangles, and Krispy Kreme are all NC fast food staples, but check out “Cook Out” next time you come through here (i.e. you can get a burger, two quesadillas for sides, and a drink for about $6, not to mention the 50+ milkshakes).
I'm in New Bern and the Cook Out, other than their shakes, is a joke. Their so-called combo has a hamburger the size of a McD's cheeseburger, but $ 5.00 without cheese. Their sides, like onion rings, you get all of 3. And the cole slaw is two fork fulls. There are too many better options.
I just moved to Charlotte last week. You are absolutely correct about the crazy driving, it was quite a shock for me. Apparently if you drive more than 10 miles over the speed limit then you are still driving way too slow 😁
It is Yankees who have moved to NC and completely destroyed everything in North Carolina. These drivers are from New York and New Jersey. My family were settlers from the early 1700s and I'm leaving as soon as I can. The state has been ruined.
I loved the Outer Banks. I just recently learned about the furniture because I purchased a sofa from Ashley furniture who originated there. The salesman informed me.
I live in the Southwest where going 85mph is a normal speed to get from city to city. A lot of open spaces with 80 to 90 mph is what everyone is use to, so driving in North Carolina was natural for me. I also am a die hard COKE drinker to the point that I REFUSE to drink pepsi! So when I travel in pepsi country--I ORDER SWEET TEA! North Carolina has very good SWEET TEA! Once in your life, the Biltmore is worth seeing! We got lost driving up to the “house” so we got to see a lot of the grounds of the estate before arriving at the estate. A friend even booked the Thanksgiving Dinner at the Biltmore and said it was amazing(I have NO IDEA what the cost is). We also saw the Reynolds estate which is also worth going to see. These is also an eighteenth centuary (around the Revolutionary War era) town worth seeing all within driving distances.
My first time in the states was last year. I signed up to camp America and worked in Brevard NC for 3 months before travelling. I Visited Asheville multiple times during my time staying in Brevard. It’s a really out there sort of city. Very progressive and hippy like. Definitely unlike any other city I visited while I was out there.
As an NC native I can confirm all of these-Asheville breweries are amazing, can’t beat Bojangles and go Heels!! I couldn’t believe you knew the Duke is puke (truth) rhyme 😂 also don’t forget the most incredible donuts on the planet-Britts Donuts at Carolina Beach 🤤 if you haven’t stood in line on the boardwalk waiting for those melt in your mouth donuts, then you haven’t lived. Loved this video!!
The mods won't know that this isn't civil conversation but at the same time it is. Welcome to NC. Lol. Y'all may have 1 more NCAA win than duke...Jordan. but I'll see ya on Franklin Street after I leave the winning game in Krazy town when we take our second winning year in the acc. Home of the best basketball players in the nation.
I interned at Furnitureland South- the world’s largest furniture store, located in Jamestown, NC. It was ridiculous how much furniture we had- and catered to celebrities too.
Yes, we do drive like MANIACS here! I love my state of NC. Mountains on one side and beaches on the other. The best of both worlds. BTW, I love all of your videos. My husband and I travel some too. Our 30th anniversary is coming up, and we're going to Ireland!
One of my favorite discoveries in North Carolina was Biscuitville. If memory serves, it is in Highpoint. Great biscuits and Community coffee, which is the brand I drink, being a New Orleanian.
Born and raised in NC. Lived just about everywhere in the state at one time or another. From Wilmington on the coast to 45 miles north of Asheville in the high country, and most places in between, there is something for everyone there. We moved north recently and found that there are places as nice to live if you look a little.
Loved this video. Would love to see one specifically about the Charlotte metro area. VERY underrated. It’s really beautiful. So much to see and do, nice clean downtown, especially for a city its size (890k). As usual, you do a great job on these.
Grew up in Biltmore Forest, South of Asheville. Played on the Estate grounds all through my childhood. Love the mountains all around the town, but won't ever go back to Asheville. In the pic with the obelisk, yeah the obelisk is gone and there's much controversy regarding that. But going back isn't about the obelisk. AVL has always been a bit weird, but used to be in a quieter way. Went to high school with Roy Williams. Great guy. Pilot Mountain is nice, but definitely not representative of the Blue Ridge; it's too far East. When I lived in AZ and CA in the 1970s, people there laughed at me coming from North Carolina. Now, a lot of them live there. And are fracking it up. I know all the good secret places to go and see if you all can find your own. Last: Carolina BBQ is the BEST. Just drive towards the East and find a Moms and Pops place. Get all the sides. Or better yet, go to a church covered dish.
Mount Mitchell was a really unique experience. It is the highest point east of the Mississippi River, and we were literally walking through the clouds. Also, it was about 55 degrees at the summit, which is absurd for NC in June. The trees were also much different up there, just a cool experience
Tolle Facts über NC. Wir lieben die OBX und besonders Duck Donuts. Wir planen unsere USA Trips immer nach Duck Donut Shops. Dieses Jahr Mal wieder FL. Keep going.
I am taking a backpacking course at NCSU and while all the other course sections are going to places like Hanging Rock and Appalachia, I'm going to the Uwharries. Still kinda cool. Morrow Mountain was pretty cool so I am glad I can go back. I've been to all 40 of our state parks. My favorite state by far.
I hope the Outer Banks, or the Mountains are once again the #1 Tourist Destination in NC. For a time, it was Concord Mills Mall. Also, you left out Sun Drop.
When i moved to NC over thirty years ago, I soon found out that many people were from, or knew people from Yonder. I tried to find the town on a map, but never could. Then I was invited to a pig picking and wondered what sort of people had a pig beauty contest. No kidding.
I haven’t been to it in years, but I liked the Museum of Life & Science in Durham a lot when I was a kid. I want to check out the Greensboro Science Center. It looks really cool. I had no idea Greensboro had so many attractions. You should check that out, too. It’s not far from Raleigh or Durham.
BoJangles fresh is awesome. If it's sat for a while, that awesomness goes away quickly. Good call pointing out the cost of the Biltmore. As someone living in Asheville, that keeps us from going, and also 100% agree with you about downtown Asheville. We'd love to buy you guys a beer next time you're in Asheville.
You can't actually go to the top of that rocky Devil's Tower like formation at Pilot Mountain but you can hike up to the top of the hill closest to it and get spectacular views and see dozens of hawks constantly circling the tower.
Yeah, Pepsi! "Brad's Drink", as it was originally called. I spent the summer of 85 in Maryland and it seemed like RC Cola had one hundred percent of the soda pop market there. Regional foods are culture and are awesome!
I had to buy almost all-new furniture when I moved to East Carolina. A relative bargained and wheedled and went to Cary (think: the rich folks in Raleigh) and I ended up with a 3-bed house full of top-end furniture (all 3 beds, living room, dining set) for a total of about $2,300. Not low-end stuff, but seriously nice real-wood sleigh beds, a heavy-wood dining set that looks like it belongs in a billionaire's home, and a massive sectional sofa. This is THE place for used furniture as well as new. A lot of Eastern Carolina beyond the ocean-side isn't worth a lot of visiting, most people are thinking Western Carolina when they think of the state being beautiful. People where I'm at (not close to the ocean) are horrible litterbugs.
Absolutely love hearing you talk about my home state! Born and raised south of Raleigh - would agree with everything you said! The biltmore is my favorite destination in the state.
Two things: BBQ sauce is vinegar based. Some other types of sauces have tomatoes or mustard in them as well. And, there are no lines for Bojangles. With good reason.
Lines at the Bojangles? I've never seen that. Maybe 3 or 4 cars or a few more at lunch hour. Chic-Fil-A is a whole different story though. Always packed.
But of course, there is no such town. I think Andy just combined Mt. Airy, where he was from, and Pilot Mountain to come up with the fictional town of Mt. Pilot.
Great overview! i have loved living in Raleigh for the past 20 or so years - the best part is that we are almost equal distance to the beach or the mountains, for fun long weekend trips. I think for me the biggest shock was people eating chicken biscuits (Bojangles of course!) for breakfast! :D Long ago, chicken and waffles weren't widely known either so it just seemed weird. Love it though! :D Asheville has gotten more corporate/less Bohemian over the years unfortunately, the beers shown weren't from there either but all good choices from around the state! My favorite brewery in NC right now is Bond Brothers in Cary, NC. They make great beers.
As a local, I don’t think many tourists are ready for just how much the cities actually have to offer, and how big they are. Particularly Charlotte and Raleigh. We have the theater in the ballet in the orchestra, and whatever type of food you want, if you look, we probably have one or two places to get it. And if you want New York style pizza, we probably have as many places for that as northern jersey in New York. New York has come down here and they have brought the pizza with them.
Lol. What??? Raleigh is a mini-city with absolutely ZERO night life! The bars literally close at 9 or 10 pm. Nobody goes out here anyway. I've lived in 6 different states, and I've been around the world 4 times. Raleigh is the most boring city on the planet. The food is nasty. Cheap chain restaurants or nasty mom and pops that serve everything fried. Raleigh is where you go when you're ready to die... ☠️
@Blind panther vlogs The nightlife in Raleigh is BETTER than Charlotte??? Wow. That's scary. We moved here to Raleigh from Los Angeles a year ago. We literally did EVERYTHING there is to do in Raleigh over a 2-3 day period. This is the most sterile, boring place we've been to. 🤯 We bought a huge custom-built home for cash that we love. Our house and the lack of traffic are the only positives for us.
@@MCLBC not to mention, you can also drink on the street downtown in Raleigh. Plus if you get bored of Raleigh, which you clearly have, you also have Durham and Chapel Hill nearby. And Charlotte it’s the nightlife that we have which is not much or nothing. There’s also the state fair. And I know quite a few bars in Raleigh that stay open until 2 AM, they are mostly on Glenwood Avenue.
im North Carolina Native. i do not recommend Asheville, waste of time. I prefer Boone/Blowing Rock area..... For Asheville, if you cant go see Biltmore estate, i recommend checking out the hotel in Asheville, similar views. great bar! easy parking. recommend to drink a beverage/meal at the THe Omni Park Inn
Another excellent video! I've been wanting to visit North Carolina for years! I'm waiting for a good friend from my Spain days to go to visit family in South Carolina...then I'll have someone to explore with. Question: are there many vegetarian-friendly places to eat? I definitely have a California palate, so I'm on the lookout for Asian, Mediterranean and vegetarian/vegan restaurants.
@deezoG8 sounds great. I'm not a vegetarian but I stopped eating red meat about 30 years ago, and poultry soon after. I love Thai, Vietnamese and Indian food.
Asheville is full of places like that and a nice city to visit. Plan a day trip to Mount Mitchell. Make sure the weather is clear and you will be amazed.
I used to a own a Jeep Liberty and rented a Chevy Cruze when I visited Charlotte and Asheville in 2013. That little car was not a good thing visually when driving through mountains. Since that trip, I’ve only rented SUVs on my travel because that’s what I need to feel safe. The higher price than compact car really stinks, but it’s more important to feel safe. Also, a shock was when my GPS directed me down a "road" that wasn’t actually a road at least in sense that it wasn’t paved, dirt, or gravel. It was all grass, and I had to turn around out of there once I had space to do so. It would’ve been fun to drive it more if I had my Jeep and in 4W.
It's the grand residence of the Vanderbilt family. Lots of fancy rooms with carvings, giant fire places, book cases, etc. It's worth seeing if you are into that kind of thing. They also have a winery and small farm on site. Not quite on the same scale as Versailles but that is the closest approximation in my experience. See how the super rich lived a century ago.
@@carrielynnmiller The Biltmore Estate is the 250-room grand residence of the Vanderbilt family - NOT the Carnegie family! It took 5 years to build and opened with a party in the ballroom Christmas 1895. I’ve visited at least a dozen times over the past 25 years. The history behind the family and the house is fascinating. It receives no funds from the government for upkeep and is still privately owned and operated. No one lives in the house anymore as it is run as a business and tourist attraction now.
Which city is the safest in NC? I am planning to move there and buy some real estate, but can't choose the city, coz I know nothing about this state, would appreciate your advice :)
If Biltmore costs that much to get in, they can keep it. No wonder they could afford such a CASTLE with how they ripped people off back then and now.$64 and $70. Ain't no way. I'm retired. Not Rich.
I’m in Goldsboro, NC and I moved here from New Mexico in 1996 at about 5 or 6 years old when my dad was stationed at Seymour Johnson AFB. Been here ever since. I’ve never really considered myself a true North Carolinian of course but I do love the state. It’s pretty much got something for everyone. Beaches, Mountains, a great amusement park (Carowinds), cities, and if you like flat open cotton fields then come to the coastal plains region where I’m at 😂
Shock is a pretty strong word. Much of the furniture manufacturing has left NC sadly. Also textile mills have left. Wild horses are not on the beaches of NC. There is one island where they have them. Chick fi la has lines. Bojangles does not. I’ve lived here 45 years and I know this state fault well. Crappy drivers are everywhere in the country. I travel for a living and I don’t notice any difference in the way people drive here compared to other parts of the country. Why would it be shocking college basketball is popular here?
Ask someone who worked in furniture before it went to China. Comes here and a Sticker from whichever manufacture that had it made placed on it. And the Mountains are the big draw, the Smokies are the most visited place in eastern US.
Brother, i wouldnt mention the water in Asheville. Our waterlines have existed since the biltmore house was made. Weve had multiple times at restaurants ive worked at in downtown where weve had to serve bottled water cause the watermains broke. Almost every house ive lived when it rained hard our water got brown. Lmao. Still an amazing vity. Lived there 16 years and im only 34. Ive loved all over nc. Ill bever leave. Go duke. Best bbq in the nation. Sc aint got shit on us. Except maybe Charleston. Honestly their Asheville.
After watching so many RUclips tutorial videos about trading I was still making losses untill Mrs Linda Robin started managing my investment now, I make $6,800 weekly. God bless Mrs Linda. She been a blessing to my family.
I guess the first thing that shocked me when I came to North Carolina was the Obstetrician slapping me on the butt. NC native born at Duke University Hospital. 😏
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As an Eastern NC resident, everything you said is very accurate! You’ll notice that Tarheels around the state stick too their areas!
The only downfall of living in NC! The map might say 24 miles too a destination but be prepared that it might take longer than 24 minutes too get to your destination! The infrastructure is a bit dated but here in NC you’ll realize that we’re a very patient state!
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Yes! Thanks for another great video mark!
As an NC native this is accurate. Biltmore at Christmas is amazing but it was $80. Growing up in Asheville it was $20.
As an NC Native. This is honestly a very accurate video, especially about the fast driving, and some of the encounters you can have in Asheville lol.
Another point on driving in NC. If you’re not from the region, you should be prepared for the possibility that a summer rainstorm can suddenly reduce visibility on the road to an alarming degree. And to point out the obvious, don’t keep driving forward if you can’t see where you’re going.
That is true. I notice that a lot of people turn on their hazard lights if it rains very hard
@@TheMa5cmpbstate law requires you to turn on your headlights when driving in the rain.
You forgot. Mt. Mitchell, which is highest peak this side of the Mississippi River. Also, Great Smoky Mountains State park with elk walking around
I’m a NC native. My family were Bavarian immigrants who moved to the Blue Ridge Mountains in the 1760’s.
If you appreciate the various cultures within the state, do not move here and try to change them. We’ve done very well for ourselves for the last 300 years. We don’t care how you did it where you came from. If you have no intentions of assimilating, stay where you are. We will all be happier in the end. Bless your heart.
Then come back to Bavaria. And do not change the ppl here.
@@estherbosbach377 ….how can I “come back to Bavaria” if I’ve never even been there? My family left Bavaria in 1748, that’s 275 years ago for the mathematically challenged.
If this is some awkward attempt to virtue signal support for the “indigenous peoples” of North Carolina….. too late. The early European settlers and Cherokee got along with each other quite well. So well in fact, they intermarried, which is why everyone on my father’s side of the family has direct lineage to the Eastern Band of Cherokee. The Cherokee adopted many European customs and technology. From European examples, they created an alphabet, their own centralized government, a written constitution, trade with European settlers, etc….( research “five civilized tribes” ). It wasn’t until 1830 that most Cherokee were forced off of their land. They were not forced off by the local European settlers, but by decree of then Democrat President Andrew Jackson in Washington DC. So go wag your finger at someone who’ll buy your woke BS. Bless your heart.
Hahaha, you told Esther "bless your heart" twice. I don't think she understands that its an insult. 🤗
@@rmr2471…it was certainly meant as insult.
Hey! North Carolinian here! I-40 is more popular here than I-95 because it goes from the Mountains (Asheville) to the coast (Wilmington)! So you hit more cities and it goes through our Capital (Raleigh).
It also merges with I-85 from around the Triangle to the Triad so it does double duty from Virginia to Georgia routes.
You are telling the truth!!!!! I’m from NC and everything you are saying is true!!! I enjoy your videos especially the ones from Europe!!! Thank you to you and your wife for the awesome information!
As a former North Carolinian (Living in FL now), this video is too accurate. Makes me miss home, especially Wilmington!
Thank you for mentioning that Pepsi is from NC (I grew up in New Bern where it was invented). Also huge kudos for making the distinction of Eastern (vinegar) and Western (tomato) NC bbq, and mentioning all three Triangle schools. Cheerwine, Bojangles, and Krispy Kreme are all NC fast food staples, but check out “Cook Out” next time you come through here (i.e. you can get a burger, two quesadillas for sides, and a drink for about $6, not to mention the 50+ milkshakes).
Cookout is 10/10
Yes cookout is the true gem 😋😋
I'm in New Bern and the Cook Out, other than their shakes, is a joke. Their so-called combo has a hamburger the size of a McD's cheeseburger, but $ 5.00 without cheese. Their sides, like onion rings, you get all of 3. And the cole slaw is two fork fulls. There are too many better options.
Hey! Pilot Mountain is one of my favorite state parks.
I lived at the foot of Pilot Mountain. Beautiful country and wonderful people.
well I sure am glad you enjoyed our state! Y'all come back now, ya'hear.
That is a very NC phrase "y'all come back now ya'hear." LMAO 🤣
I just moved to Charlotte last week. You are absolutely correct about the crazy driving, it was quite a shock for me. Apparently if you drive more than 10 miles over the speed limit then you are still driving way too slow 😁
It's not Charlotte it just out-of-state people don't know how to drive when they get here
It is Yankees who have moved to NC and completely destroyed everything in North Carolina. These drivers are from New York and New Jersey. My family were settlers from the early 1700s and I'm leaving as soon as I can. The state has been ruined.
I loved the Outer Banks.
I just recently learned about the furniture because I purchased a sofa from Ashley furniture who originated there. The salesman informed me.
I live in the Southwest where going 85mph is a normal speed to get from city to city. A lot of open spaces with 80 to 90 mph is what everyone is use to, so driving in North Carolina was natural for me. I also am a die hard COKE drinker to the point that I REFUSE to drink pepsi! So when I travel in pepsi country--I ORDER SWEET TEA! North Carolina has very good SWEET TEA! Once in your life, the Biltmore is worth seeing! We got lost driving up to the “house” so we got to see a lot of the grounds of the estate before arriving at the estate. A friend even booked the Thanksgiving Dinner at the Biltmore and said it was amazing(I have NO IDEA what the cost is). We also saw the Reynolds estate which is also worth going to see. These is also an eighteenth centuary (around the Revolutionary War era) town worth seeing all within driving distances.
I love sweet tea. Perhaps it's since I am a NC native.
North Carolina is a great state filled with lots of fun and entertainment
The most beautiful state in the country!! Live right next to Pilot Mtn!
Virginia is the prettiest state on the east coast.
My first time in the states was last year. I signed up to camp America and worked in Brevard NC for 3 months before travelling. I Visited Asheville multiple times during my time staying in Brevard. It’s a really out there sort of city. Very progressive and hippy like. Definitely unlike any other city I visited while I was out there.
As an NC native I can confirm all of these-Asheville breweries are amazing, can’t beat Bojangles and go Heels!! I couldn’t believe you knew the Duke is puke (truth) rhyme 😂 also don’t forget the most incredible donuts on the planet-Britts Donuts at Carolina Beach 🤤 if you haven’t stood in line on the boardwalk waiting for those melt in your mouth donuts, then you haven’t lived. Loved this video!!
The mods won't know that this isn't civil conversation but at the same time it is. Welcome to NC. Lol. Y'all may have 1 more NCAA win than duke...Jordan. but I'll see ya on Franklin Street after I leave the winning game in Krazy town when we take our second winning year in the acc. Home of the best basketball players in the nation.
@@justingeary9574 this didn’t age well…
I interned at Furnitureland South- the world’s largest furniture store, located in Jamestown, NC. It was ridiculous how much furniture we had- and catered to celebrities too.
Yes, we do drive like MANIACS here! I love my state of NC. Mountains on one side and beaches on the other. The best of both worlds. BTW, I love all of your videos. My husband and I travel some too. Our 30th anniversary is coming up, and we're going to Ireland!
I didn't notice but I lived in Atlanta, DC, and Detroit.
My family went to the NASCAR hall of fame museum in 2011 and I really enjoyed it.
Morganton NC resident here. Born and raised
I was raised right outside of Charlotte.I love my homestate but now in S.C. where life is a little slower.
Me too! I'm from around Shelby, but I now live in Greenville. But NC is home. Though I truly love Greenville.
If you are at a Bojangles in Eastern NC, get a Cheddar Bo! It's a biscuit with hoop cheese baked into it...............................
Beautiful place, somewhat between north and south (but in the South of course). Thanks, Wolter!
One of my favorite discoveries in North Carolina was Biscuitville. If memory serves, it is in Highpoint. Great biscuits and Community coffee, which is the brand I drink, being a New Orleanian.
You'll find Biscuitville in several places around the state. There are two in my area.
From palm-lined beaches in the extreme southeast of NC to fir-scented peaks in the west of the state, you can find everything but the desert.
Born and raised in NC. Lived just about everywhere in the state at one time or another. From Wilmington on the coast to 45 miles north of Asheville in the high country, and most places in between, there is something for everyone there. We moved north recently and found that there are places as nice to live if you look a little.
Ok weird... I'm on a flight down the to Raleigh right now! 🤣 Thank you Walter 💖
Loved this video. Would love to see one specifically about the Charlotte metro area. VERY underrated. It’s really beautiful. So much to see and do, nice clean downtown, especially for a city its size (890k). As usual, you do a great job on these.
I second this! So many neighborhoods in Charlotte that are super worthy of a video.
Yes, I love visiting Charlotte. Im planning on moving down there next year
Go up Moore's Knob. It is a few miles from Pilot Mountain and has some of the best views of the area.
Dang man. You were only ten miles from Mayberry. Andy is our biggest star.
Uh, Michael Jordan?
Actually there is no Mayberry. Andy Griffith is from a town called Mt. Airy.
@@robertd9850 I know that, but it’s not like people don’t celebrate fictional characters. There’s a statue of Rocky in Philadelphia for Pete’s sake.
@@BlakeLawless-qf8ip Weird rationale.
@@robertd9850 Tell that to the guy we're commenting on, not me.
SUNDROP How did you miss/forget SUNDROP OMG SUNDROP (citrus soda)
Missed 1 of the best spots blowing rock and boone area...skiing and mountain food....
NC is the best!
The food scene , nice short trip over the mountains from Tn
Grew up in Biltmore Forest, South of Asheville. Played on the Estate grounds all through my childhood. Love the mountains all around the town, but won't ever go back to Asheville. In the pic with the obelisk, yeah the obelisk is gone and there's much controversy regarding that. But going back isn't about the obelisk. AVL has always been a bit weird, but used to be in a quieter way.
Went to high school with Roy Williams. Great guy.
Pilot Mountain is nice, but definitely not representative of the Blue Ridge; it's too far East.
When I lived in AZ and CA in the 1970s, people there laughed at me coming from North Carolina. Now, a lot of them live there. And are fracking it up.
I know all the good secret places to go and see if you all can find your own.
Last: Carolina BBQ is the BEST. Just drive towards the East and find a Moms and Pops place. Get all the sides. Or better yet, go to a church covered dish.
Mount Mitchell was a really unique experience. It is the highest point east of the Mississippi River, and we were literally walking through the clouds. Also, it was about 55 degrees at the summit, which is absurd for NC in June. The trees were also much different up there, just a cool experience
That temp isn't absurd for Mt Mitchell. It's rather normal. Grew up in Asheville and have camped up on Mitchell.
Beautiful place! Often gets a lot of snow in the Winter.
The flora around there is similar to New England and Southern Canada. North Carolina’s mountains are on average the tallest in the Appalachians.
Tolle Facts über NC. Wir lieben die OBX und besonders Duck Donuts. Wir planen unsere USA Trips immer nach Duck Donut Shops. Dieses Jahr Mal wieder FL. Keep going.
I am taking a backpacking course at NCSU and while all the other course sections are going to places like Hanging Rock and Appalachia, I'm going to the Uwharries. Still kinda cool. Morrow Mountain was pretty cool so I am glad I can go back. I've been to all 40 of our state parks. My favorite state by far.
Take a look at the MST. Mountain To Sea Trail. It is a lot less congested. And it runs from the mountains to the sea down around above Wilmington.
I hope the Outer Banks, or the Mountains are once again the #1 Tourist Destination in NC. For a time, it was Concord Mills Mall.
Also, you left out Sun Drop.
I live in North Carolina. It's such a pretty state.
Huge thanks to North Carolina for inventing two of the most important guilty pleasures f mine: Krispy Kreme & Pepsi.
When i moved to NC over thirty years ago, I soon found out that many people were from, or knew people from Yonder. I tried to find the town on a map, but never could.
Then I was invited to a pig picking and wondered what sort of people had a pig beauty contest. No kidding.
I went to an open air museum in Raleigh and it was absolutely amazing! When I have kids I will definitely be flying there just for the museum
I haven’t been to it in years, but I liked the Museum of Life & Science in Durham a lot when I was a kid. I want to check out the Greensboro Science Center. It looks really cool. I had no idea Greensboro had so many attractions. You should check that out, too. It’s not far from Raleigh or Durham.
BoJangles fresh is awesome. If it's sat for a while, that awesomness goes away quickly. Good call pointing out the cost of the Biltmore. As someone living in Asheville, that keeps us from going, and also 100% agree with you about downtown Asheville. We'd love to buy you guys a beer next time you're in Asheville.
You can't actually go to the top of that rocky Devil's Tower like formation at Pilot Mountain but you can hike up to the top of the hill closest to it and get spectacular views and see dozens of hawks constantly circling the tower.
Great Video!
Yeah, Pepsi! "Brad's Drink", as it was originally called. I spent the summer of 85 in Maryland and it seemed like RC Cola had one hundred percent of the soda pop market there. Regional foods are culture and are awesome!
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Awesome video
I had to buy almost all-new furniture when I moved to East Carolina. A relative bargained and wheedled and went to Cary (think: the rich folks in Raleigh) and I ended up with a 3-bed house full of top-end furniture (all 3 beds, living room, dining set) for a total of about $2,300. Not low-end stuff, but seriously nice real-wood sleigh beds, a heavy-wood dining set that looks like it belongs in a billionaire's home, and a massive sectional sofa. This is THE place for used furniture as well as new. A lot of Eastern Carolina beyond the ocean-side isn't worth a lot of visiting, most people are thinking Western Carolina when they think of the state being beautiful. People where I'm at (not close to the ocean) are horrible litterbugs.
Cary: Containment Area For Relocated Yankees.
We are going to Jolo Vineyard at Pilot Mountain tomorrow. Next time you’re in town feel free to reach out.
great video!! for someone not here, it was a good video. great presentation.
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Absolutely love hearing you talk about my home state! Born and raised south of Raleigh - would agree with everything you said! The biltmore is my favorite destination in the state.
Two things: BBQ sauce is vinegar based. Some other types of sauces have tomatoes or mustard in them as well.
And, there are no lines for Bojangles. With good reason.
Lines at the Bojangles? I've never seen that. Maybe 3 or 4 cars or a few more at lunch hour. Chic-Fil-A is a whole different story though. Always packed.
0:22 Andy Taylor & Barney Fife were always going to Mount Pilot
But of course, there is no such town. I think Andy just combined Mt. Airy, where he was from, and Pilot Mountain to come up with the fictional town of Mt. Pilot.
This place is epic. Great video
Geez, what isn't "epic" now?
Sorry if this is sounds bitchy, but please don't encourage more people to move here ...
Great overview! i have loved living in Raleigh for the past 20 or so years - the best part is that we are almost equal distance to the beach or the mountains, for fun long weekend trips. I think for me the biggest shock was people eating chicken biscuits (Bojangles of course!) for breakfast! :D Long ago, chicken and waffles weren't widely known either so it just seemed weird. Love it though! :D
Asheville has gotten more corporate/less Bohemian over the years unfortunately, the beers shown weren't from there either but all good choices from around the state! My favorite brewery in NC right now is Bond Brothers in Cary, NC. They make great beers.
You can’t get to heaven in a red canoe, because God’s favorite color is Carolina blue! 😂
Cheerwine is GOATed. It’s like Cherry coke with more cherry than coke
Had no idea Asheville had higher crime rates. We haven't done much in North Carolina. Thank you
If the Outer Banks seems too far, ant it is, go to Wilmington. Very cool city but do it in the spring or fall.
I wouldn't spend too much time in line for fast food. The hype in the US (chic fil, in and out) is unreal.
As a local, I don’t think many tourists are ready for just how much the cities actually have to offer, and how big they are. Particularly Charlotte and Raleigh. We have the theater in the ballet in the orchestra, and whatever type of food you want, if you look, we probably have one or two places to get it. And if you want New York style pizza, we probably have as many places for that as northern jersey in New York. New York has come down here and they have brought the pizza with them.
Lol. What??? Raleigh is a mini-city with absolutely ZERO night life! The bars literally close at 9 or 10 pm. Nobody goes out here anyway.
I've lived in 6 different states, and I've been around the world 4 times. Raleigh is the most boring city on the planet. The food is nasty. Cheap chain restaurants or nasty mom and pops that serve everything fried. Raleigh is where you go when you're ready to die... ☠️
@@MCLBC nightlife is better than Charlotte, I have spent extensive time in both cities. When was the last time you have been to Raleigh?
@Blind panther vlogs The nightlife in Raleigh is BETTER than Charlotte???
Wow. That's scary. We moved here to Raleigh from Los Angeles a year ago. We literally did EVERYTHING there is to do in Raleigh over a 2-3 day period. This is the most sterile, boring place we've been to. 🤯
We bought a huge custom-built home for cash that we love. Our house and the lack of traffic are the only positives for us.
@@MCLBC not to mention, you can also drink on the street downtown in Raleigh. Plus if you get bored of Raleigh, which you clearly have, you also have Durham and Chapel Hill nearby. And Charlotte it’s the nightlife that we have which is not much or nothing. There’s also the state fair. And I know quite a few bars in Raleigh that stay open until 2 AM, they are mostly on Glenwood Avenue.
@@blindpanthervlogs The best times we've had here are when we went out at night in Durham. The place is still extremely boring.
Which was the toughest of the hiking routes?
Try hiking the Linville Gorge area in Linville Falls. Some of the trails are pretty steep and rugged.
im North Carolina Native. i do not recommend Asheville, waste of time. I prefer Boone/Blowing Rock area..... For Asheville, if you cant go see Biltmore estate, i recommend checking out the hotel in Asheville, similar views. great bar! easy parking. recommend to drink a beverage/meal at the THe Omni Park Inn
Lived and loved NC … Bojangles not so much
In Canada we do not have Cheerwine , we have Rootbeer it tastes like coke + cough syrop '😫 , many people love it 😋 😘
Great puppetry tradition. Particularly Papaerhand. Look 'em up.
Another excellent video! I've been wanting to visit North Carolina for years! I'm waiting for a good friend from my Spain days to go to visit family in South Carolina...then I'll have someone to explore with. Question: are there many vegetarian-friendly places to eat? I definitely have a California palate, so I'm on the lookout for Asian, Mediterranean and vegetarian/vegan restaurants.
Plenty in Charlotte, near the sc border as well, I recommend optimist hall, plenty of options.
@@myrtlebeachsara thank you!!
@deezoG8 sounds great. I'm not a vegetarian but I stopped eating red meat about 30 years ago, and poultry soon after. I love Thai, Vietnamese and Indian food.
Asheville is full of places like that and a nice city to visit. Plan a day trip to Mount Mitchell. Make sure the weather is clear and you will be amazed.
@@guitarzan2626it sounds beautiful
Mark, you can say hella, it’s fine lol
I used to a own a Jeep Liberty and rented a Chevy Cruze when I visited Charlotte and Asheville in 2013. That little car was not a good thing visually when driving through mountains. Since that trip, I’ve only rented SUVs on my travel because that’s what I need to feel safe. The higher price than compact car really stinks, but it’s more important to feel safe. Also, a shock was when my GPS directed me down a "road" that wasn’t actually a road at least in sense that it wasn’t paved, dirt, or gravel. It was all grass, and I had to turn around out of there once I had space to do so. It would’ve been fun to drive it more if I had my Jeep and in 4W.
I never knew this, NC is never talked about much. So what's inside the Balimore Estate castle? (I know I spelt it wrong, sorry)
It's the grand residence of the Vanderbilt family. Lots of fancy rooms with carvings, giant fire places, book cases, etc. It's worth seeing if you are into that kind of thing. They also have a winery and small farm on site. Not quite on the same scale as Versailles but that is the closest approximation in my experience. See how the super rich lived a century ago.
We went through it, and there really isn't much to see. If you want to see a real mansion, go to Hearst Castle in Cali.
@@carrielynnmiller The Biltmore Estate is the 250-room grand residence of the Vanderbilt family - NOT the Carnegie family! It took 5 years to build and opened with a party in the ballroom Christmas 1895. I’ve visited at least a dozen times over the past 25 years. The history behind the family and the house is fascinating. It receives no funds from the government for upkeep and is still privately owned and operated. No one lives in the house anymore as it is run as a business and tourist attraction now.
@@CelticMusicUSA Whoops, thank you :)
Which city is the safest in NC? I am planning to move there and buy some real estate, but can't choose the city, coz I know nothing about this state, would appreciate your advice :)
You can google that but every city has its good places and bad places. All of them are better than Chicago, DC, NYC, Detroit, etc in terms of crime.
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Woud you recomend camp america to get to know the USA?
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If Biltmore costs that much to get in, they can keep it. No wonder they could afford such a CASTLE with how they ripped people off back then and now.$64 and $70. Ain't no way. I'm retired. Not Rich.
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I’m in Goldsboro, NC and I moved here from New Mexico in 1996 at about 5 or 6 years old when my dad was stationed at Seymour Johnson AFB. Been here ever since. I’ve never really considered myself a true North Carolinian of course but I do love the state. It’s pretty much got something for everyone. Beaches, Mountains, a great amusement park (Carowinds), cities, and if you like flat open cotton fields then come to the coastal plains region where I’m at 😂
Shock is a pretty strong word. Much of the furniture manufacturing has left NC sadly. Also textile mills have left. Wild horses are not on the beaches of NC. There is one island where they have them. Chick fi la has lines. Bojangles does not. I’ve lived here 45 years and I know this state fault well. Crappy drivers are everywhere in the country. I travel for a living and I don’t notice any difference in the way people drive here compared to other parts of the country. Why would it be shocking college basketball is popular here?
Unfortunately there is a LOT less furniture made here.
Ask someone who worked in furniture before it went to China. Comes here and a Sticker from whichever manufacture that had it made placed on it. And the Mountains are the big draw, the Smokies are the most visited place in eastern US.
You are so right. Most the furniture nowadays is just at best assembled here. Sad but true.
People’s Porter is made in Winston-Salem. And it’s killer.
Brother, i wouldnt mention the water in Asheville. Our waterlines have existed since the biltmore house was made. Weve had multiple times at restaurants ive worked at in downtown where weve had to serve bottled water cause the watermains broke. Almost every house ive lived when it rained hard our water got brown. Lmao. Still an amazing vity. Lived there 16 years and im only 34. Ive loved all over nc. Ill bever leave. Go duke. Best bbq in the nation. Sc aint got shit on us. Except maybe Charleston. Honestly their Asheville.
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Is there a destination where he does NOT comment on the driving? Drivers are bad everywhere.
Cheerwine is GAS
I guess the first thing that shocked me when I came to North Carolina was the Obstetrician slapping me on the butt. NC native born at Duke University Hospital. 😏
Like 4 of them were food 😂
Visiting fine, live there no way ! Asheville was ok, expensive !
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The Mountains and seaside is very nice. Many towns and cities are crap
North Carolina is one place where it's still possible to purchase a home without being wealthy too!
This is only true if you are retired.
Source: I grew up and live here.
@@raziel4559 I don't know what you mean. I receive listings weekly and just now am looking at a home for $20k.
@@bela-sofia34 99.99999% chance it says "must be 55+ to live here"
@@raziel4559 No, I am not ever looking at senior apartments. I am speaking of an actual house on land.