Top Schools 2009How We Prepared the RankingOur goal in compiling this year's ranking of the best public high schools in the Charlotte area was to identify those schools that not only perform well academically, but... |
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Sailing - CharlestonAt the Harbour View Inn (harbourviewcharleston.com; rooms from $169 per night) you'll have an unparalleled view of Charleston Harbor Sailing - Charleston | Kitesurfing - Bahamas | Nightime Kayaking... |
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ATV Riding - VirginiaAn easy two-hour drive up I-77 leads you to the Dan River Valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.Sailing - Charleston | Kitesurfing - Bahamas | Nightime Kayaking - Puerto Rico | Snowshoeing... |
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Surfing - BarbadosSailing - Charleston | Kitesurfing - Bahamas | Nightime Kayaking - Puerto Rico | Snowshoeing - Vermont | Dog Sledding - Central Oregon | Snorkeling - St. John | Surfing - Barbados | Hiking - New... |
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Snorkeling - St. JohnCaneel Bay offers laid-back luxury-along with seven of the most beautiful beaches on St. JohnSailing - Charleston | Kitesurfing - Bahamas | Nightime Kayaking - Puerto Rico | Snowshoeing - Vermont |... |
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Nightime Kayaking - Puerto RicoLaguna Grande on the east coast of Puerto Rico is one of only a half dozen or so bioluminescent bays in the world.Sailing - Charleston | Kitesurfing - Bahamas | Nightime Kayaking - Puerto Rico |... |
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Music LoverSure, some of the big bands pass us by. And yeah, we wish we had a little more of a local music scene. But there may just be a few places you haven't tried yet, and if that's the case, well... |
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Snowshoeing - VermontHead to Stowe Mountain Lodge's in-house spa and treat yourself to a fifty-minute therapeutic sports massage ($145).Sailing - Charleston | Kitesurfing - Bahamas | Nightime Kayaking - Puerto Rico |... |
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Kitesurfing - BahamasSailing - Charleston | Kitesurfing - Bahamas | Nightime Kayaking - Puerto Rico | Snowshoeing - Vermont | Dog Sledding - Central Oregon | Snorkeling - St. John | Surfing - Barbados | Hiking - New... |
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From Dusk Till DawnBy Whitney Bossie, Sarah Crosland, Courtney Devores, Jarvis Holliday, Annie Monjar, and Catherine StrautPhotographs by Chris EdwardsCharlotte's nightlife just keeps getting hotter. From the... |
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Late Night and BrunchAt Hotel Charlotte's Bloody Mary bar, owner Steve Black, gives his customers a pint glass filled with ice and vodka and directs them to a bar stocked with Bloody Mary trimmings, including V8,... |
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Shaken Not StirredOf course you could spend every weekend lingering over drinks at the neighborhood pub or dancing to the same songs at the uptown club. But that would be boring. And nightlife should never be... |
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Fine WineThese days it seems every neighborhood in town offers its own cozy wine bar. Here are a few of the city's top neighborhood spots. NoDaDolce Vita3205 N. Davidson St. 704-334-1052Recommended... |
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Total Night OutHow to avoid cover charges at EpiCentre Show up early and camp out. Mez, Suite, and BlackFinn don't start charging cover fees until after 9 p.m.You know the type of night we're talking about.... |
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Hiking - New HampshireAdventure begins at 9,105 feet. That's where the Powder Mountain snowcat (aka the massive machine that grooms trails) drops you off for some of the best powder skiing and boarding in North... |
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Sports Bars & BrewsWith a selection of more than seventy beers, the University area bar, Flying Saucer, is a local favorite. If you're leaving the comfort of your couch to cheer on your team, then there better... |
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Choose Your Own AdventureWhile some enjoy the adrenaline that comes with zip lining through the rain forest, others would rather snorkel along barrier reefs. That's why we've found eleven adventures that include:... |
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Neon NightsPurple suede Stevie boots by Kristin Davis, $129, Belk, 704-364-4251. Studded black strapless dress by Mara Hoffman, $342, ChezElle, 704-365-4680. Rhubarb opaque tights by DKNY, $14.50, Nordstrom,... |
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Dog Sledding - Central OregonThe Alaskan huskies from Trail of Dreams (the only commercial dog-sledding operation in Oregon) train for this marathon event all season, racing through Mount Bachelor's wilderness to build up... |
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Top PatiosWith quite possibly the best skyline view in the city, this chic upstairs bar offers cool martinis for sipping while you take in the lights. The nights are finally cooling off, making this the... |
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Drinks and BitesMake sure you like your date for this Dilworth restaurant, because the dishes are made for sharing. Every great night on the town should start with savory cuisine complemented by drinks and... |
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Zip Lining - St. LuciaSailing - CharlestonKitesurfing - BahamasNightime Kayaking - Puerto RicoSnowshoeing - VermontDog Sledding - Central OregonSnorkeling - St. JohnSurfing - BarbadosHiking - New HampshireSnowcat Skiing... |
