brunch in Cary

My daughter and son-in-law are new to Cary. they love going out for sunday brunch. can you recommend a good place for them to go ?

brunch in Cary

Herons Restaurant at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary has perhaps one of the best brunches in the entire country. They should check it out!

brunch in Cary

Hi LadyMary,

The one place I always take company or clients that are looking for brunch is: Courtney%26#39;s Restaurant in Cary. They do not have to dress up and have a large variety of food items. I have never had anyone say they were not full or were unhappy when they left the restaurant.

Hope this helps!

Brig%26#39;s. It is very similar to Courtney%26#39;s but the food and service is better.

Courteneys is now closed.

Brigg%26#39;s in Cary - highly recommended

I had brunch at Lucky32 (on Tryon/Hwy 64) in Cary and it was fantastic.

I LOVED Brigs! YUMMM its usually a wait but worth it! Try the belgian waffles or the french toast!

We LOVE La Farms Sunday brunch - its a little French Cafe. Its very well-known among the locals and the food is excellent. Celebrity chefs have visited and raved! If you want something away from the %26#39;masses%26#39;, try La Farm - check it on their website.

ENJOY!

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Pinehurst Golf

I%26#39;d like to plan a 3 or 4 day golf getaway for my husband at Pinehurst but know nothing about golf! Where do I start? How much golf do you schedule in one day? what courses and in what sequence? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Pinehurst Golf

Say, if you ever tire of hubby, let me know. I could use a wife like you.

So, where to start... First, go to Pinehurst%26#39;s web site to see what they have. They have all kinds of specials.http://www.pinehurst.com/

Course #2 is the one that all the pro%26#39;s play and if you Really love him, try to get him on there.

Are you going with him or are his buddies going? makes a difference as far as where to stay. My wife would want me to stay at Pinehurst. However, it can get spendy.

Other options are in the area and you might try here: http://www.tobaccoroadgolf.com/

The Tobacco Road course is supposed to be outstanding. If you do Pinhurst #2 and Tobacco Road, you might be broke but in case you still have some $$ left, there are planty of courses in the area. http://www.ncgolf.com/

How much golf in a day? If he is a rabid golfer, he could get in 36 holes but I wouldn%26#39;t do 36 holes on the same course. 18 would likely be enough.

Have fun!

Pinehurst Golf

Pinehurst is a dream golf vacation for most golfers, and like Baked said above me, Pinehurst Number 2 is the cream of the crop. However, my understanding is that access to play Number 2 is limited to the Pinehurst properties and a very small number of other hotels. The Pinehurst resort has 3 hotels, (the Carolinian, the Holly Inn, and the Manor Inn) and a number of other lodging options. If he stays at the resort, it might make sense to play several of the other Pinehurst Resort courses. My personal favorites, beyond Number 2, are 4 and 8. Two other options in Pinehurst Village are the Magnolia Inn and the Pinecrest Inn, both of which can set up complete golf arrangements. I%26#39;d recommend staying in Pinehurst Village, the atmosphere is great, there are lots of dining choices without having to drive.

For lower cost options, stay at one of the many condo rentals in and around Pinehurst. I%26#39;ve loved my time in Pinehurst so much, I bought on of those condos, but I won%26#39;t tell which one, I know this forum isn%26#39;t for advertising. My wife and I get to visit 3 or 4 times a year. If you search the Pinehurst forum, you can find lots of recommendations for other great courses. Some of my favourites non-Pinehurst courses are Tobacco Road, MidSouth, Mid Pines, Pine Needles, and the Pit.

Good luck, he%26#39;s a lucky man to have a wife who%26#39;ll plan something like this for him.

Thank you!! I will definitely schedule #2 and maybe another. I%26#39;ve heard nice things about #4, #7 and #8. If you had to pick another course along with #2, what number would you suggest? Your input has been VERY helpful!

I haven%26#39;t played 7, so I can%26#39;t advise you there. Between 4 and 8, I think 4 is the more interesting, visually, with little clusters of teeny sand traps, while 8 is a more traditional look. Both 7 and 8 are located a couple of miles away from the main clubhouse. If you stay with the Pinehurst resort, I%26#39;m pretty sure that they%26#39;ll provide transportation, and will make sure his clubs end up at the correct golf course at the corract time. Even if he%26#39;s driving himself, its just a short trip.

If he%26#39;s definitely playing number 2, I%26#39;d recommend he treat himself to a caddy. Its one of the few places in the US where you can have a truly professional caddy help you around the golf course.

Keep posting, I%26#39;m sure more questions will come up as you move through the planning process.

The yur choice of golf will be directly linked to where you stay. For the most part, unless you stay at the Pinehurst resort you will have a difficult time getting a tee time on any of the Pinehurst Resort courses. I didn%26#39;t say impossible, but difficult.

I strongly recommend the Pinehurst Resort. I has been consistantly named as the #1 US Golf Resort. A distinction it deserves.

If you stay at the Resort think about the following routine;

Play #1 first. This is the easiest of the courses at the resort, but yet a wonderful golf course. Recently renovated, it tends to be in fabulous shape. It makes for a great warm up for the more difficult courses.

Do play #2 and consider a caddy.

The others you should play are #4, #7 and #8. I would also recommend #6, many consider it one of the best.

If you do not stay at the resort, there are over 40 championship courses in the area to choose from. Your hotel will likely be able to schedule your golf from soup to nuts. A couple of local gems to seek out are Southern Pines Country Club (aka Elks Club), Little River, Legacy Lakes, Pinewild (Magnolia Course), MidSouth and National. If you like bizarre golf try Tobacco Road, you will either love it or hate it. The Pit is a similiar design.

Cherokee riverside accommodations and Indian Village

I%26#39;m going to be in Cherokee in June with 8 other family members. I%26#39;ve been looking for a place to stay that is on the river where my 2 girls, ages 9 %26amp; 12, could play in the water. None of us are fussy...clean, good management %26amp; inexpensive is all we need. I%26#39;ve looked into the Pink Motel, Pioneer Motel %26amp; Cabins and the Newfound Lodge. I like what I have seen on the internet for Newfound Lodge, but it was the only one that said the river was too rough near their property for the girls to play in and suggested going down to the Island%26#39;s Park if they wanted to get wet. Do you have any opinions as to these accommodations or can suggest any others that I haven%26#39;t mentioned? Also, when we are in town, we are going to visit the Indian Village and see Unto These Hills. Do you know how much time needs to be allotted to the village and whether the guided tour is worth the extra $5-$6?

Thanks!

Cherokee riverside accommodations and Indian Village

The Pink Motel and Newfound lodge are next to each other. There is water access there. I would not really call it rough but it is not the best place. The tubers do float this section of the river. However for the most part the tubing is fairly calm.

i have stayed at Newfound lodge but it has been several years ago. The room are okay, it is an older place but keeped up. Right now I can not think of a motel on the river that has good river access. Maybe Riverside Motel, but I do not know any thing about it. The reviews on it are hit and miss.

When you get to Cherokee you will find that the river park in the middle of town is the prefect spot for the girls to enjoy the river. It is one of my favorite places and it is free. They can swim, tube, throw rocks or chase the ducks. There is always people there enjoying it.

The indain village wil take 2 or 3 hours to tour. It all depends on you pace and how much you stop and watch. The best I recall they where all quided tours the last time I went there. Maybe they have changed the format some. The drama unto these hills is great. I say it last year and it was very good. I have seen it several times in the past.

Check out the web site www.cherokee-nc.com. It is cherokee%26#39;s official site and has some good information. If you have not already got your tickets to Unto these Hills you can order them online at that site. If not get them as soon as you get into town so you can get good seats.

John

Cherokee riverside accommodations and Indian Village

I plan to bring my grand children (girls 10 %26amp;11)

on a Wed and stay all night in Cherokee and see Unto These Hills. I want a safe, clean place for the 3 of us. I will take them to the park for creek wading. Then I plan to drive on to Pigeon Forge for a night at Wilderness Resort. How is the drive across Newfoundland Gap? It has been 20 years since I%26#39;ve traveled this road. And advise or tips will be appreciated.

The drive across Newfound Gap is okay. It is the same 2 lane road that is always been. It is narrow road but worth the drive. The sites are beautiful. They have been doing work on the road and are suppose to repave it.

Cherokkee has all kinds of hotels. Check out the website and they have listing of them. The area is really safe. I have left hundreds of dollars worth of fishing tackle, etc and never lost anything.

John

John, Thank you for your input. I think your suggestion of the park for water play is probably what I%26#39;ll do with my girls. The Indian Village this year started offering self guided tours, so I%26#39;ll probably let the other members of my group decide which tour we%26#39;ll do. Shelley

Another question regarding Unto These Hills. If seats are reserved at the time of ticket purchase, is there any area of the theater that is best for viewing? And, does anyone know what type of seats they are...bench or seats with backs? My mother is in her eighties and I am concerned about her comfort.

Thanks again, Shelley

Last year the seats where a combination of beach and seats with backs. They where old but okay. From what I have read they renovated the place over the winter. They where suppose to make all kind of improvements. These where to the seating, better accomadations for handicapp/elderly, shuttle service etc. So to answer your question I am not really sure.

Last year I order my tickets online and got seats on the third row. They where very good. With the way the place is designed I would not wanted to be any closer. Since the place is build on the side of a mountain all of the seats appear to have a good veiw. Get there early for the pre - show.

John

Surf or Sound Reality...Anything Positive?

Hi everyone. I have been reading through the topics and it seems as though Surf or Sound Reality has allot of negative posts. I unfortunately booked my vacation through them before reading all the posts. I am locked into my rental so instead of continuing to read the negative posts and get myself upset about this vacation I decided to start a new topic for anyone who has had a positive experience with Surf or Sound. I already have my game plan in place of taking pictures and documenting everything ';out of place'; as soon as I get there but I am trying really hard to stop worrying and just enjoy my vacation. I am so sorry so many people had negative experiences and hope that the people with positive experiences will come forward to share their stories also. Thanks!

Surf or Sound Reality...Anything Positive?

Hi, Can you tell us your experience ? we are taking a weeklong vacation at Hatteras village(Island%26#39;s End)and planning to rent from Surf and Sound realty.

Thanks!

Surf or Sound Reality...Anything Positive?

We have rented from Surf or Sound 4 times and never had a problem.

I have rented from them several times. Good company to work with.

We%26#39;re going for a week in July. I%26#39;ll post when we return and let you know how everything is. Some people are stepping up and sharing positive experiences so we%26#39;re keeping our fingers crossed for a problem free vacation!

4002 Island Drive

Has anyone ever stayed at 4002 Island - rented by treasure realty? The web pictures look great but it would be helpful to hear from someone who actually stay in this rental.

Thanks

Myrtle Beach Accommodation for 20 Year Olds

My daughter and two friends (all aged 20) are British University Exchange Students hoping to work in Myrtle Beach this summer.

We tried to book a hotel for them yesterday until they can find work (with or without accommodation) and were amazed to find that there is apparently local legislature banning under 21 year olds in hotel accommodation unless they are accompanied by someone of 21 or over.

If they do find work without accommodation will they also have a problem renting an apartment as 20 year olds?

The girls will be using public transportation as they do not have a car.

Please can anyone come up with a solution to the dilemma of where they can stay until they find work?

Thank you for any help and advice you can give!

Myrtle Beach Accommodation for 20 Year Olds

I know when students come from some other countries through an agency that facilitates the J1 visas and interacts between employer and potential employee they often make arrangements of some kind.

Don%26#39;t know how it goes if the student is looking on his/her own.

I checked on NC and SC forums and you might buzz over to the SC forum and do a word search in the little empty box directly atop these posts. Put in just J1. You can organize by date which is handier. There were responses that came up, I think most from Myrtle Beach, in SC. Didn%26#39;t see any in NC.

While people often go to Myrtle Beach from NC, it is in SC and if you go directly to the Myrtle Beach forum you might get some answers directly from people who have hired/housed what are often called ';J1s';, the summer employees that keep things going. (that%26#39;s a J and the numeral one)

Myrtle Beach Accommodation for 20 Year Olds

I appreciate your help very much and will check this out.

I am also blushing that I got my North and South Carolinas mixed up. Oh the embarrassment!

No wonder I couldn%26#39;t find any info....

My warmest thanks!

Bad experience at Bacchus Wine & Cheese

Just got back from Corolla a week ago. What a wonderful trip. We%26#39;re already planning a return trip. I do however want to share a poor experience I had at Bacchus Wine %26amp; Cheese as I%26#39;ve seen it mentioned several places as the place to go for a good selection of wine. That might be true if you can get someone to acknowledge you when you visit the store. I saw several people I believed worked there sitting at a table but no one seemed to be taking care of business. I was looking for a certain wine but immediately felt as if I were just an annoyance. Not one person asked to help me, greeted me, or said good bye as I left.

My husband and I went across the main road to Timbuck II and found Corolla Wine Cigar %26amp; Gourmet. The owner, Kenny, couldn%26#39;t have been more helpful. When he found he was out of the particular wines I was looking for, he called the vineyard and arranged to have them delivered. Since I was leaving the next day he shipped them to my home. I recieved them today.

So if your looking for someone knowledgable as well as appreciative of your business, I suggest a visit to Corolla Wine Cigar %26amp; Gourmet.

Bad experience at Bacchus Wine %26amp; Cheese

I remember you asking about Kuhl Breeze. Did you stay there? Review? (Looks like you%26#39;ve had a couple of posts but TA only says the one at the moment.)

Good to know. Don%26#39;t you hate when people do that...whether it%26#39;s going to the next window treatment place and ordering all new for your mostly glass house or someone who just dresses down and is old fashioned and questions a house price and is criticized and then the person turns around and buys an even more expensive house. And the off-putting people lose out. And the seldom, but sometimes, bad summer service. I sometimes think the ocassional worker might slack off a bit because they%26#39;re really not the owners and they%26#39;re on their way in a short time. Although I haven%26#39;t known that to be true of the J1s who will work around the clock if they can.

Bad experience at Bacchus Wine %26amp; Cheese

I did stay at Kuhl Breeze in Whalehead. Great property. I%26#39;ll write a short review under that post soon.

explorer3 wrote:

';Don%26#39;t you hate when people do that...whether it%26#39;s going to the next window treatment place and ordering all new for your mostly glass house or someone who just dresses down and is old fashioned and questions a house price and is criticized and then the person turns around and buys an even more expensive house.';

Huh???

Kim, re Kuhl Breeze....thanks. Looking forward to it.

Kim..........Glad you found Corolla Wine %26amp; Cigar. I%26#39;ve received excellent service from them. I buy their cigars.........they%26#39;ve got a great selection............

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