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3965
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The Golf Club at Ballentyne Resort in Charlotte was voted the best new course of 1998 by the golf panel of the magazine NORTH CAROLINA. It represents a new trend in courses. Instead of being the centerpiece of a residential development, the course is surrounded by a resort/business park.
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3588
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The state's ten best golf courses are judged. Pinehurst No. 2 continues to be the most admired course. However, Pinehurst No. 8, designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 1996, attracts attention as it makes the top ten for the first time.
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6666
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The agricultural business is not as profitable as it once was; therefore, farmers are seeking other income sources in order to survive. One new source of income is agritourism. Farmers show off their farms and sell their crops, crafts, and goods while educating and entertaining an interested and curious public. Hensley describes several agritourism farms, including Darnell Farms (Bryson City); Mike's Farm (Beulaville); and Goat Lady Dairy (Siler City).
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Banner Elk, with a population of 600 plus 600 Lees-McRae Colleges students, grew from a sleepy mountain village to a popular travel spot. The change began in 1984 with the opening of the Elk River Club. Wealthy members built spectacular homes. Demands for more services increased. Today Banner Elk is a mixture of town, gown, and tourists, along with new restaurants, and a variety of accommodations and shops.
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2868
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Bed and breakfast inns, such as the Nu Wray Inn in Burnsville, attract travelers with amenities that include large rooms, more privacy, good food, and personal service.
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Hensley examines the rankings of North Carolina's inns and restaurants as determined by the American Automobile Association (AAA) and Mobil. Only one North Carolina property received AAA's 5-Diamond rating and Mobil's 5-Star rating - the Fearrington House near Pittsboro.
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3579
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One way for golfers to improve their skills and scores is to take lessons from a good golfing instructor. The state has a number of instructors, including Peggy Kirk Bell, Chip King, and Dana Rader, who are known nationally.
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3472
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William C. Friday is one of those individuals who has found success in two different areas, as president of the University of North Carolina System and as host of the popular public television show \"North Carolina People.\"
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3582
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The Birkdale Golf Club course heads the list of the state's ten best new golf courses. The course, located in Huntersville, was one of two designed by professional golfer Arnold Palmer. His other one, The Carolina in Southern Pines, ranked fourth.
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3834
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Before the 1990s, visitors came to Brunswick County to enjoy the beaches and seaport towns. Now the sport of golf has arrived and thirty-one courses, plus five more under construction, make the county a major golfing hub.
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3487
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For people who enjoy the comforts of bed and breakfast inns, the historic town of Burnsville, in Yancey County, offers one of the state's finest- -the Nu-Wray Inn. The inn dates from 1834 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Weekend getaways for people living in a state blessed with historical sites and recreational opportunities are described by Hensley. Among the places listed are Waynesville, Boone, Beaufort, Wilmington, and New Bern.
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3473
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Cataloochee Ranch is one of the oldest and finest dude ranches in the South. Started by Tom and Judy Alexander in 1939, the ranch attracts both local and international tourists.
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Cataloochee Ranch, one of the oldest and finest guest ranches in the South, is a 1000-acre spread on Fie Top Mountain in Maggie Valley. Started by the late Tom and Judy Alexander in 1933, the ranch specializes in outdoor activities, home-cooked meals, quaint and comfortable accommodations, majestic scenery, and mountain entertainment for the entire family.
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3245
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A number of golf courses have opened in the 1990s, and golfers around the state are discovering that several are as good as those designed by Donald Ross ninety years ago.
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