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The Carolina Hotel
The Carolina Hotel is within the well known, historic old town resort of Pinehurst, NC, and is a very notable resort to house the professional golfers who come and tour in the area. Completed in 1900, the Carolina, dubbed "The Queen of the South", is a #1 golf resort in North Carolina and is the top-five golf resorts to go to according to Golf Magazine Premium Platinum Choice, and is the most famous, most memorable, and most valuable golf resort in the US, and houses players of the US Open and from people all over the world.
I have gone here many times, mostly for one reason: The Festival of Trees, located in the 2nd basement of the hotel. They usually have it during the seasons, around after Thanksgiving, or in mid-November. That's where they display trees in the basement of the Carolina Hotel. They auction trees that people win on, or if you are interested in buying a tree you like, you can fill out a short form saying you agree to buying the tree and keep what goes with it. They have around 20-30 trees there, and all of them are unique each year. You'll have to go there and see what types there are. If you bring your kids, they have a Santa who comes here and asks what the kids want for Christmas, individually, and then gives them a candy cane and a little toy. It's really nice with the way they thought it through to do this annually. Some of the trees there are actually really funny, when they set up the trees with humorous decorations. They also display wreaths if you don't think about looking at just trees.
The Hotel is a very elegant, beautiful, and massive for when the time it was built, and still is. I like this hotel because of the way it was built, it's a historic gem of the South. It has a very beautiful copper roof, which stands out as you drive towards or pass by it. It's Porte-cochére is Grande-like as you pull up to it. It has people who take your bags, help you out, and treats everyone like they're all VIPs. It's the details they put into this place that I really admire.
Here, they host exclusive events and parties. They have a Grand Ballroom to host weddings, a huge conference room, and gym, a spa, a pool that's indoor and an outdoor. They also have a chess room, Internet Cafe, dining rooms such as the Ryder Cup Lounge, The Carolina Dining Room, Carolina Coffee Shop and other things to do. There's also a carriage at the end of the hallway when you enter the area of where the rooms are. The hotel is mixed with historic and modern features. The reception desk is modern and next to it is a digital TV that shows the info of the hotel, like what you see at a Marriott. The rooms are very expensive and sometimes really small. Each room is set up uniquely to their own desire. The rooms go from a regular standard room all the way to the executive Presidential Suite, which go from up to $6k a night. You can get special packages and offers like $349 for two at a regular room with dinner, breakfast, and a round of golf included. Amenities are free to the guests who stay here. It was designed in the form of a T, so that everyone's room has plentiful amount of fresh air and sunshine. On it's opening, the hotel had 250 rooms, and 49 suites.
My friend works there at the receptionists desk, Lucy. She's a really nice lady. Say hi to her when you walk in, if she's there at the same time you are. The service is outstanding and the staff really enjoy their jobs alot. The comfort setting of the lobby is well-mannered. In Pinehurst, they display the Concours d'Elegance each year, which is where they display classic, old, vintage, super, sport, exotic, and rare cars. It's on the Green on the No. 2 golfcourse, and it's all spread out. My brother and I tried to go when we had the chance to, but it got rained out, and they had to cancel it. It was such a bummer, knowing that we both love cars, and we're really excited about going. They do it annually, though, so we'll go try to see it next year, if it's not rained out next year.
The town this hotel is in is a very, very quaint, picturesque, charming little New English styled village in the real heart of Pinehurst. Everything in that town is uniquely styled, crafty, special, historic, and beautiful. My favorite place to eat there is Tenya, a Japanese stakehouse with really good sushi and great Udon Tempora Soba soup. The town is surrounded by neighborly towns beloved by each other. All the surrounding areas are very relaxed, which I recommend (if you do go and check out Pinehurst) to and see the friendly, peaceful, relaxed towns of Southern Pines, Carthage, Aberdeen, Whispering Pines, Robbins, Cary, Cameron, Seagrove, Springlake, and other little communities.
Pinehurst also hosts the annual U.S. Kids Golf tournament. It's where kids under the age of 8 compete kids from all over the world to receive a national trophy. Did I mention this is a National, annual event?! The Carolina Hotel is open all year long to any one who's interested in going here, or just to visit! This place is free to the public to explore. While you do, check out the the Golfers Hall of Fame memorabilia of the Carolina Hotel in the main hallway. They have two giftshops in the hotel, both great, a few restaurants that are all very delectable, and a world class breakfast buffet with a chef in the line who can cook you an omelet to your very specific needs, or a state-of-the-art pancake made from him by scratch cooked to perfection, in any way you enjoy, and great drinks like hard lemonade, coktails, beers, and awesome coffee so rich and exotic. This is a world-class cuisine melting pot of all southern foods, and more. Plus, they'll serve you in any way you please. Try not to take advantage of special orders if you must (do actually whatever pleases you, it's just a humorous suggestion).
This place, as I said, is in the heart of Pinehurst, literally. This place is a terrific winter getaway to get away from all the cold from up north. It does snow here seldomly, but it's really breathtaking when it does happen. Come and visit when you can get the chance, it's really quite spectacular! I recommend this place for anyone! Again, stop by and see what you think, it's a great way to spend time with you and your family or friends or yourself. It's a great place to go to on a weekend noon.
This place is located in 80 Carolina Vista Drive Pinehurst, Nc 28347, and you can call them at (855) 235-8507, or you can go visit Pinehurst.com or on the Pinehurst app for more info. This place is truly stunning! I love coming here when ever I get the chance. The town has a bunch of little shops and restaurants to go to. I hope you've enjoyed this article, and please comment when you get the chance! I'm still writing more when I can, but it until next time, see you soon! My email's under the last two articles if you want to contact me by email if you can't comment!
The SUNRISE THEATER EXPERIENCE
Hi, it's me, Josh again coming back for my second blog. This one is about a smalltown charming little theater in downtown Southern Pines. The theater is called the Sunrise Theater. The theater is a small one-theater, two-story building connected to many other little buildings. It's a small, charming historic gem of Southern Pines. Everything from service to staff are great. I went to the theater twice over a chunk of time, and both times I was very pleased with the way they ran the place.
They often have live music, operas, movies, performances, and local plays. The staff who work here are local workers, and treat everyone like they're all special guests. They make every visit special and unique.
The theater shows great, popular trending movies almost every week. They try to find popular movies that everyone will enjoy. The prices for admission are really good. The atmosphere here is classy. I've come here to watch a holiday performance once and it was really fun and enjoyable. I've recently been here to watch a movie at this place for the first time, and was a stunning experience. The movie they played was good, and it came out recently this year.
We got to sit on the balcony, which is nothing I've ever done before to see a movie, so that was exciting! The balcony is free, and in my opinion, has a way better view than down below. It was something special to do. I'm glad I went to see a movie there to try something new. I have to mention that the theater has great, terrific, high-def crisp, clear, and deeply detailed sound. They use Dolby Digital Surround-sound Theatre speakers. It was really thrilling to hear. It was a little unusual to hear that in a really old theater. The theater is old, but the technology is highly up-to-date. The building is very clean and well-maintained. The theater is historic mixed with modern amenities. Mind that the theater has one theater and two-stories.
You DO need to know to be very cautious when walking up and down the stairs, as they're very steep and narrow. The lady who made the announcements told us to use the rail at all times no matter what the circumstance is, even for younger people, because it's really easy to miss a step and fall. The reason for this is because the way they constructed the buildings then were smaller and had more narrow staircases to save room.
The theater is different from most theaters because before they start a movie, there's a lady or person, depending on who's working there at the time, who comes out to the front of the theater and announces with a good attitude about new upcoming events, donations, news and information about the theater and history of how it runs, which is VERY simple, and acknowledges and thanks everyone for coming and supporting the theater.
When you walk in to the theater, the entrance is brightly lit up, gleaming with old fashioned theater lights like what you see at the entrance of a Broadway theater in New York, or like an extravagant hotel in Las Vegas, which gives it a Grandeur scale and feel to it. It makes us feel special inside. They have a concession stand in the front where (everybody likes this) they sell wine and beer- that you can take it into, and consume it, in the theater; and then you can get the ordinary concession snacks, like candy and such. The ticket booth (box office) is out in the front. Tickets are $8.0, and the drinks are as reasonably priced as the tickets are. The tickets used to be cheaper, but they raised it for reasons I don't know. The staff are outstanding, service is great, and everyone has a great time.
They also have a yoga class in the building, and it's supposed to be good! The murals on the side and on the front are nicely and cleverly, creatively foolsy painted windows, with one real window on the front of the theater at the top, where at night it's lit up. On the lawn beside the place, they set up and perform First Friday, which is where a live band performs at the first Friday of every month until it's too cold (usually October or November), free to everyone. They have music, entertainment, drinks, food, booths, and special deals for tickets at the Sunrise. The building was one of the first buildings built in this town, so it's really historic. It has a very special charm to it, like the Ice Cream Parlor.
I went here in the evening, and it was all lit up, and it looked really beautiful and eye-popping. The lights are a special feature of the building, in my opinion, because it looks really old yet fancy, and showy. It's a wonder to come here. There's nothing bad to say about this place.
Come visit, this is a very unique experience not to miss out on. This building is the first building you see that's right across from the Southern Pines Train Station. Popular times to go is at 6p.- 9p. It's open Monday through Sunday at 12p.- 9:30p. It's located on 250 NW Broad St. , in Southern Pines, NC. Their phone number is (910) 692-8501, or you can go to their website at sunrisetheater.com . Remember to write back with any response about what you read, what you think, suggestions for a topic (I'm open to any), and any questions you have for this. I'll be back again, but until next time, I'll see you soon!
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A Time at the Ice Cream Parlor
Hi guys, this is me, Josh, writing my first blog. Today, I'd like to talk about the Ice Cream Parlor in Downtown Southern Pines NC, one of the many places I go to in the area. I really enjoy their kind, friendly fast service that they have. I enjoy their hard work and effort they put into this place, making it run really smoothly. The staff work hard and are very focused in what they do. They treat everyone like a special guest, and are good people to make friends with. You don't really see that in a lot of places. I admire the work they put into service. They get everyone's specific needs done to the way they order. The building is a quaint, charming little place to be, settled in a neighboring row of small businesses in the heart of historic downtown Southern Pines. It's a great place to stop by while your walking around and touring town. If you eat at the restaurant nextdoor, a pizza place called SoPies, then you might want to save room for dessert at the Ice Cream Parlor if you have any time and if you brought any kids, because it's something that you, your friends, and family should not turn down.
It's located right next to the Train station at walking distance. It's near the Sunrise Theater which is a local one-roomed two-storied theater that shows plays, music, movies, and performances. It's something you should check out when you go to the Parlor. They have wonderful food like burgers and hotdogs and such, and great homemade ice cream with a wide selection of choices of ice cream to choose from. You can order a homemade root beer float with your choice of ice cream and sodas that they have in bottles. Or maybe you could get the ice cream in a homemade batter waffle cone or a small, medium, or large cup. They have some sweets there like candy and such. I really enjoy their atmosphere of the place, it gives it a downtown classy historic perk to it. It's best to go at around 12p.- 6p. It sits upon the corner of West New Hampshire Ave, and NW Broad St., hours open on Monday through Saturday at 10:30a. -9p., and Sunday at 10:30a. -8p. Ice cream is very affordable and delicious, so is all the food. They change their ice cream around often, to give a variety. Everything here is delicious and extraordinary. Kids are obviously welcome, there's plenty of seating. There's also an outdoor seating area, where you can watch the trains go by. They have a lot on the menu here, so you won't go hungry. They have meals and a bunch of snacks. Please come here and see what you think. My email's josh.g.0719@gmail.com for comments and questions and suggestions for topics to write about places and things that are in town. Thankyou for reading this and there more stories coming ahead. I hope you have enjoyed this blog, and check out more stories later on in the future. If you do write back, please tell me what you think, and please let it be simple. I'll be back later, but until next time, I'll see you soon!
