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Charleston, SC If spending a holiday getaway at the beach is more your style, historic Charleston is the perfect spot. Spend the weekend at the charming Spectator Hotel, located in the heart of the historic district. During your stay, experience or get takeout from one of your favorite Holy City restaurants like 167 Raw or Husk. Just walking through downtown, visitors are reminded of all the familiar sights the holiday season brings.
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Davidson, NC To enjoy the flavors of the season, drive up to Davidson, NC. This cozy town, situated right on Lake Norman, is about 30 minutes north of Uptown Charlotte and home to several eclectic and unique dining experiences. Savor the season at Summit Coffee, where you can relax with a cup of their spiced apple cider and for dinner, head to Kindred, where the team carefully curates small plates that in-
corporate the best flavors of the season. Expect Davidson to be decked out with twinkling lights and other festive notes. McAdenville, NC What better way to get into the holiday spirit than visiting McAdenville, conveniently nicknamed “Christmas Town USA.” Visit the Thomas Kinkade Art Gallery to see beautiful works and grab some hot chocolate and a pastry from