10 “Red, White & Blue” Road Trips In The Carolinas
With Independence Day falling on a Thursday this year, a lot of folks will be taking the week off for family road trips. Where will you be on the 4th of July?
You can find patriotic celebrations across the Carolinas, including in Charlotte. But if you want to get out of town, here are some fun destinations for a “red, white, and blue” road trip of your own:
- July 2-4, Southport, NC: North Carolina 4th of July Festival
- July 4, Blowing Rock, NC: Tweetsie Railroad Fireworks Extravaganza
- July 4, Bryson City, NC: Freedom Fest and Freedom Train
- July 4, Duck, NC: Duck 4th of July Parade
- July 4, Georgetown, SC: Indigo Choral Society Concert and Fireworks

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- July 4, Gilbert, SC: Lexington County Peach Festival
- July 4, Kings Mountain, NC: Revolutionary Fourth
- July 4, North Myrtle Beach, SC: Barefoot Landing Fireworks Spectacular
- July 4-7, Chimney Rock State Park, NC: July 4th Weekend Family Fun
- July 6, Chesnee, SC: Cowpens National Battlefield Celebration of Freedom

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Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.
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