I was here in winter (July) when things were not so green (as you can see), but it was still a delightful place to relax and enjoy a sunny afternoon. Nirox runs a artists in residence program as well as displays sculptures from a featured artist along with some of their permanent collection. Based in the Cradle for Humankind, I would recommend you check out the featured artist prior and come out for a while. It is probably a 45 minute drive each way from Joburg.
Ocracoke Lighthouse is the second-oldest operating lighthouse in the country.
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When the Brits still occupied North Carolina in the 1770s, these gardens was a place of respite for Governor Tryon.
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Sit on the deck of Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant to enjoy the waterfront views of the Neuse River.
Photo by Anna Katherine Clemmons
A lovely village feel meets miles and miles of undeveloped seashore on Ocracoke Island.
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Beautiful Place To Enjoy Sculptures And Nature
I was here in winter (July) when things were not so green (as you can see), but it was still a delightful place to relax and enjoy a sunny afternoon. Nirox runs a artists in residence program as well as displays sculptures from a featured artist along with some of their permanent collection. Based in the Cradle for Humankind, I would recommend you check out the featured artist prior and come out for a while. It is probably a 45 minute drive each way from Joburg.
