Cande wrote: >I'm going to visit Chapel Hill, NC, in the next few weeks. I'm >writing to see if there are good places to photograph/visit >within 3-4 hours driving time from Chapel Hill/Raleigh area. Cande, There are two that are my favorites: In Wilmington, toward the southeast, there is the battleship North Carolina, a memorial and museum. If you're a history buff, or interested in seeing how the WWII US Navy sailor lived, go visit. You can tour almost the entire ship, from mast to keel, stem to stern and beam to beam. Toward the northeast is Kittyhawk, where the Wright brothers made their first flight. It's out on Cape Hatteras, a wonderful location for seascapes. There is also a nice, photogenic lighthouse north of there. Enjoy your trip. Best regards, Stew