Things to do Before You Die

I got to thinking about this during a trip to North Carolina recently. We are contemplating a of move from the greater Seattle area to be a little closer to family, and have explored the Research Triangle Park area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. There are a lot of science/tech jobs, the cost of living is much lower, and generally seems like a nice place to raise a family. After racking up countless miles hopping from town to town, we made our way back towards the Chicago. Before leaving the state, we decided to make a quick stop in Asheville, which has been described as a "cesspool of sin," but also a quirky, artsy, fun town.