I am in Chapel Hill, NC and want to rent a house/cabin somewhere this weekend? Where should I go? [more inside]
posted by sickinthehead on Oct 22, 2009 - 7 answers

Looking for dayhikes in the North Conway area of NH. [more inside]
posted by Thrillhouse on Aug 31, 2009 - 7 answers

I am trying to find a fabric that matches the famous dress in the Auction scene in Hitchcock's North by Northwest I am looking for fabric in a large print roses in cobalt blue on a black background
posted by Ekidnagrrl17 on Jul 3, 2009 - 7 answers

Could the US or Japan shoot down the missile that North Korea is planning on launching next week? [more inside]
posted by crazyray on Mar 29, 2009 - 18 answers

What pizzas were on the menu at Pizza Bella in Crouch End, London, during the 1990s? [more inside]
posted by unSane on Feb 14, 2009 - 3 answers

Google-fu masters: I need some stats, STAT. [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Feb 12, 2009 - 16 answers

How far north can I drive in Canada? [more inside]
posted by Newbornstranger on Feb 5, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm looking for a recommendation on a bank that I could access from both South and North America. [more inside]
posted by mcarthey on Jan 8, 2009 - 7 answers

Looking for a Post & Beam construction job in Asheville, NC. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Glendale on Dec 16, 2008 - 1 answer

What districts/streets/apartment buildings do you suggest I check out on my mini-vacation to Raleigh, North Carolina. I plan on moving there in the near future and I want to find a place that's in the middle of the action. [more inside]
posted by my_impermanence on Dec 12, 2008 - 7 answers

What are you knowin' about North Carolina? I am a big city girl with a potential life-changing job opportunity in NC (triangle area) and I'm flying out next week for an interview and to check out the area. What should I look for? [more inside]
posted by pazazygeek on Nov 8, 2008 - 17 answers

I'd like to drive from Texas to Tierra Del Fuego. How do I pull this off? [more inside]
posted by Scientifik on Oct 16, 2008 - 10 answers

Does "Carolina" used by itself mean North Carolina, South Carolina, or both? [more inside]
posted by kirkaracha on Oct 1, 2008 - 24 answers

Looking for a place that has gelato in or near Charlotte, NC. And a restaurant for real food to go with it. [more inside]
posted by theichibun on Sep 18, 2008 - 4 answers

How to get to Chapel Hill from NYC? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Jul 16, 2008 - 13 answers

BostonNorthEndDinnerFilter: Quick! Where should we eat tonight. [more inside]
posted by jk252b on May 30, 2008 - 22 answers

NorthCarolinaFilter: A friend is traveling between Greensboro and Cape Fear and back again - They would love to hear some ideas on what to see? what to do? [more inside]
posted by jammy on May 29, 2008 - 6 answers

Where might my fiancé and I marry in South or North Carolina in the next few days? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 17, 2008 - 5 answers

What are some ways to tell the direction [North, East, South, West] you are headed? And more generally, what are some cool nature tricks you've learned through the years? [more inside]
posted by cloeburner on Apr 16, 2008 - 35 answers

5 Day Honeymoon on Blue Ridge Parkway: What to See, Where To Stay? [more inside]
posted by raikkohamilonso on Apr 2, 2008 - 15 answers

New York Philharmonic perform today Tuesday a in Pyongyang. How can I listen? Is it streamed? URGENT
posted by priorpark17 on Feb 25, 2008 - 9 answers

I came across a reference to the "Pillars of Hercules" and a notion that the old European pagan gods had never intended their followers to live beyond the Pillars of Hercules (so roughly, nowhere west of Spain, south of North Africa, and I am unclear on other boundaries). Does anyone know a source which expands on this notion? [more inside]
posted by Deep Dish on Dec 5, 2007 - 4 answers

North Carolinian MeFites: Please fill me in on the treasures of the Raleigh-Durham area in preparation for a visit . . . [more inside]
posted by spitbull on May 9, 2007 - 31 answers

i'm driving from portland, or to washington, dc via minneapolis, mn. i'm a little bit worried about that first leg. [more inside]
posted by sacho on Apr 28, 2007 - 20 answers

Popping down to NYC to visit the missus, probably taking the Metro North line into Grand Central from somewhere in Connecticut. I usually park and ride from New Haven, but would love to find a slightly smaller and more humane station further down the line. Suggestions?
posted by clango on Jan 4, 2007 - 15 answers

Help me find a great place to get a Mac repaired in a few select cities in South or North Carolina. [more inside]
posted by nathancaswell on Nov 15, 2006 - 7 answers

Are there any websites where consumers review and rate health clubs in the U.S.? [more inside]
posted by punkfloyd on Jul 7, 2006 - 6 answers

Mixtape filter: I need songs that reference any of the states of California, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Utah. [more inside]
posted by sarahnade on Jun 28, 2006 - 70 answers

Help me find a place to stay in NC! [more inside]
posted by Flamingo on Jun 19, 2006 - 7 answers

What happened to "Urban Hiker" magazine in the triangle region of NC? [more inside]
posted by amtho on Jun 9, 2006 - 4 answers

Two seemingly unrelated design/illustration questions: 1. What are some of the fonts that have associated with soft drink companies have used over the years? I realize those logos are hand-drawn, but some, like that for New Coke, seem to have clear typeface antecedents. 2. Where can I find vector-based maps of various states? Specifically, North Dakota. [more inside]
posted by blueshammer on Feb 25, 2006 - 4 answers

What's worth visiting between North Dakota and Washington State? [more inside]
posted by justonegirl on Aug 10, 2005 - 17 answers

What are some good neighborhoods around or in the Raleigh/Durham NC area ? (MI) [more inside]
posted by repoman on Jul 8, 2004 - 10 answers

When watching American TV and films, I often see house numbers such as 1711 or 3242 or whatever. Are the streets actually that long? Are there thousands of houses on one street? Or does the number break down into something else?
posted by Orange Goblin on May 4, 2004 - 57 answers