There is nothing else like the USNWC it's one of those unique places you just have to show off to your friends who are visiting from out of town. Now that it's getting warm outside there is no better time of year to make a visit. I've been to USNWC several times now I took the family here for a day of adventure we did it all zip-line, whitewater rafting, kayaking, rock climbing etc. This place isn't just for family fun its a great place to host a team building event. Get on that rope course and kick your coworkers butts.
I finally made it to River Jam last night if you haven't been I highly recommend it: great beer, awesome food, and some killer music. Thursday nights throughout the summer you can go hear live bands and enjoy a healthy dinner all on the waterfront - bring your kids, or bring your pups all are welcome here.
I'm dying to go on one of the Microbrews tours this year - a sunset paddle along the Catawba River followed by a fireside dinner with craft beer tastings. Now it doesn't get much better than that.