Going to Carolina; Drinking in Milwaukee; California by Public Transit

By Melanie Renzulli, About.com GuideJanuary 25, 2013

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Here is a round-up of the most recent USA travel articles that caught my eye:

From craft beers to the Biltmore Estate, Fodor's makes the case for why you should visit Asheville, North Carolina, very soon. [Fodor's]
I was surprised to see the city of Durham, North Carolina, get the 36-hour treatment from the New York Times. But it looks like there are a lot of things going on in the Research Triangle city. [NYT]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is set to begin charging campers on February 13. [Outside]
Detroit natives love their city. Writer Laura Bastian explains what there is to love in Detroit, Michigan. [NatGeo Intelligent Travel Blog]
Heading to the Southwest in 2013? Here are 13 scenic Arizona road trips for you to consider. [azcentral.com]
To be sure, the wild animals you can see in Las Vegas are not really wild at all. They live in hotel sanctuaries or aquariums, for the most part. But if you are traveling with children in this city not known for its kid-friendly activities, this is a fun idea. [Fodor's]
Do you know which cities in the U.S. are the best places to celebrate the Chinese New Year? Gadling looks at the top 3 cities to celebrate the Year of the Snake. [Gadling]
The inauguration is over but there are still plenty of presidential things to do in Washington, DC. An interesting round-up and a complement to the presidential content on this site. [NatGeo Intelligent Travel Blog]
Did you know that Milwaukee ranks second (behind New Orleans) in having the most bars per capita in the United States? In this great post by Dave Seminara, we learn where to Drink, Pray, and Polka in Underrated Milwaukee. A very fun read (and watch - several videos are included). [Gadling]
What is the cheapest way to travel the length of California? It may not be the sexiest option, but local public transit can get you there. [Atlantic Cities]