Licensed technicians draw upon years of experience as they eliminate weeds & crabgrass with EPA-approved products

Chefs grill steaks, salmon, and scallops on a hibachi grill and roll colorful layers of fresh seafood and vegetables at the sushi bar.

Groups of two or four take kayaks over Lake Norman during half- or full-day rentals

Personalized photo prints & emblems adorn hats & shirts & online design tools with templates & custom text yield attractive business cards

Shops brim with plush, pillow-top & memory-foam mattresses from brands such as America's Mattress, Tempur-Pedic & Serta.

Shorts, capris & flares boast slimming technology that works while active or asleep & helps drop up to two dress sizes in two weeks

Historical farm buildings converted into homey guest rooms at riverfront inn helmed by chef & innkeeper Gayle Winston

Maternity clothes from labels such as Olian, Maternal America & Jules & Jim alongside stylish babywear & thoughtful gifts

Nail technicians dress up nails with mani-pedis and conditioning paraffin wax

Three-day horror-film convention with celebrity sci-fi & horror actors, contests, screenings, memorabilia & 100-year-old haunted house