On The Road Again - Day 7

Today was a looooong driving day! We left our hotel knowing that we didn't have much to do between Virginia Beach and Charleston. We crossed the boarder into North Carolina...

...and found a botanical gardens.  These gardens were home to

A children's "Secret Garden".  It was pretty fun with a shrub maze, instruments, a slide built into the hill and a little waterfall.  

After having a picnic lunch, we headed back on the road.  Immediately over the boarder in South Carolina, we found the biggest tourist trap ever! 

This kitchy stop is called "South of the Border" and is Mexican themed.  There was a reptile zoo, small amusement park, shops, restaurants and tons of statues! 

We ate our dinner here, and then continued making our way to Charleston, SC.  

We are looking firward to touring the Old South starting tomorrow!