The Uptown Theatre, a centerpiece of Downtown Napa, is where Northern California comes for an intimate live music and comedy experience. Known for its close-up seating and excellent acoustics, this restored 1937 Art Deco masterpiece has drawn legendary names like Boz Scaggs, Merle Haggard, Cyndi Lauper, and BB King, along with comedians like Lewis Black and Ron White. Be sure to check what’s on while you’re in town.

At the North Carolina Museum of History, you can explore more than 14,000 years of local history. Besides interesting artifacts, their exhibitions feature multimedia presentations and an interactive format.

Dublin's majestic Iveagh Gardens are the city's best-kept secret. Enter a floral world of rustic grottoes, twinkling fountains, and sunken lawns. The gardens were designed by Ninian Niven in 1863 and include a rustic grotto, cascades, fountains, a maze, a rosarium, archery grounds, wilderness, and woodlands.

Crafted by the skilled sculptor Giambologna in the 16th century, the colossal Fontana di Nettuno graces the heart of Piazza Maggiore with its majestic presence. The life-size bronze statue of Neptune, poised atop a shell-shaped chariot pulled by seahorses and surrounded by allegorical figures, exudes a sense of power and elegance. Serving as an iconic landmark of Bologna, the fountain not only embodies the city's rich artistic heritage but also functions as a gathering point for residents and tourists to appreciate the intersection of art, history, and civic life in this charming Italian city.