Catch a Carolina Core FC soccer game, fuel up at a food hall, slip and glide down a waterslide, and stay at a boutique hotel on a weekend trip to this Piedmont city.
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Paddling Through Gaston County
A local guide shares his favorite ways to explore the South Fork of the Catawba River, including where to launch a kayak, see wildlife, and break for a bite during your day on the water.
Outdoor Adventures in Franklin & Nantahala
Whether you want to revel in awe at Cullasaja Falls, explore an idyllic mountain town, or zip along an alpine coaster, your gateway to adventure awaits in the heart of Nantahala National Forest.
A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala
Celebrate the season in this mountain town — no matter what time of year you visit.
48 Hours in Edenton: A Weekend by the Water
Stay at a charming inn, eat incredible seafood, explore maritime history, take a beautiful boat ride on Edenton Bay, and more in this historic former port town on the Albemarle Sound.
8 Places to Paddle In and Camp Around North Carolina
From primitive campsites to raised platforms hidden between trees, here’s where you can paddle and pitch a tent from mountains to coast.
7 Experiences to Make Mountain Memories
Amid Graham County’s backdrop of glowing foliage and clear mountain waters, scenic drives, time-honored festivals, and more beckon travelers to this quieter side of the Smokies each fall.
The Joys of West Jefferson
In this artsy Ashe County town, discover dozens of colorful murals and local galleries, try famous “squeaky cheese,” float down the New River, and more.
From Land to Sea in Elizabeth City
Before the Pasquotank River flows into Albemarle Sound, it passes by a historic and welcoming coastal town known as the “Harbor of Hospitality.”
