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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A First Timer’s Guide to The Northern Outer Banks
Ten can’t-miss activities and experiences — from climbing the Currituck Beach Lighthouse to seeing wild horses to “ghost crabbing” — for your first trip to The Northern Outer Banks.
Magnificent Mocktails: Bitter Orange Spritz
Bold and bittersweet, this balanced citrus spritzer is an alcohol-free toast to the summer season.
Flavors of the Foothills
These regional icons and worldwide phenomenons offer a distinct taste of place.
4 Veteran-Owned Wineries
From sparkling traminette to full-bodied red blends, sip and savor these veteran-made wines at vineyards around our state.
4 Birthday-Worthy Recipes
For this chef, afternoons spent cheering for NC State University were followed by a special dinner in Raleigh — plus a homemade sweet treat.
Port Wine Cheese Spread
A classic orange cheese spread, complete with a rainbow medley of crunchy celery and apple slices for dunking, is welcome at any appetizer spread.
7 Things You Didn’t Know About North Carolina Wine
We talked to an insider to discover why both oenophiles and novice wine drinkers should raise a glass to the Old North State.
Magnificent Mocktails: Baby Bellini
You don’t need prosecco to break out the fancy glassware. This alcohol-free version of the bellini brings a bubbly dose of sophistication to your morning brunch, complete with a fresh peach garnish.
