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Don’t be fooled by its size — within the River Arts District’s two square miles, you’ll find more than 200 artists and crafters at work. Make sure you take a look at the buildings themselves, too: Huge, colorful murals have turned the neighborhood into an outdoor museum.
Whether you’re partial to an outdoor sculpture tour, featuring Daniel Boone, Doc Watson, and Appalachian State’s Yosef, among others, or you enjoy mountain-themed murals splashed across the city, Boone has a range of artistic adventures to choose from.
This charming town takes pride in its artistic culture. There’s plenty to see, but we’ve got your first stop covered: Walk through more than 40 works on display at the Western North Carolina Sculpture Center.
Explore downtown to see more than 15 striking murals that display the skills of local, regional, and national artists and help capture slices of the town’s history.
From South End’s wall of confetti hearts to the surreal murals of NoDa to the unforgettable sculptures in Uptown — “Disco Chicken,” anyone? — Charlotte has no shortage of artistic selfie spots.
Beneath the historic Lucky Strike smokestack in the American Tobacco District are modern murals reinvigorating the remnants of a once-booming industry — many of which pay tribute to that history.
Bring a picnic to LeBauer Park and look up. Thirty-five miles of fibers make up the colorful Where We Met sculpture, which hangs above visitors and casts a magical glow over the park at night.
Take a stroll through the sculpture garden at the North Carolina Museum of Art, or head downtown: Our capital is bursting with colorful murals around every corner. On the side of Trophy Brewing Company, check out Morgan Street Jazz Monsters of NC, which pays homage to iconic native musicians — and makes for a pretty great photo op.
Intersections, the 23-foot-wide glass sculpture in Kinston Music Park downtown, is a must- see. Part of North Carolina’s African American Music Trail, the park celebrates Kinston’s musical heritage through engraved song lyrics and tile mosaics depicting local musicians.
Marvel at sculptures in Cameron Art Museum’s Art Park, then find the mural at the corner of Second and Princess streets and pose for a photo. It’s the unofficial postcard for Wilmington.
“Artsy Alleys” add pops of color to downtown, while Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park adds sound: In 1984, Wilson folk artist Simpson began collecting scraps of farm machinery and creating the lively sculptures that whirl and clatter and spin through the air.
North Carolinians need not depend on the luck of the Irish to see green. With our islands and parks, greenways and fairways, mosses and ferns, all we have to do is look around.
The arrival of warmer afternoons makes it a wonderful time to stroll through a historic waterfront locale. From centuries-old landmarks and historical tours to local restaurants and shops, here’s how to spend a spring day in this Chowan County town.
Before a chef served elegant charcuterie, she was a young girl discovering refined flavors at the local Hickory Farms shop.
In the North Carolina Foothills, a music program — and its talented host — celebrates the diverse genres that have shaped our musical landscape.
