Take a trip to the city of arts and innovation to visit local shops and restaurants in the historic West End neighborhood, stroll through Reynolda Gardens, and stay at a cottage in Tanglewood Park.
Take a trip to this modern Southern city to wander through the butterfly house at the Museum of Life and Science, take a hike in Eno River State Park, and explore the local food scene downtown.
Venture to the Sandhills to look for wildlife on a walk through the longleaf pines in Weymouth Woods, discover charming boutiques and pubs, and meander along the pathways of a beautiful garden.
On a visit to our capital city, discover the North Carolina State Farmers Market, explore incredible art museums, and take a stroll through nature on a peaceful, lush greenway.
In the Gate City, let little ones have a ball on the one-of-a-kind playground at Keeley Park, discover local history and world-class art on a trip to the museum, and save a round of applause for the performing arts scene.
During a trip to the Queen City, shop, eat, and sip at Camp North End; explore museums and cheer on your favorite team in Uptown; and relax among the sculptures and blooms in Romare Bearden Park.
Former Tar Heel basketball player Marcus Ginyard shares his top recommendations for exploring this quintessential Southern college town and campus — including his favorite restaurants, outdoor spots, and more.
Spend the day on the water, then dock and dine, explore lively downtowns, and see amazing birds soar in the quaint small towns surrounding the state’s largest man-made lake.
Take a trip to this Piedmont city with a small-town soul, where you can savor award-winning ice cream, explore a peaceful, shady nature preserve, go restaurant- and brewery-hopping downtown, and more.
Greensboro local Melissa Norman, founder of Girl CHARGE, shares three of her favorite places to explore around the city.
Charlottean Alyssa Wilen, owner of Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen, shares three of her favorite places to explore in the Queen City.
Winston-Salem local Bryan Ledbetter, owner of Airtype and Camel City Goods, shares three of his favorite places to explore around the city.
Set up your umbrella for a day of sun and fun in Wrightsville Beach or stroll cobblestone streets and eat at stylish restaurants along the Cape Fear River in Wilmington — or do both! You can have it all in these neighboring coastal towns.
Relaxation abounds — along with delicious farm-to-table food, local shops, and golfing galore — in the Sandhills.
Head to the High Country to find the beauty of the Blue Ridge on the parkway, at the top of Grandfather Mountain, and in charming local shops.
Flaky buttermilk drop biscuits, creamy potato and sausage casserole, and soul-warming chicken and cabbage soup were among your favorite recipes in January. Find out what else made the list.
For only three days each week, a former hosiery mill building in the foothills becomes a barbecue destination powered by a hardworking family.
When demand for tobacco and cotton diminished, this one-square-mile Halifax County town followed suit. Now, one couple is revitalizing Littleton into a lively location once more.
Each year, Our State celebrates the very best in North Carolina craftsmanship with the Made in NC Awards. Meet the talented artisans who won top honors in 2022 — and watch them at work.
