Drive-ins and restaurants around the Crystal Coast turn tiny shellfish into shrimpburgers that are big on flavor. The sandwich is unquestionably one of our most iconic. But is it a burger? One writer investigates.
Waterfront Seafood Shack in Calabash
On any given day in summer, Waterfront Seafood Shack is packed from its first plate at lunch to its final just-about-too-dark-to-eat platter that night.
At Lanes Ferry Dock & Grill, It Takes Time to Make Fast Food
Regulars swear by this throwback diner near the Cape Fear River in Pender County, where everything — from waffles to burgers to fried bologna — is made to order and just right.
Flytrap Brewing in Wilmington Celebrates Coastal North Carolina
Like the local plant that inspired its name, Flytrap Brewing is rooted in southeastern North Carolina, proudly reflecting the culture of Wilmington.
Coastal Serenity at the Inn on Pamlico Sound
Finding waterfront hospitality and a home away from home on Hatteras Island.
City Portrait: New Bern
Where two rivers meet, North Carolina’s first capital bridges the distance between past and present.
Big Oak Drive-In Serves Up Sun, Surf, and Sandwiches
At Big Oak Drive-In, find the beachy lunch of your dreams: barbecue, burgers, fried seafood, and the real star of this walk-up window — the shrimpburger.
5 Under-the-Radar Kayaking Spots in North Carolina
Explore the road — or river — less traveled with these five lesser-known kayaking spots from the mountains to the coast.
Open-Sky Camping Across North Carolina
Drive away from the cities, away from lights, to a place where the sky is as dark as it gets — and set up camp beneath the stars.
