Eats
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.
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Restaurant
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.
Eastern
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.
Eastern
Coastal Serenity at the Inn on Pamlico Sound
Finding waterfront hospitality and a home away from home on Hatteras Island.
Eastern
City Portrait: New Bern
Where two rivers meet, North Carolina’s first capital bridges the distance between past and present.
Restaurant
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.
Guides
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.
Guides
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.
Restaurant
Where We’re Dining in Western North Carolina This Fall
You don’t have to go far in any direction to find amazing chefs, meals, and restaurants in western North Carolina. Our list has your cravings covered.