Nearly a century ago, a young man opened a restaurant to feed passengers leaving the old depot in Lexington. Though Southern Railway is no more, people still travel to the family-owned lunch spot for a plate full of comfort food.
Remembering Captain Woo Woo Harker
A beloved sailor spent his life on the waters around Carteret County. Today, a bronze bust pays tribute to his friendly nature and passion for the sea.
Fayetteville’s Jurassic Park
On a sprawling farm in Cumberland County, many of the creatures within the enclosures are of the prehistoric variety.
Miniatures in Motion
All aboard! A garden railway educates visitors about train safety while welcoming guest locomotives to get in on the fun.
The Sandwich of Surry County
In the foothills of North Carolina, the Great Depression gave rise to a simple yet delicious sandwich that can’t be found anywhere else in the state.
Home of the World’s Largest Ten Commandments
A biblical-themed park that’s part religious retreat, part roadside attraction encourages visitors from all walks of life to have a mountaintop experience.
Stone Paradise
Dreams come in all shapes and sizes. In Caswell County, a man’s aspirations took the form of a miniature rock-and-cement village.
His Cups Runneth Over
Thanks to a mug-obsessed man in Caldwell County, a cabin in the woods gives an entirely new meaning to “happiness in a cup.”
Meet Snerd, Garner’s Furry Forecaster
When will the spring sun shine again? In Wake County, all eyes are on one groundhog with a modern approach to answering this annual question.
