Eastern
Downtown: Oriental
Once a quiet fishing village, this small town on the Neuse River has become one of the East Coast’s top sailing destinations.
Katie King
Central
Downtown: Apex
This historic Wake County community is growing quickly, but it’s still the quaint railroad town of the past.
Central
Bean to Bar: Black Mountain Chocolate
When Black Mountain Chocolate opened its “visible factory,” a former tobacco warehouse was transformed into a place of delicious discovery.
Eastern
Neighborhood: Castle Street
A once-empty stretch of road in downtown Wilmington has transformed into an eclectic arts and antiques district.
Central
Around Town: Wilkes
Two towns with a common heritage of music, moonshine, and mountain biking are the perfect base for exploring the wealth of beauty and culture that this county has to offer.
Central
ARTivity on the Green in Winston-Salem
All lines lead to inspiration at a small downtown park surrounded by industry.
Central
Pontoon Party
As the sun begins its leisurely dip into High Rock Lake, so do the lake dwellers of Lexington. On Thursday evenings, they tie their boats together for a floating block party.
Central
The Swimming Hole in Woodleaf
For centuries, this cool spot on the South Yadkin River has been the place to beat the heat.
Western
Round Peak Vineyard in Mount Airy
At Round Peak Vineyard, raise a glass to the beauty of Surry County.