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The Lone Star Block on a barn in Fleetwood, NC

Western North Carolina’s Square Roots

Patterned after traditional heirloom blankets yet displayed like bright rural billboards, quilt blocks bring color, symbolism, and visitors to our mountains. See these pieces of American folk art as we wind past the barns and buildings of the Carolina countryside.

Falling for Currituck

For Corolla and its mainland shore, one season stands out — and it may not be the one you think. Here are five reasons why autumn is the not-so-secret star of the northern Outer Banks.

Just Add Water

How often can you stay in one area and watch the sun both rise and set over water? For visitors to the Currituck Outer Banks, the answer is “daily.” Water is an integral part of life here — from exploring on it to playing in it to simply enjoying being near it.

The New Coastal Bucket List

There are always old favorites on an annual trip to the coast, but on your next visit to Wilmington and its neighboring island beaches, update your vacation to-do list with amazing new eats, sips, stays, and more.

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