Steeped in 400 years of history, Hertford offers plenty of ways to dive into the past while enjoying modern eateries, shops, and more in this riverside town.
A Walking Guide to Downtown Plymouth
In this little eastern North Carolina town, here’s where to boat, grab a bite, visit museums, and see a lighthouse within a half-mile stretch of waterfront.
A Walking Guide to Elizabeth City
Folks boating into the Harbor of Hospitality will find plenty to explore with local shops, cultural attractions, and homegrown food and drink options throughout this riverside town.
A Dose of Vitamin Sea at Island Smoothie
Memories of childhood summers spent on the coast had one man dreaming of returning to Currituck County. Today, he serves frozen treats by the beaches he loves.
A New Guard at The Pioneer Theater
Generations of Roanoke Islanders have watched films and shared boxes of popcorn at this historic cinema that’s welcomed audiences since 1918.
North Carolina Originals
You might know from our license plates that North Carolina was “First in Flight” and “First in Freedom,” but our state is also the proud birthplace of tinctures, treats, and time-honored traditions.
Soaring Ahead at Kitty Hawk Kites
Run, jump, soar — how one photograph in 1973 launched an aeronautic empire that’s entering its 50th year of teaching the world to fly.
Off the Hook in Nags Head
At an Outer Banks seafood market and restaurant, old-school and new-school flavors both get a seat at the table.
An Unbelievable Cheeseburger in Carolina Beach
At a New Hanover County gas station turned restaurant, diners line up to order big burgers piled high with tasty toppings and eat them by the ocean.
