Dig into delicious barbecue, see incredible birds at the Carolina Raptor Center, explore Latta Plantation, and sip a martini in this small town with a big list of things to do near the Queen City.
Main Street Moments: Cornelius
Spend a day boating on Lake Norman and then pull up to the dock for a sunset dinner in this charming lakeside town near Charlotte.
The Taste of Summer: Bill Smith’s Simple Tomato Sandwich
The chef behind Crook’s Corner in Chapel Hill shows us how a simple summer sandwich can contain multitudes.
Wine & Cheese Pairings
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Main Street Moments: Pineville
Grab lunch at a divine diner, make your own candle at a unique downtown shop, and take a lakeside stroll in this charming small town near Charlotte.
Red, White, & Blueberries: Our Favorite Summer Fruits
Every heart beats true for the red, white, and blue — fruits! Deeply rooted in North Carolina soil, our favorite summer sweets offer an unmistakable taste of place. And lucky for us, they’re ripe and ready for the Fourth of July.
Clam Chowder With Cornmeal Dumplings
This Harkers Island classic comes from a must-have coastal cookbook.
Apple Butter Pound Cake
A traditional mountain ingredient gets its just “desserts.”
North Carolina’s New Coastal Classics
An ice cream shop, a seafood restaurant, retro motels, and more — these six spots have established themselves as North Carolina’s latest beloved beach destinations.
