A town defined by what it once made is figuring out what to make of today. Figure out what Hickory is made of for yourself on a day trip.
Highway 64 West Day Trip Guide
There are adventures to be had around every bend of Highway 64 West. Plan some of your own with our guide.
Calabash Day Trip Guide
As far southeast as you can go in North Carolina, a little town with a lot of seafood has a legendary allure that will draw you in, wherever you are.
Pittsboro Day Trip Guide
What was formerly a mill town is now being revitalized as an artist’s community. Plan a day trip to this charming Triangle hideaway with our guide.
Durham Street Piano Project Takes The 88 Keys Outdoors
Forget the idea that the piano is an indoor instrument. Tom Merrigan has.
Meet North Carolina’s New Crop of Fashion Entrepreneurs
Our state’s fabric and design story began 115 years ago, with denim. It’s far from over. Take a look at the next chapters of design — audacious, traditional, practical — in the talent cropping up from Asheville to the Outer Banks. For these fashion designers and entrepreneurs utilizing everything from leather to feathers in their creations, “shop local” has an entirely different meaning.
Local Flavor Recipe Contest: Beer
You'll be amazed by the ways people are using beer as an ingredient in sweet and savory dishes alike.
Photo Essay: Edenton, Beauty By The Albemarle
The accolades and the lists just keep on coming. From Smithsonian magazine (America’s 20 Best Small Towns), from Forbes magazine (America’s Prettiest Towns), from Coastal Living magazine (Dream Town). Everyone loves a list, and everyone loves a superlative. But please permit a smidge of smugness: Here in North Carolina, we’ve always known about the treasure that is Edenton.
The Rocky Mount Depot
View this photo slideshow of the historic train depot in Eastern North Carolina.
