Kayak on the Neuse, go birding in the state’s only coastal national forest, and dine al fresco by the water on a trip to this historic riverfront city.
A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala
Celebrate the season in this mountain town — no matter what time of year you visit.
Artistic Appalachia: 5 Shops to Explore in Blowing Rock
On your next High Country getaway, discover the studio shops of local gemstone cutters, potters, candle makers, knitters, and quilters — and take the mountains home with you.
3 Spots to Celebrate Black History Month at the Table
Dig into authentic Jamaican food in Rocky Mount, sip sparkling wine at Charlotte’s only Black-owned winery, and savor a bourbon “banoffee” pecan cinnamon roll in Greensboro.
3 Crystal Coast Getaways
Pick your perfect off-season retreat: Spend a weekend shopping, shelling, and dining; go offshore fishing and discover waterman traditions; or explore the aquarium and Fort Macon State Park with the whole family.
A Fresh Start at Chez Genèse
At a French-style café in downtown Greensboro, employees with developmental disabilities can shine, and everyone can enjoy a meal prepared with love and care.
A Traveler’s Guide to Abingdon, Virginia
This charming Blue Ridge town is filled with historic grandeur, a famous theater, and restaurants fit for a king (literally).
3 Mitchell County Day Trips
In Little Switzerland, Spruce Pine, and Bakersville, Blue Ridge road trippers discover mountain towns filled with charming shops, unbeatable adventures, and incredible food.
Celebrate Autumn in Wayne County
Take a spooky — and history-filled — ghost tour, wind your way through a corn maze, and sip a cold brew in a hammock during a day trip to Goldsboro and Mount Olive.
