2022 marked the 250-year anniversary of music filling the cobblestone streets of the Old Salem historic district in Winston-Salem. The band that’s played everything from Moravian hymns and polkas to rock ’n’ roll covers celebrated its historic milestone with their community.
It’s easy being green in the Gate City: Discover six of the best parks and green spaces to explore with your family this weekend.
Marvel at panoramic views of Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Mountains from atop the chimney, look up at the tallest waterfall in a North Carolina state park, and fall in love with the Hickory Nut Gorge.
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.
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.
Dig into authentic Jamaican food in Rocky Mount and Wilson, sip sparkling wine at Charlotte’s only Black-owned winery, and savor a bourbon “banoffee” pecan cinnamon roll in Greensboro.
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.
In Little Switzerland, Spruce Pine, and Bakersville, Blue Ridge road trippers discover mountain towns filled with charming shops, unbeatable adventures, and incredible food.
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.
