For two famous writers, North Carolina was their home and inspiration.
Leclair’s General Store in Fayetteville
A modern mercantile is a charming hangout for a new generation.
NC Primer: Scene in NC
Two major movies filmed partly in North Carolina continue to excite fans years later.
North Carolina’s Amazing Lakes
The mountains and the sea may bookend our state, but the story in between is all about our lakes: cool, calm, and always nearby, just waiting for the fishing trips and cannonballs that make summer complete.
NC Primer: Pop Quiz
Yes, the state beverage is milk, but our native sodas bring the fizz.
The Spirit of High Summer
High Hampton’s mountain charm, relaxed atmosphere, and rich legacy have set the vacation standard for generations.
Ice Cream Social
Old-fashioned churns are about working together: Each turn of the crank brings us all one step closer to sweet, frozen bliss.
NC Primer: Arrgh State
North Carolina remembers its most fearsome pirate — and one who tried his best, bless his heart.
Promise’ Land Market in Morehead City
In Carteret County, a market between the sidewalk and the sound pays tribute to coastal history.
