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Just north of Charlotte, Davidson feels a world apart from the skyscrapers and bustle of the Queen City. Davidson, known for its stroll-friendly streets and vibrant college town attitude, is worth discovering. Learn more.
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You won’t find Saxapahaw on many maps, and that’s part of its appeal. Once a mill community, this Alamance County gem has become a cultural and culinary hideaway. Learn more.
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Lexington isn’t merely a whistle-stop town where you get your fill of sweet tea and hush puppies. The Davidson County city continues to grow, making it the perfect place for a day trip. Learn more.
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Just beyond Raleigh’s reaches, Wilson offers a slower pace, Southern sweet talk, and good eats. Learn more.
Photograph courtesy of Transylvania Tourism/Tracy Turpen photograph by Emily Chaplin
Supplying both outdoor adventure and downtown charm, Brevard is the ideal spot to spend a day in the mountains. Learn more.
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The accolades for this town keep coming. See for yourself why Edenton is one of the nation’s prettiest small towns by planning a day trip. Learn more.
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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. Learn more.
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The ocean isn’t the only draw at Carolina Beach, where the boardwalk will remind you of simpler times and childhood summers. Revisit your youth with our fun-filled guide. Learn more.
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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. Learn more.
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There are adventures to be had around every bend of Highway 64 West. Plan some of your own with our guide. Learn more.
Photograph by Brent Clark photograph by Emily Chaplin
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. Learn more.
Across the globe from Vietnam, effects of the war reverberate through the state, where social and political perspectives are shifting quickly and dramatically.
These places are the stewards of some very special items: Doc Watson’s first recording, the desk Virginia Woolf used to redefine the novel, and Elisha Mitchell’s pocket watch are just some of the cherished pieces that teach us about our state’s history and the people who preserve it.
From burgers to comfort food to elegant entrées, the range of plant-based dining in North Carolina is growing. Restaurants on this list are exclusively vegetarian and/or vegan.
