Steer wrestling, a practice credited to legendary cowboy and rodeo star Bill Pickett, usually involves leaping onto a steer from the back of a specially trained horse. At the Madison

Put ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until puffed and golden. Remove from oven, and let stand for 5 minutes. With a flexible spatula, remove strata to

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A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala

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Madison County Championship Rodeo

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Food

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

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Travel

Travel Guide: North Carolina on Film

From sprawling landscapes to down-home eateries, see our travel guides for bringing the big screen to life.

by Our State Staff

Eight Eateries on Film from Hollywood East

Downtown Wilmington. Photo by Jay Sinclair.

Downtown Wilmington. Photo by Jay Sinclair.


With all the restaurants in the Wilmington area showing up in movies and television, going out for a meal there could give you a case of déjà vu. Pull up a chair and see if you feel like a celebrity in these recognizable eateries.

See the list of restaurants in Wilmington.

5 Most Recognizable Film Locations in North Carolina

Photo by Emily Chaplin

Photo by Emily Chaplin


Wilmington is the heart of the film industry in North Carolina, but there are other film locations you may recognize on the silver screen.

See the list of locations.

5 Film Locations in North Carolina That You Wouldn’t Expect

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Did you know that these North Carolina locations have been featured in television shows and movies?

See the list of locations.

How to Be a Movie Extra in North Carolina

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Ready for your 15 minutes of fame? The N.C. Film Office shares how you can be a movie extra in North Carolina.

See their advice for landing your big (or even little) break.

This story was published on Feb 25, 2014

Our State Staff

Our State Staff

Since 1933, Our State has shared stories about North Carolina with readers both in state and around the world. We celebrate the people and places that make this state great. From the mountains to the coast, we feature North Carolina travel, history, food, and beautiful scenic photography.