Explore quaint shops in downtown Sparta, take in the spectacular mountain views, and dig into a variety of culinary delights during a getaway to the heart of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Editors’ Picks
10 Delicious Sandwich Shops in North Carolina
From Southern favorites like chicken salad and pimento cheese to deli classics like Reubens and Italian subs, sandwich shops across the state satisfy our cravings. Discover 10 we love.
Safe Passage on the Intracoastal Waterway
Commercial and recreational vessels cruise a watery highway of natural and dredged channels, with one face toward the land and the other toward the ocean.
Classic Style, Modern Taste at Library Kitchen
Thanks to a master chef, Sapphire Valley’s oldest structure lives on as a fine-dining destination.
NC 101: The Fried Bologna Sandwich
Like the old-school, paper bag special, a fried bologna sandwich is a nostalgic Southern staple.