WRITTEN BY ELIZABETH HUDSON | PHOTOGRAPH BY MATT RAY PHOTOGRAPHY
In Ocean Isle Beach, a downsized space makes room for an upsized life.
WRITTEN BY SUSAN STAFFORD KELLY | PHOTOGRAPH BY MATT RAY PHOTOGRAPHY
A modern-day maritime village: At the mouth of the Neuse River,
a cozy waterfront community unites around boating,
architectural beauty — and “docktails.”
WRITTEN BY SUSAN STAFFORD KELLY | PHOTOGRAPH BY FAITH TEASLEY
At one couple’s dream vacation home on Lake Pinehurst, stunning backyard views — and fun — are par for the course.
WRITTEN BY KATIE SCHANZE | PHOTOGRAPH BY JACK SOROKIN
Choose your own adventure at this chic, historic loft in downtown Asheville.
WRITTEN BY LOUISE JARVIS FLYNN | PHOTOGRAPH BY TIM ROBISON
Some of the most sought-after homes in Highlands aren’t new mansions with a view. Instead, they’re drafty old log cabins built by a man whose artistry has long outlived him.
WRITTEN BY OUR STATE STAFF | PHOTOGRAPH BY EMILY CHAPLIN
We’ve rounded up 25 of the dreamiest places to retire, relocate, and relax from the mountains to the coast.
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.
