Discover where to spend a shopping day — and the local restaurants to eat at along the way — in and around our capital city.
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Your Guide to Southern Pines
From downtown shops, restaurants, and breweries to timeless hotel stays and miles of fairways, discover a perfect balance between relaxation and recreation in Southern Pines.
Your Guide to Elizabeth City
Situated on the Pasquotank River, Elizabeth City welcomes visitors to explore its Harbor of Hospitality, independent shops, local food and drink destinations, and family-friendly activities.
Your Guide to Chapel Hill
In this college town, basketball and academia aren’t the only reasons to visit. Take a stroll down Franklin Street and you’ll discover the “southern part of heaven.”
Your Guide to High Point
Where to eat, play, and explore — beyond the furniture stores — in the Home Furnishings Capital of the World.
Your Guide to Washington
This former port town perched on the Pamlico River is full of waterfront history, charm, and adventure.
Your Guide to Randolph County
In the heart of North Carolina, take a walk on the wild side at the NC Zoo, sip an apple cider slushy at an apple orchard, explore potters’ studios, and much more.
Your Guide to Moore County
In the Sandhills, small towns filled with legendary pottery, creative cuisine, and sweet shops are connected by pretty, pine-lined backroads — and the North Carolina Pottery Highway. Ready to take a drive?
Your Guide to Greensboro
Discover Revolutionary War history, al fresco dining, and, of course, plenty of lush green spaces in the Gate City.
