A business owner in Haywood County forwent traditional advertising methods, instead enticing customers with a giant red rocker.
TRAVEL
4 Thrilling Ways to Leaf Peep in the Mountains
Each fall, folks flock to western North Carolina to see the changing leaves along mountain roads and at parkway vistas. But for those looking for a bit of novelty, there are more creative ways to take in the colors.
North Carolina’s Blue Ribbon
The Blue Ridge Parkway stands out among America’s national parks: Unfurling across six Appalachian mountain chains, it connects dozens of rural communities and binds together generations of families through shared memories.
Your Guide to New Bern
Situated between the Neuse and Trent rivers, New Bern’s history runs deep, from serving as our state’s first capital to a bustling port city and the birthplace of Pepsi. Today, this coastal city offers travelers a first-rate Southern destination.
Richard Petty: A Hometown Hero
“The King” — a NASCAR legend and Randolph County native — reflects on 75 years of North Carolina racing history at the Petty Museum.
An Apple Alley Treat Tour
A bushel, a peck — oh, what the heck: For a full taste of this region, we insist that you sample the sweet stuff. Here’s our guide to glazed, sugar-coated, and can’t-miss farm fare.
Find Fun Fall Festivities at 8 Henderson County Apple Orchards
Celebrate the season in North Carolina’s capital of apples by exploring you-pick orchards, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes with a sweet fried treat.
3 Hidden Treasures in Pinehurst
Colorful remnants of the Sandhills’s past now serve as storied attractions throughout Moore County. Here’s the scoop behind a few of those tucked-away treasures in Pinehurst and how you can experience them today.
Wild Ponies, Mountain Creeks, and the New River
Your fall adventure guide to exploring Grayson County.
