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The dock at Aberdeen Lake Park
Travel

A Day Trip Guide to Aberdeen

Hunt for one-of-a-kind finds at small shops, eat like a local, and soak up the peaceful setting surrounding this Sandhills town.

by Robin Sutton Anders
People sit at picnic tables at the waterfront in Columbia
Travel

A Walking Guide to Columbia

Situated on the banks of the Scuppernong River, this Tyrrell County town surprises and delights with its independent businesses, vibrant arts scene, and friendly community.

by Molly Harrison
Travel

5 Ways to Spend a Weekend in Little Washington

Make the most of your visit to this charming town on the Pamlico River.

by Robin Sutton Anders
Travel

A Locals’ Guide to Downtown High Point

In the Home Furnishings Capital of the World, here's where to find entertainment for all ages, top-tier food and drinks, artisan-made products, and more.

by Our State Staff
The boat landing off the Perquimans River in Hertford, NC
Travel

A Walking Guide to Hertford

Steeped in 400 years of history, Hertford offers plenty of ways to dive into the past while enjoying modern eateries, shops, and more in this riverside town.

by Molly Harrison
A bear spotted at the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in the evening
Murphy to Manteo

Bear Necessities

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge was founded to protect the wetland habitat on the Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula. But name aside, its fuzzy inhabitants tend to claim the fame.

by Katie Schanze
Travel

Where Classic Meets Modern in New Bern

True to its name — new — this coastal town continuously showcases original ways to visit its riverside setting and discover the 300-years-worth of history still shaping it.

by Eleanor Spicer Rice
Model cars parked outside of shops in Plymouth, NC
Travel

A Walking Guide to Downtown Plymouth

In this little eastern North Carolina town, here’s where to boat, grab a bite, visit museums, and see a lighthouse within a half-mile stretch of waterfront.

by Molly Harrison
Travel

Protecting the Wild Side of Grandfather Mountain

From beautiful blooms to opportunities to see native wildlife up close, the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation preserves this iconic mountain’s remarkable habitat so that visitors can experience the special site for generations to come.

by Our State Staff
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