Visit a vineyard, make a splash at the lake, play a round of disc golf, and more.
TRAVEL
The Sound of Summer in Orange County
In Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, live music is a summer staple. We’ll tell you where to spend an evening — and grab a bite — accompanied by the sweet sound of summer.
A Locals’ Guide to Downtown Burlington
Sock puppets playing baseball, metal flowers blooming downtown, children riding lions in the park: Among Alamance County’s historic textile mills, a family-friendly wonderland sparks the imagination.
Sound & Color: The North Carolina Musician Murals Trail
Take a musical journey across the state as you discover an artist’s series of stunning tributes to homegrown artists — plus where to hear live music along the way.
14 Homegrown Fruit Festivals
Celebrate a bounty of berries, melons, peaches, figs, muscadines, and apples at fun North Carolina festivals from mountains to coast.
A Fish House Tradition in Swansboro
One of the last old-school fish houses in Onslow County stands sentry on the White Oak River. Clyde Phillips Seafood Market has served up seafood and stories since 1954 — an icon of the coast, persevering in pink.
The Tides That Bind on Hatteras Island
After Hurricane Isabel battered Hatteras Village 20 years ago, neighbors wasted no time in banding together to rebuild. Today, an annual festival celebrates the indomitable spirit of those who live and work on the water.
Shrimp & Grit in Sneads Ferry
Along North Carolina’s ever-changing coast, shrimp trawlers remain a constant — on the ocean, the rivers, the sounds — thanks to resourceful captains who face challenging headwinds with determination. Want to know how they do it? Come aboard.
A Weekend in Cleveland County
Find out where to stay, shop, eat, and explore on your next trip to North Carolina’s “land of rhythm and roots.”
