On “The Avenue,” the beating heart of Roanoke Rapids, a shop called Rivertown keeps reinventing itself, delivering just what its customers are looking for — including, simply, a comforting spot to spend an afternoon.
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I-95 Road Trip: 17 Can’t-Miss Stops
Travelers use I-95 to get to their destinations quickly. But scattered between Roanoke Rapids and Lumberton are plenty of reasons to take a break from the interstate.
I-95 Road Trip: The Art of Play in Rocky Mount
What was once a tobacco factory humming with machinery has been transformed into a showcase for the arts and sciences, a stage for performance, and a hands-on space for kids that unlocks and unleashes their creativity.
A Guide to Downtown Murphy
A Cherokee business owner in the westernmost county seat in North Carolina shares her favorite places to shop, dine, and learn more about her tribe’s history.
An Our State Playlist: Destination I-95
Our curated Spotify playlist is a tribute to travel and to North Carolina — the perfect soundtrack for a summer drive from Roanoke Rapids to Lumberton.
I-95 Road Trip: A Beacon of Hope in Lumberton
Six years ago, a U.S. Marine established a safe space in Lumberton for the imagination to flourish. Now, after a challenging 2020, his visual and performing arts center expands to a historic building in the heart of downtown.
I-95 Road Trip: Down by the Riverside in Weldon
A former cotton mill just off the interstate in Halifax County has taken on a new life. Today, the enormous 122-year-old building is an antiquarian’s playground packed with rare treasures and stories around every corner.
10 Beautiful Places to Go Stargazing in NC
Where to stop and look up from mountains to coast.
A Weekend in Lincolnton
Spend three days in the Foothills eating at delicious restaurants, exploring local history, and soaking in the old-school small-town charm.
