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A Local’s Guide: Weekend Getaway in Pinehurst and Southern Pines

Relaxation abounds — along with delicious farm-to-table food, local shops, and golfing galore — in the Sandhills.

by Our State Staff
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A Tasty Trip to NC’s Backbone of Barbecue

Take a bite out of local barbecue in Goldsboro and Wayne County, where the slow-cooked, pit-smoked tradition is better than ever.

by Jodi Helmer
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A Weekender’s Guide to Saxapahaw

This town on the Haw River may be small, but it has all the makings of a perfect weekend getaway.

by Robin Sutton Anders
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Your Place to Play: A Guide to 6 Charlotte Parks

The Queen City’s best parks and preserves for picnicking, playing, and hitting the trails.

by Blake Miller
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Fall in Love with Currituck County

Six reasons why autumn is the ideal time for a trip to the northern Outer Banks.

by Jodi Helmer
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From Pints to Pickleball in the Triad

A few favorite things to do (and drink and eat!) during a day trip to Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem.

by Jennifer Bringle
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Your Place to Play: 6 Ways to Spend a Day at the Whitewater Center

Make a splash at this world-renowned adventure center in Charlotte.

by Robin Sutton Anders
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A Local’s Guide: Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach

Set up your umbrella for a day of sun and fun in Wrightsville Beach or stroll cobblestone streets and eat at stylish restaurants along the Cape Fear River in Wilmington — or do both! You can have it all in these neighboring coastal towns.

by Our State Staff
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Main Street Moments: Davidson

Stroll past sculptures at Davidson College, go paddleboarding on Lake Norman, and eat outstanding tapas at Kindred restaurant in this sophisticated small town near Charlotte.

by Our State Staff
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