In 1893, the Rocky Mount depot was built by the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad. The Atlantic Coast Line rebuilt it in 1912, and again in 1916.
Since restoration was completed in 2000, passengers wait for eight daily trains in an airy lobby under skylights and antique lamps, or peruse exhibits of famous people who passed through Rocky Mount, like author Jack Kerouac.
On a remote island, a family of storytellers preserves local lore and neighborly traditions, beginning with one iconic thoroughfare.
From the expanses of needlerush at Cedar Island to the lush spartina feathering the shores of Bodie and Roanoke islands, our salt marshes are the threshold to a watery world — the heartbeat of our coastal ecosystem.
From remote beaches to sunsets that dazzle before they sink into the sound, here’s where to splash, dine, and cast a line in this Outer Banks town.
Amid planning seafood spreads for friends and family, our recipe developer finds isolation and inspiration Down East.
