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Restaurants

Fresh, Fried, & Riverside at Riverview Cafe

On the banks of the New River in Sneads Ferry, four generations of the same family have been frying shrimp and baking pies seven days a week since 1946.

by Karen Langley Martin
Photo Essay

The Beach Road: A Stop-by-Stop Guide to Exploring NC Highway 12

From its northernmost point in Corolla to its southern terminus on Cedar Island, this scenic byway — bound between sound and sea — links the islands and communities of the Outer Banks.

by Katie King
History

39 Legendary North Carolina Seafood Restaurants

After nearly a century — or just a couple of years — these seafood restaurants have become coastal icons, the places we know, love, and return to again and again.

by Abigail Keller
Sponsored

Fresh Catch: A Foodie’s Guide to the Crystal Coast

Discover the must-order menu items at 16 delicious restaurants in Beaufort, Emerald Isle, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, and Harkers Island.

by Robin Sutton Anders
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Excursions by Land & Sea in Wilmington

From sunset sails to self-guided walking tours, take a deeper dive into this coastal destination and its nearby island beaches on a variety of excursions that explore the local food and beverage scene, arts, history, natural beauty, and more.

by Lauren Eberle
Features

The Find of a Lifetime

For a pair of shark teeth hunters, the search for a prize fossil led them to the North Carolina coast — and each other.

by Katie Schanze
Features

Framing the Outer Banks

How Aycock Brown, a charismatic storyteller with an eye for detail, transformed North Carolina’s quiet barrier islands into a national destination, but preserved their local charm.

by Rebecca Bengal
Sponsored

A MarshWalk Adventure in Murrells Inlet

Take a morning stroll along the boardwalk, search for dolphins on an eco-cruise, dine on legendary seafood, and enjoy live music during a trip to this coastal location long defined by the water.

by Rebecca Woltz
Sponsored

48 Hours in Edenton: A Weekend by the Water

Stay at a charming inn, eat incredible seafood, explore maritime history, take a beautiful boat ride in Edenton Bay, and more in this historic former port town on Albemarle Sound.

by Lara Ivanitch
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