This waterfront community has always welcomed visiting boaters with a smile. And thanks to the efforts of local business owners, visitors have plenty to smile about, too.
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10 Lovely Lookouts
Watch the leaves change from these beautiful mountain stays.
A Guide to Downtown Southport
At the mouth of the Cape Fear River, this coastal town’s colorful cottages and majestic live oaks have made it a picturesque setting for many feature films.
A Most Hospitable Spot: Engadine Inn and Cabins
At this stately spot in Candler, there’s only one set of rules that really matters: Relax. Recharge. Enjoy.
Pandora’s Manor in High Point
Celebrity designers, thoughtful restoration, and Southern hospitality helped turn a historic High Point home into a thoroughly modern boutique bed and breakfast.
Enjoy Tranquility at the River House Inn in Ashe County
After more than 20 years in New York City, a 10th-generation Ashe County native came home to slow down — but only a little bit.
Photo Essay: Exploring Asheville’s Montford Neighborhood
In a neighborhood just north of busy downtown Asheville, grand old houses with soft beds, gourmet breakfasts, and wide, friendly porches say, "Come on in. Won't you stay awhile?"
Country Comfort at Big Mill Bed & Breakfast
Born and raised on this quiet farm in Martin County, innkeeper Chloe Tuttle makes her childhood house feel like home for her guests, too.