As home to one of the world’s largest military installations, this city has a wide array of shops to browse and cuisines to enjoy thanks to passionate locals from diverse backgrounds.
Bed & Breakfast
The Old House on the Hill
When a curious couple stepped inside a mysterious, run-down mansion overlooking Raleigh’s Boylan Heights neighborhood, they saw the perfect setting for a relaxing escape from the chaos of modern life.
Beaufort’s Eden by the Sea
The stately Queen Anne on Queen Street is more than just a bed and breakfast. It’s a garden paradise where visitors forge lasting friendships — sometimes with the innkeepers themselves.
Asheville’s Hosts with the Most
After spending years in the food-service industry, a couple decided to share their commitment to hospitality with guests at the Chestnut Street Inn — a house with historic roots and modern amenities.
A Well-Traveled Inn in Washington
From the petite biscuits served at breakfast to the mansion’s globe-trotting decor, the innkeepers at the centuries-old Elmwood 1820 Bed & Breakfast Inn have put their own spin on B&B-ing.
5 Incredible Breakfasts at North Carolina B&Bs
Where you lay your head at night is only half of the bed and breakfast experience. At these five inns, the recipe for a great stay includes an elaborate morning spread.
Sip and Stay at Hellbender Bed & Beverage
A Blowing Rock B&B switches things up, focusing on beverages instead of breakfasts and paying homage to a beloved salamander found in the waters of western North Carolina.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Creature Comforts
During a trip to the North Carolina Zoo, Our State’s editor in chief rediscovers childhood dreams of adventure in her own backyard.
A Guide to Downtown Lenoir
This mountain town earned a reputation for shipping furniture around the world. Today, an artistic couple and a talented group of creators keep Lenoir’s legacy of fine craftsmanship alive.
