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Artisan Culture in an Outdoor Mecca

In the Shenandoah Valley, surrounded by natural beauty and adventures, you’ll discover incredible craftsmanship — both artistic and culinary — in Harrisonburg.

by Jodi Helmer
Guides

A Guide to Downtown Hickory

The heart of this city flourishes as a hub of art, food, and entertainment with the help of an impassioned community advocate.

by Katie King & Michelle Kurilla
Bakery

14 Bakeries for Cakes, Cupcakes, and Cinnamon Rolls This Season

’Tis the season for sweets! If you’re too busy to bake your festive favorites this year, these local bakeries across the state have pastry cases brimming with delectable holiday treats.

by Our State Staff
Features

Game for Fun in Wilmington

The gift of a board game helped move a man to the first square in a career at play.

by Tim Bass
Restaurants

5 Raleigh Restaurants Serving Up Comfort Food

From fried chicken and waffles to baby back ribs, these five restaurants in Raleigh are serving up some of our favorite comforting classics.

by Our State Staff
Restaurants

That’s Amore: Luna Pizza Café in Greenville

An ECU professor became a student of traditional Italian pizza-making, bringing his refined skills and love of good food back to his college town to open a café called Luna.

by Emily Wallace
Guides

Find a Coastal Bounty at 10 North Carolina Seafood Markets

These seafood markets make eating hook-to-fork a breeze — no matter where you are in the state.

by Our State Staff
Restaurants

Family Matters at SidWill’s Café

At SidWill’s in Guilford County, the most important part of cooking — and eating — Southern comfort food is the people you share it with.

by Katie Kane
Guides

A Guide to Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts District

Anchored by an artist collective and a performing arts center, this neighborhood near the Cape Fear River has become a place where creativity and community flourish.

by Katie King
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