Our writer returns to the scene of his youthful side job: guiding rafts filled with neophytes through the man-made currents of the U.S. National Whitewater Center near Charlotte. But this unique center has evolved over the past decade — and so has our writer.
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Our Mothers’ House
For a small gathering of parishioners with no immediate ties to the Charlotte area, an after-church breaking of bread reveals the richness of a new, extended family — and the gifts that grow out of it.
Next Stop: Happy Hour
In Charlotte’s busy South End, The Suffolk Punch is a depot for the modern age.
A Wine Lover’s Weekend Escape Near Charlotte
Big city, beautiful North Carolina wine country: We’ll help you plan a getaway that gives you the best of both worlds.
Spring Sips
What drink pairs best with a North Carolina spring? “Plow-to-pint” craft beer made with fresh, local ingredients! Check out some of the seasonal offerings from five craft breweries across the state.
Steeplechase in Style
At the annual Queen’s Cup Steeplechase outside Charlotte, spectators gather for the thunder of hooves — and for the pageantry and promenade of the well-heeled, too.
Ale Trails: Piedmont
The brewery scenes in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem are flourishing. With so many great options in each city, it can be tough to figure out where to start. We can help!
Ole Mason Jar in Charlotte
At a men’s clothing store in the heart of uptown, classic designs never go out of fashion.
2018 Tours of Historic Homes & Gardens Across North Carolina
Ready to take a stroll? Every year these tours showcase the best of North Carolina — inside and out.