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5 Sites That Tell North Carolina’s Civil Rights Story
Four museums and one little clapboard house celebrate the lives and works of the people whose faith, love, and unwavering commitment ensured civil rights for all North Carolinians.
Your Place to Play: A Guide to 6 Charlotte Parks
The Queen City’s best parks and preserves for picnicking, playing, and hitting the trails.
Inside Morris Costumes: Charlotte’s Center of Make-Believe
More than 50 years ago, the Morris family business began with gorilla suits sewn in a basement in Charlotte. Now, they send costumes all over the world, helping customers transform into their spookiest, sweetest, and silliest selves.
Your Place to Play: 6 Ways to Spend a Day at the Whitewater Center
Make a splash at this world-renowned adventure center in Charlotte.
North Carolina’s 8-Year-Old First Lady
Nearly a century ago, our state's new governor was a widower. So his daughter stepped in to a big role.
No Mountain High Enough
If a walk in the woods meant peaceful meditation for 19th-century naturalists like Henry David Thoreau, it signaled danger for African-Americans. An outdoorsman is changing that narrative by leading Charlotte's Outdoor Afro hiking club on journeys to reclaim natural spaces.
6 Urban Hikes for a Breath of Fresh Air
When you need an outdoor escape, check out these six easy-to-get-to, quick-to-hike trails in the Triangle, Charlotte, and beyond.
Main Street Moments: Mint Hill
Explore a historic village, indulge in a made-from-scratch treat, and shop for treasures in this sweet small town near Charlotte.
