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Travel

5 North Carolina Towns That Belong in a Christmas Movie

These towns across the state are spreading holiday cheer with carriage rides, Christmas lights, and charming festivals.

by Our State Staff
Features

A Christmas Comeback

What goes around comes around. A mid-century collectible moves from the attic to the antiques stores.

by Nicole Crews
Sponsored

6 Ways to Experience Winter Wonder in Haywood County

Bundle up! Chilly temperatures mean spectacular activities and events in the Smokies.

by Lane Russell
Sponsored

The Mountains Are Calling: Exploring Haywood County

Five towns — plus outdoor pursuits, artistic endeavors, and delicious provisions and libations — to explore on your next trip west.

by Lara Ivanitch
Guides

How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh All Season Long

Take these six steps and you’ll be able to preserve your beautiful tree through the holidays.

by Our State Staff
Our State Knows Best

Our State Knows Best: Christmas Trees

Find out what three experts have to say about picking the perfect Christmas tree, the magic of creating a holiday tradition, and why a North Carolina-grown tree will always beat the one in the box.

by Rosa Stancil
Photo Essay

North Carolina Symbols of the Season

Make it a Carolina Christmas: From the mountains to the coast, we found our state’s icons — official and honorary — in their best holiday dress.

by Katie Saintsing
Central

The Finest Firs

At the Pinehurst Festival of Trees, wander through a forest of exquisitely decorated Christmas trees — and share the spirit of the season with children in need.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
A Core Sound Christmas: Crab Pot Christmas Trees in Marshallberg, North Carolina
Features

A Core Sound Christmas

With a name like Nick, this Down East businessman may have been destined to invent a new kind of Christmas tree.

by Bill Morris
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