Head to this eastern North Carolina city to attend a show or sporting event, discover colorful murals, explore a state-of-the-art children’s museum, and eat a delicious meal.
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A Day Trip to Leland
Kayak the Cape Fear River and explore wild islands, pick up a paddle in pickleball paradise, play a round of golf, and dine on a patio in Brunswick County.
Like a Local: Forest City & Bostic
In these small-town, foothills communities, businesses are run by the people, for the people. From handmade doughnuts to craft distilled malt whisky, these towns thrive on both tradition and originality.
Come Face to Face with Wildlife in Asheboro
At the North Carolina Zoo, the Piedmont’s largest, furriest — and most popular — residents help define the identity of a city that’s made a home for them for nearly 50 years.