This tiny city block in downtown Greensboro once had a gigantic reputation. Not so much for its charbroiled beef patties — though they, too, were plentiful — but for its colorful characters and their wild shenanigans.
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A 48-Hour Getaway in the Queen City
Find out where to explore, eat, drink, and shop during a quick getaway to Charlotte with this extensive itinerary.
Artistic Appalachia: 5 Shops to Explore in Blowing Rock
On your next High Country getaway, discover the studio shops of local gemstone cutters, potters, candle makers, knitters, and quilters — and take the mountains home with you.
A Local’s Guide to Charlotte
During a trip to the Queen City, shop, eat, and sip at Camp North End; explore museums and cheer on your favorite team in Uptown; and relax among the sculptures and blooms in Romare Bearden Park.
A Fresh Start at Chez Genèse
At a French-style café in downtown Greensboro, employees with developmental disabilities can shine, and everyone can enjoy a meal prepared with love and care.
Day Tripping to Downtown Rocky Mount
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.
From Theater to Table: Exploring Waynesville’s Arts
Spend a weekend on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains in this vibrant, artsy town and you’ll offer a standing ovation.
A Guide to Downtown Sanford
After spending years traveling the globe in the performing arts, an artistic director found a home and a sense of community in this central Piedmont town and its charming historical theater.
A Guide to Downtown Lexington
You might know this Piedmont city for its world-renowned barbecue — and rightfully so. But take a walk uptown, and you’ll discover so much more.
