This funky, free-spirited town in Orange County has long been shaped by the university down the street, but these days, it stands on its own.
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Downtown: Mount Airy
In this music-loving community in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, visitors find much more than Mayberry.
Downtown: Belmont
There’s a rhythm in the history of this Gaston County city, and chic restaurants and shops are creating an infectious new beat.
Downtown: Waynesville
This Haywood County town is known as the gateway to the Smokies, but it holds much more than just spectacular mountain views.
Downtown Tarboro
Spend just one day in the heart of this historic town and you’ll understand how, for more than three centuries, it’s been able to preserve its charm.
Bees Go to Town as Popularity of Urban Beekeeping Grows
There's buzz in Durham at Bee Downtown, a nonprofit that seeks to increase public awareness of the importance of honeybees through urban beekeeping.
