All aboard! Find out where to go, what to do, and what to eat in downtowns across North Carolina — all within walking distance of the train station.
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NC By Train: First Stop, Durham Station
All aboard! Take a train trip to downtown Durham, then set off on foot to spend the day exploring, eating, and shopping.
Community Comes Together at the Farmers Market
At this farmers market in Durham, a community rallies together to support the farmers who were once the heart of Southern foodways.
Made in NC: From Field to Flask
Across the seasons, Diane Currier gathers the work of bees — the blossoms, fruits, and honey. She brings them back to Honeygirl Meadery in Durham, where the bees’ bounty is bottled for all to taste.
Made in NC: Honeygirl Meadery
Sunshine-golden mead made in Durham with local wildflower honey won the top prize in the Drink category of the 2020 Made in NC Awards.
Comfort Across Cultures at Durham’s Boricua Soul
A couple with roots in Puerto Rico and the South string together stories and ingredients from their family histories to gather folks around the table — just like their grandmothers taught them.
A Zest for Giving
A tiny entrepreneur with a giant heart sells lemonade by the gallon to help babies in need.
When The Mountains-to-Sea Trail Hits The Road
A full third of the trail that crosses North Carolina isn't actually on a trail. Here's how thru-hikers get through it.
The Insurance Company That Powered Durham’s Black Wall Street
North Carolina Mutual was founded by a formerly enslaved man. By serving a community that had been ignored, it helped its hometown thrive.
