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Guides

A Guide to Downtown Fayetteville

As home to one of the world’s largest military installations, this city has a wide array of shops to browse and cuisines to enjoy thanks to passionate locals from diverse backgrounds.

by Katie King
Food

Roadside Assistance: 9 North Carolina Road Trip Snacks

Running on empty? Time to fuel up! Luckily, some of the best homegrown snacks can be found in gas stations across North Carolina. Pull off the highway to fill your tank — and your belly.

by Emily Wallace
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The Seasons in Highlands: Winter

Walk beneath a waterfall, ice-skate on Main Street, and go snow-tubing in Scaly Mountain during a winter trip to Highlands.

by Our State Staff
Guides

A Guide to Downtown Duck

From coffee and doughnuts to seafood and sandwiches, this Outer Banks town is a haven for foodies, including one ambitious chef.

by Katie King
Guides

12 Places to Find Feathered Friends

Across the state, there are plenty of great places to spot birds of all different shapes, sizes, and colors. Here are a few of our favorites.

by Our State Staff
Guides

A Guide to Downtown West Jefferson

This charming mountain town was built around a railroad; now an energetic community of artists and entrepreneurs help it flourish.

by Katie King
Travel

Downtown: Gastonia

This rapidly growing city is attracting new fans, who are weaving together past and present in former mills and old theaters.

by Jodi Helmer
Travel

Downtown: Clayton

A new performing arts center inspired a wave of creativity in this Johnston County town.

by Jodi Helmer
Eats

Skillet Cornbread

Fluffy and golden with crispy edges.

by Lynn Wells
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