Walk beneath a waterfall, ice-skate on Main Street, and go snow-tubing in Scaly Mountain during a winter trip to Highlands.
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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.
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.
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.
Downtown: Gastonia
This rapidly growing city is attracting new fans, who are weaving together past and present in former mills and old theaters.
Downtown: Clayton
A new performing arts center inspired a wave of creativity in this Johnston County town.
Skillet Cornbread
Fluffy and golden with crispy edges.
Around Town: Bryson City
The gateway to the Smokies has a mountain of small-town charm and stunning views.
Downtown: Statesville
Horse-drawn carriages, carolers on the sidewalks, storefronts aglow with Christmas lights: In December, downtown Statesville is full of comfort and joy. Even after the season ends, the magic lingers.
