For decades, a Polk County inn embodied 20th-century luxury and hospitality. After years of renovations by its current owners, it’s a timeless place to stay once more.
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48 Hours in Edenton: A Weekend by the Water
Stay at a charming inn, eat incredible seafood, explore maritime history, take a beautiful boat ride in Edenton Bay, and more in this historic former port town on Albemarle Sound.
Our State’s 5 Most Popular Stories of 2022
From a retro motel in Maggie Valley to a statewide barbecue bucket list to a round-up of classic hot dog joints, these stories were our readers’ favorites.
A Century of Opulence in the Northern Outer Banks
An Art Nouveau-style mansion perched on Currituck Sound has survived for a century against all odds — and it’s still one of the newest buildings in historic Corolla.
Beaufort’s Eden by the Sea
The stately Queen Anne on Queen Street is more than just a bed and breakfast. It’s a garden paradise where visitors forge lasting friendships — sometimes with the innkeepers themselves.
Asheville’s Hosts with the Most
After spending years in the food-service industry, a couple decided to share their commitment to hospitality with guests at the Chestnut Street Inn — a house with historic roots and modern amenities.
A Well-Traveled Inn in Washington
From the petite biscuits served at breakfast to the mansion’s globe-trotting decor, the innkeepers at the centuries-old Elmwood 1820 Bed & Breakfast Inn have put their own spin on B&B-ing.
5 Incredible Breakfasts at North Carolina B&Bs
Where you lay your head at night is only half of the bed and breakfast experience. At these five inns, the recipe for a great stay includes an elaborate morning spread.
Sip and Stay at Hellbender Bed & Beverage
A Blowing Rock B&B switches things up, focusing on beverages instead of breakfasts and paying homage to a beloved salamander found in the waters of western North Carolina.
