Five towns — plus unparalleled outdoor pursuits, artistic endeavors, and delicious provisions and craft brews — to explore on your next trip to western North Carolina.
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Your Guide to the Outer Banks
Across this chain of barrier islands, outdoor outfitters, passionate restaurateurs, boutique shops, and independent producers shape the local flavor that makes these beach communities worth the trip any time of year.
6 Ways to Explore the Outdoors in Montgomery County
From rustic hikes to elegant farm-to-table dinners, there are many ways to get outside in Montgomery County.
From Land to Sea in Elizabeth City
Before the Pasquotank River flows into Albemarle Sound, it passes by a historic and welcoming coastal town known as the “Harbor of Hospitality.”
Paddling Along
Between our lakes and sounds, our marshes and swamps, and the rivers that crisscross our state, North Carolina is a playground for kayakers and canoers.
Daybreak on the Coast
Dawn on the North Carolina’s beaches sharpens the senses: Colors look brighter, crashing waves sound louder, and the potential for the day ahead seems infinite.
A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala
Celebrate the season in this mountain town — no matter what time of year you visit.
The Smoky Mountain Fish Whisperer
A renowned fishing guide in Robbinsville knows just where to find the Smokies’ favorite catch.
NC Icons: Trout Fishing
Anglers come from all around to fish the cold, clear waters of the Great Smoky Mountains, where trout is the prize.
