Located about halfway up Grandfather Mountain, this recently renovated center offers interactive exhibits to connect visitors with the area’s natural heritage.
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A Story of Sisterhood Within the Appalachian Women’s Museum
The Monteith sisters were like many Appalachian women: hardworking, determined, and resourceful. Today, their former home helps preserve a rural way of life.
Richard Petty: A Hometown Hero
“The King” — a NASCAR legend and Randolph County native — reflects on 75 years of North Carolina racing history at the Petty Museum.
3 Piedmont Pit Stops for Motorsports History
From small town plazas to towering stadiums and full-scale museums, check out these new destinations along North Carolina’s Moonshine and Motorsports Trail.
School Spirit in Jarvisburg
A little white schoolhouse once served as a hub for Black students and farming families in Currituck County. Lovingly restored and filled with memories, it remains an enduring point of pride.
Andy Griffith
On his namesake show, the Mount Airy native shared the spotlight with a fictional version of his hometown.
One Man’s Treasure
Some hobbies take up a corner of the garage. In Hertford County, an eclectic collection of Americana fills an entire high school.
A Locals’ Guide to Downtown High Point
In the Home Furnishings Capital of the World, here's where to find entertainment for all ages, top-tier food and drinks, artisan-made products, and more.
Durham’s Own Butterfly House
Colorful discoveries abound year-round at the Museum of Life and Science.
