Eight ways to make the most of a frosty (and fuzzy!) getaway to this charming town in the High Country.
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The Seasons in Highlands: The Holidays
Stroll past magical lights and decorations on Main Street, go ice-skating in the park, and have a cozy meal by the fire during Christmastime in Highlands.
The Seasons in Highlands: Fall
Zip-line through the colorful forest canopy, go leaf peeping on a hike to a beautiful waterfall, explore downtown shops, and have a cozy dinner during a fall trip to Highlands.
New Bern: A Weekend Between the Rivers
Discover new favorites along the Neuse and Trent Rivers during a weekend away in one of North Carolina’s oldest — and most vibrant — cities.
A Hop, Skip, and a Jump through Greensboro Parks
It’s easy being green in the Gate City: Discover six of the best parks and green spaces to explore with your family this weekend.
Chimney Rock: From Top to Bottom
Marvel at panoramic views of Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Mountains from atop the chimney, look up at the tallest waterfall in a North Carolina state park, and fall in love with the Hickory Nut Gorge.
A Day Trip to Person County
Take a lakeside hike, discover colorful barn quilts in the countryside, and sip wine in a vineyard in the rolling hills of the northern Piedmont.
A Day Trip to Granville County
Just outside the Triangle area, you can sip craft brews, pick strawberries, and test your taste buds at a hot sauce festival.
A Raleigh Neon Studio Perfects the Art of Light
Making neon signs is part art, part science. Since 1986, Nate Shaeffer has been bending glass to bring its special light to life.
