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Travel

The Inn Place to Stay in Maggie Valley

At the Route 19 Inn, generations of travelers fondly recall the forest and streams, shuffleboard and color scheme. Today, it’s a restored motel where new memories are being made.

by Eric Wilson
Restaurants

The Bluffs Offers Second Helpings

For more than 60 years before it closed, the first restaurant on the Blue Ridge Parkway was a beloved stop for hungry motorists, weary hikers, and local families. Now, The Bluffs is dishing up fried chicken and cathead biscuits once again.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Travel

Discover Retro Relaxation at The Longleaf Hotel in Raleigh

At this modern-day motor lodge in the land of the longleaf pine, mid-century charm meets North Carolina-inspired design to create the perfect respite.

by Katie Schanze
Photo Essay

Retro Mountain Magic: A Photo Essay

Two classic theme parks — Land of Oz in Beech Mountain and Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock — hold fond memories of growing up in North Carolina.

by Katie Saintsing

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