Add a little variety to your beach days! Here’s where to explore small downtowns, eat Calabash-style seafood, paddle, and uncover local history along the water.
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Catching Family Ties at Walkertown Seafood Shack
At a seafood restaurant in Forsyth County, meals of fried fish and hush puppies are the backbone of past and future family memories.
Our State’s 5 Most Popular Stories of 2023
From nine nostalgia-inducing hot dog joints to a visual tour of NC Highway 12, these stories about our state were readers’ top favorites this year.
NC Icons: Oysters
Nothing beats a North Carolina oyster plucked straight from the saltwater. Just ask Morehead City restaurateur Sammy Boyd.
North Carolina Oysters
Whether salty or sweet, eaten raw or roasted, North Carolina’s oysters rise above the rest. Make the most of the season by learning more about our mighty mollusk.
3 Spots to Go Out For Trout
A trip to the Smokies is incomplete without a taste of the region’s iconic fish. Fortunately, you don’t have to be an expert angler to land a local trout: Three chefs bring the pride of our mountain waters straight to your plate.
Off the Hook in Nags Head
At an Outer Banks seafood market and restaurant, old-school and new-school flavors both get a seat at the table.
A Fish House Tradition in Swansboro
One of the last old-school fish houses in Onslow County stands sentry on the White Oak River. Clyde Phillips Seafood Market has served up seafood and stories since 1954 — an icon of the coast, persevering in pink.
The Tides That Bind on Hatteras Island
After Hurricane Isabel battered Hatteras Village 20 years ago, neighbors wasted no time in banding together to rebuild. Today, an annual festival celebrates the indomitable spirit of those who live and work on the water.
