Just a short drive east of Greensboro, a host of boutiques and locally owned restaurants offer numerous ways to spend a day in Gibsonville.
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The Power of Love in Denton
Over five days in Davidson County, ag enthusiasts show off antique tractors, combines, and mowers with pride. At the Southeast Old Threshers’ Reunion, memories of the farming life — and the beloved engines that have powered it — endure.
6 Cool Exhibits From Mountains to Coast
From fossil pits to a helicopter simulator, the littlest Carolinians will discover wonder at these one-of-a-kind museum exhibits across the state.
Next Stop: Fine Dining at Grand Olde Station
Lake Toxaway’s train depot has turned into a cozy space where diners learn about the area’s history over approachable and refined dishes.
O Little Town of Steam Engines
For members of a model railroad club in Hendersonville, a love of toy trains that started with a simple track beneath the Christmas tree now stretches across western North Carolina.
Collecting Carolina: A Photo Essay
From UNC Chapel Hill’s Wilson Library — housing what’s believed to be the largest library collection in the country devoted to a single state — to personal troves of duck decoys, pottery pieces, trains, tractors, and more: Meet the passionate collectors who curate the past and present, the serious and curious, the tangible items that tell the story of life in North Carolina.
35 Amazing Historic Places to See in North Carolina
The National Register of Historic Places has documented some 95,000 structures, sites, and districts across the country. In North Carolina, around 2,900 properties — from churches and cotton mills to farms, homes, and schools — have earned this designation. Now, these special spots representing our state’s history are known nationwide.
NC By Train: Historic Salisbury
Take the train to the Historic Salisbury train station, and spend a day exploring boutiques, beloved delis, and museums in this North Carolina town.
NC By Train: Raleigh
All aboard! Take a train trip to downtown Raleigh, then set off on foot to spend the day exploring, eating, and shopping.
