Sheltered by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the people of this Burke County city find art and music, history and natural beauty, in the gentle peaks that surround them.
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8 Curious Things Hiding in Plain Sight in North Carolina
Our senior writer/editor put more than 8,000 miles on his car on trips around North Carolina last year. Here are eight curious sights he found on the way to somewhere else.
Like a Local: Albemarle
A short drive from Charlotte, this Stanly County city offers old-fashioned fun, new American cuisine, and some of the Piedmont's best hiking trails.
The Dunhill Hotel in Charlotte Offers Old-Fashioned Charm
In shimmering Charlotte, this historic hotel is one of a kind, even if it’s no longer one with its surroundings.
A Warm and Inviting Stay at Asheville’s Bunn House
Built as a private residence in 1905, an Asheville brickmaker’s home gets a luxury upgrade for a new generation of guests.
The Hen & The Hog Brings a Culinary Revolution to Halifax
In Halifax — once famous for its role in the fight for American independence — The Hen & The Hog is championing a new cause: reinventing the town through the power of food.
City Portrait: West Jefferson
Let the artistic spirit of this Ashe County town draw you in and wrap you up.
The O’Neil in Kinston
Hot new restaurants are drawing people to tiny downtown Kinston. A bank-turned-hotel gives them a place to stay that’s on par with the food.
Like a Local: Winston-Salem
Once strictly known as a tobacco town, the Camel City is reviving itself through technology and the arts in such a way that's prompting the world take notice.
