This little mountain town has it all: arts and outdoors, music and a museum, restaurants and retail — plus passionate people who make it all happen.
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How to Find 14 of North Carolina’s Best Waterfalls
From the Sauratown Mountains in the Piedmont to Transylvania County’s Land of Waterfalls, these scenic spots are perfect places to drive to, hike to, or explore with your kids.
Topsail Island: The Beach You Remember
Bingo and roller skating, mini golf and ice cream: Among the candy-colored houses on Topsail Island, you’ll find the carefree joy of summers past.
Downtown: Manteo
The allure of this waterfront town lies in its history and mystery, nostalgia and charm. On Roanoke Island, the past is always present.
5 Spectacular Spots Worthy of a “Rhod” Trip
For some of the best rhododendron views in North Carolina, you’ll have to hop in the car — and then take a hike!
A Guide to Downtown Gastonia
This rapidly growing city is attracting new fans, who are weaving together past and present in former mills and old theaters.
A Perfect Winter Weekend in Beech Mountain
The highest town east of the Rockies draws some 10,000 people during the winter months — to ski, snowboard, snowshoe, sled, tube, and cap it all off with a beer in a bar in the sky.
Morning Glory in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Getting away from it all isn’t easy, but the rewards are many: The simplicity of a cabin kitchen. The joy of togetherness. The day’s first cup of coffee, sipped as the sun rises over the mountains.
Downtown: Clayton
A new performing arts center inspired a wave of creativity in this Johnston County town.
