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Hidden Gems of the Lower Cape Fear River Region
Eastern

Hidden Gems of the Lower Cape Fear River Region

It’s no secret that our southern coast is rich with tourist attractions. Like the river, we’re winding through the region and shining the spotlight on a few lesser-known local treasures.

by K McKay
Cakes Become Edible Sculptures at One Belle Bakery in Wilmington
Bakery

Cakes Become Edible Sculptures at One Belle Bakery in Wilmington

Here, where the science of baking rises to an art form, cakes become extraordinary sculptures worthy of the weddings, showers, and birthdays they’re made to celebrate.

by Emma Laperruque
Rachel K's Bakery in Washington is Built on Tradition
Restaurants

Rachel K’s Bakery in Washington is Built on Tradition

A dream and plenty of pastries propelled a Beaufort County baker’s business from a market stand to a historic downtown building with an abundance of charm.

by Emma Laperruque
Flytrap Brewing in Wilmington Celebrates Coastal North Carolina
Eastern

Flytrap Brewing in Wilmington Celebrates Coastal North Carolina

Like the local plant that inspired its name, Flytrap Brewing is rooted in southeastern North Carolina, proudly reflecting the culture of Wilmington.

by Jason Frye
"Reflections in Black and White" Photo Exhibit
Arts

Cape Fear Museum Photo Exhibit Portrays Separation and Similarity

An exhibit of photographs in Wilmington powerfully shows the not-too-distant past, and a city where people were segregated, but more similar than they realized.

by Philip Gerard
Food

Hot Dog Days of Summer: Charlie Graingers

At this Wilmington hot dog joint, the food is so good, you’ll ask yourself: What’s in these dogs?

by Wendy Brenner
Travel Guides

Open-Sky Camping Across North Carolina

Drive away from the cities, away from lights, to a place where the sky is as dark as it gets — and set up camp beneath the stars.

by Jason Frye
Dixie Grill Wilmington
Restaurants

Come for The Dixie Grill’s Food, Stay for the Stories

At this Wilmington mainstay, everyone’s welcome to write a chapter of their own.

by Paul Stephen
Food

Pharm to Table at Rx in Wilmington

At Rx, Wilmington’s pharmacy-turned-restaurant, the atmosphere is modern, but the food philosophy is as old as Southern cooking itself.

by Tim Bass
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