Eight ways to make the most of a frosty (and fuzzy!) getaway to this charming town in the High Country.
A Guide to Downtown Lexington
You might know this Piedmont city for its world-renowned barbecue — and rightfully so. But take a walk uptown, and you’ll discover so much more.
A New Spin on the Veggie Plate
You know the vegetable plates we get at our favorite meat-and-three diners? A growing number of vegetarian and vegan restaurants across the state are taking that old idea to new levels, offering creative vegetable combinations and alternatives to meat that put a contemporary twist on Southern classics.
6 North Carolina Shops Serving a Hot Cup of Tea
Whether you prefer a mug in the morning or pinkies up with scones in the afternoon, it’s always the right time for tea.
A Guide to North Carolina’s 41 State Parks
North Carolina’s state parks are packed with opportunities: for adventure and leisure, recreation and education. From our highest peaks to our most pristine shorelines, there’s a park for everyone, right here at home.
10 Winter Wonderlands in North Carolina
Enjoy a magical snow day, any day: Here are a few of Our State’s favorite spots to ice-skate, ski, snowboard, snow tube, and sled.
3 Things to Add to Your January To-Do List
Cook, hike, shop, and celebrate what North Carolina has to offer this month.
A Day Trip to Person County
Take a lakeside hike, discover colorful barn quilts in the countryside, and sip wine in a vineyard in the rolling hills of the northern Piedmont.
14 Delicious Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in North Carolina
From burgers to comfort food to elegant entrées, the range of plant-based dining in North Carolina is growing. Restaurants on this list are exclusively vegetarian and/or vegan.
Beyond the Beach on the Hammock Coast
Wander beneath Spanish moss, go for a swing in a rope hammock, and eat a fresh-caught fish dinner at this peaceful coastal escape two hours south of Wilmington.
A Weekend in Cleveland County
Find out where to stay, shop, eat, and explore on your next trip to North Carolina’s “land of rhythm and roots.”