Every December, residents string up thousands of twinkling lights, transforming their Gaston County village into Christmas Town, USA.
Lighting the Sky for Solstice in Hillsborough
Hillsborough’s Lantern Walk will change direction this year, but the colorful lights will still shine for the community to enjoy during the longest night of the year.
10 Places to Shop for One-of-a-Kind North Carolina Gifts
From a handblown glass ornament that shines like a jewel to a coveted coffee mug perfect for Christmas morning, the best-loved gifts are the ones that can’t be replaced. We collected 10 of our favorite galleries and craft shops across the state for local, handmade treasures that you can’t find anywhere else.
12 Days of Davidson
For more than three decades, the small college town north of Charlotte has been known for its Hallmark-like holiday festival featuring costumed pooches, gingerbread houses, and Christmas trees galore. This year, the town will revise its celebration.
A Worldly Celebration at Pura Vida
In Charlotte’s NoDa arts district, a Mexico-born store owner brings neighbors of all kinds together through the power of shared faith, art, and community spirit.
5 North Carolina Items for Your December To-Do List
Festive ways to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Tryon: A Palace for All Seasons
From an evening tour among lavish Christmas decor to a stroll through sunny, stunning gardens, no matter when you visit this historic palace in New Bern, adventure and beauty await.
An Afternoon & a Tank of Gas: Seagrove
This town and its surrounding hamlets occupy only a few square miles in the corners of Randolph and Moore counties, yet they’re home to dozens of potters, one of the densest concentrations in the world. To paraphrase an old saw: You can’t throw a pot without hitting one.
A Local’s Guide: Blowing Rock and Boone
Head to the High Country to find the beauty of the Blue Ridge on the parkway, at the top of Grandfather Mountain, and in charming local shops.
A Sandy Stroll Through Time in Corolla
A magnificently preserved coastal village in Currituck County highlights the rich history of North Carolina’s northern Outer Banks.
A Weekend in Chapel Hill
You don’t have to be a Tar Heel fan to fall in love with this charming college town — take our crash course on what to do and where to go on a trip to the Hill.
