Find out what three experts have to say about picking the perfect apple, baking the most delicious pie, and searching for the hard-to-find heirloom varieties of our state’s favorite fall fruit — plus the one apple they’d eat for the rest of their lives.
A few favorite things to do (and drink and eat!) during a day trip to Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem.
Hitting the trail has never have been more popular, but getting started can be intimidating. Let super hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis tell you how to prepare for everything from a short day trip to a state-wide hike.
Travel to North Carolina with the help of Our State magazine, North Carolina’s premier statewide magazine devoted to travel, food, people and places.
Make a splash at this world-renowned adventure center in Charlotte.
Marvel at panoramic views of Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Mountains from atop the chimney, look up at the tallest waterfall in a North Carolina state park, and fall in love with the Hickory Nut Gorge — just like the brothers who made it all possible.
Set up your umbrella for a day of sun and fun in Wrightsville Beach or stroll cobblestone streets and eat at stylish restaurants along the Cape Fear River in Wilmington — or do both! You can have it all in these neighboring coastal towns.
Uncover four of Lynchburg’s most storied destinations, one clue at a time.
Stroll past sculptures at Davidson College, go paddleboarding on Lake Norman, and eat outstanding tapas at Kindred restaurant in this sophisticated small town near Charlotte.
Two classic theme parks — Land of Oz in Beech Mountain and Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock — hold fond memories of growing up in North Carolina.
This mountain town draws hikers and shoppers: When Main Street doubles as a hiking trail, you get the best of both worlds.
Shifting sands, tides, and tempests have shaped the Outer Banks for centuries. Now, those forces pose a constant threat to the islands’ lifeline — and a complicated challenge for the keepers of the state's most famous road.
An end-of-summer trek along NC Highway 66 in Stokes County provides plenty of kicks — as well as eats — and endless views of the Sauratown Mountains.
Dig into delicious barbecue, see incredible birds at the Carolina Raptor Center, explore Latta Plantation, and sip a martini in this small town with a big list of things to do near the Queen City.
