A new hotel in the Art Deco splendor of the old R.J. Reynolds headquarters hoped to attract travelers from far and wide. Nobody expected guests to come from just across town.
Local Landmark: Lucky Strike Water Tower
In the heart of the American Tobacco Campus, an emblem of a bygone era signals new life in downtown Durham.
Modern Simplicity at The Jefferson Inn in Southern Pines
Thoughtful renovations restored Southern Pines’ only downtown hotel to its former glory, and solidified its purpose as a local gathering place.
Cypress Bend Vineyards Honors the Sweet Side of North Carolina Wine
A love for the land that has belonged to his family for generations brought Dan Smith back to Wagram, where he and his wife make sweet muscadine wine.
Like a Local: Albemarle
A short drive from Charlotte, this Stanly County city offers old-fashioned fun, new American cuisine, and some of the Piedmont's best hiking trails.
Memberships Are for Life at The Cary Newcomers Club
In Cary, a special club caters to people who are new in town and looking for friends — but it never kicks them out. No matter how long they’ve lived here.
Ramblin’ Man: Discovering Native American Artifacts in the Uwharrie Mountains
Winter winds uncover a trove of arrowheads in the Hardaway archaeological site from North Carolina’s earliest residents.
The Dunhill Hotel in Charlotte Offers Old-Fashioned Charm
In shimmering Charlotte, this historic hotel is one of a kind, even if it’s no longer one with its surroundings.
Come Face to Face with Wildlife in Asheboro
At the North Carolina Zoo, the Piedmont’s largest, furriest — and most popular — residents help define the identity of a city that’s made a home for them for nearly 50 years.
