While this coastal town sits some 20 miles from the Atlantic, seas of blue sprouting from its soil mark a long history of family farms and fruit-filled summers. The blueberry capital of Pender County finds growth and prosperity in and around its farmland.
Lightly Breaded & Perfectly Fried: The Legacy of Calabash
In southern Brunswick County, a handful of families turned their town into a household name and their restaurants into destinations. They built a legacy on local seafood.
Beyond Biscuits in New Bern
For the owner of The Country Biscuit, welcoming diners is the fulfillment of a decades-long dream. And diners’ dreams come true when they try the glazed biscuit doughnut holes.
5 Historic Racetracks to Explore in North Carolina
Whether you’re looking for a thrilling day at the races, a hiking adventure on a historic dirt track, or you want to ride shotgun in a souped-up car with a pro, there are plenty of places to experience — and celebrate — the history of racing in our state.
5 Cool Exhibits From Mountains to Coast
From fossil pits to a helicopter simulator, the littlest Carolinians will discover wonder at these one-of-a-kind museum exhibits across the state.
Raleigh’s Temple of Blooms
The director of JC Raulston Arboretum is North Carolina’s Indiana Jones of plants. He travels to some of the world’s most remote locations, braving treacherous landscapes and dangerous beasts in search of rare species to bring back to his shrine of flora.
A Locals’ Guide to Downtown Southern Pines
This town in the Sandhills calls to the greats. Writers, athletes, chefs, and creatives of all kinds come to this part of Moore County, where, among the longleaf pines, inspiration awaits.
7 Outdoor Activities in Charlotte
Even in North Carolina’s biggest city, there’s nothing like a breezy afternoon filled with fresh air and sunshine.
Made in the Shade: Charlotte’s Al Fresco Dining Scene
In our biggest city, shining skyscrapers form a glass-and-concrete jungle. But there’s plenty of fresh air here, too: in breezy beer gardens, at elevated rooftop restaurants, and on pretty streetside patios.