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.
North Carolina Nature Trails for the Littlest Explorers
Discover family-friendly outdoor adventures on special trails across the state.
A Locals’ Guide to Downtown Sylva
In a small Jackson County town, where trout fill the mountain streams and traffic is confined to the trails, the pull of community calls to both natives and newcomers.
On-Stage Magic in Charlotte
At the ballet, the symphony, theaters, and sports arenas, the Queen City puts on a show.
NC Icons: The Appalachian Trail
A record-setting hiker and North Carolina native reflects on what makes our state such an iconic part of the most famous hiking trail in the world.
7 Places to Indulge in Charlotte’s Culinary Scene
In our state’s largest city, a demand for culinary diversity inspires an incredible and creative food scene that can satisfy anyone — no matter your taste or budget.
Framing the Outer Banks
How Aycock Brown, a charismatic storyteller with an eye for detail, transformed North Carolina’s quiet barrier islands into a national destination, but preserved their local charm.
A Locals’ Guide to Brevard & Beyond
With more than 250 waterfalls, three national and state forests, a state park, a top-notch training center for classical musicians, and so much more nearby, this mountain town is the conductor of Transylvania County’s symphony for the senses.
