A Blowing Rock B&B switches things up, focusing on beverages instead of breakfasts and paying homage to a beloved salamander found in the waters of western North Carolina.
Swing Time: North Carolina’s Suspension Bridges
In Gorges State Park and other remote areas of our state, swinging suspension bridges — practically woven into the woods around them — transport hikers over rivers, across creeks, and into the past.
A Guide to Downtown Elizabeth City
This waterfront community has always welcomed visiting boaters with a smile. And thanks to the efforts of local business owners, visitors have plenty to smile about, too.
A Guide to Downtown Kannapolis
A town that once relied on the nearby textile mill to thrive now stands on its own thanks to a downtown revitalization project and enterprising local entrepreneurs.
8 Places to Find Beach Treasures in North Carolina
From Scotch bonnets and sand dollars to sea glass and shark teeth, North Carolina is a beachcomber’s paradise.
A Guide to Downtown Hendersonville
This western North Carolina city offers fine dining, shops, and galleries — plus a vibrant history — in a cozy mountain setting.
The Sound of Old Salem
2022 marked the 250-year anniversary of music filling the cobblestone streets of the Old Salem historic district in Winston-Salem. The band that’s played everything from Moravian hymns and polkas to rock ’n’ roll covers celebrated its historic milestone with their community.
4 Items for Your June To-Do List
What we’re looking forward to this month: riding horses, flying kites, and rambling among rhododendrons.
16 Breathtaking Views on the Carolina Coast
At the top of a lofty lighthouse, on sugar-sand beaches, beneath ancient live oaks twisting their knobby arms toward the sun, and from coastal cottages perched in the dunes, the North Carolina coast offers endless beauty on the edge of the earth.
