This Triangle town was once two: Fuquay Springs and Varina. The pair merged in 1963 in a joint effort to bring new economic growth to the area. Now, the unified town is seeing another renaissance, one that bears great beer, bread, and more.
Best-Kept Secrets in the Triad: Haw River Canoe & Kayak Company
This Piedmont-based outdoor adventure company is educating the community on the importance of preserving the Haw River, one paddle at a time.
14 Berry Patches Ripe for the Pickin’
It’s simply impossible to resist a sweet, juicy berry picked fresh from the field. Nobody knows that better than the families behind these you-pick strawberry and blueberry farms in North Carolina.
U.S. Highway 158 Coastal Travel Guide
Produce stands and hole-in-the-walls, local oddities and museums, a road trip to the beach is not just about the destination; it’s also about the journey. If you’re in northeastern North Carolina and heading toward the Outer Banks along Highway 158, there are plenty of roadside attractions that offer more than just a chance to stretch your legs.
3 Gas Stations with Pit Stop-Worthy Fried Chicken (Seriously)
So, you want to go on a pilgrimage to find the best fried chicken in North Carolina? Plan to stop at these gas stations. No, really.
The Bucket List: 17 Carolina Chicken Joints
From chefs’ tables to take-out boxes, we ate our way across the state in search of the best places to satisfy that anytime, anywhere hankering for Southern fried perfection.
Meet the Founding Father of Craft Brewing in North Carolina
More than 30 years ago, one man in Manteo set out to open the state’s first craft brewery, and ended up changing the future of brewing in North Carolina.
A Museum in Old Salem Tells Our Settlers’ Tales
The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts in Winston-Salem celebrates the tools and trades that pioneers brought with them to North Carolina’s backcountry.
Romantic North Carolina Getaways Your Valentine Will Love
If you’re in need of travel ideas for Valentine’s Day, our mountains, coast, and piedmont are more than happy to oblige.
