When your pet is in need of pampering, leash up and head to a Triangle-area store designed for the furry, feathered, and fabulous.
The Shack in Corolla
Coffee shop by day, beer garden by night: For beachgoers in the northern Outer Banks, The Shack is an all-day affair.
Rolling Ridge Riding in Reidsville
At a therapeutic riding center in Rockingham County, brave kids are beating the odds — with the help of some noble steeds.
Downtown: Greenville
A revitalized Uptown district is helping this college town become a trendy city that stands on its own.
Lavender Oaks Farm in Chapel Hill
On their lavender farm in Orange County, one couple shares the scent of southern France with those in search of a little peace and relaxation.
Downtown: Kinston
In its parks and its art, its food and its beer, this former tobacco hub embodies the spirit of local.
Sit. Stay. Come Back!
When a dog joins the family, it’s like adding another sweet, spunky, speedy child to the pack.
LeBauer Park in Greensboro
A shared “front lawn” downtown provides a space for community and collaboration, fun and friendship, among people from all walks of life.
In Tandem Gallery in Bakersville
At a gallery in Mitchell County, an artistic couple showcases fine ceramics that are made to be admired and used.