With more than 85 miles of enticing coastline, the Crystal Coast — stretching from Cape Lookout to the New River — is a North Carolina gem. Home to wild horses, treasures from Blackbeard’s infamous ship, albino sea turtles, and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, the Crystal Coast provides a variety of activities and accommodations to fit your beach style. Take our quiz to determine what kind of coastal weekender or holiday-goer you are.
Across the globe from Vietnam, effects of the war reverberate through the state, where social and political perspectives are shifting quickly and dramatically.
These places are the stewards of some very special items: Doc Watson’s first recording, the desk Virginia Woolf used to redefine the novel, and Elisha Mitchell’s pocket watch are just some of the cherished pieces that teach us about our state’s history and the people who preserve it.
From burgers to comfort food to elegant entrées, the range of plant-based dining in North Carolina is growing. Restaurants on this list are exclusively vegetarian and/or vegan.
