If you're heading to North Carolina and looking for excitement (or if you live there and want some weekend fun), be sure to check out these local favorites.

A trip to the North Carolina mountains during fall can be beautiful. Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway and viewing the fall colors is a regular stop for many people. But Hurricane Helene's damage in 2024 ...

It all started over sweet tea. A friend raved about North Carolina’s mountain towns, art communities, and southern hospitality. I’d never been there, but something about how she described it — ...

Antiques, animals, the arts, and more. The city of Asheboro is best known for being home to the North Carolina Zoo, but there are plenty of other reasons to plan a visit here. Located in the “heart of ...

Wooden cabins, gushing waterfalls, bustling main streets, and wandering black bears. Freshly churned ice cream, winding hiking trails, glistening gem mines, and whitewater rapids. The dynamic North ...