North Carolina has so much to offer travelers well beyond the mountains and cities. Whether you’re looking for the great outdoors or swanky restaurants, important history, or quirky experiences, you’ll find it here. These six destinations are our picks for the places you can’t miss when visiting North Carolina. Asheville Asheville, North Carolina is one of the … [Read more...] about 9 Must-See Destinations in North Carolina
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The Best General Stores of Western North Carolina
Country stores and general stores were the original one-stop shops in the South, offering everything from farm equipment to fresh produce. They served as the community hub as they sold the odds and ends for rural areas long before the days of online shopping. From 1865 to 1930 no institution influenced the South’s economy, politics, and the daily life of its people more … [Read more...] about The Best General Stores of Western North Carolina
North Carolina’s Most Charming Mountain Towns (That Aren’t Highlands)
The mountains of North Carolina are dotted with quaint towns, but it seems that Highlands gets much of the acclaim. But it's far from the only one. Between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, visitors will find charming downtowns with local shops and restaurants, as well as cozy inns and cabins. Our favorite North Carolina mountain towns have plenty of … [Read more...] about North Carolina’s Most Charming Mountain Towns (That Aren’t Highlands)
Best Southern Destinations for Outdoors Lovers
The South is a diverse region and while the cities like Nashville, Charleston, and New Orleans get all the glory, it's the great outdoors that really sets it apart from the rest of the country. It's home to one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world as well as one of only two Everglades in the world. So whether you're an avid outdoorsman (or woman!) or just looking to … [Read more...] about Best Southern Destinations for Outdoors Lovers
Weekend Guide to North Carolina’s High Country
The Blue Ridge Mountains span through North Carolina in many different points, but the area known as the High Country is a favorite destination for all times of the year. Winter months call for skiing at the slopes of Beech Mountain or Sugar Mountain while the summer allows for drives on the Blue Ridge Parkway with the top down. Merlefest is a popular bluegrass … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to North Carolina’s High Country
