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
10 Things to Do in the Off-Season in Beech Mountain
There are only a handful of places to go skiing in the South, and the majority are located in North Carolina. Located at around 5,000 feet in altitude, Beech Mountain is one of the most popular, located less than an hour from Boone and around two hours from Asheville. But the ski resort area has plenty to offer year-round, not just when white powder coats the ground. 1. … [Read more...] about 10 Things to Do in the Off-Season in Beech Mountain
