North Carolina Places - Carolina Country

Carolina Places

Every spot in North Carolina has a story to tell. Here are a few.

Come for a Visit, Stay for a While

Head west for mountain adventures

Wilmington Welcomes Spring with Southern Blooms

The North Carolina Azalea Festival is a local tradition

Save Haven for Freedom

The history of the Freedmen’s Colony on Roanoke Island

A Full Plate

Sarah Gore serves culinary creations with hometown love

All Aboard for the North Pole!

Celebrate the holidays while riding the rails

Blossoms Along the Trail

A seasonal guide to spotting NC’s stunning spring blooms

Canines for Service

A Wilmington nonprofit is transforming lives, one dog at a time

New Orleans Fun Along the NC Coast

Coastal communities celebrate Mardi Gras with all the pageantry

Nothing Could be Finer 2024

Carolina’s Finest selected by Carolina Country readers

Feeding the Multitudes

Rev. Joyner’s Conetoe Family Life Center is changing lives

Blue Ridge Parkway Recovery

Much of the historic scenic drive is accessible after repairs

Documenting History

Preserving the legacy of NC’s Rosenwald Schools

Winter Weather Birdwatching

Visit two Eastern NC wildlife refuges for top-notch birding

Raising the American Spirit

Brad and Jessica Halling’s distillery honors veterans

Staples of the Community

Dozens of NC diners have kept the griddle hot for more than 50 years