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Carolina Places

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

NC Murals Create ‘Art for the People’

The Appalachian Mural Trail captures state culture

Little Pink Retreats Make Time for Hope

NC-based program provides welcome refuge for breast cancer patients

See Some Lights (and Ride a Camel) at the Speedway Christmas

Charlotte Motor Speedway event runs through Dec. 31, 2017

Discover the Spirit of Johnston County

Spend a weekend on the Beer, Wine & Shine Trail

PreddyFest: A Music Pilgrimage for Many

A sense of community brings festival goers back year after year

Nature and History in Harmony at Pettigrew State Park

A northeastern NC state park and a historic site are intertwined in time and place

Free Guide to NC Adventure

The new state travel guide is jam-packed with ideas

Christmas Tree Traditions

Finding and caring for a fresh tree can be a beloved tradition

Cat Museum Boasts 5,000+ Feline Curiosities

Wonders abound at the Sylva American Museum of the House Cat

Culinary Adventures of a State Fair Judge

The inside scoop on what makes a recipe stand out at the NC State Fair

Four Great Winter Hikes

Get trekking off-peak for solitude and cool views

A Glow-in-the-Dark Twist on Mini Golf

Glowgolf makes for unique, indoor fun

Lucky Clays Farm is Growing for the Future

The Pee Dee Electric member makes sustainability a top priority

101 North Carolina Festivals

Whatever the occasion, you’ll find a festival for it

Find Fall Apples off the Beaten Path

Enjoy the fruits of Ashe County orchards or plant your own