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Elkin: A Spirited Foothills Town

Sample wine and tap your feet to live music in the Yadkin Valley

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Toys for All Ages, on Display

The NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures preserves treasures from the past

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The Seagrove Pottery Experience

Piedmont artisan area is a dream come true for pottery lovers

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Local Art, for All to See

Find a public mural in your neck of the woods

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NC Murals Create ‘Art for the People’

The Appalachian Mural Trail captures state culture

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Nature and History in Harmony at Pettigrew State Park

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

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Four Great Winter Hikes

Get trekking off-peak for solitude and cool views

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Little Pink Retreats Make Time for Hope

NC-based program provides welcome refuge for breast cancer patients

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Free Guide to NC Adventure

The new state travel guide is jam-packed with ideas

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

Glowgolf makes for unique, indoor fun

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

Charlotte Motor Speedway event runs through Dec. 31, 2017

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Christmas Tree Traditions

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

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Discover the Spirit of Johnston County

Spend a weekend on the Beer, Wine & Shine Trail

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Lucky Clays Farm is Growing for the Future

The Pee Dee Electric member makes sustainability a top priority

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101 North Carolina Festivals

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

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Cat Museum Boasts 5,000+ Feline Curiosities

Wonders abound at the Sylva American Museum of the House Cat

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PreddyFest: A Music Pilgrimage for Many

A sense of community brings festival goers back year after year

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Culinary Adventures of a State Fair Judge

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

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Find Fall Apples off the Beaten Path

Enjoy the fruits of Ashe County orchards or plant your own

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Independent Bookstores Thrive Throughout the State

The state’s vibrant independent bookstore scene creates community hubs

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Countdown to the Eclipse

North Carolina prepares for a rare celestial event

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New Waterpark Opens in the Outer Banks

H2OBX is a new way to cool off in Powells Point

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Edenton Shines Along the Albemarle Sound

This coastal community continues to celebrate centuries of history

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North Carolina’s Oldest Lighthouse Turns 200

Old Baldy weathered 3 wars, the Great Depression and countless storms