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EV Adventure: Charging Up Along the Coast

Travel confidently with NC electric co-ops’ vehicle charging network

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See NC … From the Air!

Change your perspective with an exhilarating airborne experience

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Tubin’ the Tar

Go with the flow and find a lazy river near you

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Big Screens Under the Stars

Drive-in movies are making a comeback

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Finding New Life on the Water

Tanya Binford’s surprising path to sailing the 5,500-mile Great Loop

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See Sights Old and New in the Twin City

History meets culture and innovation in Winston-Salem

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Soak Up the Sun in the Port City

Wilmington offers big-city fun not far from the beach

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A Major Attraction in the Minor League

How Crawdads baseball (and a carousel) came to Hickory

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Going to the Birds on the NC Birding Trail

Spot new feathered friends at sites across the state

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Take a Spin (On a Carousel!) Around the State

Check out these carousels in North Carolina

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What’s Your ‘Traveler Personality’?

Take this quiz for the best-ever vacation

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Spend a Weekend in Raleigh on a Budget

The City of Oaks offers something for everyone

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Three Family-Friendly Days in Charlotte

Take a weekend trip to the Queen City for big-city fun

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Set Sail on the Albemarle Loop

A nautical trail gives boaters access to waterfront gems

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Hear the Horns, Feel the Beat on African American Music Trails

Small-town hot spots celebrate Eastern NC’s musical roots

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Journey Along the Writers’ Path

Travel the literary highway in North Carolina’s Piedmont

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Explore NC’s Barn Quilt Trail

Barn quilts connect the history, culture and fabric of communities

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Burnsville: Family Adventure Under the Stars

A galaxy surrounds this vibrant mountain town

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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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Hit the Road on NC’s Scenic Byways

Routes preserve character and legacy throughout the state

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Farm Dining in the Piedmont

Onsite meals bring new meaning to ‘farm-to-table’ dining

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The Seagrove Pottery Experience

Piedmont artisan area is a dream come true for pottery lovers

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