Vanessa Infanzon moved from New York to NC for college and never left. When she’s not writing, she’s paddle boarding at the Whitewater Center.
Vanessa Infanzon
Latest from Vanessa Infanzon
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4 Asheboro Restaurants To Visit With Your Friends
Not just a zoo town. Here are 4 local restaurants and cafes you have to visit in Asheboro, NC.
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Have This Celebrity NC Chef Make A Meal Just for You, and Other NC-Centric Holiday Gifts This Year
Pottery, apparel, a candlelit dinner for two by Chef Lisa Brooks, and a Blue Ridge bike crawl: Mean it when you say ‘shop local’ and buy these North Carolina-made holiday gifts.
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Elk, Chainsaw Carving, and Building a Good Drum: Our Guide to NC’s Blue Ridge Craft Trails
A tour of western NC’s craft secrets, from Cherokee to the High Country.
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The Perfect Holiday Drinks, As Selected By NC Bartenders and Mixologists
The best drink makers across the state, from Elizabeth City to Charlotte to Morganton, give their picks for the best cocoa, cocktails and smoothies to sip this holiday season.
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Meet the People Behind North Carolina’s Emerging Wine Scene
NC winemakers talk about their favorite wines and why they get so many visitors to the vineyard.
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11 Dining Spots You Don’t Want to Miss Next Time You’re in Downtown Asheboro
For many, traveling to the heart of North Carolina means only a visit to the North Carolina Zoo. Skipping Asheboro’s charming and walkable downtown is a mistake.
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11 Funky Places to Stay in North Carolina This Holiday Season
From a hobbit house to a hippie bus to a shipping container on the beach, NC’s hosts get creative with overnight accommodations.
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12 Must-See North Carolina Attractions This Season That Are Free
These spots are perfect for a day trip.
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14 Hiking Trails to Conquer This Fall in North Carolina
From Kure Beach to Blowing Rock and back, wander along these lesser-known North Carolina trails this fall.
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15 Dog-Friendly Breweries to Take Your Four-Legged Friend To in North Carolina
From the mountains to the coast, our picks for breweries that welcome your pup. Plus a trainer shares what skills every dog owner should know before heading to a brewery.





















