13 hidden gems in the 2025 North Carolina Travel Guide
The new North Carolina travel guide gives a first look at the best spots to visit in the Tar Heel state in 2025.
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2025
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THINGS TO DO
Jan
2025
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10 stops on North Carolina’s literary trail
Travel across North Carolina by embarking on our literary trail, which features 10 stops that mark the state’s rich literary history.
Dec
2024
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10 New Year’s (Eve) fireworks displays happening in North Carolina
Pickles, acorns, blueberries and more—find 10 of the quirkiest New Year’s Eve celebrations and 2025 fireworks displays right here in NC.
Dec
2024
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12 things that belong on every North Carolinian’s winter bucket list
Push yourself or just take in the sights with a dozen of North Carolina’s best winter activities.
Dec
2024
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42 music festivals coming to North Carolina in 2025
Check out all the 2025 music festivals we could find spanning from the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina to the coast.
Dec
2024
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25 books publishing in 2025 that we can’t wait to read
Numerous books are set to be published in 2025, but these are a few of our most anticipated reads. Here are our 25 books publishing in 2025 we can't wait to read.
Dec
2024
16
9 horse-drawn carriage tours to try in North Carolina
Get out in the open air with these horse-drawn carriage rides offered throughout North Carolina.
Dec
2024
9
The Cardinal & Pine Holiday Bucket List
Here are some of the events and activities we’re most looking forward to this holiday season.
Dec
2024
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The Cardinal & Pine Holiday Shopping Guide
To take the stress out of last-minute holiday shopping, we put together a guide to our favorite NC gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
Dec
2024
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Hop aboard 8 holiday train rides in North Carolina
These eight holiday train rides throughout North Carolina will put you on track for the Christmas spirit.
10 things to do in Raleigh for $20 or less
| July 9, 2025
Enjoy a range of fun things to do in Raleigh without breaking the bank.
3 things happening in North Carolina: The Scottish Highland Games return
| July 7, 2025
Our weekly round-up of things happening in North Carolina, including this week’s historic flooding, a celebration of Scottish heritage in the Highland Games, and protest folk music.
Rafting in North Carolina: What to know & where to go
| July 1, 2025
Asheville | Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | North Carolina | OUTDOORS | RECREATION | THINGS TO DO | WATER
For nature lovers and adrenaline junkies alike, rafting is this summer’s must-try. Here are the best spots and basics for rafting in North Carolina.
3 things happening in North Carolina: Fourth of July fireworks, Chimney Rock, and … Christmas?
| June 30, 2025
Each Monday, Cardinal & Pine makes its picks for 3 things happening in North Carolina. This week, June 30 - July 6.
The 7 biggest waterparks in North Carolina, ranked
| June 30, 2025
CHARLOTTE | Community | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | Fayetteville | Greensboro | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | North Carolina | OUTDOORS | RECREATION | THINGS TO DO | WAKE COUNTY | WATER | WILMINGTON
Are you ready for a carefree day under the summer sun? Check out these big waterparks in North Carolina, which we’ve ranked from worst to best.
Phenomenal Fourth of July fireworks shows in North Carolina
| June 29, 2025
Check out these magnificent Fourth of July fireworks shows in North Carolina over mountains, cityscapes, or the sea.