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.
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THINGS TO DO
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The Cardinal & Pine Holiday Bucket List
Here are some of the events and activities we’re most looking forward to this holiday season.
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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.
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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.
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Embrace the cold at the 2025 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend
Discover what’s in store for the 2025 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend, from the schedule of events to nearby local gems.
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Where to go sledding, tubing, & skiing in North Carolina
From snowboarding and skiing to tubing and snowshoeing, there’s plenty to do in North Carolina this winter.
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Shop local this season: 14 NC holiday farmers’ markets to visit this December
Get a head start on your holiday shopping (or find those perfect last-minute gifts) while enjoying seasonal festivities at these NC farmers’ markets.
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Tis the season: Deck the streets with these 15 NC holiday parades
This holiday season, grab your coats and make sure to catch one (or more) of these Christmas parades happening across the Tar Heel state.
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Morganton Holiday Parade: Olympic star, news anchor, & Santa join the celebration
Morganton's 48th annual holiday parade at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is set for Dec. 5 with a"Holidays on the Big Screen" theme.
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The 10 best North Carolina state parks to enjoy in the winter
Here are the 10 best NC state parks to visit this winter for hiking, horseback riding, history hunting, and more.
3 things happening in NC: Sunflowers bloom in Dix Park, NC leaders sue Trump over education funding freeze
| July 14, 2025
Our weekly rundown of 3 things happening in NC. This week, the joy of sunflowers, a DC to NC showdown, and a full menu of classical music greats.
A North Carolina bookstore offers a ‘third place’—a growing trend across the US to bring people together
| July 11, 2025
In Murfreesboro, North Carolina, a local bookstore wants to be a 'third place'—somwehere in town that's not your home or your workplace. The idea is to bring people together.
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.