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The Outer Banks will make you fall in love with visiting the beach after primetime.

8 reasons why fall is the best time to visit the Outer Banks

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Visiting the Outer Banks in fall couldn’t be a wiser decision, and you can make the perfect itinerary for your trip if you check out these eight reasons why.
Much like Christmas trees and garland during the holidays, pumpkins are a staple in many households during the fall season.

11 best North Carolina farms for picking your own pumpkins

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From jack-o’-lanterns for carving to Sugar Pie for baking, you can find the perfect pumpkin for your needs at these North Carolina u-pick farms. 
10 things to do in western NC after Helene

I visited western NC for the first time since Helene. Here are 10 things to do now that it’s reopening

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Some parts of western NC are open and ready for business, a year after Helene devastated the area. Start planning your weekend trip with these recommendations.
Benson's Mule Days festival, captured here in 2022, is a multi-day celebration of this eastern NC town's agricultural tradition, features rodeos, parades, food, and more. (Photo by Madeline P. Gray for Cardinal & Pine)

Mules, Mayberry, and woolly worms: 8 fall festivals you won’t want to miss in North Carolina

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The 2025 calendar of fall festivals in North Carolina is full. Here are eight of our favorites, from the coast to the mountains of NC.
When the humid, hot days of summer finally give way to fall, it’s high time to embark on a road trip to explore all of North Carolina’s glorious autumn foliage.

‘Ooh’ and ‘ah’ at fall foliage on North Carolina’s prettiest autumn drives

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Drink in the fall foliage on these scenic drives throughout North Carolina.
Oktoberfest in North Carolina

Oktoberfest, North Carolina-style: 19 German heritage celebrations across the state

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Grab your dirndl or lederhosen and get ready for some German-style food and fun at these Oktoberfest events in North Carolina.