Things To Do
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
