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Culture Uptown Charlotte has one of the busiest fireworks shows, but towns and cities across North Carolina are planning festive fireworks shows this year. (Photo by Patrick Schneider for Charlotte Center City Partners via Uptown Charlotte)
Culture 12 Best New Year’s Eve Fireworks Displays in North Carolina

From Raleigh’s Acorn Drop to High Country's ski resort soirees, these are the best places across North Carolina to watch fireworks on New Year’s Eve.

Emily Krauser Emily Krauser December 26, 2022 1:36 pm EST
Culture This Asheville coffee shop, opened in 1999, took a double-decker bus from England and made it one of the area's more original coffee shop vibes. (Image via Double D's Coffee and Desserts)
Culture 9 Local Coffee Shops in North Carolina That We Love

Just about every North Carolina town or city has a coffee shop that’s worth a visit. We’ve picked some of our favorites below.

Leah Sherrell Leah Sherrell December 8, 2022 4:09 pm EST
Culture Armed with a chainsaw, Mountain Mike will carve you animals, superheroes, just about anything.
Culture 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.

Vanessa Infanzon Vanessa Infanzon December 1, 2022 1:48 pm EST
Culture The holidays are a feast for the eyes at Biltmore Estate in Asheville. (Shutterstock)
Culture 5 Things to Know About the Holiday Lights at Biltmore Estate

Biltmore Estate is the largest privately-owned home in America. And this time of year, it’s a feast for the eyes.

Dylan Rhoney Dylan Rhoney November 23, 2022 2:56 pm EST
Culture Sky Ridge Yurts in Bryson City features an upscale take on yurts, portable tents historically used by nomadic groups in Central Asia. (Image via Sky Ridge Yurts)
Culture Sleep in a Yurt, and 4 Other Ideas for a One-of-a-Kind Stay in North Carolina

Mountain glamping, art hotels, and cottagecore dreams: A short list of one-of-a-kind North Carolina lodging destinations. 

Leah Sherrell Leah Sherrell November 15, 2022 1:33 pm EST

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Leesa and Milton Jones at the Washington Waterfront Underground Rail Road Museum. Photo by Dylan Rhoney Culture One of the Best Ways to Learn About the Underground Railroad Is in Washington, North Carolina
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Culture Darlene Gabbard, a member of North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe, started making wine as a hobby, using apples and wild blackberries on her family farm. Now she's the owner of Native Vine Winery in Lexington. (Courtesy of Native Vine Winery)
Culture 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.

Vanessa Infanzon Vanessa Infanzon November 10, 2022 5:37 pm EST
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Culture 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.

Vanessa Infanzon Vanessa Infanzon November 10, 2022 5:04 pm EST