Adventure Is Calling You To Gaston County
From Crowders Mountain at sunrise to whitewater rapids on day three, Gaston County packs a full summer adventure into one easy Carolina getaway.
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Win a Jurassic Adventure!
Enter for your chance to win a Family 4-Pack to the Catawba Science Center
Discover towering animatronic dinosaurs, explore one of North Carolina's best science museums, and experience the thrill of Virtual Reality. Enter daily to increase your chances of winning. We're drawing a winner August 15! Enter Daily.
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Revolutionary War Sites In The Carolinas
From Halifax’s first call for independence to Cowpens’ brilliant battlefield tactics, these Carolina Revolutionary War sites bring the summer of 1776 to life.
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10 Ways To Celebrate The Fourth Of July Across The Carolinas
America turns 250 this summer and the Carolinas are ready to celebrate. From Southport’s week-long waterfront festival to Charlotte’s symphony and fireworks spectacular, these ten events are worth the drive.
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Red, White & Blue… And Saltwater Too: Classic Carolina Summer Traditions in Pender County
Old-fashioned summer fun still lives in Pender County and Topsail Beach, from pier fishing to sandbars, seafood shacks, and beach-town festivals.
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Summer
What Secrets Does This 250-Year-Old Still Hold?
A 250-year-old operation near Greensboro is still running — and what comes out of it might change how you stock your pantry.
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Summer 2026 Destinations
From Topsail's pristine shores to Thomasville's Main Street charm, these five Carolina destinations are made for summer 2026.
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Spring
🔑 Jump Off Rock Delivers Big Views Without the Big Effort
Some mountain views in North Carolina come with a price. This one has a different arrangement.
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City Guides
A Weekend in New Bern, NC
River views, brick sidewalks, and history you can walk to—New Bern makes weekends feel effortless.
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Thrill Seekers
🔑 The Thrill of the Hunt: Explore The Largest Antique Mall In The South
The largest antique mall in the South is right here in the Carolinas. Inside a historic Concord textile mill, hundreds of vendors fill over 325,000 square feet with furniture, vintage clothing, collectibles, and things you won't be able to name until you pick them up.
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A Weekend in New Bern, NC
River views, brick sidewalks, and history you can walk to—New Bern makes weekends feel effortless.
Myrtle Beach Holiday Sweepstakes: A Christmas Feast for the Senses
Experience the magic of Myrtle Beach this holiday season with a weekend getaway sweepstakes! This prize package that includes a 2-night oceanfront stay, a dinner for four and tickets to dazzling shows!
🔑 Horn in the West: Boone’s Outdoor Drama and a Full High Country Weekend
Seventy-plus years on the same Appalachian hillside — and somehow, Horn in the West still has the nerve to actually deliver.
🔑 A Field Full of Sunflowers Near Charlotte Is Free, Open to the Public, and Won’t Last Long
There's a field of sunflowers about 40 minutes from Fort Mill that's free, open right now, and already running out of time.
What Secrets Does This 250-Year-Old Still Hold?
A 250-year-old operation near Greensboro is still running — and what comes out of it might change how you stock your pantry.
South Carolina’s Railroad Museum Is Worth the Detour (Even If You’re Not a Train Person)
Winnsboro has a working railroad museum with actual trains you can ride, and most people in South Carolina have never heard of it.
