7 Incredible Train Rides in NC for Kids (and Kids at Heart!)
In this guide, we explore the best train rides in NC for kids and families, from scenic mountain views to interactive exhibits, and much more!
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NEWS: Autumn at Oz Festival Paused for 2025
This guide is based on our personal experience at Autumn at Oz with some essential tips to help you enjoy the fantastic Land of Oz and other nearby places.
25+ Important Places to Visit and Learn About Black History in North Carolina
Black history in North Carolina, like most things in life, is better understood where the events transpired. Our guide offers a hefty list of places to visit.
Bear Island in Hammocks Beach State Park (How to Reach It and 10 Fun Things to Do!)
Bear Island (near Swansboro in Onslow County NC) is where you’ll find isolation, a chance to walk a beach with sea turtles, an excellent camping spot, and more.
Toe River Arts: One Truly Amazing North Carolina Arts Supporter
From its beginning in the 1970s, Toe River Arts (TRA) has supported artists and communities within its reach in Western North Carolina. The two-county arts council (Yancey and Mitchell) goes beyond helping its artist members, providing programs, events, and much more to schools and folks of all ages. While you may think that such a … Read More
Outer Banks Distilling in Manteo (Kill Devil Rum and More!)
This guide will introduce you to Outer Banks Distilling (and its flagship Kill Devil Rum) and offer insight into the history of rum in the Outer Banks.
Henry River Mill Village in Burke County (A Hunger Games Film Location with Rich History!)
You can visit Henry River Mill Village and view Hunger Games film locations. More importantly, you’ll learn about its place in NC’s textile history.
The 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse in Edenton, NC (History and How to Visit!)
A visit to the 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse is one of the most popular things to do in Edenton, a wonderful small town in Eastern North Carolina and the state’s first colonial capital. Our guide to facts about North Carolina digs deeper into the “first capital” issue. For this guide, we’re here to discuss the … Read More
Lee Rankin from Apple Hill Farm in Banner Elk
Lee Rankin is the person behind Apple Hill Farm in Banner Elk and a wonderful person, who I hope you’ll get to meet someday.
Apple Hill Farm in Banner Elk
Apple Hill Farm in Banner Elk is a beautiful place that we think anyone traveling through North Carolina should visit. It’s not far from Blowing Rock and definitely worth an afternoon of your time.