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wrightsville beach in Wilmington

Travel

The director and showrunner for Outer Banks pulls back the curtain on “pogue life” with his favorite spots in the Port City

chimney rock overlooks hickory nut gorge

Travel

Although rebuilding in Western North Carolina is still a work in progress, hope is on the horizon

A city landscape in the mountains with pink flowers in bloom in the forefront

city guide

Where to find the best local music, food, suds, and more

a couple sits on the Skyline Lodge patio at dusk

Travel

Go on a personal tour of the perennially cool mountain town with G&G’s social media director

A fountain in a patio of a white house

Travel

This charming Southern city makes surprising use of its generous plenty of old buildings

A museum exhibit featuring puppets from Sesame Street

Travel

Nature centers, theaters, and hands-on exhibits to enthrall the whole family

People bike on a lush trail in a forest

Travel

Support the close-knit Appalachian town working together to bounce back

A can of soda and a piece of chocolate candy

Food & Drink

It’s the candy’s first flavor variation in more than thirty years

A city skyline

Travel

The reigning NASCAR champ gives you a ride-along to some of his favorite places

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G&G Party Pics

An annual ladies’ weekend of fly fishing in Cashiers, North Carolina.

A portrait of a woman

Arts & Culture

Back in her hometown, the model-turned-actor opens up about family life, creative passions, and her latest role in a North Carolina–set drama

A woman reaches for flowers in a garden

Home & Garden

A blend of chaos and order, its beautiful blooms inspired a mother-daughter photo project

A portrait of a man holding a guitar and sitting on a stool

Music

The superstar talks with G&G about the inspiration behind his arresting new album and why he’s never afraid to explore fresh territory

Music

Twelve years after suffering a devastating stroke, the legendary country musician is back on tour. G&G caught up with him and his wife, Mary, to discuss making music with the help of AI and the healing power of horses.

Three photos: a stack of brownies, a cake, two cookies

Seven Southern

These top-notch bakeshops let flour-free customers have their cake—and pies, cookies, donuts, croquetas, and biscuits—and eat them too

A chef preparing a dish in a kitchen

Recipe

The Asheville chef demonstrates how to make an easy, spicy Oaxacan fish dip

Two photos: a man and woman standing against a blue background with a ladder, a distillery with a bar

Arts & Culture

How a pair of past winners of G&G’s Made in the South Awards found renewed resolve after Hurricane Helene’s devastation

Two people hiking a trail with a brick path

Travel

Lace up your boots, soak up stunning vistas—and still make it home for dinner

Three photos: a can of pecanmilk, a patterned shirt, and a canister of peanuts

Arts & Culture

These past honorees in our Made in the South Awards employ the use of natural textiles, native plants, and other eco-friendly items

Three photos of desserts: chocolate bars, fried chicken-shaped ice cream bars, caramels

Food & Drink

From inventive ice cream to old-school cakes, these victors will satisfy your sweet tooth