North Carolina

Hard on the banks of the Haw River, this little village has inspired a novelist’s imagination

The route soars over rivers and skirts barrier islands, leading to delicious pit stops and views that will leave a mark on your memory

Daniel Wallace takes to the trails on a horse with his name

For a story-filled summer, get off the beaten path—whether cruising the coastal highway, riding a street car through New Orleans, or saddling up on the North Carolina mountains

The Piedmont town has a serious barbecue obsession—and family-run shops of all kinds

How to sip, infuse, and truly experience the storied spirit

Come summer, all roads lead to the mountains

An auction co-curated by tennis star Venus Williams helps the High Priestess of Soul live on

Cast for fat rainbows, browns, and native brookies along these five of the region’s most productive and scenic rivers and streams

“There’s nothing handier than a pesto in the fridge,” writes the bestselling author in her new cookbook

The Southern literary icon shares a delightfully simple yet flavorful recipe from her new cookbook

A spring “butterfly” pasta dish from bestselling author Frances Mayes’s new cookbook

Durham, North Carolina pitmaster Jake Wood shares the inspiration behind his new nineties-themed taqueria—plus a Southern spin on a classic Latin American dessert

The Ackland Art Museum’s latest show, Unsettled Things: Art from an African American South, wants to reframe the conversation about regional artists like Thornton Dial, Lonnie Holley, and Minnie Evans

Cook’s Mill is a young bourbon with strong connections to a storied past

On a former plantation in Durham, a land conservancy and two determined sisters are pioneering a model for providing land to Black gardeners and farmers

Chef Ricky Moore of the Tar Heel state (and Pepsi’s hometown) shares a recipe inspired by his childhood

The author of Cold Mountain on his writing routine, North Carolina roots, and taking his characters beyond the South

In the heart of the mountain city, a new hotel brings Southern artwork and Appalachian flavors into a whimsical spac

A lost-but-never-forgotten Charlotte burger returns, thanks to its brewery neighbor