April 2019
Greensboro by Train
Raleigh’s new Union Station yields the perfect excuse to take an Amtrak day trip to a nearby city, no car required. With stops in Cary, Durham, Greensboro, High Point and Charlotte, there are plenty of […]
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March 2019
Land of the Pines
No matter where you go in Pinehurst, a village in Moore county near the town of Southern Pines, the namesake trees are always in view. They elevate the North Carolina Sandhills’ natural beauty, dotting the […]
February 2019
Discover The District
It’s not all monuments and museums in the nation’s capital. Washington, D.C., about a four-and-a-half hour drive from Raleigh, is alive with an electrified drinking and dining scene, a refined shopping experience and plenty of […]
December 2018 / January 2019
Sylva: Into the Woods
Breathe in crisp mountain air as you breathe out all your cares during a winter getaway to Sylva, NC. A quaint town in Jackson County, located on the edge of the Nantahala National Forest and […]
November 2018
Boone: Blue Ridge Views
With fall in full swing, now’s the time to take a trip to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain town of Boone. Options for outdoorsy travelers are especially plentiful, with fishing, hiking, biking, zip-lining, canoeing and […]
October 2018
Charlottesville: History in the Hills
Charlottesville is a city with a rich past and a dynamic present. From its involvement in the Revolutionary and Civil wars, to Jim Crow Law hardships, to the “Unite the Right” white supremacist rally in […]
September 2018
Small Town Charm, Big City Feel
There are many Greenvilles in the United States, though some stand out more than others. Voted one of the best small cities in the U.S. in 2017 by Condé Nast Traveler readers, Greenville, South Carolina […]
July 2018 / August 2018
May 2018
The Mills and The Falls
Rocky Mount, just an hour northeast of Raleigh, makes for the perfect escape for a day or two from the hustle and bustle of the city—its small town charm, coupled with its growing food and […]
April 2018
Kinston’s Southern Charm
If you’ve ever stumbled upon quaint Kinston, you may not have thought to check into a hotel for a weekend getaway. But this small town is causing a stir, with acclaimed restaurants and breweries. Kinston […]