Pottery, apparel, a candlelit dinner for two by Chef Lisa Brooks, and a Blue Ridge bike crawl: Mean it when you say 'shop local' and buy these North Carolina-made holiday gifts.

A tour of western NC’s craft secrets, from Cherokee to the High Country.

The best drink makers across the state, from Elizabeth City to Charlotte to Morganton, give their picks for the best cocoa, cocktails and smoothies to sip this holiday season.

NC winemakers talk about their favorite wines and why they get so many visitors to the vineyard.

For many, traveling to the heart of North Carolina means only a visit to the North Carolina Zoo. Skipping Asheboro’s charming and walkable downtown is a mistake.

From a hobbit house to a hippie bus to a shipping container on the beach, NC’s hosts get creative with overnight accommodations.

These spots are perfect for a day trip.

From Kure Beach to Blowing Rock and back, wander along these lesser-known North Carolina trails this fall.

From the mountains to the coast, our picks for breweries that welcome your pup. Plus a trainer shares what skills every dog owner should know before heading to a brewery.