North Carolina Weekend

Discover exciting attractions around the Lake Norman area and in the nearby towns of Cornelius, Huntersville and Davidson. Host Deborah Holt Noel experiences the area's art, food and lake culture, and we visit the Emerald Necklace, a popular greenway in Cornelius.

Explore popular mountain destinations, including a renewable-energy art studio in Dillsboro and a historic house museum in Haywood County. Also check out The Bluffs, the newly restored, home-style restaurant that first opened its doors on the Blue Ridge Parkway in 1949.

Come along as we sample wineries, distilleries and breweries across the state, including ZincHouse Winery and Brewery in Durham, Olde Raleigh Distillery, Casita Brewing Company in Wilson, Point Lookout Vineyard in Hendersonville and Biltmore Winery in Asheville.

Explore an expansive park for endangered birds from around the world in Halifax County and a flowering bridge in Lake Lure. Then zipline through the mountains of Asheville with Navitat Adventures.

Get ready to whet your appetite as we explore food destinations across the state, including Native Fine Diner in Greenville and Bones Jones Burgers and Butchery in Morganton.

North Carolina Weekend explores hidden coastal gems in New Bern, New Bern, and Corolla-including luxurious houseboat villas, a tequila bar, great breakfast joints and Wilmington's most popular Asian restaurant.

Dig into North Carolina’s past with a visit to Mendenhall Homeplace in Jamestown. Also learn about Valdese’s Waldensian roots, and celebrate the centennial of the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill.

Discover family-friendly destinations, including the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte and the Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum in High Point.

Get a taste of the state’s diverse arts and music scene, and explore the Brooklyn Collective, the Mitford Museum, and the Blue Note Grill in Durham.

Sample international cuisine from all around the state, including a Latin bakery in Charlotte and Indian street food at a popular restaurant in Asheville.

Get in the holiday spirit with visits to festive spots around the state, including Old Salem and West Jefferson. Plus, go behind the scenes of a beloved production of “A Christmas Carol.”

Welcome winter with visits to an ice rink, Seagrove, a boutique hotel and other fun destinations.

Unwind and recharge with visits to Wilmington, spas, wineries, yoga retreats and more.

Explore must-see destinations around the state, including inns, restaurants and fun places for kids.

Meet artists, visit galleries and explore studios around the state.

Shake off the cabin fever, and explore unique outdoor activities across the state.

Go on a lip-smacking tour across the state with visits to restaurants, cafés and more.

Explore mountain destinations across the Blue Ridge and beyond.

Get ideas for hiking and biking trips across the state.

Visit unique locales across the state, including an astronomical research facility and stained glass emporium.

Join us as we head to notable historic sites and destinations across the state including an arcade museum, Fort Defiance, and a new state historic site.

Explore unforgettable destinations across the state, including a new park in downtown Cary, an interactive kids museum in Winston-Salem and a quilt show in Raleigh.

Get ready for summer with a visit to the NC Zoo in Asheboro. Also: paddling and glamping recommendations.

Get ideas for the perfect beach trip with a look at best-kept secrets, restaurants and boardwalks.

Step back in time with visits to old-school destinations, including two iconic general stores in Saluda, and a motorcycle museum in the mountains.

Enjoy a fun-filled trip to Ocracoke and other destinations around the state, including a mountain inn and a popular bookstore.