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Visit Durham’s American Tobacco Historic District

One of America’s most successful entrepreneurial legacies endures in the American Tobacco Historic District of Downtown Durham which has transformed itself into the city’s vibrant entertainment district. What started in a shack, with its first delivery carried into town by two blind...

Explore Duke Gardens in Spring

With spring and warmer weather finally on its way, you’ll be able to experience all of the Triangle’s amazing outdoor activities, like the Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Consisting of 55 landscaped acres at Duke University, the gardens also contain five miles of walkways and pathways for a...

March Madness at the UNC Basketball Museum

Located on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Carolina Basketball Museum preserves UNC’s astounding achievements in the sport. The museum features artifacts, videos, photos, and statistical panels that highlight the century-long history of UNC Basketball....

Tarheel Antique Festival

Perhaps you recognize the place, an 800-acre farm off Interstates 40 and 85 in Efland, North Carolina), from your television screen when Frank and Mike of the hit TV show American Pickers visited the heart of the Triangle region themselves.  Inspired by a conversation with...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Escazu Chocolates

Roald Dahl’s timeless story about the wonders of imagination (and sweets!) comes to the Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham this February. It’s the golden ticket for a great Valentine’s Day outing, especially when paired with a trip to Escazu Artisan Chocolates to satisfy...

Chainsaw Art in William B. Umstead State Park

With more than twenty miles of hiking trails and thirteen bridle trails, visitors of William B. Umstead State Park are enchanted by some of the most scenic areas in all of North Carolina. It’s no wonder this 5,500-acre state park is the state’s most visited park, welcoming a whopping...

Chinese Lantern Festival in Raleigh

Visit Cary this January to see a spectacle unlike any other. The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, which kicked off at the end of November, concludes its colorful and glowing displays and performances on January 13th. Visit the beautiful and artistic display featuring thousands of LED...

Raleigh Beer Garden

Bragging rights has been well-earned at the Raleigh Beer Garden. As the current world record holder for largest selection of draft beer, the online-only menu features hundreds of flavors to choose from. Forget about visiting Munich this year; the capital city of North Carolina is the top...

Celebrate the Holiday Season at the NC Botanical Gardens

It may sound a little backwards, but December is one of the best times of the year to visit the North Carolina Botanical Gardens at UNC. Artistic exhibits and the Garden Shop make great opportunities to gift shop and admire local art, and annual festive celebrations bring cheer, music, and...

Holiday Art and Craft Markets in Chapel Hill, NC

Have you fallen behind on your plans for gift-shopping this holiday season? Or maybe your friends and family are those “hard-to-shop-for” types? Despite the exciting celebrations, great food, and quality time with those we love most, the holidays can be a pretty stressful time of the...