Tag: North Carolina
Embark on a history-filled weekend retreat in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
From Camel to the Cardinal, the city’s former tobacco industry gives way to tourism.
Immerse yourself in history in Edenton, North Carolina
To this day, it feels a little more New England than Old South.
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Jackson County, NC
Your ultimate escape to the mountains: Jackson County, North Carolina
Just under a three hour drive from Atlanta, you'll discover Jackson County, North Carolina, a place of lofty peaks, rushing water, and spectacular scenery
Destination: Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville may be a small city, with a population of just around 83,000, but it’s known nationally as a destination for outdoor adventures and craft beer (there are at least 15 breweries within the city limits).
Spotlight on Fearrington House Inn
Visiting Fearrington House Inn was like stepping into a Monet painting. Natural beauty abounds, with creeping jenny, lavender, lantana, and knockout roses flourishing in the shade of mature oak trees.
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Jackson County, North Carolina
7 great reasons to visit Jackson County, North Carolina
Discover a place of lofty peaks, rushing water, and spectacular scenery amid the Blue Ridge Mountains
Our Second Home: Grandfather Golf & Country Club
The club has a lake, so it offers boating and fishing, as well as hiking and a top-ranked golf course. Most unique is the Arts Loft, a staffed studio that serves both professionals and novices—offering classes, shows, dinners, and wine events.
Atlanta Must Reads for the Week: Westside’s revival, Atlanta’s immigration courts, and the untold story of pool checkers
The best stories each week about Atlanta, from Atlanta-based writers, and beyond.
Where to Stay: Spotlight on the Swag
Standing on the porch of the Swag House, a mountaintop inn above Waynesville, North Carolina, I’m struck by the grandeur of my surroundings: the towering trees, the handsome rough hewn–log cottages, the ancient mountains giving way to the gathering night.
Ancient Mountains: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Straddling the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is renowned for its plant and animal life, as well as its finely preserved remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture.