For the week of Oct. 15 on North Carolina Weekend, explore New Bern Battlefield Park in New Bern. Put the pedal to the metal at the Museum of Mountain Bike Art and Technology in Statesville. Lift a glass at Mason Jar Tavern in Holly Springs. Check out the “Steinfest” exhibit at Claymakers in Durham. And discover Cody Creek in Dobson. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by Visit North Carolina. In addition, UNC-TV has …
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North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Oct. 8 on North Carolina Weekend, take to the colorful skies at the Carolina Balloonfest in Statesville. Be amazed at the details of Meredith’s Miniatures at the High Point Museum in High Point. Discover the simple pleasures at Nomad Farms in Tobaccoville. Take a walk on the wild side at Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Magnolia 23 in Asheboro. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) …
Farms are great destinations for family fun this fall
RALEIGH – From corn mazes and pick-your-own pumpkin patches to harvest festivals and farm-to-table dinners, agritourism farms across the state are gearing up for family-friendly activities this fall. “Agritourism is a great way for families to learn more about agriculture, the state’s top industry, in a very interactive way,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “With about 600 agritourism farms across the state, there are a variety of options for families this fall.” On Oct. 11, Addison Farms Vineyard in Leicester …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Oct. 1 on North Carolina Weekend, grab some popcorn for the Tryon International Film Festival in Tryon. Be entertained at the Annual Hillbilly Comedy & Variety Show in Sparta. Lift a glass at Red Clay Ciderworks in Charlotte. Tempt your taste buds at Tokyo House Japanese Restaurant in Raleigh. And enjoy a tour of The Cartwright House Bed and Breakfast in Oriental. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by Visit …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Sept. 24 on North Carolina Weekend, enjoy a profile of Thomasville. “Collecting Carolina” visits the High Point Museum in High Point. Learn about the uniqueness of the Kindred Spirit Mailbox in Sunset Beach. Get out to the great outdoors at Carvers Creek State Park in Spring Lake. And the “House Special” samples the fare at the TerraVita Food & Drink Festival in Chapel Hill. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by …
N.C. Mountain State Fair celebrates record attendance for Ingles Day ahead of final weekend
FLETCHER – Beautiful weather and a great cause helped the N.C. Mountain State Fair break an attendance record Wednesday during Ingles Day. During the promotion, guests who brought five cans of Laura Lynn brand food received free gate admission for the day. “We hosted 14,882 people during Ingles Day this year, which helped us break an attendance record for Wednesday for the second year in a row,” said fair manager Matt Buchanan. “Even better, we were able to donate nearly …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Sept. 17 on North Carolina Weekend, enjoy the great outdoors at the Roanoke Cashie River Center in Windsor. Tempt your taste buds at Pike’s Old Fashioned Soda Shop in Charlotte. Discover a variety of activities at Hill Ridge Farms in Youngsville. Get back to nature at Neuseway Nature Center in Kinston. And relax at the Bed & Breakfast on Tiffany Hill in Mills River. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by …
Experts: Fall color in N.C. could be best in years
Plan for a spectacular fall leaf season in western North Carolina. Experts in biology at Western Carolina University say 2015 could be one of the best leaf color seasons in recent memory, saying unusually dry weather is causing colors to pop. Experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) say occasional heavy rain through the growing season helped the area stay out of drought, but the drier than normal soil usually means brighter leaf colors.
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Sept. 10 on North Carolina Weekend, take a trip to the wild side at Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville. Challenge yourself at High Gravity Adventures at Blowing Rock. Consider getting your feet wet at the Grape Stomp at Duplin Winery in Rose Hill. Enjoy the great outdoors at Mount Jefferson State Park in West Jefferson. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Al’s Burger Shack in Chapel Hill. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Sept. 3 on North Carolina Weekend, take in a show at the Ice House Theatre in Selma. Be environmentally conscious as you fish with the River Girl Fishing Company in Todd. Tempt your taste buds at La Farm Bakery in Cary. Let a llama carry the golf bag at Talamore Golf Resort in Southern Pines. And explore the changes at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Aug. 27 on North Carolina Weekend, wonder at the wind beneath the wings at the Winston-Salem Air Show. Get out to the great outdoors at New River State Park in Laurel Springs. Check out what’s happening at North87South Music Venue in Saxapahaw. Take in the “From the Master’s Hands” exhibit on woodwright Eddie Hamrick at the Hickory Museum of Art. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Neomonde Cafe and Bakery in Raleigh. (Please note: …
Mountain State Fair offers new attractions, rides and more
FLETCHER – Each year, thousands of visitors flock to the WNC Agricultural Center for the N.C. Mountain State Fair to celebrate the people, agriculture and traditions of Western North Carolina. This year, organizers are adding new rides, attractions and exhibits to the lineup of annual favorites. “This year, we’ve brought in several new attractions,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “We’ve also expanded the footprint of Heritage Circle to highlight even more traditional crafters that continue to add to the region’s …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Aug. 13 on North Carolina Weekend, enjoy the great outdoors at Gorges State Park in Sapphire. Take in the fun at Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival in Cary. Relax at the Hot Springs Resort and Spa in Hot Springs. Go canoe camping along the Tar River. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Tickle My Ribs in Burlington. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by Visit North Carolina. …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of July 30 on North Carolina Weekend, relax at the Inn at Brevard. Discover various works at Buffalo Creek Gallery in Shelby. Tempt your taste buds at Caprice Bistro in Wilmington. Lift a glass at the Thirsty Monk Pub & Brewery in Asheville. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Ed’s Southern Food & Spirits in Goldsboro. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by Visit North Carolina. In addition, UNC-TV …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of July 23 on North Carolina Weekend, tempt your taste buds at The Tavern at Jack’s Neck in Belhaven. Go behind the scenes at Opera Wilmington in Wilmington. Discover Ashe County Cheese in West Jefferson. Tour Tapoco Lodge in Robbinsville. And check out the scene at the Nightbell Restaurant & Lounge in Asheville. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by Visit North Carolina. In addition, UNC-TV has made recent editions of …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of July 16 on North Carolina Weekend, “Collecting Carolina” examines genealogy at the State Archives of N.C. in Raleigh. Find a treasure at the Highway 21 Three Day Road Market in Harmony. Check out Science on a Sphere at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. Relax at the Inn at Little Pond in Valle Crucis. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Merritt’s Store and Grill in Chapel Hill. (Please note: listings are subject …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of July 9 on North Carolina Weekend, visit Lexington Glassworks in Asheville. Enjoy the food and music at the Spruce Pine BBQ Championship and Bluegrass Festival in Spruce Pine. Take in the art at Wilkes Art Gallery in North Wilkesboro. Tempt your taste buds at Straightaway Cafe and Pub in Black Mountain. And check out the scene at Trio Wine, Beer and Cheese in Kitty Hawk. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of July 2 on North Carolina Weekend, take in one of the performances during the Lees-McRae College Summer theatre in Banner Elk. Marvel at the lorikeets at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher in Kure Beach. Tempt your taste buds at Queen’s Feast during Charlotte Restaurant Week. Enjoy the variety of performances during the Appalachian Summer Festival in Boone. And the “House Special” samples brunch at the Thomasville Woman’s Club. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) …
Visit NC to Use Periscope to Promote #NCMusicDay to Visitors
RALEIGH, N.C. (June 25, 2015) ? Music lovers can pick up the beat at events taking place across North Carolina on Friday, thanks to the #NCMusicDay showcase on the Periscope live-streaming app. The broadcast results from a partnership between Visit North Carolina and the North Carolina Arts Council, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. The featured events ? a mountain music street dance, a showcase from the African American Music Trails of Eastern North …
N.C., Triangle outpace nation in tourism and travel spending for April
According to figures released Tuesday (yesterday) by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, tourism and travel spending across the U.S. “decelerated” during the first quarter of 2015, growing at an annual rate of just 2 percent. That’s down from the 4.9 percent increase the nation saw in the final quarter of 2014. BEA attributed the decline to reduced spending on food services and drinking places and “all other transportation-related commodities.” Meanwhile, North Carolina has seen no such slowdown. While figures …