11 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in North Carolina!

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Shangri-La Stone Village, Prospect Hill, NC

Henry L. Warren, a retired tobacco farmer, created a miniature town consisting of 27 structures and numerous walkways made of more than ten thousand arrowheads.

Henry L. Warren, a retired tobacco farmer, created a miniature town consisting of 27 structures and…

The 9 Best Burgers in North Carolina!

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Jack’s Burger Bar, Reidsville, NC

Family friendly and a lovely staff, Jack’s Burger Bar of Reidsville is sure to be a fun time. Cornhole, karaoke, and other activities happen frequently at this establishment! The burgers are…

Family friendly and a lovely staff, Jack’s Burger Bar of Reidsville is sure to be a fun time.…

The 9 Best Bookstores in North Carolina!

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Fifth Street Books, Mebane, NC

Fifth Street Books of Mebane, North Carolina, is a bookstore that offers inexpensive options. Popular with educators and parents, bundles are available as well as shipping. In fact, according to…

Fifth Street Books of Mebane, North Carolina, is a bookstore that offers inexpensive options.…

The 10 Best Apple Orchards in North Carolina!

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Bee Sweet Orchards, Reidsville, NC

At Bee Sweet Orchards, pick your own apples off the three acres of property. The property offers a choice of nine types, including Ginger Gold, Gala, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, and Mutsu apples (not…

At Bee Sweet Orchards, pick your own apples off the three acres of property. The property offers a…

The 10 Best Hardware Stores in North Carolina!

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Dual Supply Co., Hillsborough, NC

Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., stop in Dual Supply Co. to pick up the supplies necessary to finish your current project. Covering your…

Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., stop in…

The 9 Best Cake Shops in North Carolina!

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Main Street Cake, Burlington, NC

Known as the area’s “most awarded Custom Cake Studio and Cupcakery,” let Main Street Cake bake a beautiful, tasteful cake you have dreamed up. To name a couple, Main Street Cake has…

Known as the area’s “most awarded Custom Cake Studio and Cupcakery,” let Main…

The 9 Best Doughnut Shops in North Carolina!

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Daily Doughnuts, Graham, NC

Buying one to go or by the dozen, Daily Doughnuts has regular doughnuts, cake doughnuts, jelly filled doughnuts and cream filled doughnuts. Feeling adventurous? Test out the maple bacon doughnuts or…

Buying one to go or by the dozen, Daily Doughnuts has regular doughnuts, cake doughnuts, jelly…

10 Best Libraries in North Carolina

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Graham Public Library, Graham, NC

Graham Public Library offers workshops for those wanting to become writers, a GED class for those who didn’t graduate from high school, craft workshops for kids, music classes and more.…

Graham Public Library offers workshops for those wanting to become writers, a GED class for those…

The 8 Best Tanning Salons in North Carolina!

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Electra Sun Tanning Salon, Burlington, NC

Stop by Electra Sun Tanning Salon for a wonderful tanning experience and incredible products to purchase to take home with you. There are a variety of services to choose from including tanning in the…

Stop by Electra Sun Tanning Salon for a wonderful tanning experience and incredible products to…

The 10 Best Ice Cream Parlors in North Carolina!

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Maple View Farm, Hillsborough, NC

From the homemade waffle cones to a dozen every day ice cream options (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, cookies and cream and Carolina crunch), you will have no problem finding ice cream to enjoy.…

From the homemade waffle cones to a dozen every day ice cream options (vanilla, chocolate,…

Fifth Street Books, Mebane, NC

Featured in The 9 Best Bookstores in North Carolina!

Fifth Street Books of Mebane, North Carolina, is a bookstore that offers inexpensive options. Popular with educators and parents, bundles are available as well as shipping. In fact, according to… Read More

The Chicken Hut, Durham, NC

Featured in The 9 Best Places for Fried Chicken in North Carolina!

Open and serving up fresh fried chicken since 1957, the Chicken Hut is the go-to location in Durham for all the home-cooked meals. Open during the weekdays, the fried chicken is served Monday through… Read More

Dame’s Chicken and Waffles, Durham, NC

Featured in The 14 Best Restaurants to Visit in North Carolina!

Crispy, Southern fried chicken coupled with golden waffles and sweet crème butters called “shmears” regularly attract locals and visitors alike to Dame’s Chicken and… Read More

Daily Doughnuts, Graham, NC

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Main Street Cake, Burlington, NC

Featured in The 9 Best Cake Shops in North Carolina!

Known as the area’s “most awarded Custom Cake Studio and Cupcakery,” let Main Street Cake bake a beautiful, tasteful cake you have dreamed up. To name a couple, Main Street Cake has… Read More

Geer Street Garden, Durham, NC

Featured in The 10 Best Bars in North Carolina!

Geer Street is the place to relax and unwind after a long week. This Durham bar has a great outdoor patio to sip on drinks with friends. Geer Street has a list of local beers ranging from… Read More

Piedmont Feed & Garden Center, Chapel Hill, NC

Featured in The 10 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in North Carolina!

Piedmont Feed & Garden Center of Chapel Hill is your one stop shop for your gardening and animal needs! For the garden, stock up on your plant life with a variety of plant options: annuals, trees… Read More

Wine & Design, Greensboro, NC

Featured in The 8 Best Spots for Paint & Wine in North Carolina!

Franchise Wine & Design of Greensboro was designed for more interesting get togethers. Need a getaway with your significant other? A much-needed girls’ night? With music and a party… Read More

Dual Supply Co., Hillsborough, NC

Featured in The 10 Best Hardware Stores in North Carolina!

Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., stop in Dual Supply Co. to pick up the supplies necessary to finish your current project. Covering your… Read More

Museum of Life And Science

433 West Murray Avenue, Durham, NC

The Museum Life and Science’s mission is to create a place of lifelong learning where young children to senior citizens embrace science as a ... Read More

Durham Skate Plaza

524 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, NC

Wheels Fun Park

715 North Hoover Road, Durham, NC

Wheels Fun Park has been a family owned and operated facility in Durham, NC since 1972. We have always been committed to providing wholesome family... Read More

Morehead Planetarium And Science Center

250 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC

Mission:The University of North Carolina Morehead Planetarium and Science Center informs and inspires the public about the foundations and frontier... Read More

Ackland Art Museum

101 South Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC

Mission: The Ackland Art Museum collects, preserves, and presents great art to educate, inspire, and engage the University and its regional, nation... Read More

Piedmont Wildlife Center

364 Leigh Farm Road, Durham, NC

Piedmont Wildlife CenterThe Mission of Piedmont Wildlife Center is to foster healthy connections among people, wildlife and nature. ConservationGoa... Read More

Carolina Basketball Museum

Skipper Bowles Drive, Chapel Hill, NC

The state-of-the-art Carolina Basketball Museum features artifacts, videos, photos, and statistical and historical panels that highlight the histor... Read More

North Carolina Botanical Garden

100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC

MissionThe North Carolina Botanical Garden is a unit of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We further the University's mission of tea... Read More

Music Explorium

5314 Apex Hwy, Suite 107, Durham, NC

Cathy's current version of Music Explorium® is quite different from the one her husband, Blaise Kielar, created in 1999. After many years of of... Read More

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