The Best Museums in North Carolina to visit this weekend

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Asheville Pinball Museum, Ashville, NC

Asheville may be known for its Great Smoky Mountains and vibrant art scene, but the city is also home to one of the world's few pinball museums. Visitors at the Asheville Pinball Museum can play…

Asheville may be known for its Great Smoky Mountains and vibrant art scene, but the city is also…

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

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The Moon-Eyed People, Murphy, NC

In the Southern Appalachian Mountains are the remains of ancient stone structures. These structures are both natural and man-made, and reflect the Cherokee legend of the Moon-Eyed People with some of…

In the Southern Appalachian Mountains are the remains of ancient stone structures. These structures…

Starchy Goodness: North Carolina's Best French Fries

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Bouchon, Asheville, NC

An intimate Asheville bistro serving French comfort food, the Famous French Fries are a specialty of Bouchon and are often considered the best in town. The pommes frites are also sides to both the…

An intimate Asheville bistro serving French comfort food, the Famous French Fries are a specialty…

Old-time Ambience: Best Speakeasies in North Carolina

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The Conundrum, Asheville, NC

The Conundrum allows kids during certain hours, but after 7:30 p.m. it’s time for adults to play. The Conundrum offers an escape room as well as speakeasy, open during select times. Shimmy your…

The Conundrum allows kids during certain hours, but after 7:30 p.m. it’s time for adults to…

North Carolina's Best Gelato

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Log Cabin Frozen Treats, Waynesville, NC

Log Cabin Frozen Treats of Waynesville, North Carolina, offers soft custard, gelato, ice cream and Italian ice. The gelato is reduced fat and made with premium ingredients. There are plenty of…

Log Cabin Frozen Treats of Waynesville, North Carolina, offers soft custard, gelato, ice cream and…

North Carolina's Best Historic Theaters

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Gem Theatre, Kannapolis, NC

Since opening its doors in 1936, the Gem Theatre of Kannapolis is home to reasonable prices and plenty of movies showings to enjoy. After a fire in 1942, the theatre was rebuilt in 1948 to include a…

Since opening its doors in 1936, the Gem Theatre of Kannapolis is home to reasonable prices and…

The Moon-Eyed People, Murphy, NC

Featured in 15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in North Carolina!

Bouchon, Asheville, NC

Featured in The 10 Best Places for French Fries in North Carolina!

An intimate Asheville bistro serving French comfort food, the Famous French Fries are a specialty of Bouchon and are often considered the best in town. The pommes frites are also sides to both the… Read More

The Conundrum, Asheville, NC

Featured in The 10 Best Speakeasies in North Carolina!

The Conundrum allows kids during certain hours, but after 7:30 p.m. it’s time for adults to play. The Conundrum offers an escape room as well as speakeasy, open during select times. Shimmy your… Read More

Log Cabin Frozen Treats, Waynesville, NC

Featured in The 10 Best Places for Gelato in North Carolina!

Log Cabin Frozen Treats of Waynesville, North Carolina, offers soft custard, gelato, ice cream and Italian ice. The gelato is reduced fat and made with premium ingredients. There are plenty of… Read More

Gem Theatre, Kannapolis, NC

Featured in The 10 Best Historic Theaters in North Carolina!

The Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC

Featured in 10 Best Retirement Activities in North Carolina

Visit the Biltmore and pretend you live like the Vanderbilts. Stroll the grounds of the winery. Take part in a wine tasting. Check out the list of seasonal events that are scheduled throughout the… Read More

Come Back Shack, Boone, NC

Featured in The 10 Best Milkshakes in North Carolina!

Friendly service and hand spun milkshakes of Come Back Shack are hard to beat. Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, Oreo, cherry, caramel, coffee, Nutella, or Reese’s cup, each is amazing and worth… Read More

Peter’s Pancakes & Waffles, Cherokee, NC

Featured in 10 Best Pancake Places in North Carolina

Long-time customers claim they’ve loved the pancakes at Peter’s Pancakes & Waffles for years. Served with bacon or sausage, topped with bananas or mixed with blueberries—the… Read More

Crazy Boba, Newton, NC

Featured in 10 Best Places for Bubble Tea in North Carolina

At Crazy Boba, they’ve even infused tastes of the holidays into their bubble tea. Chocolate Mint and Peppermint Mocha are the new seasonal flavors and they’re big hits already. Try one of… Read More

Gold City Gem Mine

9410 Sylva Road Highway 441North, Franklin, NC

Come to Gold City for a day full of fun and excitement for the whole family. Mine in our new and improved, covered flume rain or shine. ... Read More

Scottish Tartans Museum

86 East Main Street, Franklin, NC

About Us: Our museum was founded by The Scottish Tartans Society (STS), which was established in Scotland in 1963 to maintain a worldwide membersh... Read More

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

45 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC

With 53 miles of track, two tunnels and 25 bridges, the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad will take you on a memorable journey through a remote and be... Read More

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