10 Best Shoe Stores in North Carolina

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The Shoe Center, Leland, NC

At the Shoe Center, you’ll find shoes designed for the well-being of your feet—that look good, too. Choose from sandals, boots, pumps and flats. They even have a line of dancing shoes…

At the Shoe Center, you’ll find shoes designed for the well-being of your feet—that…

The 10 Best Pet Stores in North Carolina!

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Aunt Kerry’s Pet Shop, Wilmington, NC

Locally owned and open for over 16 years, Aunt Kerry’s Pet Shop is trusted with pets in the Wilmington area for amazing, all-natural pet food and accessories. Foods, collars, and leashes,…

Locally owned and open for over 16 years, Aunt Kerry’s Pet Shop is trusted with pets in the…

Best Pizza in North Carolina: Our 10 Favorites!

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Elizabeth’s Pizza and Bar, Wilmington, NC

Elizabeth’s Pizza of Wilmington offers pizza lovers with pizzas made fresh and from scratch. Elizabeth’s serves both specialty pizzas and make your own options. Everything from classical…

Elizabeth’s Pizza of Wilmington offers pizza lovers with pizzas made fresh and from scratch.…

10 Best Furniture Stores in North Carolina

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Local Living Furniture, Wilmington, NC

Local Living Furniture is exclusively focused on their community in Wilmington, and it’s easy to see why it’s a favorite among neighbors. This shop features top-quality pieces with…

Local Living Furniture is exclusively focused on their community in Wilmington, and it’s easy…

10 Best Bakeries in North Carolina

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Sweet D’s Cuisine, Wilmington, NC

Sweet D’s is a beloved local bakery that all of Wilmington loves. Their cupcakes are worth writing home about, as are their cakes, croissants, and other mouth-watering favorites. The next time…

Sweet D’s is a beloved local bakery that all of Wilmington loves. Their cupcakes are worth…

10 Best Places for Buffets in North Carolina

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Casey’s Buffet, Wilmington, NC

You’ll go hog wild for the food at Casey’s Buffet. The lunch and dinner buffets serve what locals call “Southern soul food” and barbecue. Choose from barbecue pork, fried…

You’ll go hog wild for the food at Casey’s Buffet. The lunch and dinner buffets serve…

The 10 Best Brunch Spots in North Carolina!

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Famous Toastery, Wilmington, NC

Voted “Best Breakfast & Brunch” for more than a decade, Famous Toastery serves fresh, flavorful brunch food options from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. to satisfy any breakfast craving you may…

Voted “Best Breakfast & Brunch” for more than a decade, Famous Toastery serves…

Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in North Carolina!

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Movie set tours

North Carolina has been the filming location for hundreds of movies, with the areas around Wilmington a particular favorite. In fact, it's known as "Hollywood East." From Dirty Dancing to The Hunger…

North Carolina has been the filming location for hundreds of movies, with the areas around…

The 9 Best Speakeasies in North Carolina!

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Blind Elephant, Wilmington, NC

A secret spot tucked into an alley and marked by an elephant, The Blind Elephant is a unique cocktail experience in Wilmington. You can find cocktails on tap and cocktails blended with liquors you…

A secret spot tucked into an alley and marked by an elephant, The Blind Elephant is a unique…

The 10 Best Historic Theaters in North Carolina!

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Thalian Hall, Wilmington, NC

One of the oldest theaters in the country, Thalian Hall opened in 1858. Designed by a popular 19th-century theatre architect, John M. Trimble, Thalian Hall is the last-standing of the…

One of the oldest theaters in the country, Thalian Hall opened in 1858. Designed by a popular…

Elizabeth’s Pizza and Bar, Wilmington, NC

Featured in Best Pizza in North Carolina: Our 10 Favorites!

Elizabeth’s Pizza of Wilmington offers pizza lovers with pizzas made fresh and from scratch. Elizabeth’s serves both specialty pizzas and make your own options. Everything from classical… Read More

Local Living Furniture, Wilmington, NC

Featured in 10 Best Furniture Stores in North Carolina

Local Living Furniture is exclusively focused on their community in Wilmington, and it’s easy to see why it’s a favorite among neighbors. This shop features top-quality pieces with… Read More

Casey’s Buffet, Wilmington, NC

Featured in 10 Best Places for Buffets in North Carolina

You’ll go hog wild for the food at Casey’s Buffet. The lunch and dinner buffets serve what locals call “Southern soul food” and barbecue. Choose from barbecue pork, fried… Read More

Sweet D’s Cuisine, Wilmington, NC

Featured in 10 Best Bakeries in North Carolina

Sweet D’s is a beloved local bakery that all of Wilmington loves. Their cupcakes are worth writing home about, as are their cakes, croissants, and other mouth-watering favorites. The next time… Read More

Famous Toastery, Wilmington, NC

Featured in The 10 Best Brunch Spots in North Carolina!

Voted “Best Breakfast & Brunch” for more than a decade, Famous Toastery serves fresh, flavorful brunch food options from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. to satisfy any breakfast craving you may… Read More

Movie set tours

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in North Carolina!

Purple Onion Café, Shallotte, NC

Featured in The 7 Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in North Carolina!

In a simple mom and pop atmosphere, dine in, and order from a variety of breakfast items, sandwiches, and burger options. During breakfast, the Purple Onion serves fabulous eggs benedict, French… Read More

Blind Elephant, Wilmington, NC

Featured in The 9 Best Speakeasies in North Carolina!

A secret spot tucked into an alley and marked by an elephant, The Blind Elephant is a unique cocktail experience in Wilmington. You can find cocktails on tap and cocktails blended with liquors you… Read More

Thalian Hall, Wilmington, NC

Featured in The 10 Best Historic Theaters in North Carolina!

One of the oldest theaters in the country, Thalian Hall opened in 1858. Designed by a popular 19th-century theatre architect, John M. Trimble, Thalian Hall is the last-standing of the… Read More

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