Unseen NC

Ben Long painted frescos in two West Jefferson churches. Just amazing and unexpected beauty in western North Carolina. The church is open 24/7 for folks to visit. #nc #westjeffersonnc… instagram.com/p/BqoH7qrh_Ig/…

Such amazing frescos in West Jefferson by Ben Long. Here, the Last Supper. #benlong #westjefferson #westjeffersonnc #nc #fresco #frescos @ West Jefferson, North Carolina instagram.com/p/BqoHLqjBQpw/…

Christmas tree farms in Ashe county. This area was once known as the Christmas tree capital of the world. #ashecounty #ashecountync #christmastree #nc #christmastreefarm @ Ashe County,… instagram.com/p/BqlWRaoBppE/…

Elkin Creek Winery. This winery in the Yadkin Valley was started by a couple that moved here from Nevada and helped to open the Blue Man Group show there. I recommend the tasting and the… instagram.com/p/BqkWKyfhQc7/…

Virginia Setzer’s expansive thimble collection, on display at the Allegheny County Museum. Setzer was a seamstress in Sparta, NC, but had very limited income. Her clients would bring her… instagram.com/p/BqitV9Nhn85/…

There are more than tigers here! All kinds of cats, large and small. #carolinatigerrescue #carolinatiger #catsofinstagram #nc #northcarolina #thisisnc @ Carolina Tiger Rescue instagram.com/p/BqSMTSVByJX/…

Kingston is a great stop for foodies and artists. This art installation by world renowned sculptor Thomas Sayre celebrates the rich tradition of tobacco farming in the state. His… instagram.com/p/BqPtZsugviY/…

Aloha from Cameron, NC. The Aloha Zoo has amazing animals from giraffes to big cats to zebras playing with donkeys. #alohasafarizoo #alohazoo #cameronnc @ Aloha Safari Zoo NC instagram.com/p/BqOrSZcg7Av/…

The coolest hotel in an old converted bank in Kingston, NC. Just seven rooms, all different, in the O’Neil. The vault is full of complementary microbrews. #kinston #kinstonnc @ Kinston,… instagram.com/p/BqLyBr6AsaZ/…

The whirligigs of where? #nc #whirligig #whirligigpark #wilsonnc @ Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park instagram.com/p/BqIaSN7g6FO/…

Livestock ITB? Not frequently seen, but on display during the Tour d’Coop, which showcases homes with birds and bees in downtown Raleigh. #raleigh #tourdcoopraleigh #tourdcoop #nc @… instagram.com/p/BqGfwAcgOGu/…

Not Chicago, but you’d never know at Mike’s Chicago Dog. #ashboro #ashboronc #chicagodog @ Mikes Chicago Dog And More instagram.com/p/Bp4_HIDANta/…