Visit North Carolina

Patio season is back. Grab a table outside at your favorite NC restaurant, order something fresh and let the sunshine do the rest. 📍Roger‘s Diner, @exploretryon Want more spring ideas across the state? Click here: visitnc.com/list/8-things-…

Can you guess which NC spots showed up on the Top Chef Season 23 premiere? 👀 Hint: @SpiceWalla, @Charlottgotalot and @CLTMotorSpdwy made an appearance. Drop what we missed in the comments.

North Carolina’s 2026 James Beard semifinalists are in. From @VisitAsheville to @WilmingtoNCoast to @visitRaleigh to @Charlottgotalot, these chefs and restaurants are putting big flavor on the national table. See who made the list: visitnc.com/list/meet-nort…

Savor Charlotte = 2 weeks of can’t-miss bites. Starting March 11, dig into a culinary celebration that turns @CharlottGotAlot into a foodie playground. Find ways to savor the city:charlottesgotalot.com/savo

From craft coffee to championship cars, a weekend in @ExploreCabarrus is full throttle. 🏎️ Paying a visit for your first @NASCAR race? Be sure to make these pit stops: visitnc.com/itinerary/plan…

Share plates, savor the moment at Spring House Restaurant. 🍽️ Start with apps for two by the fireplace in the Library Bar, then settle in for an intimate dinner and dessert (butter cake, anyone?) inside this restored 1920s mansion on Winston-Salem’s Millionaire’s Row.

The Civil Rights Movement didn’t happen only in major cities. It also happened in restaurants, universities and golf courses across the state. Explore the @ncculture Civil Rights Trail, where you can go to see the impact for yourself: visitnc.com/story/journey-…

Handmade goods. Spa splurges. Horseback rides. Oh my! This NC gift guide is full of ways to wow your valentine — or treat yourself: visitnc.com/list/nc-gift-g… 👛: @willowsoap in @LincolnCountyNC

From grit cakes to brisket mac to 75+ wines by the glass, @VisitGSo’s food scene goes big on flavor and creativity. Find a spot to take each one of your foodie friends: visitnc.com/list/savor-bor…

Celebrate 250 years of American independence where it all began. The inaugural NC First in Freedom Festival kicks off Feb. 21-28, leading to the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge 🇺🇸 ncfirstinfreedomfestival.com #America250

New year, new adventures! Start planning your 2026 getaways with our FREE 2026 North Carolina Travel Guide. Hidden gems, road trip inspo, foodie finds and more. Order yours now: visitnc.com/travel-guides

With 15 fireplaces at @KornersFolly, Santa’s got options and he’s got to choose quick — it's almost the big day! 🎄 Enter our giveaway for a chance to win a @visitwinstonsalem experience: #kornersfollysweeps" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">visitnc.com/real-rare#korn…

1200-foot slopes paired with flavor-packed pit stops – the magic of Sugar Mountain is something you’ll have to see to believe. ❄️ If year-round adventure is on your list, save these 7 activities for later: visitnc.com/list/ways-expe…

Variety is the spice of life — even for Santa! He's getting ready to visit @KornersFolly and with 15 chimneys and 22 rooms. The big guy's got some decisions to make! 🎅 Want to @visitwinstonsalem too? We've got your chance! Enter our sweepstakes and win a trip here: LINK

Creedmoor’s Cedar Creek Gallery is pure holiday magic. Blown glass, woodwork, and John Martin’s iconic ornament tree—plus you might just meet a maker by the fire (inside their studios, that is). 🔥🎄 Find more gift ideas in Granville County: visitgranvillenc.com

Send something from NC with love this holiday season. 🎁 Check out our gift guide and find something for everyone on your list right here: visitnc.com/story/holiday-…

It’s official — Santa’s Chimney Sweepstakes is live! 🎅 He’s headed to @KornersFolly in @visitwinstonsalem and has 15 fireplaces to choose from. Think you can guess which one? 🎁 Enter now for a chance to win a Winston-Salem escape in NC: #kornersfollysweeps" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">visitnc.com/real-rare#korn…

Holiday shopping hits different in North Carolina. Think charming downtowns, artist-made gifts, festive markets and indie shops worth the drive. Here's where to find the goods (and the good vibes): visitnc.com/story/holiday-…

Cheers to an easygoing date night you can only find in Onslow County! Topsail Island Brewing has a rotating beer menu, flights, local music and daily mini golf on site – just steps from the beach. 🍻⛳

Time to hit the slopes! Sugar Mountain and @skicataloochee are open for ski season ❄️ New lifts, fresh snow, and winter fun are waiting in the NC mountains 🏂⛷️Start planning your trip: goskinc.com