NC Eat & Play’s Ultimate Staycation List

by NC Eat & Play | Aug 21, 2023 | NC Staycation

Hi, it’s Megan! I’m excited to share some of my favorite ideas for a North Carolina staycation with you. As a local wanderluster, I’m always looking for fun and affordable ways for me and my family to explore new parts of North Carolina and make...

Lake Gaston: A Great Vacation Destination

by Harrison Nichols | Jun 7, 2022 | Community Features, NC Staycation

I (Harrison) would argue that the lakes are some of the best parts of living in North Carolina, with Lake Gaston being my favorite. Even though there were a few lakes around me growing up, my family always made the one-hour drive from Raleigh to Lake Gaston to get our...

A Fall Getaway in Carolina Beach

by Megan Nichols | Nov 14, 2021 | Community Features, NC Beaches, NC Guides, NC Staycation, Things To Do

Carolina Beach is perhaps the most lively of all the beach towns along North Carolina’s coast. Tourists are drawn to it for its spacious beach, endless food and beverage options, and vintage yet thriving boardwalk. While all of those features are extremely...

Bear Lake Reserve: Everything You Need To Know About This NC Mountain Resort

by Megan Nichols | Jul 17, 2021 | Asheville, Community Features, NC Guides, NC Staycation, Things To Do

Nestled deep in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Bear Lake Reserve welcomes guests to its stunning property, which feels wild and luxurious. My family was invited to spend a weekend in one of the lake-view condos, and it was one of the most breathtaking and...

Our Weekend in Maggie Valley NC

by Megan Nichols | Jun 24, 2021 | Asheville, Community Features, NC Guides, NC Staycation

If you’re interested in experiencing an authentic, small mountain town in North Carolina, you’ll find that and more in Maggie Valley. A scenic town positioned in the lush Smoky Mountains of western NC, Maggie Valley brings visitors to a simpler, easier-paced...