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This Free North Carolina Stone Village Looks Like A Tiny Folk-Art Fairytale
Explore Shangri-La Stone Village, a free roadside folk-art stop of tiny stone buildings, quartz roofs, playful details and quiet self-guided browsing.
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Climb Through a Preserved WWII Battleship in North Carolina
Explore Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington, from its towering guns and bridge to compact crew quarters, workrooms and riverfront grounds.
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This North Carolina Pork Chop Sandwich Comes With A Side Of Mayberry Nostalgia
At Snappy Lunch in Mt. Airy, a breaded pork chop sandwich, hearty biscuits and Mayberry memorabilia make for a classic diner stop.
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This North Carolina Mountain Railroad Is A Multigenerational Family Adventure
Tweetsie Railroad pairs a steam-train ride in the mountains with classic rides, animal encounters, live shows and changing holiday events.
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This North Carolina Flea Market Is A Bargain Hunter’s Paradise With International Eats
Browse Brightleaf Flea Market’s indoor and outdoor booths for clothing, collectibles, produce, snacks, animals, games and more.
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This North Carolina Flea Market Feels Like A Weekend Carnival Packed With Endless Aisles
On a busy weekend, you can feel the traffic before you even reach 3856 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Cars inch around the entrance, people spill across the…