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Clean Beaches Week is here 🌊 You packed sunscreen, shades and snacks — now pack out what you bring in, leave only footprints and flatten sandcastles to help sea turtle hatchlings reach the ocean. Protect NC's beaches: outdoornc.com/join-the-movem…
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Windows down. Sunscreen on. Summer officially starts now in North Carolina. Looking for a can’t-miss summer rec? Try the Berry Patch in @RichmondNCTDA for fresh scoops, strawberry treats and the World’s Largest Strawberry. worldslargeststrawberry.com/ 🍓
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Head to Discretion Underground, @VisitHickoryNC’s speakeasy-style stop for moody sips. Find the green door below NoCo Arts, order the banana nut old-fashioned and thank us later. 🥃 Browse more craft cocktails: discretionunderground.com/
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Park once, wander well. 🚶 Spend a day in Spruce Pine taking in local art, town shops, river views and maybe a creme brulee donut or two: visitnc.com/itinerary/explor…
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Make room in your trunk 🚘 The 301 Endless Yard Sale returns June 19-20 with 100+ miles of treasure hunting along Highway 301 through @JoCoTourism, @ExploreNashCo, @visithalifaxnc, Wilson and Harnett County. visitnc.com/events/301-endle…
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Trade the noise for something quieter 🌿 At Hoke Community Forest, longleaf pines and soft trails set the tone for a slower kind of day. Find more boardwalks and forest bathing spots across NC: visitnc.com/list/find-sereni…
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3 days in the heart of the Yadkin Valley wine region? 🍷 We’ve rounded up 11 stops full of vineyard views, homegrown flavors and local art that’ll have you toasting to new memories in @YadkinValleyNC: visitnc.com/itinerary/say-ye…
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BBQ nachos piled high, brisket tacos from the underground pit, a Carolina Mustard sauce on standby and margaritas within reach - all waiting for you at Highlands Smokehouse in @visit_higlhands. Tap to try: highlandssmokehouse.com/
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Wildflower season shows off in every corner of NC — from mountain trails to quiet coastal paths. Find your next bloom-filled stop and see where spring is putting on a show: visitnc.com/list/10-ways-go-… 📸📍The Fields at Sunflower Trail in Mocksville
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Roxboro’s Person County Museum of History is more than a museum stop. Explore 9+ buildings, from a doctor’s office to a general store, stroll the beautiful grounds and tap into stories that bring the past to life. pcmuseumnc.org/
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National Parks Week is a great time to explore @greatsmokynps. From scenic drives to misty mountain hikes, the Great Smoky Mountains deliver views that stay with you. Plan your visit: visitnc.com/story/beyond-gui…
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Think you know @VisitHickoryNC? A city shaped by flavor, fresh air and Friday-night energy waits for you. Find art inspiration, a live music scene and more: visitnc.com/story/explore-ma…
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Camping, but make it comfortable! You can sleep in treehouses, domes, yurts and even converted buses across NC. Explore spots that bring the outdoors a little closer while keeping the cozy touches: visitnc.com/list/go-glamping… 📸📍Cashie River Treehouses in Windsor, NC
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.@DurhamNC does weekends right: a full lineup of local eats, creative cocktails and plenty of places to wander between bites. Use this itinerary to plan a 3-day trip to the Bull City built around flavor: visitnc.com/itinerary/durham…
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Spring days feel even better on the patio at @JonesVonDrehle in @WilkesNCtourism. Sip a flight in the tasting room now and come back in May when the vineyard’s concert series brings live music to the vines. 🍷 jonesvondrehle.com/
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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-do…
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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.
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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-north-…
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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
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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-p…
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