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Treat your taste buds to a delicious trip through North Carolina. Try Calabash-style seafood or voice your opinion on a long-running feud over Eastern or Lexington-style barbecue. Dine out at savory farm-to-table restaurants across the state, or visit local farms, roadside stands and farmers markets to prepare your own homegrown feast. Thirsty? Drink a Pepsi or Cheerwine in the state where they were born, or raise a glass to more than 100 wineries, 150-plus breweries and even a dozen microdistilleries where you can sample legal moonshine and more.

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Beer

Taste North Carolina craft beer at more than 175 breweries and brewpubs located throughout the state.

Food

Savor local favorites from barbecue to Calabash seafood and Cheerwine to Krispy Kreme.

Wine

Toast muscadine and European-style wines at more than 100 wineries statewide.

Enjoy Tastings and Tours at North Carolina Distilleries

North Carolina is a place with rich roots in ‘shine-making, so it’s certainly no surprise that moonshine is (finally) making a comeback.

Cradle of 'Cue

North Carolina, long the world’s premiere bastion of barbecue, celebrates its heritage and diversity with a map of some of state’s perfect pits.

Authentic Coastal Cuisine

Meandering along our shoreline, it’s easy to eat your way through tasty coastal cuisine. Just pass the slaw and grab a glass of cold sweet tea.

Dining at the Wineries

Several wineries and vineyards offer places to eat, from food trucks to fine dining, that make for a perfect pairing during your visit.

See Where Masterminds Was Filmed and Dine Like a Star

Masterminds hits theaters Sept. 30, bringing big stars and laughs. Take the experience to the next level by visiting the Asheville area where the movie was filmed.

10 New North Carolina Breweries You Should Know

New breweries continue to open at a fast pace across our state. Each of these brings a refreshing element to the beer scene and is well worth a visit.

Craft Beer in Asheville

Asheville ruled as Beer City USA and remains one of the nation's best towns for sampling locally crafted beers from a dozen breweries.

Celebrate Craft Beer for a Month, Enjoy It Year-Round

We honor our bountiful beer scene with dozens of special events during NC Beer Month, while breweries continue to garner awards for creative concoctions.

Calabash, Seafood Capital of the World

A visit to the southeastern North Carolina town of Calabash allows you to sample local delicacies from more than a menu.

Romantic, Food and Adventure Tours of North Carolina

Explore the cities and towns in our state on these fun tours, showcasing everything from beer and food, yoga and waterfalls, to wild horses and ghosts.

Farm-to-Table Dining in North Carolina

At these nine farm-to-table restaurants, you can sample delicious local food grown at small, sustainable farms across North Carolina.

North Carolina Wine Country

Plan a trip to explore our wine trails, enjoy seasonal wine festivals, and sample European-style and sweet wines at more than 100 wineries.

15 Coffee Shops and Cafes You’ll Like a Latte

North Carolina is filled with locally owned coffee shops, each offering a bit of homegrown flavor and insight into the cultures of our towns and cities.

Breakfast Is Served: 22 North Carolina Brunch Spots

One of the great things about vacation is the opportunity to sleep in. Luckily, these restaurants serve full breakfast menus late in the day.

How Sweet It Is: Hard Cider and Tasting Rooms

North Carolina has more wineries and breweries than you can keep track of. But you’d be remiss if you didn’t visit one of our emerging cideries.

Guide to North Carolina Game Days

From Neese's sausage to Lexington barbecue, local craft beer to Cheerwine, these essentials make a great tailgate regardless of your home team.

North Carolina’s Famous Foods

Once known most widely for its production of tobacco, North Carolina is now receiving national recognition for its beloved foods and drinks.

Small Screen to Small City, Get to Know Kinston

A television series about an acclaimed restaurant and chef have put the spotlight on this Eastern North Carolina city. Here are more reasons to visit.

Brewing Craft Beer Scene

North Carolina has more breweries and brewpubs than any other Southern state, which means you're never far from imaginative, tasty local beer.

Overnight Winery Stays

A number of North Carolina wineries now feature unique overnight accommodations options to extend the great grape experience.

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A Romantic Weekend in the Triangle

Whether it’s a hotel that caters to couples, romantic meals or a soothing spa, it’s easy to get away in Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Durham.