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Eat & Drink

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 185 breweries and brewpubs located throughout the state.

Food

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

Wine

Toast muscadine and European-style wines, and enjoy grape stomps and festivals at more than 185 wineries statewide.

Vivian Howard

Restaurateur, cookbook author and star of "A Chef’s Life" Vivian Howard shares her favorite North Carolina places and experiences in this VisitNC.com series.

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.

10 North Carolina Breweries Elevating the Beer Scene

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 more than a dozen breweries.

Overnight Winery Stays

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pick Your Favorite Wineries to Tour in North Carolina

With more than 185 wineries across our state, you can map your way through wine trails and savor every stop.

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.

Experience Vivian Howard’s North Carolina

The restaurateur, cookbook author and star of "A Chef’s Life" shares her favorite places, insider tips and essential experiences in this VisitNC.com series.

See Where Masterminds Was Filmed and Dine Like a Star

Masterminds brings big stars and big laughs. Take your experience to the next level by visiting the Asheville area where the movie was filmed.

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.

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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.