A quirky oddities museum in historic downtown Wilmington featuring an eclectic collection of unusual artifacts and curiosities, from shrunken heads and bizarre specimens to movie props and rare objects. It’s housed in a 19th-century brick building near the riverfront.

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A museum celebrating the storied history of Duke University’s basketball program and broader athletic achievements, featuring trophies, memorabilia, interactive exhibits, and team history.

Burntshirt Vineyards in Hendersonville is a well-known winery in the Blue Ridge foothills that produces estate-grown wines in a mountain vineyard setting. The property includes vineyard rows set against the rolling landscape of Western North Carolina, along with a tasting room where visitors can sample a range of wines made from locally grown grapes.