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East of Texas

North Carolina, Winston-Salem · East of Texas · 907 S Broad St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA

Family-friendly joint serving Tex-Mex, and house-smoked barbecue, plus frozen drinks.

Torchy's Tacos

North Hills, Raleigh · Torchy's Tacos · 1110 Mercantile Dr Bldg. 6, Suite 120, Raleigh, NC 27609, USA

Buzzy chain serving Mexican street-food-style tacos in inventive varieties, including for breakfast.

Heirloom

Warehouse District, Raleigh · Heirloom · 219 S West St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA

Modern outpost featuring espresso drinks, loose-leaf teas & sake cocktails in a bright, sleek venue.

Sumaq Coffee

Starmount, Charlotte · Sumaq Coffee · 6259 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217, USA

Beloved, cozy coffee shop in Starmount serving breakfast and lunch, plus desserts and live performances.

Casa Blanca Coffee Roasters

North Carolina, Wilmington · Casa Blanca Coffee Roasters · 7409 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411, USA

Warm and inviting cafe serving coffee, tea, and baked goods in a cozy, fireplace-lit space.

Blueberry’s Grill

North Carolina, Wilmington · Blueberry’s Grill · 1900 Eastwood Rd # 44, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA

Cozy spot serving innovative Southern cooking with a special emphasis on blueberries.

Littl Madeleine | Organic Coffee & Bakery

Ballantyne, Charlotte · Littl Madeleine | Organic Coffee & Bakery · 11318 N Community House Rd #202, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA

Bakery offering comfort food and coffee, including organic options, plus breakfast.

FiiZ Drinks

North Carolina, Fuquay-Varina · FiiZ Drinks · 7401 Sunset Lake Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526, USA

Modern soda shop with a huge selection, including Italian sodas, plus munchie treats.

Coastal Fog

North Carolina, Greenville · Coastal Fog · 210 E 14th St, Greenville, NC 27858, USA

Relaxed eatery for comfort foods and small plates, plus a coffee shop, gift store, and home-goods store.

Taverna Agora

Downtown, Raleigh · Taverna Agora · 326 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA

Casual, warm mainstay with a homey feel & a rooftop patio offering Greek & other Mediterranean eats.

Enrigo Italian Bistro

North Carolina, Cary · Enrigo Italian Bistro · 575 New Waverly Pl #106, Cary, NC 27518, USA

Housemade pastas & pizza dough are the pillars of this airy, modern Italian bistro with a patio.

Brandwein's Bagels

North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Brandwein's Bagels · 505 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA

The Wafflery

Elizabeth, Charlotte · The Wafflery · 1020 E 10th St ST3, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA

Casual eatery whipping up breakfast favorites such as grits and chicken and waffles, plus cocktails.

Simons Says Dip This

City Center, Durham · Simons Says Dip This · 117 W Parrish St, Durham, NC 27701, USA

Ice cream shop offering vanilla custard dipped in various flavors, plus toppings, and stuffed cookies.

The Raleigh Times

Downtown, Raleigh · The Raleigh Times · 14 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA

Belgian beers, microbrews & American pub grub served in the namesake paper's historic former home.

STIR

North Hills, Raleigh · STIR · 4242 Six Forks Rd #100, Raleigh, NC 27609, USA

Modern, relaxed restaurant featuring international cuisine, an oyster bar & cocktails.

Las Ramblas

North Hills, Raleigh · Las Ramblas · 141 Park at N Hills St #100, Raleigh, NC 27609, USA

Cozy, arabesque-tiled restaurant serving small plates of Spanish cuisine alongside beer, wine, and cocktails.

Blondiez Donuts

North Carolina, Calabash · Blondiez Donuts · 1159 River Rd, Calabash, NC 28467, USA

Cake donuts are the specialty at this casual shop also serving coffee, ice cream, and drinks.

State Farmers Market

Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh · State Farmers Market · 1201 Agriculture St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA

Local farmers bring all manner of fresh produce to this large market with several areas.

Lake Norman

North Carolina · Lake Norman · Lake Norman, North Carolina, USA

State's largest man-made lake & home to a diverse fish population, with a visitor center & marina.

Reader's Corner Inc

North Carolina, Raleigh · Reader's Corner Inc · 3201 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

Small, independent seller (& buyer) of pre-owned books, comic books, LPs, DVDs, CDs & Blu-rays.

Stone Mountain State Park

North Carolina, Roaring Gap · Stone Mountain State Park · 3042 Frank Pkwy, Roaring Gap, NC 28668, USA

14,000 acres of parkland around a scenic granite dome, offering fishing, hiking, climbing & camping.

Old Salem Museums & Gardens

North Carolina, Winston-Salem · Old Salem Museums & Gardens · 900 Old Salem Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA

Living history museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of North Carolina, with homes, shops, and a bakery.

WRAL Azalea Garden

Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh · WRAL Azalea Garden · 2619 Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA

Quiet azalea garden on TV-studio site, with winding paths, shaded benches & manicured lawns.

Freedom Park

Freedom Park, Charlotte · Freedom Park · Freedom Park, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA

Mint Museum

Charlotte center city, Charlotte · Mint Museum · at Levine Center for the Arts, 500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages.

Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden

North Carolina, Kernersville · Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden · 215 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284, USA

This year-round, 7-acre garden offers themed gardens & a visitor center, plus tours & a gift shop.

Greg's Pottery

Terry Sanford, Fayetteville · Greg's Pottery · 122 Maxwell St, Fayetteville, NC 28301, USA

Airlie Gardens

Airlie, Wilmington · Airlie Gardens · 300 Airlie Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA

Expansive gardens filled with azaleas, walking trails & 10 acres of freshwater lakes.

Campbell Pollinator Meadows & River Park

North Carolina, Lillington · Campbell Pollinator Meadows & River Park · 96WM+8X, Lillington, NC 27546, USA

Jaguar Bolera - Raleigh

East Raleigh, Raleigh · Jaguar Bolera - Raleigh · 2221 Iron Works Dr Suite 90, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA

Expansive gathering place with duckpin bowling, darts, and karaoke, plus Mexican and Southern fare.

North Carolina Botanical Garden

North Carolina, Chapel Hill · North Carolina Botanical Garden · 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, USA

Free-entry green oasis with display gardens, trails, art exhibits & an education center at UNC.

Rumors Durham

Rockwood, Durham · Rumors Durham · 2501 University Dr #3, Durham, NC 27707, USA

Store stocking a large selection of high-quality secondhand clothing including plus-size options.

Ackland Art Museum

North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Ackland Art Museum · 101 S Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA

Wide-ranging collection affiliated with UNC-Chapel Hill, with eclectic programming & free admission.

Coker Arboretum

North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Coker Arboretum · 399 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Year-round botanical garden on a college campus with hundreds of native & exotic plant species.

Battle House Laser Tag - Fayetteville

Terry Sanford, Fayetteville · Battle House Laser Tag - Fayetteville · 365 Westwood Shopping Center, Fayetteville, NC 28314, USA

Laser-tag center in Westwood Shopping Center offering mission-based games in large arenas.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Manhattan, New York · The Metropolitan Museum of Art · 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA

A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.