The full list from WorldAtlas includes 9 locations. Here's what writers loved about the one Western N.C. town among the nine.

Looking for a weekend getaway? We asked for your favorite small cities and towns to visit in North Carolina and South Carolina. Here’s what you said.

This State Is Quietly Producing Some of the Best Wine in the U.S.—And It’s Not California originally appeared on Parade.

These hidden NC BBQ spots serve smoky perfection off the beaten path—burnt ends, hush puppies, and stories worth the drive.

Cheapism searched around the U.S. for the best small towns to visit in the country, compiling a list of the "cute small towns [that] represent much of what is great about each state or region ...

For our second annual list of America’s Best Towns to Visit, CNN Travel editors tapped our readers and contributors for nominations. We considered hundreds of candidates and winnowed the list to ...

Looking for your next weekend escape? These three must-visit destinations in Virginia offer charming downtowns, scenic hikes, ...

This hidden gem in the High Country serves up cool temps, charming shops, and easy access to unforgettable outdoor fun.

The ingredients that led to the Hill Country disaster — steep terrain, swollen rivers and unsuspecting people in harm’s way — ...

NC educators try to mitigate risk of learning loss. How schools in Transylvania and Ashe counties have fared since Helene.

We asked members of the BuzzFeed Community who have lived in both Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning states to tell us ...

Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Asheboro offers small-town charm with big-time affordability. The cost of living here sits well below the national average, making it ideal for retirees on ...