Clean Beaches Week is here 🌊 You packed sunscreen, shades and snacks — now pack out what you bring in, leave only footprints and flatten sandcastles to help sea turtle hatchlings reach the ocean. Protect NC's beaches: outdoornc.com/join-the-movem…
Windows down. Sunscreen on. Summer officially starts now in North Carolina. Looking for a can’t-miss summer rec? Try the Berry Patch in @RichmondNCTDA for fresh scoops, strawberry treats and the World’s Largest Strawberry.
worldslargeststrawberry.com/ 🍓

ALT Exterior of The Berry Patch roadside market with a green metal roof, large yellow sign featuring strawberries and an ice cream cone, open-air storefront displaying fresh produce like melons and watermelons, people browsing inside and outside, turquoise chairs and potted plants in front, and signs advertising homemade chocolate-covered strawberries and local goods.
Head to Discretion Underground, @VisitHickoryNC’s speakeasy-style stop for moody sips. Find the green door below NoCo Arts, order the banana nut old-fashioned and thank us later. 🥃
Browse more craft cocktails: discretionunderground.com/
Park once, wander well. 🚶 Spend a day in Spruce Pine taking in local art, town shops, river views and maybe a creme brulee donut or two:
visitnc.com/itinerary/explor…
Make room in your trunk 🚘
The 301 Endless Yard Sale returns June 19-20 with 100+ miles of treasure hunting along Highway 301 through @JoCoTourism, @ExploreNashCo, @visithalifaxnc, Wilson and Harnett County.
visitnc.com/events/301-endle…

ALT Outdoor yard sale with a large sign reading "301 Endless Yard Sale" and "Space Available" in the foreground. Bicycles, a wooden chair, and assorted household items are displayed on the grass, while several people browse tables filled with colorful goods. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.
Trade the noise for something quieter 🌿 At Hoke Community Forest, longleaf pines and soft trails set the tone for a slower kind of day. Find more boardwalks and forest bathing spots across NC: visitnc.com/list/find-sereni…
3 days in the heart of the Yadkin Valley wine region? 🍷
We’ve rounded up 11 stops full of vineyard views, homegrown flavors and local art that’ll have you toasting to new memories in @YadkinValleyNC:
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BBQ nachos piled high, brisket tacos from the underground pit, a Carolina Mustard sauce on standby and margaritas within reach - all waiting for you at Highlands Smokehouse in @visit_higlhands.
Tap to try: highlandssmokehouse.com/
Wildflower season shows off in every corner of NC — from mountain trails to quiet coastal paths. Find your next bloom-filled stop and see where spring is putting on a show: visitnc.com/list/10-ways-go-…
📸📍The Fields at Sunflower Trail in Mocksville
Roxboro’s Person County Museum of History is more than a museum stop.
Explore 9+ buildings, from a doctor’s office to a general store, stroll the beautiful grounds and tap into stories that bring the past to life. pcmuseumnc.org/
National Parks Week is a great time to explore @greatsmokynps. From scenic drives to misty mountain hikes, the Great Smoky Mountains deliver views that stay with you.
Plan your visit: visitnc.com/story/beyond-gui…
Think you know @VisitHickoryNC? A city shaped by flavor, fresh air and Friday-night energy waits for you.
Find art inspiration, a live music scene and more: visitnc.com/story/explore-ma…
Camping, but make it comfortable! You can sleep in treehouses, domes, yurts and even converted buses across NC.
Explore spots that bring the outdoors a little closer while keeping the cozy touches: visitnc.com/list/go-glamping…
📸📍Cashie River Treehouses in Windsor, NC
.@DurhamNC does weekends right: a full lineup of local eats, creative cocktails and plenty of places to wander between bites.
Use this itinerary to plan a 3-day trip to the Bull City built around flavor: visitnc.com/itinerary/durham…
Spring days feel even better on the patio at @JonesVonDrehle in @WilkesNCtourism.
Sip a flight in the tasting room now and come back in May when the vineyard’s concert series brings live music to the vines. 🍷 jonesvondrehle.com/
Patio season is back. Grab a table outside at your favorite NC restaurant, order something fresh and let the sunshine do the rest.
📍Roger‘s Diner, @exploretryon
Want more spring ideas across the state? Click here: visitnc.com/list/8-things-do…
Can you guess which NC spots showed up on the Top Chef Season 23 premiere? 👀
Hint: @SpiceWalla, @Charlottgotalot and @CLTMotorSpdwy made an appearance.
Drop what we missed in the comments.
North Carolina’s 2026 James Beard semifinalists are in. From @VisitAsheville to @WilmingtoNCoast to @visitRaleigh to @Charlottgotalot, these chefs and restaurants are putting big flavor on the national table.
See who made the list: visitnc.com/list/meet-north-…
Savor Charlotte = 2 weeks of can’t-miss bites. Starting March 11, dig into a culinary celebration that turns @CharlottGotAlot into a foodie playground.
Find ways to savor the city:charlottesgotalot.com/savo
From craft coffee to championship cars, a weekend in @ExploreCabarrus is full throttle. 🏎️ Paying a visit for your first @NASCAR race? Be sure to make these pit stops: visitnc.com/itinerary/plan-p…

























