Distance from Charlotte: 91 miles These quaint towns in the Sandhills of North Carolina may be known as a vacation destination, but it's possible to enjoy their adorable shops and cafés in a single day. With a traffic-free drive and plenty of activity options (spa day anyone?) Pinehurst and Southern Pines are spots where you'll want to arrive early and…
Distance from Charlotte: 96 miles Seagrove: Courtesy As you drive through this tiny town's overgrown cow pastures and turn-of-the-century barns, you might get the sense that time here stopped sometime around 1935. Seagrove, with a triple-digit population spread across a twenty-mile radius, is one of the only remaining potter communities in America — a local tradition that's as timeless as…
Distance from Charlotte: 93 Miles This historic railroad town features tree-lined streets, historical charm, and small town warmth—all with views of the picturesque Blue Ridge mountains. Shady trails, cool rivers, and waterfalls offer a respite from the summer heat while family-owned shops and restaurants are the perfect break from the city. The Saluda Grade railroad ceased operations in 2001, but…
Distance from Charlotte: 88 miles This quiet town halfway between High Point and Greensboro was settled as a Quaker village in the eighteenth century. Its Oakdale Road entrance includes an old cotton mill on one side and schoolhouse on the other, setting its historical tone. Downtown, you'll find giant oak trees shading the streets full of cozy restaurants and small…
Distance from Charlotte: 22 miles A half hour outside of Charlotte's city limits lies Davidson — half college town, half historic haven for those looking for a relaxing Saturday. Main Street offers a quaint stretch sprinkled with a book shop, vintage record store, and coffee house—not to mention a whole host of cute eateries beckoning townies and travelers alike. On…
Chris Edwards There’s great responsibility that comes with choosing the winners of the Best of the Best. And we take that seriously — especially when it comes to testing out things like the city’s best fries or burgers, or, in this case, pimento cheese that can be purchased to enjoy at home. Here’s a peek behind the scenes at the…
The Vieriggs interior designer Kelley Vierigg sees promise in homes where others do not. Case in point: her Myers Park house, which she and her husband, John, co-owners of Interiors Marketplace and Post & Gray, purchased in August 1994. The Vieriggs loved the neighborhood and the location off Providence Road, but the structure was just 1,900 square feet, too small…
The Smiths The Smiths knew exactly what they wanted to do when they first purchased their Myers Park home: create a room that encompassed their kitchen as well as their family room. "A lot of people advised us against ," says Dorothy Smith. "But we wanted a big family space, one large room where everyone would be comfortable and hang…
The fifth Mecklenburg County Courthouse, at Third and McDowell, is an excellent example of Wolf’s modernist style. Chris Edwards Like every architect, Harry Wolf has less work than he'd like. But he met recently with a developer on an interesting project in Oakland, a condo redo. He's moved, from Malibu, where he lived for twenty-one years, to more walkable West…
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