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• RED WINDOW read more ›
  (400 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill. Tel. 919-636-4563)
  redwindow.net
  Inspired by a similar store run by her mother, Elizabeth Edwards (yes, that one) opened this housewares store featuring shabby-chic furniture and whimsical accessories.
• TAZ’S #5 WINE AND GIFTS read more ›
  (17 E Martin St, Raleigh. Tel. 919-838-9440 )
  This upscale corner store features a dizzying selection of wine and beer, plus fi ne tobacco and cigars. The greeting cards and small items make it a great place to pick up a last-minute hostess gift, too.
• UNIQUITIES read more ›
  (452 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill. Tel. 919-933-4007)
  www.uniquities.com
  If you’re looking for designer duds at inexpensive prices, watch for trunk sales at this store. It sells season-by-season attire by Citizens for Humanity, BCBG and Marc Jacobs, and cleans out its inventory after every rotation by offering amazing items at half price (or even less).

• DOWN HOME: JEWISH LIFE IN NORTH CAROLINA read more ›
  (At North Carolina Museum of History 5 E Edenton St, Raleigh. Tel. 919-807-7900)
  ncmuseumofhistory.org
  Learn how Jewish residents of North Carolina have been blending their religious and cultural traditions with the ways of the South for more than four centuries. The exhibit will include antique housewares, religious items and photographs from the early 1900s.
• CAROLINA CASBAH! read more ›
  (300-G E Main St, Carrboro. Tel. 919-969-2787)
  artscenterlive.org
  Take a trip along the Silk Road with a night of Middle Eastern dance. The Lost Nomads will provide the soundtrack for brightly costumed Arabian dancers. Aug. 21.

• ONLY BURGER read more ›
  (Durham. )
  @onlyburguer
  Check the website or Twitter to fi nd this burger bus. The menu changes daily, but the baconand- blue cheese burger with red onion jam is a local favorite. $
• SPIZE CAFE read more ›
  (121 Fayetteville St, Raleigh. Tel. 919.828.5000)
  spizecafe.com
  The menu at this eco-friendly, pan-Asian café features dishes from Thailand, Vietnam and Korea, and the sustainable theme extends to the décor and recyclable utensils. $$
• ASHTEN’S RESTAURANT & PUB read more ›
  (140 E New Hampshire Ave, Southern Pine. Tel. 910-246-3510)
  ashtens.com
  This cute bistro tucked just off Broad Street features savory asparagus “strudel” and yellow fi n tuna over sesame rice noodle salad. $$$

• SOLAS read more ›
  (419 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh. Tel. 919-755-0755)
  solasraleigh.com
  No time to visit Miami this summer? Go to Raleigh’s new answer to the South Beach party scene. This superclub-style spot features a glass dance fl oor overlooking the restaurant below and rooftop bar where you can rent a cabana for a private party.
• TALULLAS read more ›
  (456 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill. Tel. 919-933-1177)
  talullas.com
  At this mellow bar, you can kick back with live late-night jazz every Tuesday, and dance during the Friday and Saturday night lounge parties. Themes vary weekly.

• CAROLINA BEACH read more ›
  (156 miles southeast of Raleigh-Durham Wilmington, NC. )
  Take in the ocean views from high atop the Ferris wheel, or rent a surrey and pedal down the boardwalk at this landmark vacation spot.

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Fun Fact!
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on North Carolina’s Outer Banks is the largest lighthouse in the country to be moved due to erosion problems.