The Alcove at Birkdale Village Apartments

Hello, Sailor serves up a vibrant Southern menu with fish delights and fried favorites, all set against a breezy waterfront backdrop that's hard to resist.

This cozy bar and grill offers a welcoming vibe with innovative drinks and upscale American dishes that promise to delight your taste buds.

Stylish coffee bar inside Good Bottle Co. for pour-overs, cold brew & espresso, plus baked goods.

Stylish downtown hotel offering an Italian restaurant & a rooftop bar, plus a gym & a yoga deck. On a downtown intersection across from Romare Bearden Park, this chic hotel is 4 minutes' walk from the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and less than a mile from I-277. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with park or city views, the stylish rooms have Wi-Fi access, flat-screens and yoga mats, plus minibars, Italian linens and designer toiletries; some offer balconies. Suites add wet bars and living rooms. In-room spa treatments are available. Loaner bikes and evening wine receptions are free. There's an Italian restaurant/bar and a sleek rooftop bar. Other amenities include a sprawling gym, a terrace and a yoga deck. Valet parking is available.

Nestled above a vibrant brewpub, this chic hostel boasts cozy shared and private accommodations with modern amenities and an unbeatable downtown Asheville location.

Raleigh Iron Works, a lively mixed-use hub, blends shops, restaurants, and residential spaces with a cool industrial vibe and outdoor fun for all ages.

This laid-back brewery serves up delicious New York-style pizza and a stellar beer selection, perfect for a fun night with friends in their cozy outdoor garden.

Single-storey brick building packed with dealers selling antiques, collectables & vintage items.

Local chain serving NY-style pizzas, pasta & wings, plus subs & stromboli, in a casual space.

The American Tobacco Historic District in Durham blends stunning repurposed industrial architecture with lively shops, restaurants, and serene water features.