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North Carolina Travel Guide

North Carolina — Food and Dining

Cuisine

Numerous festivals are held annually in North Carolina in honor of favorite foods, including apples, watermelons, seafood, turkey, pickles and collard greens.

Regional specialties:
• Sweet potato pie.
• Barbecue (pork barbecue with salty, vinegar sauce).

Nightlife

Student bars dominate the university towns of Chapel Hill, Durham and Raleigh; top rock bands appear at the Cat’s Cradle Club in Carroboro. Charlotte offers a wide range of entertainment, including nightclubs and bars around the Uptown Entertainment District.