Old barn, Old mission Rd. Whittiers. North Carolina

Out on Old Mission Road, this spot has that quiet, unhurried feel that’s getting harder to find around here. It’s the kind of place locals have known about forever — a little piece of old North Carolina that hasn’t been touched up or turned into something else. Bring a blanket, let the kids run around, and just take in the scenery for a while. Nothing fancy, but that’s exactly the point.