That’s the sensation awaiting you at Sleepy Poet Antique Mall in Charlotte, North Carolina – a treasure hunter’s paradise where yesterday’s discarded items become today’s most coveted possessions.

In the resulting World's Best Awards, Asheville was the only place in North Carolina to rank among the top 10 U.S. cities.

Around Chapel Hill, there are bike paths, bike racks and even an easy setup at the bus stop to hook up your bike and catch ...