Some of the best surprises can be found in small towns. Elizabethtown, NC, located about an hour west of Wilmington and an hour east of Fayetteville, is one of those towns. The downtown is like built like a Southern town set in the 1950s. It has clothing stores, antique shops, and some awesome restaurants.
One of the most popular spots in town is Melvin's, where you can get one of the best old fashioned hamburgers in the state. They've been featured in Our State and countless other magazines. The burgers are handmade and the lines can be long, but it's well worth it. Just make sure you bring cash, because they don't take the card.
The courthouse looks like an old elementary school, but the surrounding trees and the personalities of the people in it make up for the design. I don't think I've ever seen more than 20 people in the courthouse at one time. The staff is extremely friendly and you feel like you're family, even if it's the first time they've met you.
Lastly, if you get the chance to stop in Elizabethtown, go to Leinwand's department store. This store has been a staple of the town since 1935. They have both men's and women's apparel and the staff gives first class treatment to all of their patrons. There's something for everyone, no matter what your style is. Ricky Leinwand, the proprietor, is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Elizabethtown, NC, like a lot of small southern towns, is a place that you can miss if you blink, but it's well worth a stop off the beaten path.
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