Some places feel like they were pulled straight from the pages of a classic novel.

New Bern, NC, actually was.

Author Nicholas Sparks has called New Bern home since 1992, and the city’s cozy atmosphere and waterfront beauty have helped inspire the settings and stories behind his beloved books.

🎉 Cheers to 30 years

To celebrate the 30-year anniversary of “The Notebook,” we’ve partnered with Visit New Bern to help one lucky reader experience the city that inspired the iconic love story.

The $1,250 prize? A weekend for two with all the makings of a magical fall escape:

🛎️ A stay at The Harvey, the boutique downtown hotel
🥂 Dinner for two at The Chelsea
🚋 Trolley tour through downtown New Bern
📚 Signed copies of Nicholas Sparks’ three novels
🗺️ A guided “Walk to Remember Tour,” inspired by the local landmarks tied to Sparks’ stories.

➡️ Enter to win on Instagram

Ready to write yourself into the story? Head to our Instagram giveaway post and follow the instructions to enter before Wednesday, Sept. 9 at noon.