North Carolina

North Carolina’s Atlantic Coast beaches, barrier islands, outer banks, and oceanfront cities like Wilmington, Sunset Beach, Beaufort, and Surf City are popular summer destinations. In the west, the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains are known for the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the Appalachian Trail. In Asheville, there are hiking trails, waterfalls, scenic drives, art museums, farms, and the Biltmore Estate, open for fascinating tours.

A group doing yoga on a rooftop overlooking mountains
10 Best Mountain Towns to Visit in North Carolina, According to Local Experts
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA uptown skyline and park.
North Carolina's Biggest City Is Home to the Largest Human-made Whitewater River
Overlooking the vast mountainous region around Fontana Lake near Bryson City, North Carolina
North Carolina's Smallest Town Has Beautiful Trails, a Scenic Lake, and Less Than 20 Residents
coin-operated viewing telescopes with a view of the Smokey Mountains in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee
10 Best Mountain Towns in the South
Wide angle landscape view of family walking along boardwalk next to Ocracoke Lighthouse in daytime. Focal on kid resting on shoulders.
I've Lived in North Carolina My Whole Life, and These Are the Most Underrated Destinations in the State
Chimney Rock State Park in Southwest North Carolina
25 Best Places to Visit in North Carolina — Including a Scenic Parkway, Buzzy Cities, and the Most-visited National Park
Aerial shot of Switzerland Inn in Little Switzerland, NC
There’s a Swiss-inspired Town in the North Carolina Mountains — and It’s Only Open 6 Months a Year
Steam from hot springs rising over large yard with event barn at Broadwing barn
This Small Town in North Carolina Has the Only Hot Springs in the State
Aerial view of houses along the coast of Oak Island
This North Carolina Beach Town Might Just Be the State's Best-kept Secret
Looking Glass Falls in the Pisgah National Forest
This State Is Called the 'Great Trails State' Thanks to These Waterfall Treks, National Park Hikes, and a 700-mile Route From Mountains to Sea
Aerial view of Asheville, North Carolina
How to Plan the Perfect Asheville, North Carolina Getaway
Jet skis and sea doos in North Carolina waters
You Can Hunt for Shark Teeth on a Sea-Doo in North Carolina With This Epic Adventure Company
Wrong Way River Lodge's A-Frame Cabins in Asheville, NC
This North Carolina Mountain Destination Is Getting a Brand-new Campground With 16 Gorgeous A-frame Cabins
View of a sailboat on the water from the dunes with a blue cloudy sky in Morehead City
This Small Town on North Carolina's 'Crystal Coast' Has Some of the Most Affordable Beach Houses in the U.S.
Aerial view of Ocracoke Island
This Beautiful Island in North Carolina Has the Best Beach in the U.S., According to Dr. Beach Himself
Beaufort, North Carolina, waterfront with American Oystercatcher shorebirds in the foreground.
This North Carolina Destination Is Home to Charming Small Towns, Beautiful Sailing, and Retro-chic Hotels
A long colorful train from Tweetsie
5 Beautiful Train Rides in North Carolina Through Quaint Towns, Vibrant Cities, and the Blue Ridge Mountains
Sylva, NC street with blooms
This North Carolina Small Town Duo Offers Beautiful Hiking Trails, Cool Craft Shops, and Charming B&Bs
Kayakers and a sailboat offshore at Springer's Point on Ocracoke Island at sunset during summer.
The 16 Best Beaches in North Carolina
Looking Glass Falls, locatedin the Pisgah National Forest, in North Carolina
This Is the Most Popular Forest in America Thanks to Its 60-foot Natural Waterslide
Lighthouse located in Ocracoke, North Carolina.
This North Carolina Island Is the Ultimate Secluded Family Vacation Destination
Scenic View Of Lake Against Sky During Sunset in edenton
The 12 Best Small Towns in North Carolina — From Coastal Gems to Mountain Getaways
Aerial view of Biltmore Blooms at Biltmore Estate
This Asheville, North Carolina Estate Is the Perfect Spring Destination — With 72,000 Tulips in Bloom
Midnight Hole in The Great Smoky Mountains
This Hike in North Carolina Leads to a Hidden, Emerald-green Swimming Hole — Here's How to Find It
Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina, Shadow of the Bear
When and Where to See the Shadow of the Bear, One of Fall's Coolest Natural Phenomena
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