North Carolina truly has something for every traveler it is a state blessed
with beautiful beaches stunning mountain scenery and plenty of old self charm
North Carolina is also the de facto home to Nazca America's number one spectator
sport visitors can enjoy outdoor activities from hiking mountain climbing
and skiing along with the taste of Appalachian culture and the Blue Ridge
in small key mountains and overview of the best places to visit in North
Carolina the town of Asheville which is set in the beautiful Blue Ridge
foothills enjoys a reputation for being a vibrant artsy community its town
center features a number of boutiques that showcase local creations as well as
bars and great places to eat strolling musicians and street performers only add
the Asheville overall created by
visitors looking for a destination where the pace is slow and there are no cars
should head to Bald Head Island to this island which can only be reached by
ferry from the town of Southport or by private boat boasts 14 miles of beaches
and a laid-back atmosphere traveling from one spot to another on Disarmament
is by foot bicycle on a golf cart the island spawn and escapes include marshes
maritime forests and the bulkhead item golf course the Blue Ridge Parkway is
considered by many to be one of the most scenic roads in the United States and
one of the best places to visit in North Carolina this windy stretch of asphalt
which has earned both the National Park Way and All American Road designations
is especially gorgeous during the fall months when the surrounding hills turn
shades of oranges yellows and reds
Charlotte which is the largest city in North Carolina has a lot to offer
visitors especially those who love motorsports nicknamed the Queen City
Charlotte is home to a number of interesting attractions including the
amusement park general in dest the largest man-made whitewater park the US
National Whitewater Center and the family-friendly Discovery Place which
combines a science museum with an aquarium
Chimney Rock State Park which is located approximately 25 miles from the town of
Asheville boasts miles of hiking trails in the beautiful 400 foot 120 meter
Hickory Nut falls of course the most famous destination in this State Park is
the more than 300 foot monolith known as the chimney rock which boasts amazing
views of surroundings because the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located
with an easy driving distance of a number of large East Coast cities it is
the most visited national park in the United States but it's not just this
parks accessibility that makes it so popular
this lovely Park which is located close to the winston-salem area in the Soraa
town mountains offers visitors over 18 miles of trails that range from easy to
difficult and a lake that is perfect for boating fishing and swimming
the park is also home to a number of pretty waterfalls Hanging Rock State
Park has ten cabins as well as a tank and trailer campground available for
visitors who want to stay in the park
Old Salem is a living museum a recreation of what life was like in the
winston-salem area of North Carolina during the 18th and 19th centuries
through interaction with Alden Salem's reenactors and by strolling the streets
of this National Historic Landmark visitors can see and experience
firsthand the culture and various traits of the moravia and settlers who lived in
this area
the Outer Banks or OBX as it is known to the locals is a string of barrier items
that touch the North Carolina coastline these narrow islands were once a
favorite Tonko pirates including the infamous black turret today the Outer
Banks is a popular destination for vacationers seeking a break from the
summer heat
the Wilmington area is home to some of North Carolina's most popular beaches in
Carolina sure and Wrightsville beaches this historic port city is also a
family-friendly destination it's Sancia aquarium made Fort Fisher
was named by the travel channel as one of the best of the United States
visitors can also enjoy taking leisurely strolls along Wilmington's River Walk
which runs alongside