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