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.

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A snowy hill featuring ski slopes and surrounding houses
This Charming Mountain Town Is the 'Ski Capital of the South'—and It Has Night Skiing, Tubing Parks, and Scenic Drives
Historic wooden mill in a fall forest setting featuring a water channel extending toward the mill
I'm From the South and This Charming Smoky Mountains Town Is the Best Place to See Fall Foliage in the U.S.
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Vineyard with a farmstead in the distance rows of grapevines and surrounding landscape
This Is One of the Country's Best Up-and-coming Wine Regions—and No, It's Not in California or Texas
Fishing boat docked near a seafood market with grassy shoreline and cloudy sky
This Quaint North Carolina Town Is the ‘Seafood Capital of the World’—and It’s the Perfect Place to Retire
A waterfront promenade with trees on one side and docked boats on the other, people walking along the path
This Small Town in North Carolina's Inner Banks Is the First in America to Be Named After George Washington—and No, It's Not Our Nation's Capital
Two people walking with bicycles on a waterfront boardwalk near parked boats and a marina
This Walkable Waterfront Town in North Carolina Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway
Sign reading 'Rattlesnake area, stay on trail' posted on a hiking trail
This Teen 'Felt a Prick' On a Fishing Trip Only to Discover a Rattlesnake Bite
From above, the Cape Lookout Lighthouse rises at the southern tip of Core Banks,
North Carolina's Crystal Coast Is an 85-mile Stretch of Quaint Small Towns, White-sand Beaches, and Plenty of Southern Charm
View of the underside of a pier stretching out over calm water
This North Carolina Beach Town Has Some of the Clearest Water in the State
tulips in Grovemont Park in North Carolina
This North Carolina Park Now Blooms With 10,000 Tulips From the Netherlands—What to Know
dome at Broad River Campground
This Glamping Site Was Named No. 1 in North America—With Geodesic Domes and Easy River Access
Beautiful autumn view in Smokey Mountains National Park in North Carolina, USA
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Bryson City, North Carolina
Aerial closeup view of Old Baldy Lighthouse exterior on Bald Head Island. Taken in daytime under wispy cloudy sky with view of sound and marsh below in background.
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to North Carolina's Brunswick Islands
Surfers in the water at sunrise on a North Carolina beach
I've Lived in Wilmington, North Carolina, for 20 Years — Here's Why I Recommend Travelers Visit
The downtown New Bern, North Carolina, skyline is lit by sunset on the NC coast's inner banks.
This Small Town in North Carolina Has the Most Picturesque Skyline in the U.S.
Brevard North Carolina Looking Glass Waterfall near Asheville with Fall Colors in Pisgah National Forest on Blue Ridge Parkway
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Brevard, North Carolina
Autumn view of Dry Creek Falls, Highlands, North Carolina on US Highway 64
America’s Best Small Mountain Town Has Beautiful Waterfalls, Stunning Fall Foliage, and Some of the Best Resorts in the South
A scenic view of a farm with a barn, fenced fields, and a backdrop of green hills and mountains, horses visible in the area
This 85-acre Farm Hotel Has Cute Cottages, a Meditation Labyrinth, and Blue Ridge Mountain Views—and It’s Just 30 Minutes from Asheville
Two people observing animals at the Asheboro zoo
This Lesser-known North Carolina City Has Beautiful Hikes, a Lively Downtown, and the World's Largest Natural Habitat Zoo
City buildings and a road framed by trees and flowers, with a focus on an urban skyline
10 Best Places to Live in North Carolina, According to Local Real Estate Experts
Asheville Brewing Company
Want to Try Some of the Best Craft Beer in the U.S.? Here Are the Best Breweries in Asheville
Aerial view of a resort complex along a sandy beach and open water at sunset, suggesting accommodations and leisure
This Waterfront Hotel in North Carolina's Outer Banks Just Reopened—With Access to Private Beaches and a Celebrity Chef Restaurant
Landscape shot of aerial view of Lake Norman in the vicinity of Ramsey Creek Park, trees and community in background during daytime
15 Best Weekend Getaways in North Carolina, According to Locals
An autumn blaze of color emerges from the mountainside of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina, USA.
This Fall Foliage-focused Road Trip Through North Carolina Has Charming Towns, Cozy Resorts, and Beautiful Mountain Views
Autumn leaves around High Falls in the Dupont State Forest
10 Best Places to See Fall Foliage in North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina, Myers Park, The Duke Mansion, fountain pool, grounds garden and exterior
The Best Hotels in Charlotte, North Carolina
Street view in Hendersonville
This Charming North Carolina Town Is Called the 'Apple Capital' of the State — With Idyllic Weather, Beautiful Mountain Scenery, and Quaint Inns
The living area at Outpost Inn in Highlands, North Carolina
This Stunning Southern Mountain Town Has a New Boutique Hotel With Chic Summer Camp Vibes
Kayakers on Pamlico Sound, Salvo Day Use Area, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, NORTH CAROLINA,
10 Best Beach Towns in North Carolina, According to Locals
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.
Travel Guide to Charlotte, North Carolina
The Pond Cottages at the Horse Shoe Farm in North Carolina
This Farm Hotel in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains Just Debuted 3 New Luxury Cottages — Each With Mountainview Decks
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
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
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
Downtown Asheville
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
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 15 Best Beaches in North Carolina
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
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