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North Carolina

Personal stories, travel hacks, and travel tips for the top destinations in North Carolina. Check them out to get the most out of your trip!

Country Information

Capital

Raleigh

Best Time to Visit

April to October

Transportation

Cars, Domestic flights

Language

N/A

Population

10,488,084

UNESCO Sites

N/A

Currency

N/A

Top Attractions

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  • Biltmore Estate
  • Outer Banks
  • Blue Ridge Parkway
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial

Latest Posts

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22 Essential Things to Do in Raleigh, North Carolina

If you’re planning a vacation to North Carolina‘s capital city, you’re probably anxious to figure out what to see, do, and eat. If you’re like me, the eating part is a top priority. Luckily, there are a variety of museums, parks, tours, sporting events, and other things to do in Raleigh – and yes, there […]

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Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park in North Carolina, USA

7 Secret Caves In North Carolina You’ve Got To Check Out

It should be no surprise that North Carolina has a ton of caves – after all, neighboring Tennessee has the most caves in the entire country. NC itself is home to almost 900 caves, though only a few are accessible to the general public. The ones that are here in the Tar Heel State are […]

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Map of scenic train rides in North Carolina

7 Most Scenic Train Rides in North Carolina

What if you could travel through picturesque landscapes and travel back in time, simultaneously? Would it feel like a dream? If you ask us, there’s nothing quite like a leisurely train ride through rolling hills and small towns, and North Carolina is a great place to experience riding the rails. Train trips in the Tar […]

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Exterior of Biltmore Estate in Ashville, North Carolina

9 Storybook Castles in North Carolina Hiding in Plain Sight

From King Arthur and Camelot to Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White, who hasn’t been inspired by storybook castles? Authors like Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm, Andrew Lang, and Charles Perrault have lulled us to sleep with tales of towers, turrets, keeps, and drawbridges, along with the princesses, knights, and enchanted creatures who inhabit […]

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Downtown Asheville, North Carolina and Blue Ridge Mountains

26 Best Things to Do in Asheville, North Carolina

Are you planning a vacation and looking for the best things to do in Asheville for a group trip, romantic getaway, or family vacation? Hiking trails, mountain scenery, historical attractions, and an award-winning culinary scene are all within easy access to the town deemed “Land of the Sky” (acquired, we’re sure, by the blue sky […]

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Asheville cityscape at dusk

20 Best Restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina

Are you wondering where to find the best restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina, for an upcoming family vacation, girls’ trip, romantic getaway, or business trip? The food scene is as varied as the landscape. Choose from local specialties, farm-fresh produce, international cuisine, Southern dishes like okra and chicken and waffles, and that world-famous (or at […]

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Fayetteville Night Lights

36 Best Things to do in Fayetteville, North Carolina

If you’re looking for things to do in Fayetteville, you’ve landed on the right page of this big ‘ole World Wide Web book. With historic areas decked out in cobblestones and significant structures, museums exploring military and African American heritage, and parks showing off regional flora and fauna, Fayetteville is a well-rounded city to base […]

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Outer Banks Scenery

51 Best Things to Do in Outer Banks, North Carolina

If you’re planning things to do in the Outer Banks for an upcoming beach vacation or a weekend getaway, you’ve surfed to the right place. We’ve got the lowdown on all the highest-rated and most favored activities and attractions for families, couples, and single travelers. The East Coast barrier islands known as the Outer Banks […]

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Horses on the Shore

25 Best Places to Stay in Outer Banks to See Wild Horses

Where are the best places to stay in the Outer Banks to see wild horses? The region offers many hotels, resorts, and beach cottages along the 175-mile-long chain of barrier islands. Along with the endless swatches of sand and family-friendly attractions, the Outer Banks wild horses are a big draw to the area. One of […]

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