Asheville: The Biltmore Estate, bustling cultural sector, and gorgeous mountain scenery make Asheville a must-see for art, food
Blue Ridge Parkway, "America's Favorite Drive," offers mountain views, hiking trails, and access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Outer Banks: North Carolina's barrier islands are known for their beaches, lighthouses, and water sports. Beachgoers and nature lovers flock there.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: This Tennessee-shared park is known for its biodiversity, scenery, and hiking routes.
The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, the largest privately held residence in the US, is an architectural beauty with lush gardens.
Durham: Culturally active and known for its research institutions. Historic downtown and the American Tobacco Campus offer food, shopping, and entertainment.
Wilmington, on the Cape Fear River, with a historic downtown, gorgeous riverwalk, and neighboring beaches. History and filmmaking are its hallmarks.
Chimney Rock State Park: Here, you may hike to a 404-foot waterfall on the Hickory Nut Falls Trail and see Chimney Rock, a granite monolith.
Charlotte: North Carolina's largest city has the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Discovery Place Science, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center for outdoor adventure.
Pisgah National Forest: This Appalachian Mountain forest includes hiking, camping, waterfalls, and Looking Glass Rock.