12 Magnificent Hidden Gems To Discover In North Carolina This Year
From the majestic, rugged mountains to the shimmering sea, North Carolina is jam-packed with extraordinary choices of attractions for residents and bushels of visitors from far and wide. Take a horseback ride, eat in a fancy restaurant, go whitewater rafting, or enjoy a hike — if you want it; it’s here. Read on for a list of 12 magnificent hidden gems to discover in the state this year.
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area is located in the unforgettable Appalachian District of the Pisgah National Forest in Burnsville.
Modern bathhouses with hot showers are available, along with swimming, hiking, and picnicking. Reserve your site today.
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area, 6000 NC-80, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
Daphne’s is named after a kind and lovely resident of Littleton, the small town with the big heart. Get a serious cup of coffee here from the specially trained baristas
Daphne's Coffee Shop, 137 E South Main St, Littleton, NC 27850, USA
The Cat Gap Trail to John Rock Loop is a 4-1/2-mile moderately rated trail
in the Davidson River Recreational Area in Brevard.
Davidson River Recreational Area, Brevard, NC 28712, USA
Brightleaf Square is comprised of sturdy brick buildings constructed in 1904 by the American Tobacco Company and the Duke family.
Brightleaf Court, Brightleaf Ct, Durham, NC 27713, USA
Edge of the World in Banner Elk is the perfect name as the experiences you will have here exercise your physical limitations climbing Little Lost Cove Cliffs, including lunch, guides, and all equipment. Book a date now.
EDGE of the WORLD NC Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing and Rappelling, 394 Shawneehaw Ave S, Banner Elk, NC 28604, USA
This three-to-four-hour excursion will leave you wanting more. Book a reservation now.
The award-winning, farm-to-table Heirloom Restaurant, in Belmont, offers a revolving seasonal menu.
Heirloom, 33 Glenway St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA
Or try the classic
east coast shrimp and grits with house-made creole sauce, and locally milled polenta.
The National Carolina Pottery Center, in Seagrove, is an engaging place to discover the stories behind and enjoy the beauty of North Carolina’s world-class clay culture.
North Carolina Pottery Center, 233 East Ave, Seagrove, NC 27341, USA
The ROCK Museum of Scotland Neck features a diverse collection of rocks, gems, minerals, and fossils, including dinosaur bones, collected from all over the world.
Rock Museum, 382 Main St, Scotland Neck, NC 27874, USA
Artesana Ice Cream's made-from-scratch recipe is sweetened with honey or kabocha extract, and natural fruit.
Artesana Ice Cream, 76 S Main St, Marion, NC 28752, USA
Secret Wall Falls is a moderately challenging 2.3-mile out-and-back trail in Marion takes about an hour to finish, but it's worth your time as you can see by the reaction of this traveler.
Old Nc 106, North Carolina, USA
C&C Farm, in Louisburg, provides trail rides as another way to appreciate the outdoors. To schedule, call 919-630-7000.
Private lessons, boarding, and birthday parties are also offered on 65 pastoral acres.
Reserve your room at the Brookside Mountain Mist Inn, a luxury bed and breakfast in Waynesville.
Brookside Mountain Mist Bed & Breakfast, 142 Country Club Dr, Waynesville, NC 28786, USA
Did at least one of these magnificent hidden gems get you packing your bags? If you visit one, please tell us about your experience in the comments below. And while you’re there, be sure to visit this exciting indoor water park.
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