15 Places in North Carolina You Must See Before You Die
North Carolina is full of beautiful, exciting places, but some are so iconic that you simply shouldn’t miss them. Make sure to put these 15 spots on your bucket list!
This gorgeous waterfall in the Nantahala National Forest shouldn’t be missed. Walk behind the 75-foot-fall for a unique view.
George Vanderbilt’s 8,000-acre estate is one of the country’s most beautiful. The 178,926 square foot home is the largest private residence in the country.
Check out the view from 5,946 feet, the highest point of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stunning.
See a NASCAR race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
315-foot Chimney Rock is just one of many features of this beautiful park.
This iconic lighthouse is the tallest brick lighthouse in the country, at 210 feet tall.
The largest natural sand dune on the east coast. The park covers 426 acres.
See the spot where the Wright Brothers took their first successful flight in 1903. Don’t miss this important part of North Carolina’s history!
Cheer for the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.
Take a tour of the North Carolina State Capitol, built in 1840.
Do some bird-watching at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge in the Outer Banks.
See some of the most beautiful scenery in the world along the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is the Lynn Cove Viaduct, the last portion of the parkway completed in 1987.
Walk the easily-accessible trail to Price Lake, or cross-country ski in the winter.
A proud part of North Carolina’s history, the USS North Carolina earned 15 battle stars in World War II.
Visit the boyhood home of one of North Carolina’s most beloved writers. It’s a National Historic Landmark, located in Asheville.
What’s your favorite place in North Carolina?
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