14 Things You Have To Do Before You’re An Official North Carolinian

Maybe you're new to the Tar Heel state, or maybe you've lived here all your life. Either way, you can't call yourself a 'North Carolinian' without experiencing some VERY true North Carolinian experiences...like these 14.

1. Try both types of BBQ and get in a debate over which one is better.

2. Visit waterfalls in the summer and find the perfect one to take a dip in.

3. Catch a mountainside sunrise.

4. And a beachside sunset.

5. Take a long Sunday drive on beautiful backroads.

6. Impulsively pull into Krispy Kreme because the hot light is on.

7. Do a little dancing to some live Bluegrass.

8. Cheer on your favorite college basketball team at an actual game.

9. Drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway in fall.

10. Conquer a challenging hiking trail that leads you to a beautiful view.

11. Visit a few lighthouses.

12. Spend the day at the gorgeous Biltmore Estate.

13. Wake up at 6AM to drive to the beach and spend a long, lazy day there (or week).

14. Brag about how amazing North Carolina is and how nothing will ever replace 'home.'

There's plenty more I could add to this list, but this is a basic rundown of your North Carolinian 'to-do' list. What else would you add to the list?