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26 Best Places to Visit in North Carolina for a Memorable Vacation

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26 Best Places to Visit in North Carolina for a Memorable Vacation

Introduction - If you are planning to go on a vacation to the state and thinking of the best places to visit...

 

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Place To Visit 1 - Jockey's Ridge State Park features 427 acres of unique landscapes in Nags Head in the Outer Banks. An interesting Outer...

 

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Place To Visit 2 - Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a North American landmark and one of the can’t-miss outdoor attractions in North Carolina...

 
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Wright Brothers National Memorial

Place To Visit 3 - A fascinating North Carolina fact is that the Wright Brothers completed the first-ever powered flight in the Outer Banks in...

 

Hanging Rock State Park

Place To Visit 4 - Another famous landmark in North Carolina to visit that will get you exploring the outdoors is Hanging Rock State Park...

 

USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial

Place To Visit 5 - The USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial is one of the most significant landmarks of North Carolina. Constructed in 1937, it...

 

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Place To Visit 6 - Located in the town of Flat Rock, the Carl Sandburg Home is the former residence of poet and writer Carl...

 

Reed Gold Mine

Place To Visit 7 - Reed Gold Mine in Midland, North Carolina, is the first place in the US where gold was discovered. After this...

 

Cape Fear River

Place To Visit 8 - One of the most well-known natural NC landmarks is the Cape Fear River. The river runs for almost 200 miles...

 
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Thomas Wolfe Memorial

Place To Visit 9 - Thomas Wolfe was a well-known author born in Asheville in 1900. The Thomas Wolfe Memorial, or Thomas Wolfe House, is...

 

Grandfather Mountain State Park

Place To Visit 10 - Near Linville, NC, Grandfather Mountain State Park features mountainous terrain and backcountry hiking trails. Activities to enjoy, other than hiking...

 

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