SOUTHEAST · NC

20 places to explore in North Carolina

Discover living history, warm-water coasts, mountain scenery, wetlands, gardens, and family attractions across North Carolina. These 20 highlights offer a balanced starting point for your next adventure.

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Parks, landmarks, culture, and scenic stops

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01National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National park in Tennessee and North Carolina, US.

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02Landmark

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Monument marking the location of the first airplane flight.

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03State Park

Eno River State Park

State park in North Carolina, United States.

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04State Park

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park

State park in North Carolina, U.S.

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05History & Culture

Asheville Art Museum

Museum in Asheville, North Carolina.

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06State Park

Medoc Mountain State Park

State park in North Carolina, United States.

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07State Park

Carolina Beach State Park

State park in North Carolina, United States.

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08Family Attraction

Cape Fear Botanical Garden

Botanical garden in Fayetteville, NC.

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09Family Attraction

Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail

Botanical garden and nature trail in North Carolina, US.

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10State Park

Crowders Mountain State Park

State park in North Carolina, United States.

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11State Park

Fort Macon State Park

State park in North Carolina, United States.

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12State Park

Goose Creek State Park

State park in North Carolina, United States.

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13State Park

Gorges State Park

State park in North Carolina, United States.

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14Family Attraction

Triangle Metro Zoo

Zoo in North Carolina, United States.

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15Family Attraction

North Carolina Zoo

Zoo in Asheboro, North Carolina, United States.

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16History & Culture

Museum of Life and Science

Science museum, children's museum, and zoo in Durham, North Carolina.

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17History & Culture

Reynolda House Museum of American Art

American art Museum.

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18History & Culture

Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex

Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex is a notable history & culture highlight in North Carolina.

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19History & Culture

North Carolina Museum of Art

Museum in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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20History & Culture

Mint Museum

Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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