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2 North Carolina Spots Among the Most Beautiful In The World

Author Catherine Lane
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There are countless reasons to get out of town. And there are so many pretty places to choose from. But if you are like me, your travel budget has its limits. These 2 North Carolina spots among the most beautiful in the world list are a good option. And they aren’t too far from home if you live in the Charlotte area.

The weather is finally starting to get nice. Time to get outdoors. The experts at Travel and Leisure have taken the guesswork out of where to go if you are looking for a beautiful getaway. Here’s the thing, they scoured the globe. 2 North Carolina spots among the most beautiful in the world. Plus, there are 53 other beautiful locations as well.

2 North Carolina Spots Among The Most Beautiful. This One Is So Close.

I think sometimes we overlook this destination because it is so close to home. But one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world is practically in our backyards. Travel and Leisure named The Blue Ridge Parkway in their exclusive list.

Here’s what the experts at Travel and Leisure had to say, The Blue Ridge Parkway may lack Highway 101’s ocean scenery, but it trades Pacific views for peaceful Appalachian beauty. Stretching 469 miles from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Shenandoah National Park, the 45 MPH, no-trucks route winds past overlook after overlook, letting road-trippers marvel at the mountains’ dreamy blue hue. And y’all you can catch the Parkway in Boone, North Carolina.

2 North Carolina spots among the most beautiful in the world

2 North Carolina spots among the most beautiful in the world

This publication loves nature and so do I. That’s why I am all in for this second North Carolina location on the list. 2 North Carolina spots among the most beautiful in the world. The second spot among the 55 listed is the Great Smoky Mountains in both North Carolina and Tennessee.

We Think Dolly Would Agree

Here’s what travelandleisure.com had to say about this North Carolina spot “With half a million acres split by Tennessee and North Carolina, this famous park‘s wondrous mountain scenery encompasses hardwood forests, steep-sided ravines cut through by rivers and streams, and brilliant wildflowers in bloom from spring to fall. Hikers have 150 trails available to them, from the Appalachian Trail’s Charlies Bunion hike to the more challenging Rainbow Falls route.”

2 North Carolina spots among the most beautiful in the world. And they are both fairly close! I hope you get a chance to get out there and enjoy!

2 North Carolina Towns Voted As The Best Small Towns For Adventure

USA Today recently had their readers vote for their “10 best” campaign. One of those categories was “The Best Small Towns for Adventure”. And not one but two North Carolina towns made the top 10 list! And both are on opposite ends of the state, showcasing the true diversity North Carolina offers. Summer is the perfect time to get outdoors whether you enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, or something else. I was surprised at the top spot on this list, it was actually a town I had never heard of. Whereas the destination I would have guessed would have that spot came in at number 8.

The other thing that surprised me, is that as someone who is not that into outdoor adventures I’ve been to a fair amount of these.  It’s not too late to plan your summer getaway and each of these small towns offers something unique to make it a fantastic option! Or as a handful are mountain towns there could be a good ski trip destination this winter. We’ve got multiple areas of the country covered as well, so whether you want to fly or drive one of these is doable!

View the full article here or keep reading for the list!

The Best Small Towns For Adventure

According to USA Today Readers

Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.

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