If you enjoy spending time in the great outdoors in North Carolina, but don’t want to squat behind a tree when nature calls, this list is for you.

Upgraded Points analyzed 100 cities across the country to find the top glamping destinations. Data was collected on 13 different weighted factors within three main categories: accommodation, recreation, and climate. Among them were hiking trail mileage, treehouse Airbnb listings, and natural hazard risk scores.

So which North Carolina city ranked number one in all of the United States? I bet you could guess. Check out the top ten cities for glamping below.

• 10. Boulder, Colorado

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• 9. Lake Tahoe, California

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• 8. Atlanta, Georgia

• 7. Santa Cruz, CA and Scottsdale, AZ

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• 6. Colorado Springs, Colorado

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• 5. Spokane, Washington State

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• 4. Chattanooga, Tennessee

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• 3. Austin, Texas

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• 2. Las Vegas, Nevada

  The Sin City of Las Vegas ranks second with a city score of 34.76 out of 50.00. If you want to avoid the expensive Las Vegas Strip, opt for a glamping stay, which is priced on average at $136 per night. Relax for the weekend at Neftali’s tent which is situated on its own private mountain, complete with over 10 miles of hiking trails and anti-gravity chairs for stargazing at night.

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• 1. Asheville, North Carolina

  Asheville, North Carolina, ranked first as the best city for luxury glamping with an overall city score of 41.08 out of 50.00. This area has a whopping 600 glamping listings on Airbnb and 539 miles of hiking trails nearby. Book one of Asheville glamping’s star dome tents that features a skylight roof for stargazing at night and unwind before bed with a dip in your private hot tub out back.

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