Ever wonder what you can actually do in North Carolina? Now, I'm not talking about the typical Carowinds or Whitewater center excursions- I'm talking about the kind of stuff that locals or people familiar with the area usually know about. There's so many oppotunities for an adventure in North Carolina, even the greater Charlotte area in particular, if you look in the right place. Lucky for you, this guide has some amazing places to visit on your next vacation!
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Winkler Bakery
Welcome to the oldest bakery in the US, dating all the way back to 1766! This bakery specializes in various baked goods, especially cookies. In fact, they still currently prepare cookies for the holiday season, including their famous gingerbread recipe. You can find this 200 year old bakery in the Old Salem Museums and Gardens.
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Wright Brother's National Memorial
Ever thought about how the first airplane actually came to be? Well, lucky for you, the Wright Brothers' National Memorial is located in North Carolina as well! The museum has various sketches and machines that they used to experiment their flights and check the proportions of the wings. Visit this location the next time you're in Outer Banks!
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Maggie Valley
Located near the Smoky Mountains, this valley is the perfect family town for a fun trip out in nature! With various attractions and a convenient location (only under an hour away from Asheville and Cherokee!), this spot is every nature lover's dream destination! Enjoy all of the outdoor activities and a cozy atmosphere on your next visit!
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White Lake
If you're looking for a relaxing beach with clean water, then check out White Lake, NC! This lake has all the typical attractions,- food, the beach, and an arcade- but with so much more! There are various water activities, stores available to rent out kayaks and boats, as well as sunset cruises and tours. This area also has various other shops, arcades, and carnival rides!
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Bryson City
As another attraction located in the Great Smoky Mountain area, this city is filled with natural attractions, perfect for mountain lovers! With various activities like horseback riding and white water rafting, there's no chance you'll be bored! It's also known for it's train rides along with the Smoky Mountains Train Museum.
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Airlie gardens
Located in Wilmington, these gardens have the most stunning plants you've ever seen! With a variety of flowers and trees, you can enjoy a nature walk looking through this botanical garden. It also lies beside Wrightsville beach as you can enjoy the water view from the bridges built as well!
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