Best Places to Visit in North Carolina
Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in North Carolina with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore North Carolina sites or check out the sites in another state.
You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in North Carolina that have become local favorites easily with our site.
We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in North Carolina whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.
Asheville’s Fun Depot
Asheville, NC
Greensboro Science Center
Greensboro, NC
The Greensboro Science Center is committed to excellence in science education by providing the community with a dynamic, experiential and family-focused attraction designed to inspire scientific curiosity and encourage personal discovery about life and the natural world.
North Carolina Arboretum
Asheville, NC
Nestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains just south of Asheville, The North Carolina Arboretum offers acres of cultivated gardens and groomed trails featuring some of the most beautiful, botanically-diverse plants in the region.
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
Asheville, NC
The Botanical Gardens at Asheville (BGA) is located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, one of the most diverse temperate ecosystems in the world. The Botanical Gardens at Asheville is dedicated to the study and promotion of the plants and habitats of the Southern Appalachians.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Chapel Hill, NC
The UNC Morehead Planetarium and Science Center informs and inspires the public about the foundations and frontiers of scientific discovery. Through innovative educational experiences, Morehead engages the public and the University community in a forum for interpreting contemporary science. Today, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is renewing itself. In 2002, John Motley Morehead’s gift to his state and his alma mater was rechristened the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center to reflect an expanded mission.
Carowinds
Charlotte, NC
Prepare to feel the presence that will make your senses come alive with excitement – a presence that goes beyond breathtaking views, beyond hair-raising adventures, beyond the intimidating excellent roller coasters — the presence of Carowinds. From the moment you enter, enchantment begins and the fun never ends. At Carowinds, there are rides for everyone from thrill-seekers to families. If speed and adventure are for you, there is their thrills like Intimidator and Nighthawk.
Land of Oz
Beech Mountain, NC
This family-owned property now opens to the public for limited occasions including the annual Autumn at Oz Festival and Journey with Dorothy Tours. Come to Land of Oz™ where fans from all over the world celebrate author L. Frank Baum’s.
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Charlotte, NC
The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is dedicated to the celebration and analysis of the strongest aspects of mid- century modernism as reflected in the holdings of the Bechtler collection. The Bechtler is a jewel of a museum, only the second in this country designed by the Swiss architect Mario Botta. It is intimate in scale, delightfully arresting in its spaces, vistas, and simple and elegant in its materials.
Asheville Treetops Adventure Park
Asheville, NC
Asheville Treetops Adventure Park is a new Asheville attraction comprised of 60 unique climbing, flying, walking, jumping, swinging, and rappelling challenges anchored to over 30 towering trees and poles tucked into a wooded park just minutes from downtown Asheville. They have five different adventure trails that allow park guests the choice to challenge only the obstacles they feel comfortable with.
Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden
Greensboro, NC
Known for its massive annual plantings and bronze sculpture, this 7.5-acre garden is a popular and relaxing retreat. A Wedding Gazebo adds an air of elegance, a man-made re-circulating stream provides texture, movement and sound, and a Sensory Garden engages visitors in an interactive landscape experience. A variety of sculpture placed throughout the garden provides artistic and historic interest, and a Paver Plaza, located at the garden’s entrance, offers a way to lend your name to the garden.
