At the top of Grandfather Mountain, you’ll find a bridge that allows you to walk literally one mile above sea level through the clouds, through rocky cliffs, and from one starting point to one end point. By Emory Rakestraw onlyinyourstate.com
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The Cinnamon Rolls From This North Carolina General Store Will Spoil You For Life
Cinnamon rolls are a universal delight that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. But if you want one from this country store in North Carolina you’d better plan on arriving early in the day. The bakery at Todd Mercantile, located in Todd, makes cinnamon rolls that will spoil you for ever finding […]
There’s No Other Hotel In The World Like This One In North Carolina
If you want to get away in North Carolina the possibilities are limitless. You can head to the coast for some R&R in the sun, go to the mountains in the west, or enjoy any point in between. But few hotels in North Carolina can boast that one of the most popular romance novels of […]
The Blue Ridge Mountains In North Carolina Were Named One Of The 50 Most Beautiful Places In The World
Have you heard the news? In a recent ranking of the world’s most beautiful places, U.S. News & World Report ranked the Blue Ridge Mountains among the 50 Most Beautiful Places in the World. We couldn’t agree more! Folks the world over visit North Carolina each year to experience the blue-hued mountains that flow through […]
The 10 Most Underrated Places In North Carolina That You Must Check Out
From the mountains to coast, North Carolina has so much to offer. There’s beautiful scenery, amazing museums, charming towns and big cities. Plenty of attractions in North Carolina get all the rave, but some are somewhat overlooked and deserve serious recognition. From amusement parks to state forests, and even small towns…this diverse list shows you […]
Do You Remember North Carolina’s Quirky Mystery Hill?
Do you remember North Carolina’s delightfully quirky Mystery Hill attraction? Open for more than 70 years, this must-visit roadside wonder has wowed many generations of visitors with its attractions. In fact, some families make it a point to return year after year – each time seeking to solve the mystery behind the gravity-defying house that […]
North Carolina Is Home To The Country’s Most Underrated Snow Tubing Park And You’ll Want To Visit
The High Country in North Carolina doles out some extraordinarily fun wintertime activities. Among them is the family and group-friendly adventure of snow tubing. Not many people realize the largest snow tubing park on the entire East Coast is located just west of Boone, in the town of Seven Devils. By: Robin Jarvis onlyinyourstate.com
Next Month, North Carolina Is Getting Its First Ever Alpine Coaster, Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
Get ready, because life in the Tar Heel State is about to get a whole lot more exciting with the opening of the first-ever alpine coaster in North Carolina! Few details have been released about the attraction as yet, but the fun includes a very steep mountainside that has an alpine coaster filled with twists, […]
You May Be Surprised To Learn The Two Most Visited National Parks In The U.S. Are Both In North Carolina
From the mountains to the sea, we really do have it all here in North Carolina – including the two most visited National Parks (a park and a unit) in America! (Some states aren’t fortunate enough to have even one National Park.) When it comes to scenic and spectacular outdoor recreation, the Tar Heel State […]
The Little-Known Church Hiding In North Carolina That Is An Absolute Work Of Art
Tucked deep within the rolling hills of Ashe County, two quiet and simple Episcopal churches house marvelous works of art. North Carolina native, Ben Long, ventured to West Jefferson in 1974 and painted amazing frescoes in two local churches. Today, the endearing work by Long has made the ‘Church of the Frescoes’ one of West […]