Here’s hoping Spring is finally here for all of the Tar Heel State. Whether the weather warms up immediately, or is more gradual in your part of North Carolina, it’s not too early (or late) to start planning some fun places to visit and things to do this season. We’ve outlined 13 of the best below, and even gone a step further by including a link to a full article we’ve written about each one. Check them out, and have fun!.
Imagine a beach that's always magically full of sand dollars. This little known island along the North Carolina coast is reachable only by boat and is the day trip of a lifetime in the Tar Heel State. Get the scoop in this article.
Spring may be the best season to visit the world's largest zoo — before things get heated up. Not only is this zoo the biggest in the world, it's also known for the natural habitat enclosures in which many of the permanent 'residents' live. Learn more at this link.
Explore an enchanted forest where things are larger than life and the trees are so big, you'll spend as much time looking up as you do all around! Discover more at this link.
Explore the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly at this farm devoted to raising them — and then setting thousands and thousands of them free in a thrilling ceremony each fall. Get the details here.
Head out to the boonies to a little known destination eatery that is as much about the experience as it is the food. Learn why this place is so darn loved by checking out this article.
Take a road trip to a man made geyser powered by gravity instead of electricity. And check out how this spot has changed in the last 100 years. Find out more in this article.
Head to the mountains for a charming stay in your very own little log cabin. Spend your time exploring all WNC has to offer, while enjoying your log cabin home as home base for the vacation. Find out more here.
This small town in the Smoky Mountains is the perfect place to call home during a family excursion in the mountains. Check out some of the fun attractions located in, and near, Bryson City in this article.
North Carolina's most whimsical house is open for tours and you'll love what you find! It's filled with all sorts of architectural oddities, and the decor is equally fun. Discover more, and then plan your visit, after reading this article.
North Carolina has more than its fair share of theme parks, but this one is especially fun because it's really just an urban park that is filled with fun family activities. Take a ride on the train, hop aboard the merry go round, and spend the entire day making family memories that will last a lifetime. Learn more here.
North Carolina, a.k.a. Land of Waterfalls, is an outdoor enthusiasts dream come true. Spend the day, or weekend, chasing waterfalls. Here's a bucket list to get you started.
Most people don't know that North Carolina has a hidden theme park featuring the largest 10 Commandments in the world. Spring (and Easter) is the perfect time to reconnect with the Good Book, and this park is a larger than life place to do it. Get the scoop, and see more amazing photos of this inspirational park in this article.
13. Spend the day sifting through fantastic vintage finds in North Carolina's best town for antiquing.
You'll won't run out of places to find special vintage items in this one little town in the Tar Heel State. Find out where it is, and where to shop, in this article.