{"id":60318,"date":"2022-05-27T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-28T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/?p=60318"},"modified":"2025-04-30T07:34:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T11:34:07","slug":"road-trips-north-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trips-north-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"Pick One of These 12 Road Trips in North Carolina for Miles of Epic Adventures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>North Carolina has lots of roads. Not just four-lane highways packed with screaming cars but two-lane roads through peaceful corners of the state. The roads cross mountains and beaches, pass through small towns and big cities, and connect history, culture, and food. But what are the best roads to see the state?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From scenic byways to US Highways, these road trips are the best for exploring everything North Carolina offers. The only thing difficult about these road trips is picking which one to drive. The easy part is enjoying the scenic views, charming towns, and attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of these road trips in North Carolina would you enjoy driving next?<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<section data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"27930\" class=\"elementor elementor-27930\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c478303 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c478303\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afb5e21 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"afb5e21\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-894aa4e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"894aa4e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df83c1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df83c1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">do you love<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3badda2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3badda2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">road trips?<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9eef3ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9eef3ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sign up and be the first to read new road trip itineraries and destination guides.<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c372a9 elementor-mobile-button-align-stretch elementor-button-align-stretch elementor-widget elementor-widget-form\" data-id=\"2c372a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;button_width&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;step_next_label&quot;:&quot;Next&quot;,&quot;step_previous_label&quot;:&quot;Previous&quot;,&quot;step_type&quot;:&quot;number_text&quot;,&quot;step_icon_shape&quot;:&quot;circle&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"form.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<form class=\"elementor-form\" method=\"post\" name=\"New Form\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"post_id\" value=\"27930\"\/>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"form_id\" value=\"2c372a9\"\/>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"referer_title\" value=\"Road Trips &amp; Coffee\" \/>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-form-fields-wrapper elementor-labels-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-email elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-email elementor-col-80 elementor-field-required\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-email\" class=\"elementor-field-label elementor-screen-only\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmail\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input size=\"1\" type=\"email\" name=\"form_fields[email]\" id=\"form-field-email\" class=\"elementor-field elementor-size-md  elementor-field-textual\" placeholder=\"Email\" required=\"required\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-type-submit elementor-col-20 e-form__buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"elementor-button elementor-size-md\" type=\"submit\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Sign Up<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78e00f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"78e00f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Yes! 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In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/destinations\/southeast\/north-carolina\/\">North Carolina<\/a>, the Parkway begins at Cumberland Knob Recreation Area and ends in Cherokee at the edge of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/national-park-system\/great-smoky-mountains-national-park\/\">Great Smoky Mountains National Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 251 miles through North Carolina include some of the most iconic destinations on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Linn Cove Viaduct snakes around the side of Grandfather Mountain. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/linville-falls-blue-ridge-parkway\/\">Linville Falls<\/a> crashes into the bottom of a gorge far below several scenic overlooks. Mount Mitchell is the highest point east of the Mississippi River. The Mount Pisgah area includes a hiking trail to the mountain\u2019s summit, a lodge on the edge of the mountain ridge, and a campground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trip-blue-ridge-parkway\/\">Road Trip on the Blue Ridge Parkway<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the way, take detours off the Parkway to explore the gateway towns. In Blowing Rock, stay at a lodge in town and walk to dinner and shopping. Boone is busier, but you\u2019ll find lots of local dining and antiquing if you visit mid-week. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/?s=asheville\">Asheville<\/a> is a mountain haven known for their craft beer and world-class cuisine. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/?s=brevard\">Brevard<\/a>, grab a coffee and enjoy a savory meal. Finally, Cherokee is home to the eye-opening Museum of the Cherokee Indian and entertaining Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"47637\" class=\"elementor elementor-47637\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b317ab2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b317ab2\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"mediavine-advertisement-desktop\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91875b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"91875b8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-450af8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"450af8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">advertisement<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7685227 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7685227\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content_hint\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trips-north-carolina\/?tp_image_id=60321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0006-1800x1200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0006-1800x1200.jpeg 1800w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0006-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0006-390x260.jpeg 390w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0006-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0006-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0006.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunset view at the Turkey Creek Overlook.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No. 02<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cherohala Skyway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>51 miles | 1 day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cherohala Skyway is one of the most scenic drives in the state \u2013 and one of the most remote. The 51-mile route begins in Robbinsville, about two hours from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/?s=asheville\">Asheville<\/a>. Like the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Cherohala Skyway is a two-lane road with scenic overlooks, hiking trails, and attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At 5,390-feet, the Santeetlah Overlook is the highest point on the Cherohala Skyway, but the Big Junction Overlook offers one of the best views. The Mudd Gap parking area allows day hikers to access the 300-mile Benton MacKaye Trail \u2013 a 3.3-mile hike leads to Whigg Meadow. The Turkey Creek Overlook is the best overlook on the Skyway, with a jaw-dropping view during sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trip-cherohala-skyway-tennessee-north-carolina\/\">Road Trip on the Cherohala Skyway From Tennessee to North Carolina<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian Boundary Lake Recreation Area is a peaceful bastion for a weekend getaway in the mountains. A beach is the perfect place to swim in the lake, but you can also explore with kayaks or canoes. An 87-site campground is spread around three loops in a dense forest within walking distance of the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bald River Falls is a pleasant surprise on the Cherohala Skyway. The 100-foot-tall waterfall is a few miles from the Skyway on an unmarked two-lane road. Visitors can view the stunning waterfall from a bridge near the base of the falls, where mist from the churning water covers everything \u2013 and everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"47637\" class=\"elementor elementor-47637\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b317ab2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b317ab2\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"mediavine-advertisement-desktop\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91875b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"91875b8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-450af8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"450af8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">advertisement<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7685227 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7685227\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content_hint\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trips-north-carolina\/?tp_image_id=60322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0004-1800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0004-1800x1200.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0004-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0004-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0004-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0004-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0004.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trips-north-carolina\/?tp_image_id=60323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0005-1800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0005-1800x1200.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0005-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0005-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0005-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0005-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0005.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At the Cradle of Forestry in America, explore a one-room school and 1914 locomotive on the hiking trails.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No. 03<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Forest Heritage Scenic Byway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>68 miles | 1-2 days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 68-mile Forest Heritage Scenic Byway loops through Pisgah National Forest, beginning and ending near Brevard. The national forest was established in 1916 after Edith Vanderbilt sold over 86,000 acres of the Biltmore Estate to the federal government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trip-quotes\/\">The 27 Best Road Trip Quotes to Inspire Your Next Adventure<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The loop includes the scenic route along US Highway 276 past Looking Glass Falls, Sliding Rock, and the Cradle of Forestry in America, where visitors can explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/biltmore-forest-school-cradle-of-forestry\/\">origins of the first forestry school in the country<\/a>. On NC Highway 215, explore small waterfalls like Sunburst Falls. Go for short detours on the Blue Ridge Parkway to Mount Pisgah and Devils Courthouse for breathtaking overlooks and hiking trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend a day in Waynesville, one of the gateway communities into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/national-park-system\/national-parks\/great-smoky-mountains-national-park\/\">Great Smoky Mountains National Park<\/a>. Then, spend a day in Brevard, a hub for outdoor adventures in western <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/destinations\/southeast\/north-carolina\/\">North Carolina<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"47637\" class=\"elementor elementor-47637\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b317ab2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b317ab2\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"mediavine-advertisement-desktop\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91875b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"91875b8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-450af8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"450af8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">advertisement<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7685227 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7685227\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content_hint\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trips-north-carolina\/?tp_image_id=60324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0003-1800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0003-1800x1200.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0003-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0003-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0003-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0003-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0003.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from the trail crossing Fontana Dam.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No. 04<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indian Lakes Scenic Byway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>60 miles | 1 day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deep in the western North Carolina mountains, the Indian Lakes Scenic Byway meanders along the shorelines of Fontana Lake, Cheoah Lake, and Santeetlah Lake. Boat rentals are far and few in between, so bring your own kayak or canoe to enjoy these peaceful lakes.&nbsp; But it\u2019s also possible to enjoy these lakes from the comfort of a collapsible chair at a lakeshore picnic area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/best-first-aid-kit-for-car\/\">The 10 Best First Aid Kits for the Car<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walk across the <a href=\"http:\/\/Tail%20of%20the%20Dragon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fontana Dam<\/a>, the highest dam in elevation east of the Rocky Mountains, along the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/national-park-system\/appalachian-national-scenic-trail\/\">Appalachian Trail<\/a> and relive a moment captured in Bill Bryson\u2019s <em>A Walk in the Woods<\/em>. 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Lighthouse.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No. 05<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Coastal Lighthouse Tour<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>300 miles | 4-7 days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seven lighthouses remain along North Carolina\u2019s coast, beaming brightly as beacons to the past. If you time the ferry crossings just right, you could complete this road trip in a scant two days \u2013 but what\u2019s the fun in that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Climb the steps inside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldbaldy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old Baldy Lighthouse<\/a>, the oldest standing lighthouse in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/destinations\/southeast\/north-carolina\/\">North Carolina<\/a>, after taking a pedestrian-only ferry to Bald Head Island. At nearby <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oakislandlighthouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oak Island Lighthouse<\/a>, the only way to climb to the top is a series of seven vertical ship\u2019s ladders, so you might want to just enjoy the view from the beach boardwalk instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cape Lookout Lighthouse is the only lighthouse to explore along North Carolina\u2019s Crystal Coast. 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Visitors need to book passage on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandexpressferryservices.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ferry to the island<\/a> to explore the lighthouse and take a self-guided tour to the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"59872\" class=\"elementor elementor-59872\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a93b79 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6a93b79\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"mediavine-advertisement-mobile\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f47d793 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f47d793\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b537ca5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b537ca5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">advertisement<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cd65f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9cd65f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content_hint\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<p>Visit four lighthouses along the Outer Banks between Ocracoke and Corolla. The Ocracoke Lighthouse, completed in 1823, is the most remote in the state. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/caha\/planyourvisit\/chls.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cape Hatteras Lighthouse<\/a> is one of the most recognizable lighthouses along the East Coast. Completed in 1870, the 198-foot-tall lighthouse is the tallest brick lighthouse in the country and the second tallest in the world. The 156-foot-tall <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/caha\/planyourvisit\/bils.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bodie Island Light Station<\/a> is the third to stand on the same property and was completed in 1872.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trip-quotes\/\">The 27 Best Road Trip Quotes to Inspire Your Next Adventure<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/obcinc.org\/currituck-beach-lighthouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Currituck Beach Lighthouse<\/a> is less than two miles from the end of paved roads on the north end of the Outer Banks in Corolla. Completed in 1875, the 162-foot-tall lighthouse is still open for visitors to climb the 220 steps to the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f9f9f3\"><strong>Did You Know? <\/strong>Carova is the northernmost beach town in North Carolina. The only way to get there is a four-wheel drive vehicle along 12 miles of the beach after the paved roads end in Corolla.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"47637\" class=\"elementor elementor-47637\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b317ab2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b317ab2\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"mediavine-advertisement-desktop\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91875b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"91875b8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-450af8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"450af8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">advertisement<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7685227 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7685227\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content_hint\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full uag-hide-mob uag-hide-mob\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1332\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trips-north-carolina\/?tp_image_id=60327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0008.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60327\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Looking Glass Falls can be viewed from the side of the road or from this vantage point at the bottom of a staircase.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1332\" height=\"2000\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trips-north-carolina\/?tp_image_id=60328\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0009.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60328\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Looking Glass Falls can be viewed from the side of the road or from this vantage point at the bottom of a staircase.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No. 06<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>North Carolina Waterfall Scenic Byway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>140 miles | 2-3 days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trip-north-carolina-waterfall-byway\/\">North Carolina Waterfall Scenic Byway<\/a> is a 98-mile route between Murphy and Rosman. But adding an extra 42 miles through Brevard and Pisgah National Forest includes a dozen more waterfalls \u2013 and some of the best in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trip-quotes\/\">The 27 Best Road Trip Quotes to Inspire Your Next Adventure<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 140-mile route includes 25 waterfalls, most viewable from the car or after a short walk. Travel through the Cullasaja Gorge to visit Cullasaja Falls, Bust Your Butt Falls, and walk behind Dry Falls. Take a short detour to see Whitewater Falls, the tallest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains. In DuPont State Recreation Forest, take short hikes to see High Falls, Triple Falls, and Hooker Falls. Finally, visit Looking Glass Falls, one of the most iconic waterfalls in North Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the way, explore the charming small towns of Murphy, Franklin, Highlands, and Brevard. Learn about North Carolina\u2019s mineral mining past, enjoy boutique shopping, and sample the savory local cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trip-north-carolina-waterfall-byway\/\">Road Trip on the Scenic North Carolina Waterfall Byway<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"47637\" class=\"elementor elementor-47637\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b317ab2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b317ab2\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"mediavine-advertisement-desktop\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91875b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"91875b8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-450af8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"450af8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">advertisement<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7685227 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7685227\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content_hint\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No. 07<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Outer Banks Scenic Byway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>144 miles | 3-5 days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Outer Banks Scenic Byway is the perfect way to blend a road trip with a beach vacation. Stretching along 144 miles of two-lane roads, the scenic route includes over three hours on car ferries and moments of seeing water on both sides of the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin the drive in Beaufort and explore the Down East area of North Carolina. The Cedar Island Ferry to Ocracoke Village takes 2.5 hours, and at the midpoint, the land is nowhere in sight. Take another half-hour ferry to Hatteras Island to begin a journey of island hopping through Rodanthe, Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, and Kill Devil Hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the charming beach towns and wide beaches. Delve into the history of Blackbeard and the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Discover local shopping, dining, and attractions. But most of all, feel the salty air blowing through your hair with open windows and nothing but sun overhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No. 08<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pamlico Scenic Byway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>127 miles | 1-2 days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pamlico Sound is the largest lagoon on the East Coast, stretching 80 miles from Washington to the Outer Banks. The Pamlico Scenic Byway follows the route of US Highway 264 from Manns Harbor along the lagoon\u2019s coast to Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore early colonial history, enjoy the recreation in Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge and Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge, and take in the scenery along the peaceful highway through small communities, farms, and riverways.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"47637\" class=\"elementor elementor-47637\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b317ab2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b317ab2\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"mediavine-advertisement-desktop\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91875b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"91875b8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-450af8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"450af8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">advertisement<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7685227 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7685227\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content_hint\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full uag-hide-mob uag-hide-mob\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trips-north-carolina\/?tp_image_id=60329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0013.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60329\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wilmington is an exciting place to begin or end a road trip across North Carolina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1334\" height=\"2000\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trips-north-carolina\/?tp_image_id=60330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0014.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60330\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wilmington is an exciting place to begin or end a road trip across North Carolina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No. 09<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>US Highway 17<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>228 miles | 3-5 days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once called the King\u2019s Highway, the route of US Highway 17 was developed during the colonial era to connect the important port cities of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/?s=charleston\">Charleston<\/a> and Boston. Today, the route connects inland cities and towns less than an hour from a beach at any given time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/best-first-aid-kit-for-car\/\">The 10 Best First Aid Kits for the Car<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the burgeoning craft beer scene in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/?s=wilmington\">Wilmington<\/a>, or spend an evening in the thriving downtown area. Take a guided tour of Tryon Palace, colonial North Carolina\u2019s first capital. Enjoy the gorgeous scenery between Washington and South Mills at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/destinations\/southeast\/virginia\/\">Virginia<\/a> border. End the journey with an adventure at Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"47637\" class=\"elementor elementor-47637\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b317ab2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b317ab2\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"mediavine-advertisement-desktop\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91875b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"91875b8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-450af8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"450af8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">advertisement<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7685227 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7685227\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content_hint\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1328\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trips-north-carolina\/?tp_image_id=60331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0007.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60331\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Statesville is a gorgeous place to visit with exciting things to do.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No. 10<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>US Highway 21<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>110 miles | 3-5 days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much of US Highway 21 parallels Interstate 77 through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/destinations\/southeast\/north-carolina\/\">North Carolina<\/a>, but you\u2019ll miss a lot of adventures if you stick to the interstate highway. During the height of the Great American Road Trip, the route was part of the popular Great Lakes to Florida Highway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trip-quotes\/\">The 27 Best Road Trip Quotes to Inspire Your Next Adventure<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Sparta, the route crosses the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/national-park-system\/national-parkways\/blue-ridge-parkway\/\">Blue Ridge Parkway<\/a> and into the Yadkin Valley wine region. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/?s=statesville\">Statesville<\/a>, explore the \u201cBallooning Capital of the East\u201d with a hot air balloon ride, get a drink at Southern Distilling Company, and finish the day with something to eat at a local restaurant. Explore NASCAR heritage at museums and garage shops in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/?s=mooresville\">Mooresville<\/a>, and you can go for a race at the GoPro Motorplex. Follow the rest of the route into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/?s=charlotte\">Charlotte<\/a> for a Panther\u2019s football game or explore one of the city\u2019s exciting neighborhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"47637\" class=\"elementor elementor-47637\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b317ab2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b317ab2\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"mediavine-advertisement-desktop\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91875b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"91875b8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-450af8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"450af8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">advertisement<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7685227 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7685227\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content_hint\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1195\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trips-north-carolina\/?tp_image_id=60332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0015-1800x1195.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0015-1800x1195.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0015-1200x797.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0015-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0015-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0015-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/road-trips-north-carolina-jb0015.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro is an exciting place to visit during a road trip across the state.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No. 11<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>US Highway 64<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>578 miles | 5-10 days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of two routes that cross the entire state from the mountains to the beach, US Highway 64 begins in Murphy along the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/road-trip-north-carolina-waterfall-byway\/\">North Carolina Waterfall Scenic Byway<\/a>. Explore local shopping, dining, and attractions in Franklin, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/?s=highlands\">Highlands<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/?s=brevard\">Brevard<\/a>, and Hendersonville. Visit Lake Lure, the famous filming location of <em>Dirty Dancing,<\/em> and the iconic Chimney Rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave the mountains behind with a trip through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/?s=statesville\">Statesville<\/a>, the \u201cBallooning Capital of the East.\u201d Visit the North Carolina Zoo in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/?s=asheboro\">Asheboro<\/a> and take a detour to visit a hundred potteries along the Pottery Highway in Seagrove. Visit the state capital in Raleigh before leaving the piedmont behind, traveling into the coastal area. 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Travel through the gorgeous Nantahala Gorge into Bryson City, then continue through the small mountain towns of Sylva and Waynesville. Spend a weekend in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/?s=asheville\">Asheville<\/a>, a city known for the number of craft breweries, world-class cuisine, and gorgeous mountain views. Travel through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripsandcoffee.com\/?s=lake+lure\">Lake Lure<\/a>, Forest City, and Shelby to discover great local food and attractions on the way into Charlotte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Partially upgraded to interstate grade, the route along US Highway 74 between Charlotte and Wilmington can go by in the blink of an eye. Stop in Rockingham to get something to eat and take a short detour to Moores Creek National Battlefield. 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