Off the Eaten Path’s North Carolina Travel page features all of the different places you can visit and adventures you can have in the Tarheel State.
From the peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains, to the sandy banks of the Atlantic coast, there is so much to do, see, eat and explore in North Carolina!
I’ve lived in North Carolina for seven years (and have been blogging for six!) so I’ve done my fair share of exploring across my home state and I’m so excited to share it with you. Whether your looking for the best restaurants in Charlotte, where to stay in Asheville (we’d recommend an Asheville Bed and Breakfast or maybe a geodesic dome at Asheville glamping), or you’re planning your next beach vacation to the Outer Banks, Off the Eaten Path’s North Carolina Travel page has got your covered!
north carolina travel guides
No matter what kind of adventure you're looking for, your sure to find it in North Carolina.
These North Carolina travel guides will help you with everything from where to stay in the mountains, to must do activities at the beach (have you seen the wild horses?!) and of course where you can eat and drink along the way.
Known for its booming brewery scene, creative culinary options, thriving arts and culture, and outdoor adventures, Asheville has become a top tourist destination in the Southeast.
Off the Eaten Path's Asheville Travel Guide highlights all the must sees, must dos, must eats and must drinks among the Blue Ridge Mountain backdrop in Asheville, NC!
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is one of my favorite places on the entire planet..we've been visiting every summer since I was a baby!
This super detailed Outer Banks Travel Guide highlights where to stay, what to do and where to eat on North Carolina's Eastern barrier islands.
Named for the area’s extremely clear waters and 85 miles of inviting, white beaches, North Carolina's Crystal Coast, is home to Cape Lookout National Seashore, aquatic plant and animal life, wild horses, coastal marshes, expansive beaches, the third-oldest town in North Carolina (Beaufort, NC), pirates, a Civil War-era fort and North Carolina’s second state park, various historic sites, and tons of fabulous places to stay, delicious food to eat, and plenty of fun things to do!
This guide highlights not only the best things to do in Beaufort, but also in the surrounding coastal towns including Emerald Isle, Salter Path, Indian Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Atlantic Beach, Harkers Island and Cedar Island.
North Carolina has 322 miles of expansive ocean shoreline (making it seventh in the United States) and 12,000+ miles of estuarine coastline (making it home to the second largest estuarine system in the United States), so whether you’re looking for a one day getaway or planning a week long beach vacation, this guide to the best beaches near Charlotte, NC highlights 25+ sunny, sandy destinations that are anywhere between a 25 minute to 6 hour drive from the Queen City.
Known as North Carolina's "Gateway to the Smokies," Bryson City is the perfect getaway for outdoor adventurers and nature lovers. The small town is surrounded by an outdoor playground of majestic mountains, cascading waterfalls, a rushing river (perfect for whitewater rafting), a national park, the largest lake in western North Carolina and miles of hiking and biking trails.
Start or end your days in the small, stroll-able downtown, which is home to local restaurants and breweries, bookstores, galleries, a fly fishing museum and excursion train and more.
This Bryson City Travel Guide highlights all the must sees, must dos, must eats and must drinks in Bryson City, NC!
Want to enjoy the outdoors, connect with nature and sleep under the stars? Pitch your tent at one of these North Carolina campgrounds which offer some of the best tent camping in NC!
Heading back to the mountains, the small, quaint town of Hendersonville, NC is just 20 minutes east of Asheville.
Hendersonville, North Carolina offers plenty of unique and delicious local spots to eat and drink and these 12 restaurants, needs to be on your radar for your next North Carolina mountain getaway.
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Northwestern North Carolina is the Yadkin Valley, home to North Carolina’s first American Vitacultural Area, a federally designated grape growing region. There are now more than 40 wineries in the Yadkin Valley.
Just an hour and a half north of Charlotte, the Yadkin Valley is the ideal day trip distance: you can easily spend the day sampling and sipping your way through Surry County’s classic varietals and still make it home in time for supper.
However, a weekend getaway full of touring and tasting will is how to truly experience everything North Carolina wine country has to offer.
Off the Eaten Path's Charlotte Restaurants Guide highlights the growing, changing and diverse culinary scene in North Carolina's biggest city.
It is a condensed, navigable space featuring everything I've written about Charlotte, North Carolina's restaurants, bars and breweries (and that's a lot!)
It's chock full of lists of the best restaurants in Charlotte, NC, my favorite Charlotte restaurants, my Charlotte food bucket lists, and locals' Charlotte restaurant recommendations in their Charlotte's Best Bites posts.