Road trips in North Carolina
5 road trips and 13 hand-picked places in North Carolina, with routes, stops and practical tips for driving and camping.
- Trip guides
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- Places
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Trip guides
Road trips through North Carolina
Editor's picks
Places worth the detour in North Carolina
Views
Clingmans Dome
Views
Linn Cove Viaduct
Views
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
History
Cape Lookout Lighthouse
History
Biltmore Estate
Views
Chimney Rock State Park
Camping
Julian Price Park Campground
History
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Views
Tail of the Dragon
Nature
Whitewater Falls
History
Tryon Palace
History
Fort Macon State Park
Nature
Hammocks Beach State Park
FAQs
What are the best road trips in North Carolina?
Popular routes include North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, Outer Banks, Great Smoky Mountains and the Tail of the Dragon and The Blue Ridge Parkway, end to end. CampingSpirit has 5 trip guides that pass through North Carolina, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary and a route map.
Which places in North Carolina are worth a detour?
Our editors recommend Clingmans Dome, Linn Cove Viaduct, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Cape Lookout Lighthouse.