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Oct 21, 2023 · Beaufort. One of the oldest and coolest small towns in North Carolina, Beaufort makes a lot of top small-town lists. Beaufort is located in the Inner Banks region, which is a 21st-century term invented by tourism promoters to describe inland coastal communities in the state. While the term might be new, the town isn't.
Sep 10, 2023 · Boone. The skyline of Boone, North Carolina. Boone, the administrative center of Watauga County, is a pretty small town surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northwestern portion of the state. Named after Daniel Boone, the legendary American pioneer and explorer, Boone is the High Country region's biggest community and economic hub.
Apr 14, 2024 · Boone. Main Street Boone, North Carolina. Image credit Nolichuckyjake via Shutterstock. Watauga County’s seat of government, Boone named in honor of the distinguished American pioneer Daniel Boone, sits at an elevation of 3,333 ft ringed by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Nicknamed “The Heart of the High Country,” Boone is the biggest community ...
Apr 14, 2023 · Chapel Hill. Denis Tangney Jr/Getty Images. Nicknamed the "Southern Part of Heaven," Chapel Hill is the smallest of the three major destinations in North Carolina’s Research Triangle. However ...
May 5, 2023 · 5. Edenton. Located in North Carolina’s Inner Banks, Edenton was the state’s second colonial capital. Here, you’ll find an expansive historic district featuring the most well-preserved colonial courthouse in the United States which dates all the way back to 1767, as well as the 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse.
Mar 29, 2023 · Sylva. Downtown Sylva, North Carolina. Image credit Kristi Blokhin via Shutterstock. Blending natural wonders and creature comforts, the picturesque town of Sylva is a charming getaway. The town is anchored by the photogenic Jackson County Courthouse, a commanding Italianate building built in 1914, which now serves as Sylva’s public library.
May 11, 2023 · Cities are fun but sometimes it's nice to swap the busy roads for the peaceful streets of a small mountain town. Park the car and wander through small shops, discover local cuisine, and enjoy the fresh mountain air, or take a drive through the spectacular scenery to find waterfalls, lookouts, and hiking trails.
