Best places in North Carolina to visit (UPDATED November, 2023)

Best places in North Carolina

Discover the best places in North Carolina, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 33.3K places in the region.

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Navitat Canopy Adventures

Adventure sports

Attraction offering guided zipline tours through the forested terrain of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

5.00 (2.9K reviews)

Barcelona Burger & Beer Garden WS

Hamburger restaurant

👍👍 Friendly attentive staff and very fast service at 5:30 on a Saturday afternoon. I had the Swiss Burger and fries and it was excellent. Beef patty was cooked like a smash burger and had crispy edges, but wasn’t dry and the toppings were just the right amount and high quality. The toasted brioche...

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5.00 (2.1K reviews)

Piedmont Skydiving

Skydiving center

5.00 (1.9K reviews)

Crazy Axe

Recreation center

👍👍 We came in for the first time on our third date and had the BEST time! Kelly is amazing and really made the experience that much better. She deserves all the kudos! We will back :)

5.00 (1.8K reviews)

The Flower Cupboard

Florist

5.00 (857 reviews)

Szechuan Mansion Hotpot Durham

Hot pot restaurant

👍👍 Such a fan of this spot. From NYC so I’ve had my fair share of good hotpot but this place really impressed me. Fast, friendly service and they have such a cute atmosphere. Big tables perfect for eating out with friends. Their combo menus are also really good for beginners to try but the servers are...

5.00 (848 reviews)

Aura Rooftop

Restaurant

👍👍 It was delicious, exceptional drinks, I expected a heated space, as it was cold. I definitely recommend wearing more then 2 layers in the Winter. Despite everything, this this is arguably the better rooftops in Charlotte. Delicious delicious drinks, decent prices, casual atmosphere, amazing times....

4.90 (7.8K reviews)

Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Botanical garden

55-acre public gardens with 5 miles of walking paths, a koi pond & an amphitheater.

4.90 (7.4K reviews)

Dean's Italian Steakhouse

Restaurant

👍👍 Skeptical. I visited this place because of a research on brunch places in downtown. Ended here because of the Google rating. Almost Worth it! The Italian sausage hash was really good. But my spouse ordered an avocado toast and it lacked flavor. Also, the coffee was legit; really good! Also ordere...

4.90 (7.1K reviews)

Viva Chicken Park Rd

Peruvian restaurant

👍👍 Enjoyed my late lunch with my kids. When they got fussy during my ordering process Crystal and her team were amazing offering them stickers and talking to them. The food is always good but it was much appreciated that they didn’t rush me or my children. We ate outside on the covered patio which was...

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4.90 (6.6K reviews)

Caroline's Oyster Bar

Restaurant

👍 This was our first time at Caroline's Oyster bar and to be honest it underwhelmed. Now does this mean it was a horrible dining experience? Of course not. We gave it 4 stars! The Charlotte area is craving a good Oyster bar and sadly Caroline's has missed the mark. Will they do well? Yes, they will...

4.90 (6K reviews)

Newfound Gap

Scenic spot

👍👍 Newfound Gap is the most visited place in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is the lowest point of the mountain range. The 31 mile long Newfound Gap is the lowest drivable pass in the park at 5046 feet elevation. We reached there in the afternoon. The stunning view left us absolutely speechles...

4.90 (5.2K reviews)