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To narrow down the list, though, we went straight to the source.
Read on to discover 15 of the most beautiful places in North Carolina,according to locals.
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Case in point: The Outer Banks.
It’s whimsical and enchanting and reminds me just how beautiful Mother Nature truly is, she says.
Open daily, the garden can be accessed with tickets purchased online or on-site.
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To make it even more lovely, it’s also home to some of the state’s wild horses.
Once you arrive in Robbinsville, youre in for even more natural wonder.
Robbinsville is home to some of the darkest skies in the state, perfect for stargazing, he adds.
And if theres time in your itinerary to hike nearby Whiteside Mountain, you wont regret it.
The views are so worth it, says Girgenti.
On clear days, the sweeping vistas can extend for nearly 50 miles.
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The sunrise and sunsets are particularly beautiful looking over the valley, she shares.
In short, its an outdoor paradise and one of the most unique small Appalachian towns, he says.
It’s a restored 1858 Italianate mansion hotel and is beautiful, inside and out, says Fearing.
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Inside McIntyres Books, youll find quiet corners, unexpected discoveries, and shelf after shelf of page-turning stories.
mcintyresbooks.com; 220 Market St, Pittsboro, NC 27312; 919-542-3030
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Silver Run Falls, which is located near Cashiers and can be reached via a short hike.Credit:CAMERON REYNOLDS
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One of many photo-worthy mountain views in Boone.Credit:Cameron Reynolds
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