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Top 5 Coolest Vacation Spots In North Carolina

Author Catherine Lane

I don’t have to tell you how hot it is. As a matter of fact, Charlotte was just ranked among the top sweatiest cities in the whole country. Time to cool off and we know just the spots. Here are the top 5 coolest vacation spots in North Carolina.

Cool Off At The Coolest Vacation Spots In North Carolina

Escape underground, enjoy the cool mist of a waterfall or ride the waves at one of North Carolina’s beautiful beaches. When it comes to fun places to cool off, North Carolina has an abundance. Here is one of my favorites. According to visitnc.com, head towards the high country.

Linville Caverns in Marion Is Always 52 Degrees

It has been years but this year I will be going back to Linville Caverns in Marion, North Carolina. I love to hike the trails there in Linville. Check out the gorgeous waterfalls and then head to the caverns where it is always around 52 degrees. See what the mountains look like from the inside. It’s another beautiful world down there.

Head To the Beautiful North Carolina High Country

Head up a little higher. Now just a little bit higher. And head to Grandfather Mountain. Ahhh, it is gorgeous up there, almost always with a cool breeze and stunning views. While you are there you might as well cross the Mile High Swinging Bridge. Yes, it is a mile up and you just can’t beat the view of the Blue Ridge Mountains from up there.

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Head to Brevard, North Carolina for your choice of 250 waterfalls in explore. According to Visit North Carolina,  Looking Glass Falls is one of North Carolina’s most popular waterfalls, and Whitewater Falls – known as the “king” of waterfalls – is considered the highest cascade in the East. Another one of the coolest vacation spots in North Carolina is in Midland. Check out the Reed Gold Mine. It’s the birthplace of gold finds in the United States. And it’s 55 degrees while you explore.

If you have a budding marine biologist in the house like I do this might be just the thing. Check out Wet Wildlife World in Pine Knoll Shores. The aquarium there contains 306,000 gallons of water with a Living Shipwreck. It features a replica of a sunken World War Two German submarine. Check out tiger sharks and other super cool marine life there.

Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.


11 Waterfalls That Will Take Your Breathe Away in North Carolina

Ever since I was a little kid, spending time outdoors had been a simple joy for me. I just love nature and the magic of waterfalls. North Carolina has glorious hiking trails and magnificent waterfalls that will awaken your mind.

Since I am a true waterfall junkie, I decided to compile a list of different hiking spots and waterfalls I have visited. Here are 11 of the most beautiful waterfalls North Carolina has to offer. Please always use caution and be safe when visiting these locations.

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