Top Things to do in North Carolina
Top Hotels in North Carolina
- 1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville Downtown, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Area
- 3. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
- 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Village
- 5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown
- 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks / Corolla
- 7. Tru by Hilton Fayetteville I 95
- 8. Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood
- 9. Bridgepointe Hotel and Marina
- 10. The Dunhill Hotel
What to do and see in North Carolina, United States: The Best Observation Decks & Towers
North Carolina has something for everyone, with the highest mountains in the eastern U.S., 300 miles of pristine coastline, quaint towns and vibrant cities. From the mountains to the sea, explore the natural, scenic beauty, discover outdoor adventure or try one of 500 golf courses, including the legendary Pinehurst No. 2. Discover a favorite among 100 wineries and 60 craft breweries, tour historic and cultural treasures, sample farm to table delicacies and get the thrill of motorsports in the "home" of NASCAR.
Restaurants in North Carolina
1. Toxaway Fire Tower
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This structure located above Hogback Mountain allows for a 360-degree view.
2. Lake Mattamuskeet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Covering 40,000 acres, Mattamusekeet is North Carolina's largest natural lake.
Reviewed By maas_johnf - Raleigh, United States
The refuge has a visitor center that is only open when there are volunteers available. Besides the largest natural lake in North Carolina (where you'll see many people fishing along 94), you can see the old lodge that closed in the 70's. The wildlife loop road is short and worth doing. There is a road to the left of the visitor center called the Waterfowl Hunt Area with numbered sites. At the start of it is a nice boardwalk loop trail called the New Holland Trail. Driving to end of the road to site 16 is another short loop trail looking over some nice open water. There is an observation deck there.
3. Jump Off Rock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By AussiePD - Alexandra Hills, Australia
The views from Jump off Rock across to the Blue Ridge Mountains is certainly worth the winding drive up. At the summit there are a number of boards that provide the history and also board that point out what you are looking at in the distance.
4. Charlotte Douglas Airport Overlook
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 495 reviews
Reviewed By FarAway27669456574 - Gastonia, United States
We take our grandchildren here every chance we get. We pack a picnic lunch & sit in the back of the truck and watch the planes land and/or take off. The view is fantastic! Highly recommend for a relaxing outing!
5. Soco Craft & Tower
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By auntdodoto9 - Winston Salem, United States
As I was driving through Maggie Valley earlier this week, I saw the Observation Tower with gorgeous fall colors all around, so I stopped to check it out. For just 50 cents, I could climb the tower and see the valley. What a beautiful view, well worth the time and 50 cents spent here!
