A recent 10Best Readers' Choice survey named the top 10 beach picks in N.C. It included some of the beaches closest to Asheville.

A recent 10Best Readers' Choice survey named the top 10 beach picks in N.C. It included some of the beaches closest to Asheville.

The 2024 10Best USA TODAY Reader's Choice list of best beaches in North Carolina is here just in time for the summer months. As always, beaches were chosen by an expert panel and voted on by ...

ASHEVILLE, NC – MAY 11: A wall mural in the River Arts District is viewed on May 11, 2018, in Asheville, North Carolina. ... encompass several of the coast’s most beautiful beaches. 7) ...

Slurp along an oyster trail. Though North Carolina shrimp deservedly get a lot of press, oyster farming booms here too, fueled by the state’s 2.2 million acres of coastal estuaries.

Asheville, North Carolina is a small city in the mountains that is well known for its art and culture. There are many art galleries and museums, as well as a variety of theaters.

Much like many other states, summer is North Carolina peak tourist season, especially near the beaches. From June through August, you'll see loads of tourists flock to the Outer Banks to enjoy ...

The mountains of North Carolina are the perfect summer destination for many - but for residents of mountainous regions like Western N.C., the warmest months of the year can go hand-in-hand with a ...