If you think of the Outer Banks as a singular destination, you’d be sorely mistaken. The beloved vacation spot actually encompasses 200 miles of North Carolina barrier islands bordering the ...

Fortunately, North Carolina has all that and much more. The list of ten best places to live in NC offers college sports, beautiful mountain views natural parks and bustling nightlife.

Here are the best places to live in North Carolina. ... and you can get to the Outer Banks in only two hours for a beach getaway. 5. Winston-Salem. Population. 250,320. Median home price.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore is one of the darkest and best places for stargazing along the East Coast. Now, it is on track to become one of 67 places worldwide recognized by the International ...

Fortunately, North Carolina has all that and much more. The list of ten best places to live in NC offers college sports, beautiful mountain views natural parks and bustling nightlife.

According to the report, Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, was the best place for beach house buyers. The area has a cap rate of 8.6% and a median home sale price of $379,248, Vacasa found.

Along with the Outer Banks, Biltmore Estate, Airlie Gardens, Shackleford Banks and Cherohala Highway were among the top five most beautiful places in the state, according to the locals.

According to National Geographic, making waves along the Outer Banks is the best outdoor activity to do in North Carolina. “The Outer Banks, a chain of islands off the coast of mainland North ...