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The Most Adorable Small Towns in North Carolina You Should Take Your Family to at Least Once

The Most Adorable Small Towns in North Carolina You Should Take Your Family to at Least Once

The Most Adorable Small Towns in North Carolina You Should Take Your Family to at Least Once
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Edenton
© "Roanoke River Lighthouse, Edenton, NC" by kla4067 is licensed under BY-SA 2.0.
Southern Pines
© "Former Super Kmart Southern Pines, NC 1" by MikeKalasnik is licensed under BY-SA 2.0.
Laurinburg
© "Hope Mills to East Laurinburg, NC & Rtn" by jalexartis is licensed under BY 2.0.
Pittsboro
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Lexington
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Mount Airy
© "20220303 45 Mount Airy, NC" by davidwilson1949 is licensed under BY 2.0.
Gastonia
© "Downtown Gastonia NC" by dorameulman is licensed under BY 2.0.
Banner Elk
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Wake Forest
© "E Carroll Joyner Park, Wake Forest, NC" by Sergiy Galyonkin is licensed under BY-SA 2.0.
Sylva
© "Dr. D. D. Hooper House, Sylva, NC" by w_lemay is licensed under CC0 1.0.
Bryson City
© "20110928 36 Great Smoky Mtn. RR, Bryson City, NC" by davidwilson1949 is licensed under BY 2.0.
The Most Adorable Small Towns in North Carolina You Should Take Your Family to at Least Once
Edenton
Southern Pines
Laurinburg
Pittsboro
Lexington
Mount Airy
Gastonia
Banner Elk
Wake Forest
Sylva
Bryson City

The Most Adorable Small Towns in North Carolina You Should Take Your Family to at Least Once

North Carolina is known as "The Tar Heel State," and it's famous for many great things. It was here that the first airplane took flight, that Pepsi-Cola was invented, and where many of the greatest sports teams were born. It's also an incredibly beautiful state. There are rolling hills, 300 miles of coastline, and gorgeous forests. Perhaps the best thing about North Carolina is the many small towns that litter the state. Many of these towns are full of character. They're also populated by some of the friendliest people who truly personify Southern charm. We think you'll be excited about touring some of these areas during your next road trip. That's why we have created this list of the most adorable small towns in North Carolina that everyone should visit at least once.

Just like how we did with the lists of small towns in Kentucky and Mississippi, we will tell you everything you need to know about these quaint towns. We'll tell you a bit about each place and the things you can do when you visit. Many of them have museums, opportunities for hiking, delicious local cuisine, and more. We'll tell you everything you need to know about each place so you can add these areas to your bucket list.

This post was updated in June 2025 to include updated information about events and excursions in each town.

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