North Carolina has diverse landscapes that attract nearly 40 million visitors each year, making it the fifth-most visited ...

Not as tiny as some great North Carolina towns on our list, Oak Island spans 20.63 square miles along the coast, but it’s still got that small-town charm. Find Out More 9.

This North Carolina Beach Town Might Just Be the State's Best-kept Secret. The 12 Best Small Towns in North Carolina — From Coastal Gems to Mountain Getaways.

Located on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast and part of the accredited Main Street America program, the small town near Atlantic Beach includes plenty of water-themed places to play, dine and shop.

Carolina Beach (arguably one of the best North Carolina beaches) was a vibe shift in the best way. I arrived on a Friday evening just as the boardwalk started to hum with music and families ...

North Carolina's Crystal Coast Is an 85-mile Stretch of Quaint Small Towns, White-sand Beaches, and Plenty of Southern Charm Lydia Mansel May 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM ...

Emerald Isle on North Carolina's Crystal Coast is perfect for both a family vacation and couples getaway. Here's how to plan the perfect trip to the laid-back beach town.

USA Today just named a North Carolina community as one of the best small towns along the coast in the country. The town of Duck, located at the northernmost point of the Outer Banks, landed at No ...