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This Is The Most Beautiful Place In North Carolina
Conde Nast Traveler has named the most beautiful place in every state. See what location gets that designation in North Carolina.

Summer is synonymous with vacation and whether or not you have a family holiday planned already, the good news is you don’t have to travel outside of North Carolina needed getaway.
North Carolina is full of beautiful vacation destinations but there is one location that stands out.
This month, Conde Nast Traveler says it did some digging and named the most beautiful place in every U.S. state.
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“No state is the same, and each has its stars, the kind of sights that make you catch your breath and nearly veer off the highway,” Conde Nast writes. The magazine writes that the list “only scrapes the surface” of what the U.S. has to offer, so consider it as a starting point.
In North Carolina, Conde Nast named the Blue Ridge Parkway the most beautiful place in the state.
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Getting There
The Blue Ridge Parkway connects Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park and North Carolina’s Great Smoky National Park, and is accessible by numerous access points along federal and state highways.
You can find more information about directions to the parkway here.
- While the parkway is typically open all year long, 24 hours a day, accessibility may be limited during periods of inclement weather during the winter months or maintenance.
- Most visitor facilities, such as picnic areas and visitor centers, are closed November through April.
- Accessing the Blue Ridge Parkway is free.
You can see the full list of the most beautiful place in every state via Conde Nast Traveler here.
What do you think is the most beautiful place in North Carolina? Tell us about it in the comment section!
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