This North Carolina Main Street Ranks Among The Most Charming In The Country
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You can add the “most charming” main street to all the wonderful things about this place. 1 North Carolina Main Street ranks among the most charming in the country. Out of all the main streets in all the land, this one came in 9th.
This North Carolina Main Street Ranks Among The Most Charming
According to our source, the Charlotte Observer, Hickory’s main street ranks among the most charming in the country. We are proud of Hickory and also proud of Wilmington. The Wilmington Riverwalk ranks 8th in a separate category of the best riverwalks in the country.
How did Hickory receive this prestigious honor? To create this latest ranking USA Today came out with their 10Best list in different categories. Editors and travel experts picked out the top main streets and other notable destinations.
Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory got big props for the care they take with preserving the downtown area. They described Main Avenue as a “charming and vibrant destination” that is a gateway to town attractions. I have to admit I have traveled through Hickory many times on our way to the mountains but I have never been to Main Street. Next time, I will take the time to check out Main Street. This North Carolina Main Street ranks among the most charming in the country.
USA Today 10Best had this to say about Hickory. According to their quote in the Charlotte Observer, “Visitors can enjoy a variety of unique retail shops and restaurants, as well as a park-like setting and outdoor dining,”. Well, good on you there Hickory.
Wilmington, North Carolina
My daughter is considering going to college in Wilmington and here’s another reason to visit. USA Today 10 Best says Wilmington is a great place to go for shopping, going out to eat, or grabbing a drink. And just across the river, there is something for history buffs with the USS North Carolina right there. For more information get all the details from the charlotteobserver.com.
Travel Experts Say This Is The Most Picturesque Small Town in North Carolina
North Carolina is home to some incredible small towns. From the mountains to the coast and everywhere in between. With so many spots, it’s hard to pick a favorite. Especially when each has something unique to offer. Many are gorgeous, and while we know that it’s nice to see others recognize that beauty. The travel experts over at North Carolina Travel Guides recently ranked the most picturesque small towns in the country. And they include 6 North Carolina towns on the list. But what is the most picturesque small town in North Carolina?
Their team worked to find the 120 most picturesque small towns in America. These towns are the ones that are “an absolute must-see and that one shouldn’t miss out on this summer.” So how exactly did they do this? North Carolina Travel Guides travel experts compared 500 small towns to create this list of 120. Metrics used to determine the most picturesque included search trends, popularity with photographers, and popularity for photography with the general public. And I know what you’re thinking. If this was commissioned by North Carolina travel experts they were probably biased. Right? Wrong. The top towns are not in NC. In fact, while North and South Carolina each had 6 towns included in the 120, the SC ones ranked significantly higher.
One South Carolina town ranked number 6, another 11th, and a third 23rd. The highest ranking NC town? It was 50th. So no bias here! Towns in both Carolinas are spread between all areas of the states. So whether you are looking for a quiet spot for a weekend getaway, a weeklong vacation, or a place to relocate you’ll want to read this list. Below you’ll find the top-ranked picturesque small town and towns in North Carolina followed by those in South Carolina. You can read the North Carolina Travel Guides article here.
Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.
