Welcome to NC Tripping, an independently-managed (and family-owned) North Carolina travel site, covering it all from the mountains to the sea! Here, you’ll find a collection of more than 550+ guides we’ve created over the years, based on our personal experiences.
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Meet NC Tripping (Carl and Christina)
Carl Hedinger and Christina Riley lead the team behind NC Tripping. We’re just two people who love life in North Carolina.
While reading our articles, following our social media posts, and sharing your adventures in our Facebook Group, you’ll quickly see that we love sharing our time traveling in NC with you.
And if you still can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact us and let us know. We’re always happy to help!
Popular Attractions
Speaking of bucket lists, here are some of the most popular North Carolina attractions, all of which we’ve featured:
Our guides don’t stop here; you are covered from the mountains to the sea!
Explore North Carolina with These NC Travel Guides
Our guides include the best things to do, our readers’ picks for the Best of NC, and much more!
We’ve been exploring the state’s 100 counties for many years and learned early on that there are almost countless spots to cover. That includes our bustling cities, especially the fantastic small towns scattered from the mountains to the sea.
We’re also constantly working on new North Carolina travel guides and updating current ones every day. Here are a few of the latest and most recently updated.
This Week in North Carolina (Events)
Looking for things to do in North Carolina this weekend or right now? Our regularly updated events calendar will keep you prepared, no matter the month or the season.
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Stay up to date with events in North Carolina, with guides to every month and season of the year, including:
The NC Travel Map
If you’re a visual person, our North Carolina Travel map is a great tool for mapping trips and finding places near your home or wherever you’re staying in NC.
Along with the best statewide attractions, our guides detail where to go in these places:
We also keep things local and share our favorite businesses that you should support.
Work With Us
If you represent a local business or destination, we’re always happy to partner with you. Our media kit will show you what we can deliver regarding reach and exposure for you and your team.
