Published by Carl. Last Updated on November 25, 2024.
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Welcome to our contest hub for The Best of North Carolina Awards, presented by NC Tripping. Each year, we offer this as a chance for you to support your favorite local businesses and travel destinations throughout North Carolina!
The Best of North Carolina Awards

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List of Best of NC Awards Categories
Here are the categories featured in 2024’s Best of North Carolina Awards:
- Getaways (Note: Each link will take you to an article for NC travel inspiration!)
- NC’s Most Romantic Destination (Hotel, B&B, etc.)
- NC’s Best Family-Friendly Attraction
- NC’s Best Mountain Getaway (Town or City): Paused for 2024, due to the effects of Hurricane Helene.
- NC’s Best Beach Town
- NC’s Most Underrated Getaway (Town or City)
- Outdoors
- NC’s Best Park (State Park, State Forest, National Parks Site, City Park, etc.)
- Food and Drink
- NC’s Best Breakfast Restaurant
- NC’s Best Barbecue Restaurant
- NC’s Best Ice Cream Shop
- NC’s Best Burger Restaurant
- NC’s Best Brewery
- NC’s Best Winery
- NC’s Best Distillery
- Community
- NC’s Best Team (College, Pros, Whatever!)
- NC’s Best Downtown
- NC’s Best Dog-Friendly Destination
- NC’s Best Annual Festival
- NC’s Best Museum
- NC’s Best Small Business
- NC’s Strongest Community
More Travel Guides Featuring The Best of North Carolina Awards Winners, Finalists, and Runners Up
Once you’ve finished your picks for The Best of NC Awards, here are some North Carolina travel guides that feature them and many more things to do throughout the state!