Maybe you’re an aspiring photographer, maybe you are one already, or maybe you just love those Instagram likes. Either way, North Carolina has endless beauty to fulfill all your capturing and sharing needs. But with so much beauty in one state…how do you decide which place is right for your next photo shoot? Easy…here are the fifteen most picturesque places in North Carolina.
- Linville Gorge
Flickr / Frank Kehren Hiking this strenuous trail has a rewarding end.
- Cape Lookout National Seashore
Flickr / Zach Frailey Between wild ponies, beautiful beaches, and a breathtaking lighthouse…the scenery does all the photographic work for you here.
- Big Creek
Flickr / Mike_tn Hike through the deep Smoky Mountains and you’ll stumble on the gorgeous Crabtree Falls.
- Grandfather Mountain
Flickr / Carol Von Canon Between the mile-high swinging bridge; the views from the bottom to the top are extremely breathtaking.
- Emerald Isle
Flickr / Zach Frailey Not just Emerald Isle, but the entire crystal coast will give you a Caribbean feel in North Carolina.
- Craggy Gardens
Flickr / Selena N.B.H You’ll find your own little fairytale hiking the trails at Craggy Gardens.
- High Falls, DuPont State Forest
Flickr / Stan While there are hundreds of picturesque waterfalls in North Carolina, falls like High Falls with shallow pools allow you to capture drama and the perfect picture.
- Blue Ridge Parkway during fall
Flickr / Kim Seng It seems as if the whole country has caught onto just how beautiful it is during fall..but that doesn’t mean us locals can’t enjoy it with a nice drive and a picture or two.
- Chimney Rock
Flickr / Susan Coleman It doesn’t get more classic Carolina than a gorgeous picture at Chimney Rock.
- Jockey’s Ridge
Flickr / Zach Frailey As the largest active sand dune in the Eastern United States, Jockey’s Ridge gives you a picturesque little desert right next to the ocean.
- Old Salem, Winston-Salem
Flickr / Abby Old Salem is a little time machine right outside of the city. WIth traditional, Moravian-inspired buildings and a few horse-drawn carriages this picturesque location is very ideal!
- Biltmore Estate
Flickr / Angi English And also a really great way to boast that your state basically has a castle.
- Outer Banks scenic byway
visitnc.com With the Pamilico Sound on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other…bring your wide angle lens for capturing the beauty.
- Linville Caverns
Flickr / Kolin Toney Talk about otherworldly, Linville Caverns is home to some of the most unique beauty in this state.
- Cape Hatteras
Flickr / Jeremy Taylor Who doesn’t love a beautiful lighthouse? Go at twilight to capture a picture like this!
Where is your favorite place to take a picture in North Carolina? Tell us in the comments!
Flickr / Frank Kehren
Hiking this strenuous trail has a rewarding end.
Flickr / Zach Frailey
Between wild ponies, beautiful beaches, and a breathtaking lighthouse…the scenery does all the photographic work for you here.
Flickr / Mike_tn
Hike through the deep Smoky Mountains and you’ll stumble on the gorgeous Crabtree Falls.
Flickr / Carol Von Canon
Between the mile-high swinging bridge; the views from the bottom to the top are extremely breathtaking.
Not just Emerald Isle, but the entire crystal coast will give you a Caribbean feel in North Carolina.
Flickr / Selena N.B.H
You’ll find your own little fairytale hiking the trails at Craggy Gardens.
Flickr / Stan
While there are hundreds of picturesque waterfalls in North Carolina, falls like High Falls with shallow pools allow you to capture drama and the perfect picture.
Flickr / Kim Seng
It seems as if the whole country has caught onto just how beautiful it is during fall..but that doesn’t mean us locals can’t enjoy it with a nice drive and a picture or two.
Flickr / Susan Coleman
It doesn’t get more classic Carolina than a gorgeous picture at Chimney Rock.
As the largest active sand dune in the Eastern United States, Jockey’s Ridge gives you a picturesque little desert right next to the ocean.
Flickr / Abby
Old Salem is a little time machine right outside of the city. WIth traditional, Moravian-inspired buildings and a few horse-drawn carriages this picturesque location is very ideal!
Flickr / Angi English
And also a really great way to boast that your state basically has a castle.
visitnc.com
With the Pamilico Sound on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other…bring your wide angle lens for capturing the beauty.
Flickr / Kolin Toney
Talk about otherworldly, Linville Caverns is home to some of the most unique beauty in this state.
Flickr / Jeremy Taylor
Who doesn’t love a beautiful lighthouse? Go at twilight to capture a picture like this!
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