Best Places in North Carolina

Aberdeen 21 Apex 123 Asheboro 33 Asheville 167 Belmont 30 Bessemer City 11 Boone 67 Burlington 442 Carolina Beach 93 Carrboro 30 Cary 272 Chapel Hill 104 Charlotte 1,650 Cherryville 17 Clayton 62 Clemmons 42 Concord 98 Cornelius 33 Davidson 29 Dunn 32 Durham 736 Eden 23 Edenton 42 Elizabeth City 64 Elon 23 Fayetteville 490 Forest City 31 Fort Bragg 45 Fuquay-Varina 109 Garner 34 Gastonia 114 Gibsonville 14 Goldsboro 106 Graham 67 Greensboro 967 Greenville 344 Harrisburg 14 Havelock 63 Henderson 11 Hendersonville 65 Hickory 55 High Point 94 Hillsborough 33 Holly Springs 28 Hope Mills 20 Huntersville 62 Indian Trail 22 Jacksonville 332 Kannapolis 28 Kernersville 82 Kill Devil Hills 70 Kings Mountain 39 Kinston 109 Knightdale 38 Laurinburg 25 Leland 100 Lenoir 31 Lewisville 14 Lumberton 81 Marion 28 Matthews 67 Mebane 56 Mint Hill 20 Monroe 84 Mooresville 86 Morehead City 88 Morganton 59 Morrisville 114 Mount Airy 26 Mount Holly 17 New Bern 338 Newton 11 Oak Island 38 Pineville 31 Raeford 20 Raleigh 949 Roanoke Rapids 14 Rockingham 11 Rocky Mount 59 Salisbury 148 Sanford 67 Selma 29 Shelby 74 Smithfield 83 Southern Pines 47 Spring Lake 28 Statesville 13 Tarboro 25 Thomasville 17 Wake Forest 68 Washington 75 Waxhaw 49 Waynesville 21 Wendell 17 Whiteville 25 Williamston 39 Wilmington 1,371 Wilson 77 Winston-Salem 524 Winterville 17

1 Stamey’s Barbecue

Storied spot for hickory pit-smoked meat

Rating: 4.4 (1710)

2206 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403, United States

Products/Services: Barbecue restaurant, American restaurant, Box lunch supplier, Southern restaurant (US)

2 Page Road Grill

Hip bistro with elevated Southern fare

Rating: 4.4 (1716)

5416 Page Rd, Durham, NC 27703, United States

Products/Services: Southern restaurant (US), American restaurant, Bar

3 GRUB Durham

Casual comfort bites & a rooftop bar

Rating: 4.4 (1724)

1200 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701, United States

Products/Services: Southern restaurant (US), Bar & grill, Barbecue restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Caterer, Restaurant

4 Mellow Mushroom Fayetteville

Laid-back chain for stone-baked pizza

Rating: 4.4 (1726)

301 N McPherson Church Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303, United States

Products/Services: Pizza restaurant, Caterer, Gluten-free restaurant, Restaurant, Sandwich shop, Vegan restaurant

5 Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, an IHG Hotel

Casual oceanfront lodging with pools

Rating: 4.4 (1728)

1706 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, United States

Products/Services: Hotel, Conference center, Wedding venue

6 LongHorn Steakhouse

Steakhouse chain with American West vibe

Rating: 4.4 (1736)

194 Brucewood Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387, United States

Products/Services: Steak house, Bar & grill, Barbecue restaurant, Family restaurant, Takeout restaurant, Traditional American restaurant

7 Eden lookout point

Rating: 4.5 (12)

Eden NSW 2551, Australia

Products/Services: Tourist attraction

8 Captains Daughter

Rating: 4.4 (628)

72 Main Road, Havelock 7100, New Zealand

Products/Services: Bar, Restaurant

9 Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown

All-suite hotel with free breakfast

Rating: 4.4 (1771)

401 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States

Products/Services: Hotel

10 Carolina's Diner

Rating: 4.4 (1826)

520 S Regional Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409, United States

Products/Services: Breakfast restaurant, Diner, Restaurant

11 Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen

Locavore Southern fare & abundant wines

Rating: 4.4 (1860)

1421 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC 27408, United States

Products/Services: Southern restaurant (US), American restaurant, Fine dining restaurant, Restaurant

12 Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Retro-style fast-food chain eatery

Rating: 4.4 (1913)

4825 Ramsey St, Fayetteville, NC 28311, United States

Products/Services: Fast food restaurant, Frozen yogurt shop, Hamburger restaurant

13 Mac's Speed Shop

BBQ, Southern fare & a variety of beers

Rating: 4.4 (1945)

482 N McPherson Church Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303, United States

Products/Services: Barbecue restaurant, Bar, Restaurant, Sports bar

14 Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Fayetteville, NC Restaurant

Lively sports bar with a lengthy menu

Rating: 4.4 (1962)

2116 Skibo Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28314, United States

Products/Services: Cajun restaurant, Family restaurant

15 Chick-fil-A

Fast-food chain for chicken sandwiches

Rating: 4.4 (2030)

5901 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410, United States

Products/Services: Fast food restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Caterer, Chicken restaurant, Delivery service, Family restaurant

16 Backyard BBQ Pit

Old-school BBQ from a wood-fired pit

Rating: 4.4 (2109)

5122 NC-55, Durham, NC 27713, United States

Products/Services: Barbecue restaurant, Restaurant

17 Crafted The Art of the Taco

Funky fixture with gourmet tacos & more

Rating: 4.4 (2337)

220 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401, United States

Products/Services: Taco restaurant, Restaurant

18 McColl Center

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (100)

721 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States

Products/Services: Arts organization, Art center, Art gallery

19 Jolie Boutique Salon

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (101)

400 W Brooklyn Vlg Ave Unit c, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States

Products/Services: Nail salon

20 J P Riddle Stadium

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (103)

2823 Legion Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306, United States

Products/Services: Stadium

21 Garden Day Spa and Salon

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (105)

3660 Sunset Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, United States

Products/Services: Day spa, Hair salon, Massage therapist, Nail salon, Skin care clinic, Waxing hair removal service

22 Daphne's Bakery

Classic spot for a variety of desserts BEST

Rating: 4.5 (106)

7609 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227, United States

Products/Services: Cake shop

23 Lyra's Hair Design

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (106)

1201 S 16th St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States

Products/Services: Beauty salon

24 Grove Park

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (108)

300 Nichols Farm Dr, Durham, NC 27703, United States

Products/Services: Community center

25 Ego Hour Hair Designers on Jonestown

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (109)

161 Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104, United States

Products/Services: Beauty salon, Hair salon

26 Main Gate Too Barber Shop

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (110)

110 Crocker Rd, Havelock, NC 28532, United States

Products/Services: Barber shop

27 The Roof at The Durham

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (110)

315 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701, United States

Products/Services: Bar, Event venue, Restaurant

28 Driftwood. A Coastal Coffee House.

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (112)

1102 3rd Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762, United States

Products/Services: Coffee shop

29 Master Kutz Barber & Beauty

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (113)

1620 Heywood Ave, Charlotte, NC 28208, United States

Products/Services: Beauty salon, Hair salon

30 University Nails

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (113)

819 N Main St Suite 110, High Point, NC 27262, United States

Products/Services: Nail salon

31 Junction Plaza

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (114)

27205, Asheboro, NC 27205, United States

Products/Services: Zoo

32 Hollowell's Motel

Simple motel with an outdoor pool BEST

Rating: 4.5 (115)

108 E Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512, United States

Products/Services: Motel

33 The United House of Prayer for All People

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (116)

101 S Dudley St, Greensboro, NC 27401, United States

Products/Services: Religious organization, Church

34 Canada Post

Rating: 1.0 (1)

3872 NS-307, Wallace, NS B0K 1Y0, Canada

Products/Services: Post office

35 LOTUS NAILS

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (117)

458 Knollwood St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, United States

Products/Services: Nail salon

36 Sapphire Hookah Lounge

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (118)

3793 Samet Dr #135, High Point, NC 27265, United States

Products/Services: Restaurant, Cafe, Club, Event venue, Fast food restaurant, Hookah store, Lounge, Night club, Hookah bar, Tobacco shop

37 Luna's Barbershop

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (118)

437 Western Blvd A, Jacksonville, NC 28546, United States

Products/Services: Barber shop

38 Lamplight Lane RV Resort at Glen Oaks

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (118)

26215 Highway 17, U.S. Rt. 66, Waynesville, MO 65583, United States

Products/Services: Campground

39 The Groomery

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (118)

116 E Lovett St, Charlotte, MI 48813, United States

Products/Services: Pet groomer

40 Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (119)

2519 Oakcrest Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408, United States

Products/Services: Ophthalmologist

41 Taproom Social

Low-key hub for beers & comfort food BEST

Rating: 4.5 (120)

430 W 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States

Products/Services: Bar & grill

42 The Fairwood 226

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (120)

226 Fairwood Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203, United States

Products/Services: Bar & grill

43 Durham Skate Park

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (121)

505 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701, United States

Products/Services: Skateboard park

44 Sandwich Club

Minimalist choice for burgers & subs BEST

Rating: 4.5 (123)

435 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States

Products/Services: Sandwich shop, Caterer

45 Simply Blessed Barber and Beauty

Modest, family-friendly hair stylist BEST

Rating: 4.5 (124)

2531 Eastchester Dr #108, High Point, NC 27265, United States

Products/Services: Barber shop

46 Curtis Creek Campground

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (129)

3799 State Rd 1227, Old Fort, NC 28762, United States

Products/Services: Campground

47 Taste of West Africa

Narrow, bright space for classic fare BEST

Rating: 4.5 (131)

116 Person St, Fayetteville, NC 28301, United States

Products/Services: African restaurant, Restaurant, West African restaurant

48 Summer Sands Motel

Simple hotel with a saltwater pool BEST

Rating: 4.5 (132)

104 S Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, United States

Products/Services: Motel

49 Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bundt cake specialist with related goods BEST

Rating: 4.5 (132)

9704 Rea Rd Suite A, Waxhaw, NC 28173, United States

Products/Services: Bakery, Cake shop

50 Daylight Donuts

Counter chain for baked goods & coffee BEST

Rating: 4.5 (132)

7550 Creedmoor Rd # 101, Raleigh, NC 27613, United States

Products/Services: Donut shop