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National Parklands in North Carolina:
- Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (100 miles)
- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (102 miles)
- Blue Ridge Parkway (various access points west and northwest of Charlotte)
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park (140 miles)
- Moore’s Creek National Battlefield (194 miles)
The following national parkland areas are available for a long weekend along the North Carolina coast:
- Wright Brothers National Memorial (296 miles)
- Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (357 miles)
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore (300 Miles)
- Cape Lookout National Seashore (256 miles)
National Parklands in South Carolina:
- Kings Mountain National Military Park (31 miles)
- Cowpens National Battlefield (63 miles)
- Congaree National Park (130 miles)
- Ninety Six National Historic Site (142 miles)
- Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (175 miles)
- Fort Sumter National Monument (180 miles)
Take some time to venture out and explore some of these national parkland areas. Offering a mix of history, culture, and natural grandeur, each of these parks presents something for everyone to enjoy.
For More Info:
- National Park Service
- Find a Park in the National Park Service
- Day Hiking in and around Charlotte, NC
- Whitewater Rafting in western NC
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