North Carolina's Self-Guided Tours

Written by local experts, and storytellers. From the excitement of our cities -- each one different than the other -- to the peacefulness of our natural areas, come discover the magic of The Tar Heel State.

A waterfall plunges downward over rocks.

Amazing Waterfalls of Southwestern North Carolina

Al Parker

A waterfall streams downward, surrounded by green tree branches.

Northwestern North Carolina Best Waterfalls, Views, and Brews

Al Parker

a bright blue, painted pull. Plays a saxaphone.

Bulls of Bull Durham

Kate Mitchell

A mural, depicting people holding hands.

Driving Through Change: A Tour of Civil Rights History in Durham

Ryan Stacy

a brick sidewalk, next to a flowing waterway, in a busy urban center. A brick tower in background, next to a water tower.

American Tobacco Historic District

Jesus Espinoza

An abandoned, 4-story, research building.

Pieces of NC in Hawkins: The Stranger Things Tour

Kate Mitchell

Antique china, and other furniture.

Triangle Tour of Local Antique and Vintage Shops

Locative Press

Table full of pottery and carved wooden spoons.

Triangle Makers Tour

Locative Press

A white and black sign, with large black arrow.

Triangle Tour of Local Thrift Shops

Locative Press

a compilation of old photos and newsclippings. Ominous and eery stories.

Durham's Most Terrifying and Mysterious Ghosts, Murders, and Legends

Al Parker

A black and white photo of a University building.

UNC Chapel Hill - Most Terrifying and Mysterious Ghosts, Haunts, and Legends

Al Parker

a black and white historic photo of a mansion, with a family sitting in the front lawn.

Raleigh's Most Terrifying Ghosts, Spirits, and Haunts

Al Parker

Three cocktails on a table, a colorful green mural in background.

Favorite Cocktail Bars

@Raleighhiddengems

An overhead view of a grand, large home. It is fall; trees have lost leaves.

Walking Tour of Historic Murfreesboro, NC

Murfreesboro Historical Association

An old-fashioned painting of a young child. The child stands behind a chair, a dog sits patiently behind the child.

Ghosts, Legends and Lore of Historic Murfreesboro, NC

Murfreesboro Historical Association