Most reviewed Scenic Walking Areas in North Carolina
4.5Cape Fear Botanical Garden(327 reviews) - nice breezy day Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens • Scenic Walking Areas
Cape Fear Botanical Garden is a premier destination in Fayetteville, NC. We provide an urban oasis for local residents and visitors alike, as well as educational programming and recreational activities to strengthen our community.See more..
The North Carolina Botanical Garden (NCBG), part of the University of North Carolina, is a 1,000 acre assemblage of display gardens and natural areas in and around Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Garden is nationally known as a center for the study, display, interpretation, and conservation of southeastern native plants. Our main gardens in Chapel Hill feature a variety of native plant displays, an indoor exhibit hall, Garden Shop, art gallery, and extensive nature trails behind the Garden.See more..
If you are looking for an easy walk you will enjoy this 3.1 mile loop along the Eno River and through the trees. It offers wide paved paths, boardwalks, and bridges (with a few natural trails) and is open from 8:00am until a half hour after sunset. It's also part of the North Carolina Mountain-to- Sea Trail. After looking at a map online you can choose from 3 access points - Gold Park at 415 Dimmocks Mill Road, the main entrance behind the Eno River Parking Deck (downtown Hillsborough) at the end of Nash & Kollock Street, and River Park at 140 E. Margaret Lane. You will find informational signs along the trail telling you about the areas history. It's dog friendly but dogs must be on a leash at all times. You can easily make your walk as long or as short as you want. And be sure to keep your eyes open for all types of wildlife. If you need to rest there are plenty of benches along the trail as well as a picnic area.See more..
We visited in December on a colder, very wet day. There were no horses to see but this small town is certainly walkable. It have a few older buildings (old west look). The bar and restaurant was open. We went in the the restaurant and talked to the employee. Very friendly. She said we just missed the horses and people as they were there the night before. It is very, very small. I'd like to go back to see the horses but really, it did not seem to be anything there. A very small, older hotel, saloon (we didn't go in since we had kids with us). See more..
4.5Reynolda gardens(33 reviews) - Charming Reynolda House and Gardens Spent 1-2 hours Scenic Walking Areas
The Reynolda House is beautiful and a gem of the Triad. We toured as a part of our 20th Anniversary getaway. Ed, a tour guide, was kind and shared an excitement for the home and the Smith Reynolds Family. We loved learning about the history of the home, the details of the incredible art and tidbits like the reasons behind white bathrooms of that day. We then enjoyed the Gardens and a treat in Teynolda Village at Dough Joe’s. Charming!See more..
4.0Union Square(26 reviews) - Great evening vibe Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Monuments & Statues • Scenic Walking Areas
We were visiting Hickory for a day. Already ate dinner somewhere else before we discovered this fun area to hangout. Lots of activity. A fun place to grab a beer or eat outdoors. Or just walk around.See more..
5.0Muddy Creek Greenway(16 reviews) - Ride or run by horse pastures and creeks... Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas
Relatively flat paved trail meanders along a creek and horse pasture with a few off shoot trails for variety. It’s a nice spot for a bike ride, run, or leisurely stroll. Added plus- bring your dog for a walk and stop off at the fenced in dog park. See more..
Nice uptown area. Good place to take some chairs and sit on the lawn. Fun time during special events. See more..
5.0Shuford House & Gardens(4 reviews) - Awesome! Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Scenic Walking Areas • Fountains Shuford House & Gardens is a charming community house in the Oakwood district, built in 1904, now adjacent to other historic structures and a small public park with gardens, tranquil walking paths, peaceful fountain, white pergola. The park is free to visit; tours of the house are available by appointment. Both can be rented for weddings, birthdays, showers, meetings & other special occasions.See more..
4.0I-85 North N.C. Welcome Center(2 reviews) - Clean place to stop once you get out of Virginia and into North Carolina. Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers • Scenic Walking Areas
Stopped here on our way to Durham. Restrooms are okay. Good place to walk pets and gather information.See more..
