There's no excuse to not road trip in North Carolina this summer, especially when you can do it on a budget. For $150 you can take a North Carolina mountain road trip with lodging, food, and sight-seeing all bundled into the cost. You won't have to save too much, but starting now definitely won't hurt. With 41 state parks, four national forests and 10 national parks, there is no shortage of outdoor fun in North Carolina. Since North Carolina was named the best road trip state by Southern Living, you can talk your friends down from a pricey West coast beach adventure and pack up the car for some East coast mountain mania. Skip the Airbnb and camp to make real memories in the mountains. Here are the most original North Carolina road trip ideas to check off your summer bucket list. Ashgrove Mountain Cabins & Campground Price per night: $40-$50 Address: 749 East Fork Rd., Brevard, NC Why you need to go: Stay in a tiny house fit for two nature lovers - it's called The Gnome Home. There's endless springtime hiking spots around the campground. View this post on Instagram Had a wonderful weekend camping at this cute little spot !!! #gnomehome #camping #mountains #northcarolina #brevard #thegreatoutdoors #memorialdayweekend A post shared by Jordann (@jordann.reb) on May 27, 2018 at 2:42pm PDT Reserve here World's Largest Strawberry Price: Free (Ice cream available for purchase) Address: 351 Cargo Rd., Ellerbe, NC Why you need to go: It's a fun pitstop along the highway, perfect for eating ice-cream (over 40 flavors and toppings) and snapping Polaroids. View this post on Instagram #worldslargeststrawberry #worldslargest #roadsideattractions #roadsideamerica #roadtrip #roadtripping #roadtripusa #roadtripnorthcarolina #northcarolinaroadtrip #watchmetravel #travelwithme #travel #traveler #ohiotraveler #ohiotravelerknowsbest roadtrippingamerica #roadtrippingnorthcarolina #northcarolinaattractions A post shared by amandags3 (@amandags3) on May 17, 2018 at 6:43am PDT Website Biltmore Conservatory Price: $59 (Buy online & get $10 off) Address: 1 Lodge St., Asheville, NC Why you need to go: The greenhouses are stocked full of mesmerizing tropical plants. They're warm and inviting, plus your ticket grants you access to the entire property. View this post on Instagram Peek-A-Poo from the beautiful #biltmoreconservatory A post shared by Fatima Siad (@fatimasiad) on Apr 23, 2019 at 11:53am PDT Website Melt Your Heart Price: 💸 Cuisine: American Address: River Arts District, Asheville Why you need to go: Build you own grilled cheese! It's a tendy food truck in an artsy, hipster neighborhood. You'll have to stop here on your way to the Blue Ridge Parkway. View this post on Instagram Brie, apple and honey grilled cheese 😍🍴#ashevillenc #foodtruck #meltyourheartgrilledcheese #newbelgium A post shared by Jen Durand (@jenduranduran) on Dec 16, 2017 at 2:23pm PST Website
