We've rounded up a dozen of North Carolina's best beaches — as decided by readers — from the northern Outer Banks to Sunset ...

The Outer Banks consist of a collection of barrier islands along the North Carolina coast. The area is split into three regions, according to the Visitors Bureau: the Northern Beaches, Roanoke ...

North Carolina is packed with a diverse geography and close to major travel destinations, which makes it a great launchpad for weekend trips.