#outaboutNC: 5 Shots that Make You Want to Visit N.C.

Since I established the #outaboutnc community on Instagram in late January, we now have over 3,000 photos in the public feed for our online travel guide.  I check it daily and I love seeing what people in North Carolina are recommending for others to see, do, eat, and where to stay when they visit North Carolina.

We have a lot of scenic photos, but we're still working on getting the other travel recommendations up. I think hotels and inns are more my own personal thing so we have less of that, but I'm so thrilled that N.C. locals and tourists are embracing the hashtag. I've learned about so many places since I started the feed.  I try to feature at least one photo a day on the main @Outaboutnc Instagram account. This photo is from Mt. Holly, N.C., which is a place I've not visited in North Carolina.

No doubt. North Carolina is an agriculture rich state and agritourism is something we are proud of and we love to showcase this segment of tourism at local farmer's markets. We are in the wonderful season where farmer's markets pop up in our small towns, city centers and in roadside stands. Thank you . @farmersmarketmh for the tag and reminder of how important our farmer's are to tourism and hospitality in North Carolina. Our wonderful restaurants and hotels depend on you. ・・・ We can't wait for our opening day on Saturday morning! Until then, what's your favorite dish to make in the summertime?

A photo posted by OutaboutNC (@outaboutnc) on May 6, 2015 at 4:10am PDT

For #IGTravelThursday, I'm picking some photos from the public feed to share with you. I'm going to try to break it down into travel categories.

EAT

Chef/owner of Clark Barlowe of Heirloom Restaurant in Charlotte, N.C. tagged #outaboutnc with photo: 

Sunny Creek Farm Sprout Salad, @jswoof Mustard Blossoms Laughing Owl Popcorn, @texaspetesauces Vinaigrette #salad #vegan #vegetarian

THINGS TO DO

Ryan from the Instagram account itinerantryan recommends climbing the outdoor steps of Duke Chapel in Durham, N.C. to get this view. 

239 steps, 1 stunning view || Duke Chapel 

THINGS TO SEE

Instagram user NordicTuesday recommends watching the surfers at Fort Fisher. 

The family had a blast watching the #surfers at #fortfisher this weekend

STAY

Instagram user pds_2.0 delighted me with a photo of his stay at the Camellia Cottage Bed and Breakfast in historic Wilmington, N.C. 

Tea time at the Camellia Cottage in the Wilmington historic district. Pick your favorite pot.

SCENIC

When you view the #outaboutnc, you do not have a hard time finding a photo showcasing North Carolina's natural beauty. There is a reason why we are the number 6th visited state in the U.S. Instagram user and photographer ssprenz captured this gorgeous photo of Montreat during a hike. 

Hiked in #Montreat before our lunch. Such a lovely view and the sound of the water was so soothing.

To see more great travel recommendations for North Carolina locals and travelers, visit #outaboutnc on Instagram, and follow our feed. 

Today's post is part of the weekly #IGTRAVELThursday link-up founded by Skimbaco Lifestyle. 

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