Everyone loves a three-day weekend. To celebrate the official end of summer and beginning of fall, plenty of labor day cookouts and parties will commence. But what if you want to do something different, adventurous, and unique? Here are fifteen last minute ideas to make this the best Labor Day ever!
- Check off your NC bucket list
Flickr / Leslie You have to have one of these 25 essential experiences in North Carolina!
- Visit a lighthouse
Flickr / Zach Frailey Take your pick with these ten.
- Visit a general store
Flickr / Gary Boyd North Carolina has several to choose from. You’ll get a dose of nostalgia and eclectic finds.
- See the strangely awesome
Flickr / Vee North Carolina has no shortage of unique oddities.
- Stand beside a waterfall
Flickr / Matthew Blouir With over 200 waterfalls in Transylvania County alone, good luck taking your pick. My guide one and guide two should help!
- Find a hidden gem
wikipedia.com North Carolina is full of mystery, beauty, and some hidden adventures.
- Take one last dip
romanticasheville.com Make the most of North Carolina’s swimming holes before the water gets too cold. Or simply rent a kayak and enjoy the water views.
- Visit a state park
Flickr / David Fulmer With 15 to choose from, there is bound to be one near you!
- Have dinner with a view
blueridgetravelguide.com Hike Mt. Mitchell and enjoy a delicious dinner at the top, or find a restaurant with a view near you.
- Take a hike!
Flickr / John Picklesimer Or plan your next one.
- Dig your toes in the sand
Flickr / Zach Frailey Make the most of the free Monday with one last spontaneous beach trip.
- Plan your fall festival schedule
Flickr / Mark Hyre These are just for starters. North Carolina has an abundant amount of fall festivals!
- Visit a vineyard
Flickr / Southern Foodways Alliance You know what goes great with a day off? Wine.
- Catch dinner
Flickr / Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Wine and freshly caught fish? I think I’m on to something.
- Find a place to pitch a tent
Flickr / Frank Kehren Fall is the perfect season for camping. Plan your next adventure now!
What will you do this Labor Day? Tell us in the comments!
Flickr / Leslie
You have to have one of these 25 essential experiences in North Carolina!
Flickr / Zach Frailey
Take your pick with these ten.
Flickr / Gary Boyd
North Carolina has several to choose from. You’ll get a dose of nostalgia and eclectic finds.
Flickr / Vee
North Carolina has no shortage of unique oddities.
Flickr / Matthew Blouir
With over 200 waterfalls in Transylvania County alone, good luck taking your pick. My guide one and guide two should help!
wikipedia.com
North Carolina is full of mystery, beauty, and some hidden adventures.
romanticasheville.com
Make the most of North Carolina’s swimming holes before the water gets too cold. Or simply rent a kayak and enjoy the water views.
Flickr / David Fulmer
With 15 to choose from, there is bound to be one near you!
blueridgetravelguide.com
Hike Mt. Mitchell and enjoy a delicious dinner at the top, or find a restaurant with a view near you.
Flickr / John Picklesimer
Or plan your next one.
Make the most of the free Monday with one last spontaneous beach trip.
Flickr / Mark Hyre
These are just for starters. North Carolina has an abundant amount of fall festivals!
Flickr / Southern Foodways Alliance
You know what goes great with a day off? Wine.
Flickr / Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing
Wine and freshly caught fish? I think I’m on to something.
Flickr / Frank Kehren
Fall is the perfect season for camping. Plan your next adventure now!
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