CUSTOM CAROLINA'S SUMMER BUCKET LIST
- Custom Carolina Travel
- May 14
- 2 min read
Throughout my life, I have always created summer bucket lists, and I'm thrilled to share one with you now. They have always been NC-based, and I love looking back and reflecting on the NC wonders that still make the bucket list after so many years. Enjoy finding a new place or adventure to kickstart your summer!
🌸 Roam Gardens
Juniper Level Botanic Garden – Raleigh
Sarah P. Duke Gardens – Durham
New Hanover County Arboretum – Wilmington
Dallas Lavender Farm – Dallas, NC
Greensboro Arboretum
Lassiter Mill Park – Raleigh
WNC Sculpture Center & Park – Lenoir
Rosie's Coffee & Wine (McGill Rose Garden – Charlotte)
Carolina Home and Garden – Beaufort
Renovated Daniel Stowe Conservancy
🏞️ Adventure at Outdoor Centers
Gorges State Park
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area – Burnsville
Nantahala Outdoor Center – Bryson City
Whitewater Center – Charlotte
Kayak to Masonboro Island
Lake James
ZipQuest – Fayetteville
🐐 Animal Cuteness
Carolina Raptor Center – Huntersville
Aloha Safari Zoo – Cameron
Rescue Ranch – Statesville
Two by Two Petting Zoo – Monroe
The Hunter Farm – Weddington
Rowan Wildlife Adventures – Salisbury
Sweetwater Farms – Huntersville
Schiele Museum – Gastonia
💛 Build Community
Community Matters Café – Charlotte
Mission BBQ (Military Appreciation Week)
Vigilant Hope Coffee – Wilmington
Blue Willow Coffee – Wilmington
Tacos For Life – Concord
💆 Relax
Nail Lab – Raleigh
The Massage Joint (Head Spa Option) – Apex
🍽️ Restaurants
Brodeto – Raleigh
Naos – Raleigh
MC Restaurant – Cary
RX Chicken & Oysters – Wilmington
Orosoko – Charlotte
‘Cille and ‘Scoe – Greensboro
Copper Penny – Wilmington
Fork and Cork – Wilmington
☕ Coffee Shops
Fount Coffee & Kitchen – Morrisville
Black & White Coffee Roasters – Wake Forest
Not Just Coffee – Charlotte
Java Dog Coffee House – Wilmington
Casablanca Coffee – Wilmington
Benchwarmers Bagels – Raleigh
Ruby’s Coffee – Oak Island
Orchard Coffee – Waynesville
The Chai Window – Charlotte
NC Summers are THE BEST, and we hope you savor every second by exploring with us! Let us know which places you try at customcarolinatravel.com, addiekrug@customcarolinatravel.com, or on Instagram @customcarolinatravel. WE ARE SO HAPPY YOU ARE HERE!
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