Knot Stranded Getaways

Weekend getaways from Charlotte

5 places within about 4 hours of Charlotte, closest first. Locals go to get out of town, and visitors can add one to a city trip. Every trip here is by car.

Lake Norman30 minBlowing Rock and Boone2 hrAsheville2 hrCharleston3 hr 30 min

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5 getaways, closest first

  1. 30 minby car Lake Norman North Carolina's largest lake, with boat rentals, waterfront restaurants and NASCAR history.
    • Relaxing
    • Friends
  2. 2 hrby car Blowing Rock and Boone Blue Ridge mountain towns with the Parkway, Grandfather Mountain and winter skiing.
    • Mountains
    • Romantic
  3. 2 hrby car Asheville Blue Ridge views, a brewery on every block and the Biltmore Estate.
    • Food
    • Mountains
    • Culture
  4. 3 hr 30 minby car Charleston Pastel row houses, Lowcountry cooking and beaches 20 minutes from downtown.
    • Romantic
    • Food
    • Culture
  5. 3 hr 30 minby car Myrtle Beach Sixty miles of beaches, a boardwalk, mini golf and seafood buffets.
    • Beach
    • Family
    • Friends