Knot Stranded Getaways

Weekend getaways from Raleigh-Durham

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

Pinehurst1 hr 15 minWilmington and Wrightsville Beach2 hrBlue Ridge Parkway3 hrOuter Banks3 hr 30 min

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5 getaways, closest first

  1. 1 hr 15 minby car Pinehurst A New England-style village of longleaf pines and famous golf, home of the U.S. Open course No. 2.
    • Relaxing
  2. 2 hrby car Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach A historic riverfront city next to one of the state's best beaches.
    • Beach
    • Food
  3. 3 hrby car Blue Ridge Parkway America's favorite scenic road, with overlooks, waterfalls and mountain towns.
    • Mountains
    • Adventure
    • Romantic
  4. 3 hr 30 minby car Outer Banks Barrier islands with wild horses, tall dunes and the Wright Brothers memorial.
    • Beach
    • Adventure
  5. 4 hrby car Asheville Blue Ridge views, a brewery on every block and the Biltmore Estate.
    • Food
    • Mountains
    • Culture