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Looking to get away? Consider these road trip options

The Fayetteville Observer
The Rough Ridge Overlook is shown in October 2019. The overlook, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, is a option for those seeking a summer road trip.
The Rough Ridge Overlook is shown in October 2019. The overlook, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, is a option for those seeking a summer road trip.
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Linville Caverns in Marion are the only show caverns accessible to the general public in the state. The caverns are open with restrictions in place to comply with COVID-19 guidelines.
Linville Caverns in Marion are the only show caverns accessible to the general public in the state. The caverns are open with restrictions in place to comply with COVID-19 guidelines.
File Photo/Tim Kimzey
In this July 6, 2005, photo, the Biltmore House is reflected in a pond on the estate in Asheville. The estate is now open with restrictions to comply with coronavirus prevention guidelines.
In this July 6, 2005, photo, the Biltmore House is reflected in a pond on the estate in Asheville. The estate is now open with restrictions to comply with coronavirus prevention guidelines.
AP File Photo
Camping in the Uwharrie National Forest is now open in designated spaces.
Camping in the Uwharrie National Forest is now open in designated spaces.
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The Uwharrie National Forest is open for camping and hiking in designated spaces.
The Uwharrie National Forest is open for camping and hiking in designated spaces.
File Photo Paul Church/The Courier-Tribune
The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro has reopened for outdoor areas, but indoor spaces remain closed.
The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro has reopened for outdoor areas, but indoor spaces remain closed.
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Pilot Mountain is home to Pilot Mountain State Park. The granite-topped mountain can be seen for miles. The dome is now a raven-nesting ground.
Pilot Mountain is home to Pilot Mountain State Park. The granite-topped mountain can be seen for miles. The dome is now a raven-nesting ground.
Contributed Photo The Mount Airy Toursim Authority
Aerial photos of downtown Wilmington, where the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge and the Battleship North Carolina can be seen on Aug. 9, 2018.
Aerial photos of downtown Wilmington, where the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge and the Battleship North Carolina can be seen on Aug. 9, 2018.
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Sunset along the Cape Fear River and the Battleship North Carolina from downtown Wilmington on Oct. 22, 2016.
Sunset along the Cape Fear River and the Battleship North Carolina from downtown Wilmington on Oct. 22, 2016.
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People relax and walk on the beach in Carolina Beach on May 9.
People relax and walk on the beach in Carolina Beach on May 9.
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Looking south down the beach from Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier in Wrightsville Beach on April 16 before beaches reopened in May.
Looking south down the beach from Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier in Wrightsville Beach on April 16 before beaches reopened in May.
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People crowd the beach just north of Kure Beach Pier in Kure Beach on May 23. The town lifted the majority of the beach restrictions related to the coronavirus on May 15.
People crowd the beach just north of Kure Beach Pier in Kure Beach on May 23. The town lifted the majority of the beach restrictions related to the coronavirus on May 15.
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People hang out and around the Kure Beach Pier in Kure Beach on May 23. The town lifted the majority of the beach restrictions related to the coronavirus on May 15.
People hang out and around the Kure Beach Pier in Kure Beach on May 23. The town lifted the majority of the beach restrictions related to the coronavirus on May 15.
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