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All 210 places by distance →One day from Royal Pines
5 stops, one loop, back by 2:26 pm
67 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Royal Pines
- North Carolina Arboretumpark · 45 min
- Lake Ashnocalake · 45 min
- Thomas Wolfe Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
- Beaver Lakelake · 45 min
- Craven Gapviewpoint · 1 hrs
- Back in Royal Pines
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Royal Pines?
Lake Julian (lake, about 2 km), North Carolina Arboretum (park, about 11 km), Biltmore Estate (attraction, about 11 km), Lake Ashnoca (lake, about 17 km), Thomas Wolfe House (heritage site, about 17 km), Basilica of Saint Lawrence (church, about 18 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Royal Pines?
129 places on Spotwander: 76 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 museums, 7 parks.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Royal Pines?
Brown Mountain, about 2 km by road; Crescent Hill (3 km) is next.
Which is the nearest lake to Royal Pines?
Lake Julian, about 2 km by road; The Lagoon (11 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Royal Pines?
Start in Royal Pines, visit North Carolina Arboretum, then Lake Ashnoca, then Thomas Wolfe House, then Beaver Lake, then Craven Gap, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.