CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Fall is here and winter will arrive in North Carolina soon after, bringing colder temperatures and heralding the arrival of the busy holiday season. And after a year of headlines about inflation and high gas prices, it’s expected to be an expensive travel season.
But that doesn’t mean you need to give in to the urge to hibernate.
The Carolinas offer plenty of road trip destinations perfect for a fall or winter weekend. Here are some budget-friendly getaways to check out during the cooler months: