NC Audio Tours
Our maps are always free. But for extra convenience and fun, choose one of our curated self-guided adventures — with turn-by-turn GPS, audio storytelling, and a done-for-you experience.
Eastern NC BBQ Trail: The Whole Hog Pilgrimage
A self-guided drive across Pitt County and the Wilson corridor — the vinegar-line heartland of North Carolina barbecue. Visit B's Barbeque in Greenville, Skylight Inn and Bum's in Ayden (the Bar-B-Q Capital of the World), and the legendary Parker's Barbecue in Greenville — over 50 years of tangy vinegar whole hog. Includes pitmaster folklore, James Beard history, cash-only tips, and the story of Skylight Inn's Capitol-dome roof.
Piedmont Crossover BBQ Trail: Where East Meets West
From award-winning Prime Barbecue in Knightdale to the undisputed capital of Western-style cue in Lexington — this drive crosses the invisible vinegar-to-dip line. Includes the story of the Lexington Barbecue Festival, tips for taking the Amtrak Piedmont train straight into town, and the full Honeymonk's / Lexington Barbecue James Beard history.
Western NC BBQ Trail: Hickory & the Foothills
The wood-pit heritage of the Cleveland County foothills. Anchored by Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge — a James Beard America's Classics honoree cooking shoulders over hickory since 1946 — this route captures the western-most reach of the Lexington tradition, complete with red slaw, hushpuppies, and three generations of pitmaster family history.
Wake County Thrift & Treasure Hunt
A curated self-guided treasure hunt across Wake County — Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs & Knightdale. Visit the county's best antique malls, vintage boutiques, flea markets, and community thrifts, with insider tips at every stop.
From Squatters to Soldiers: The Crystal Coast Legacy Tour
A full-day journey across Bogue Banks that traces the island's story from its scrappy fishing-village roots at Salter Path, through family-friendly stops at the NC Aquarium and Atlantic Beach's iconic Circle, all the way east to the Civil War ramparts of Fort Macon. History, seafood, sea turtles and cannon fire — all on one barrier island.
The Ultimate Pamlico Tour: Fossils, Ferries, and Pirates
A family-friendly audio adventure from Aurora to Bath — dig for 23-million-year-old Megalodon teeth at the Aurora Fossil Museum, ride the free state ferry across the Pamlico River, and explore Blackbeard's old stomping grounds in North Carolina's oldest town. Great for young children and curious adults alike.
The Ultimate Bald Head Island Secret Explorer Tour
The full 15-stop self-guided golf cart adventure across NC's hidden barrier island. Climb 1817's Old Baldy Lighthouse, walk Revolutionary War & Civil War battery sites, hunt alligators in a 400-year-old maritime forest, scout shipwrecks off East Beach, and finish with a sunset at the pirate haunt of Stede Bonnet. GPS-guided with audio legends and a local secret at every stop.
The Cherry Bounce Trail
A free, self-guided audio tour through Rutherford County following the legendary route of Amos Owens — the 'Cherry Bounce King' — from historic Rutherfordton through Spindale, Forest City, Bostic, Washburn's General Store, and up to Cherry Mountain in Golden Valley. Discover Appalachian moonshine history, pre-Civil War gold rush stories, and the local Lincoln legend along the way.
The Lighthouses of North Carolina & Best Shelling Locations
An exclusive self-guided coastal road trip covering all 8 historic North Carolina lighthouses — from Currituck Beach down to Oak Island — paired with hidden-gem seafood spots, local shops, and the absolute best shelling beaches on the East Coast. Includes ferry tips, pro tips for wild horses, and signature stops only locals know.
Edgecombe County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Edgecombe County, North Carolina — including Hartsboro.
Person County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Person County, North Carolina — including Timberlake.
Columbus County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Columbus County, North Carolina — including Riegelwood.
Scotland County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Scotland County, North Carolina — including Hoffman.
Bladen County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Bladen County, North Carolina — including Ivanhoe.
Hoke County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Hoke County, North Carolina — including Aberdeen.
Montgomery County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Montgomery County, North Carolina — including Pekin.
Stanly County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Stanly County, North Carolina — including Norwood.
Duplin County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Duplin County, North Carolina — including Faison.
Carteret County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Carteret County, North Carolina — including Pine Knoll Shores.
Robeson County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Robeson County, North Carolina — including Rowland.
Guilford County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Guilford County, North Carolina — including Whitsett.
Beaufort County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Beaufort County, North Carolina — including Bunyan.
Macon County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Macon County, North Carolina — including Topton.
Caldwell County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Caldwell County, North Carolina — including Yadkin Valley.
Washington County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Washington County, North Carolina — including Skinnersville.
Hyde County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Hyde County, North Carolina — including Engelhard.
Bertie County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Bertie County, North Carolina — including Merry Hill.
Stokes County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Stokes County, North Carolina — including Germanton.
Cleveland County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Cleveland County, North Carolina — including Fallston.
Transylvania County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Transylvania County, North Carolina — including Pisgah Forest.
Johnston County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Johnston County, North Carolina — including Kenly.
Union County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Union County, North Carolina — including Marshville.
Davidson County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Davidson County, North Carolina — including Linwood.
Harnett County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Harnett County, North Carolina — including Erwin.
Cherokee County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Cherokee County, North Carolina — including Bellview.
Jones County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Jones County, North Carolina — including Pollocksville.
Lenoir County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Lenoir County, North Carolina — including Wyse Fork.
Gaston County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Gaston County, North Carolina — including High Shoals.
Polk County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Polk County, North Carolina — including Kross Keys.
Avery County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Avery County, North Carolina — including Valley.
Alleghany County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Alleghany County, North Carolina — including Hare, Ennice.
Watauga County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Watauga County, North Carolina — including Deep Gap, Valle Crucis.
Davie County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Davie County, North Carolina — including Advance, Reeds Crossroads.
Iredell County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Iredell County, North Carolina — including Sharpesburg, Harmony.
Dare County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Dare County, North Carolina — including Frisco, Pea Island.
Jackson County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Jackson County, North Carolina — including Cherokee Indian Reservation, Savannah.
Henderson County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Henderson County, North Carolina — including Tuxedo, Mills River.
Currituck County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Currituck County, North Carolina — including Jarvisburg, Knotts Island.
Ashe County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Ashe County, North Carolina — including Peak Creek, Tobaccoville, Crumpler.
Pitt County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Pitt County, North Carolina — including Bruce, Falkland, Black Jack.
Craven County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Craven County, North Carolina — including Fort Barnwell, Dover, James City.
Wilkes County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Wilkes County, North Carolina — including Ronda, Ferguson, Roaring River.
Yadkin County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Yadkin County, North Carolina — including Hunstville, Courtney, Jonesville.
Pender County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Pender County, North Carolina — including Willard, Ashton, Hampstead.
Moore County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Moore County, North Carolina — including Robbins, Candor, Seagrove, Southern Pines.
Forsyth County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Forsyth County, North Carolina — including Pfafftown, Arcadia, Union Cross, Donnaha.
Wayne County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Wayne County, North Carolina — including Mount Olive, Walnut Creek, Eureka, Fremont.
Rutherford County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Rutherford County, North Carolina — including Cliffside, Henrietta, Logan, Ruth.
Cumberland County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Cumberland County, North Carolina — including Grays Creek, Wade, Godwin, Linden.
Anson County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Anson County, North Carolina — including McFarlan, Morven, Polkton, Lilesville, Ansonville.
Surry County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Surry County, North Carolina — including Pilot Mountain, Siloam, Rockford, Pine Ridge, Lowgap and more.
Buncombe County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Buncombe County, North Carolina — including West Asheville, Hominy, Enka Village, Bent Creek, Swannanoa and more.
Haywood County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Haywood County, North Carolina — including Lake Junaluska, Cove Creek, Mt. Gilead, Waterville, Qualla and more.
Brunswick County Heritage Trail
A driving heritage trail through the small communities of Brunswick County, North Carolina — including Calabash, Oak Island, Shallotte, Brunswick Town State Historic Site, Carolina Shores and more.
Ocracoke Uncovered
Discover the hidden history and heritage of Ocracoke, Hyde County, North Carolina.
Whitakers Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Whitakers, North Carolina.
Scotland Neck Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Scotland Neck, North Carolina.
Bailey Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Bailey, North Carolina.
Nashville Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Nashville, North Carolina.
Enfield Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Enfield, North Carolina.
Southport Uncovered
Fort Johnston, Robert Ruark's Boyhood and the Cape Fear Watching Post
Tillery Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Tillery, North Carolina.
Brinkleyville Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Brinkleyville, North Carolina.
Maiden Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Maiden, North Carolina.
Hollister Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Hollister, North Carolina.
Broadway Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Broadway, North Carolina.
Boone Uncovered
Appalachian State, the Ginseng Trade and Mountains That Kept the World Away
Holly Springs Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Holly Springs, North Carolina.
Caswell Beach Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Caswell Beach, North Carolina.
Coats Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Coats, North Carolina.
Fountain Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Fountain, North Carolina.
Cedar Island Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Cedar Island, North Carolina.
Davis Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Davis, North Carolina.
Topsail Beach Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Topsail Beach, North Carolina.
Halifax Uncovered
Where NC Declared Independence First and Nobody Shows Up
Havelock Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Havelock, North Carolina.
Elm City Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Elm City, North Carolina.
Cedar Grove Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Cedar Grove, North Carolina.
Efland Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Efland, North Carolina.
Kinston Uncovered
The CSS Neuse Ironclad, Three Civil War Battles and the BBQ Capital of Eastern NC
Todd Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Todd, North Carolina.
Carrboro Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Garner Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Garner, North Carolina.
Haw River Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Haw River, North Carolina.
Elon Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Elon, North Carolina.
Hillsborough Uncovered
The Constitutional Town, the Regulator's Enemy and the Man Who Wrote Take the A Train
Manson Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Manson, North Carolina.
Butner Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Butner, North Carolina.
Franklinton Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Franklinton, North Carolina.
Stantonsburg Uncovered
Historical markers and heritage sites in Stantonsburg, North Carolina.