The largest and most well-known lake in North Carolina will be the first on this list; seriously, it was produced by the Cowans Ford Dam between 1959 and 1964.
The closest beach location, Lake Wylie, is only 20 minutes away and is frequently the top choice for those seeking quick beach getaways from Charlotte.
Wrightsville Beach, which is about four hours away yet has been voted as North Carolina’s best beach and named by National Geographic