20 Wondrous Captions for Your Every Photo From Your Visit to North Carolina

North Carolina truly is a gem of the South, and if you've ever visited, you know just how special the state really is.

Not only is it known for great barbecue and notable sports teams, but it's packed with significant historical sites, and the beauty of its forests and mountain ranges is unmatched. It's also the home of the beautiful Outer Banks (inspiring the popular Netflix teen drama of the same name). Any trip to the Tar Heel State is likely to inspire countless photo ops, and below, we've collected some memorable quotes about the state to use as captions when you post them.

For reflecting on your travels to North Carolina:

"In my mind, I'm going to Carolina, I'm going to Carolina in my mind."

-"Carolina in My Mind," James Taylor

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For wishing you were a local:

"I'm a Tar Heel at heart."

 

For riding the train to your destination:

"Cruisin', ridin' through Raleigh. Take a trip on AmTrak 'cause we ain't got no monies."

-"Broke," Ari Lennox

 

For indulging in as many made-from-scratch biscuits as you can:

"Wastin' away again in Biscuitville."

 

For enjoying your first authentic NC field party:

"Welcome to the field party, pal."

 

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For realizing North Carolina is the real deal:

"To be rather than to seem."

-North Carolina State Motto

 

For luxuriating on the beach:

"North Carolina's culture is rich, and its people are even richer."

-John B. The Outer Banks

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For having a slight preference for North Carolina:

"Northier than South Carolina."

 

For your long travels to NC:

"Headed down south to the land of the pines, I'm thumbin' my way to North Caroline."

-"Wagon Wheel," Old Crow Medicine Show

 

For when you couldn't resist a return trip:

"Must be Carolina calling me."

-"Carolina Calling," Mipso

 

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For embracing a new way of life:

"In North Carolina, you get more than just a state; you get a lifestyle."

-Blake Shelton

 

For feeling welcomed by the peope of North Carolina:

"North Carolina's culture is rich, and its people are even richer."

-Michael Jordan

 

For yet another delicious meal of North Carolina BBQ:

"Barbecue is to North Carolina as the hot dog is to New York."

-Fiona Barton

 

For visiting the most populated city in all of NC:

"Charlotte's in North Carolina."

-"Charlotte's in North Carolina," Keith Whitley

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For when North Carolina is your muse:

"North Carolina is a place where you can find peace and inspiration."

-Maya Angelou

 

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For finding your new favorite place:

"North Carolina is a state that embraces you like a warm hug."

-Larry Fedora

 

For being swept away by the NC wilderness:

"North Carolina is a place of natural beauty and inspiration."

-Thomas Sayre

 

For showing off your most beautiful nature shots:

"North Carolina's landscapes are like paintings come to life."

-William P. Few

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For enjoying your time far, far away from home:

"Over yonder."

 

For counting down the days until you can head back to North Carolina:

"I do not merely 'miss' North Carolina. I ache for it. There's a difference."

-Pietros Maneos

 

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