North Carolina - Discover the state you're in
 In the west, discover adventure in the mountains. Ride horses and whitewater raft in the Appalachian countryside where American legend Daniel Boone once roamed. In the east, bask in the mild climate along the Atlantic coastline. Relax on the beach where the Wright brothers took that first flight over a century ago. In central North Carolina, take your pick of motorsports activities, from road rally to stock car racing. Sample wine in quaint farmland settings and even enjoy an official Krispy Kreme doughnut in Winston-Salem, the birthplace of the hot pastry.
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North Carolina Popular Cities
 Charlotte
- Raleigh (State Capital)
- Asheville
- Greensboro
- Nags Head
 Wilmington
- Atlantic Beach
- Emerald Isle
- Carolina Beach
- Winston-Salem
 Cherokee
- Fayetteville
- Hickory - More than 50% of furniture in the US is produced within a 200-mile of Hickory. Visit 20 Miles of Furniture, a shopping area that has over 35 furniture stores.
- Old Salem
- Morehead City
- Beaufort
Featured Hotels in North Carolina
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North Carolina - Main Centers of Interest
Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the U.S., noted for its scenic beauty. It runs for 469 miles (755 km) through the famous Blue Ridge, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains.
 Biltmore Estate, Ashville George W. Vanderbilt's idea was to replicate the working estates of England. Family members and friends invited from all over the United States and beyond came to experience the opulent estate with the splendor of Olmsted's sweet-smelling gardens, rich foods at the 64 seat banquet table, and the utter beauty of Vanderbilt's mountainous estate.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh
Wet 'N Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park
Historic Oakwood
North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park Little River Canyon NM
 Paramount's Carowinds Water and Theme Park
Discovery Place
Elizabeth Garden, Manteo
Grandfather Mountain, Linville
Chimney Rock Park, Chimney Rock
Airborne and Special Operations Museum, Fayetteville
 Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Hatteras Island - Stretched over 70 miles of barrier islands has a wealth of history relating to shipwrecks, lighthouses, and the U.S. Lifesaving Service. These dynamic islands provide a variety of habitats and are a valuable wintering area for migrating waterfowl. The park's fishing and surfing are considered the best on the east coast.
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North Carolina Main Outdoors Activities
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Hiking, fishing and bird watching
Hike a mile-high mountain. Hang glide off a four-story sand dune. Kayak a tranquil lake. Spend an afternoon fishing in the surf. Discover how North Carolina puts the “great” in the great outdoors.
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Bicycle Touring
Climate, terrain, a rich history, and the many miles of pleasant country roads combine to provide an exciting biking experience for any type of cyclist.
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Golf
More-than 600 courses wind their way across some of the most picturesque landscapes in the United States.
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Fall Color
North Carolina is home to over 120 species of trees, most of which are found in the mountains. These trees are the masters that create the brilliant kaleidoscope of colors each fall. |
North Carolina National Park
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
More than 4.000 plant species grow on the sides of Great Smoky Mountain. Some are typical of this region. The area is also rich in history from the Cherokee to the arrival of the Irish colons. |
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More about North Carolina
 North Carolina was originally inhabited by a number of native peoples, including the Cherokee, Creek, Tuscarora, Lumbee and Catawba. North Carolina was the first American territory the English attempted to colonize.
In 1860 North Carolina was a slave state. It refused to join the Confederacy until Lincoln called on it for troops to invade South Carolina. The state was the site of few battles but in the Civil War it provided 281,205 troops to the Confederacy, more than any other Confederate state. (Source Wikipedia)
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North Carolina Popular Coastal Areas
 Crystal Coast - From the sands of Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle to the history and quaint accommodations of Beaufort, Morehead City and the Down East area, this unspoiled stretch of the Southern Outer Banks coast is rich with beauty, heritage and activities in, on and around the water. World-class fishing, some of the top scuba diving in the country, and the Cape Lookout National Seashore offer the perfect way to enjoy the ocean, while the  North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores brings wonders of the sea to shore.
- Outer Banks - Made up of a string of barrier islands, the Outer Banks has beautiful beaches, historic sites and abundant natural areas.
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North Carolina - Hotels
North Carolina - Popular hotels
We analyzed many travel sources and selected the best rated hotels by the customers and travel guides
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Photo Courtesy of NC Division of Tourism Film and Sports Development. Bill Russ, Photographer.
Hatteras Island Visitor Center
Open All Year 9am - 6pm in summer, 9am - 5pm rest of year
Memorial Day through Labor Day 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Labor Day through Memorial Day 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Plan your Trip to North Carolina
North Carolina Regions
- Mountains - The Appalachian mountain chain runs through the western part of Noth Carolina. The Great Smoky Mountains in southwestern North Carolina are one of the country's top natural destinations, and visitors can enjoy 250 miles of the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway.
- Piedmont - Covering nearly one half of North Carolina in the central part of the state, the Piedmont is an area of gently rolling foothills with the occasional boulder or unexpected rock outcropping.
- Atlantic Coast is a sunny place filled with pristine beaches, giant sand dunes and wetlands filled with wildlife and a variety of plants. The Outer Banks is a chain of fragile barrier islands offering 130 miles of unspoiled coastline.
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Parks and Historic Sites
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail - Maine to Georgia
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Mountains
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Nags Head, Buxton
Cape Lookout National Seashore - Harkers Island
Carl Sandburg Home, Flat Rock
Fort Raleigh, Manteo
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, Greensboro
Moores Creek National Battlefield, Currie
Overmountain Victory N. H. Trail
Trail Of Tears N. Historic Trail
Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills
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