May is motorsports month and engines are heating up across the state along with the weather. North Carolina leads the pack with non-stop racing action, and it all begins with NASCAR’s All-Star Weekend. And take minute to check out our motorsports experience to see what racing in North Carolina is all about!

NC offers some great ways to enjoy the great outdoors after a long winter. Try a two-wheeled Segway tour and zip around the plants and flowers at the NC Arboretum. Or grab a hotdog and cheer on your favorite team as minor league baseball starts up around the state. NC is the birthplace of outdoor drama, so come enjoy our dramatic talents in natural scenic beauty.

And when you’re ready to beat the heat, enjoy a leisurely kayak trip on a cool lake, or watch dragon boat racing, a new trend with ancient beginnings. Or if you’re a sea lover, explore sunken shipwrecks on a coastal dive. Get inside and shop for antiques in Wilson, or head over to Charlotte for fine dining in a renovated church.

Whether you’re ready to heat up or cool down, North Carolina has the perfect way to kick off your summer!