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Welcome to North Carolina

As the state’s official travel and tourism website, we have everything you need to plan your next trip, weekend getaway or family vacation. Here you’ll find trip-planning ideas, suggested itineraries, events, offers and stories about the sights, tastes and experiences unique to our state.

Whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation, mountains or beaches, the rhythm of city life or the tranquility of nature, you’ll find it all in North Carolina.

Take a look around. Get inspired. We hope to see you soon.

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Find Events Search seasonal festivals, wine and food events, local music, cultural happenings and more.Events Feed

Featured Events
Wheels Through Time Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

May 25, 2012 - May 27, 2012

Maggie Valley, NC

Carolina Beach Film & Fireworks Series

May 27, 2012 - Sep 2, 2012

Carolina Beach, NC

Much Ado About Nothing

Jun 1, 2012 - Jun 23, 2012

Asheville, NC

75th Anniversary Season of "The Lost Colony"

Jun 1, 2012 - Aug 23, 2012

Manteo, NC

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Sweepstakes & Offers Enter to win a North Carolina vacation or find deals for your next trip.Sweepstakes and Offers Feed

Monthly Sweepstakes
Cape Hatteras: Dream Wedding Sweepstakes
Special Offers
New Bern - "Charm Package"

New Bern Visitors Center View Offer

New Bern, NC

Valid Thru: Apr 1, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012

Father's Day Weekend at Pinehurst - $795*

Pinehurst Resort View Offer

Pinehurst, NC

Valid Thru: Jun 15, 2012 - Jun 18, 2012

Buy One Soccer Ticket, Get One Free

Carolina Dynamo P… View Offer

Browns Summit, NC

Valid Thru: Apr 29, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012

Summer OBX Vacations Under $2,000

Sun Realty View Offer

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Valid Thru: Jun 16, 2012 - Sep 3, 2012

Outer Banks - Budget-Friendly Specials

Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates View Offer

Nags Head, NC

Valid Thru: Apr 14, 2012 - Jun 17, 2012

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