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Town of Holden Beach

Nestled between Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC, Holden Beach is one of the premier family beaches in the county. ...
Chimney Rock North Carolina

Summer Escapes in NC!

North Carolina has everything you need to make summer a time to remember. Experience endless ways to enjoy North Carolina’s great outdoors, like climbing up Chimney Rock or flying down a mountainside zipline. Gather the family in a sunny spot on the Outer Banks, or plan a romantic getaway on charming Bald Head Island. If you want to ‘play a round’ this summer, you’ll find some of NC’s longest golf holes provide the challenge you’re seeking. We’ve got the indoors covered too! Try dinner in a historic building, or explore Charlotte by light rail.

Don’t let the price of gas put a dent in your summer fun. In North Carolina, we’ve got endless vacation ideas, from coastal lighthouses to wine trails to highland waterfalls, and it’s a lot cheaper to get there than you think. You’ve worked hard all year. Don’t let your summer slip away. Come to NC, and get more smiles per gallon.

featured events
Jun 1, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008

Catch a Star at the Roanoke Rapids Theatre

Roanoke Rapids
Jun 10, 2008 - Aug 12, 2008

Summer Shootout Series at Lowe's Motor Speedway

Cabarrus County
Jun 28, 2008 - Jul 26, 2008

An Appalachian Summer Festival

Boone
Sep 24, 2008 - Sep 27, 2008

Ava Gardner Museum Fest 2007

Smithfield
Oct 10, 2008 - Oct 14, 2008

The Light in the Piazza

Winston Salem