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North Carolina welcomes you with charming historical towns, adventure and leisure, fabulous shopping and golf, and some of the kindest weather you'll ever meet. Unique experiences await you in each of our three main regions, from the mountains to the sea, and you'll find Southern hospitality, friendly people and reasonable rates across the state.

In the west, the mountains are home to a stunning Indian Summer but the views are gorgeous year-round. Hike the Appalachian countryside where American legend Daniel Boone once roamed. In the Piedmont of NC, take your pick of motorsports activities, from road rally to stock car racing. Sample wine in converted tobacco barns. In the east, bask in the sunshine along the Atlantic coastline. Relax on the beach where the Wright brothers launched man's first powered flight over a century ago.

With four international airports and five major interstate highways, you'll have no problem getting to North Carolina...but you may not want to leave.

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2009 North Carolina Literar…
Sep 10 - Sep 13

Chapel Hill, NC

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Blue Ridge Parkway

The 469-mile parkway intersects Asheville at US25, 70 and 74, and…

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The tallest brick lighthouse in North America. Open for climbing Good…

Cape Lookout National Seashore

Cape Lookout National Seashore is located on NC's Southern Outer Banks…

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National Whitewater Center

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North Carolina’s Three Distinctive Regions

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Take The Ferry

Since the mid-1920s, ferries have carried people and cars around…

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American Dance Festival…

Thu Jun 4 - Sat Jul 18, Durham, NC
Featuring residencies and performances by…

54th Annual Grandfather…

Thu Jul 9 - Sun Jul 12, Linville, NC
Brawny athletes, delicate dancers, noisy…

Folkmoot, USA

Mon Jul 20 - Mon Jul 20, Marion, NC
A celebration of the worlds cultural…

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