Explore this journey and discover:
NC Mountains Breath-taking beauty, history, heritage, crafts, music and outdoor activities beckon you at every bend in the road.
High Country & the Northern Mountains From ski resorts to wineries, the High Country is a rich mix of outdoor fun and great attractions.
Asheville & the Central Mountains Roaring waterfalls and quiet lush forests. Urbane and artsy Asheville. This place will draw you in.
Southern Mountains Come to an outdoor paradise in the Smokies and the home of the Cherokee Indians. Oh, there's black bears too!
Appalachian Trail NC’s 88-mile section of the App Trail is among the most scenic, running along the spine of the Blue Ridge. Perfect.
Blue Ridge We bet you’ll do more stopping and "oohing" and "aahing" than driving on “America’s Favorite Drive”.
Smoky Mountains The most visited of the National Parks and one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. We're waiting for you.
Small Mountain Towns Make your way through the NC mountains one small town at a time. Come explore, enjoy.
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236th Anniversary Battle of Moores Creek
Feb 25, 2012 - Feb 26, 2012
Currie, NC - The Loyalists, mostly Scottish Highlanders wielding broadswords, expected to find only a small…
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Nature Research Center Grand Opening
Apr 20, 2012 - Apr 21, 2012
Raleigh, NC - The Nature Research Center, an 80,000-square-foot wing of the North Carolina Museum of Natural…
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what to do
Mountain "Must-See" List
North Carolina’s mountain region is an outdoor playground, a…
Favorite Year-Round Mountain Escapes
Majestic snow capped peaks, rugged trails winding through forests with…
Amazing Hiking In The NC Mountains
The North Carolina mountains provide a wide selection of trails for…
Northern Mountains: NC’s High Country
From top of the world ski resorts to Yadkin Valley wineries, the…
Central Mountains: Breathtaking Beauty
You don’t have to look far to discover what has drawn artists,…
Asheville, NC: One Of A Kind
Asheville has always been one of those places that visitors are…
Must-See Mileposts On The Parkway
There’s a reason the Blue Ridge Parkway is called America’s…
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Pinehurst Resort
Pinehurst's Heart '…
Feb 10, 2012 - Feb 11, 2012
Historic Green Park Inn
Romancing the Rock …
Feb 11, 2012 - Feb 11, 2012