Where Stories Meet Shorelines
Reconnect with your spark through days spent basking in nature, evenings with a little edge and iconic experiences that will transform you.
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Coastal Escapes
Explore the coast at your own pace — by boat, board or bike — and let restful escape wash over you.
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Choose Your Perfect Beach Vacation
Whether you're planning a family reunion or a romantic getaway, take your pick of quiet beaches and thriving coastal communities.
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Iconic Things to Do for Under $20
Big North Carolina memories, small price tag. These experiences will blow your mind, not your budget.
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Walk in Blackbeard’s Footsteps
Visit pirate hideouts, skulk around the town he called home and explore the shoals where he met his end.
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Explore Historic Homes & Gardens
Visit National Register of Historic Places sites including North Carolina’s first permanent capitol and other inspiring homes.
Shine a Light
NC's lighthouses offer stunning views and history-filled strolls across dramatic coastal landscapes.
Explore lighthousesThings to Do
Let your trip unfold through historic hidden gems, local museums and unique adventures.
Real in-flight entertainment
The Wright brothers first flew above the North Carolina landscape more than 100 years ago. Today you can, too, at Kitty Hawk Kites in Jockey's Ridge State Park.
A helpful guide in your pocket
Get access to free travel guides, highway maps or guides to handicap-accessible attractions, wineries and Civil War trails.
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