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@rustic_strokes | Afternoon at the Farmers Market
@OIBMickey | Fall Sunrise at Ocean Isle Beach

Take a look around – fall is definitely here. And in North Carolina, it can’t be missed. You can feel it in the air. See it in the trees. Smell it in the campfires. Taste it in the food. No matter where fall takes you, from our colorful mountains to our exciting cities to our refreshing beaches, it just feels right in North Carolina.

Hiking

Take a day hike in a state park, an hourlong walk to a waterfall, or plan a through-hike on the Appalachian Trail.

Museums

Get hands-on and interactive while touring exhibits dedicated to science, history, pirates, dinosaurs, flight and sports.

Lighthouses & Ferries

See our beaches by ferry or from atop one of our historic coastal lighthouses.

Fall

With show-stopping foliage and popular festivals stretching across the state, fall in North Carolina is bursting with possibilities.

Dining in the Sweet Potato Capital

Take a journey into Southern food at Sweet Potatoes, the award-winning restaurant in Winston-Salem. Enjoy sweet potato pancakes topped with fried chicken tenders, sweet potato cornbread served with buttermilk and more.

Go on a Bike Tour from the Mountains to the Coast

Cycle North Carolina’s annual "Mountains to Coast" bike ride will go from Jefferson to Swansboro with several stops in between. The scenic ride takes place Sept. 30 – Oct. 7, and registration is currently open.

Quiz Your Wine Knowledge, Then Explore

Maybe you live by the five S's of tasting wine. Or maybe you just had to look up what that means. Take this fun quiz to learn about your wine drinking style, and see why North Carolina is home to many award-winning wineries.

Beauty Here

Experience how beautiful a trip to North Carolina can be. Whether it’s a vast, pristine beach or a quiet mountain hideaway, beauty is here to embrace and uplift you.

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Celebrate Fall at Colorful Events

From first-time festivals to annual favorites, lively events fill the fall calendar in North Carolina.

8 Unique Romantic Experiences

Plan your getaway around romantic experiences such as relaxing in a treetop cabana, taking a moonlit lighthouse tour and exploring a coastal town by bike.

Experience a Colorful Fall in Bryson City

Tucked in iconic mountains, Bryson City has a vibrant fall leaf viewing season, which you can enjoy while hiking, fishing, biking or riding the rails.