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@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.

Fall

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

Museums

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

Hiking

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

Lighthouses & Ferries

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

Explore Nicholas Sparks’ ‘Safe Haven’

Immerse yourself in Nicholas Sparks’ "Safe Haven" in the town of Southport, the setting for his book-turned-movie. Southport is also known as America’s Happiest Seaside Town, and fall is a great time to explore.

Chase the Colors of Fall

Keep up with the changing scenes of the season with Visit North Carolina's fall color and activity reports. You'll learn when and where the colors are peaking and the best days to go hiking, camping and picnicking.

Why Fall Should Be Your Favorite Season

There are many fun things to do and places to go during fall in North Carolina, when beautiful colors and scenic activities converge. Take this tour and see why you don’t want to miss out this season.

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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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.

Taste and Tour at North Carolina Cideries

We have more wineries and breweries than you can keep track of, but you’d be remiss if you didn’t try our local hard cider.

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.

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