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Endless Summer, NC Style

Whether it’s splashing in hidden swimming holes, hiking to breathtaking overlooks, or savoring fresh seafood by the shore, North Carolina turns up the heat on unforgettable summer adventures.

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NC’s Brunswick Islands: Big beaches, better memories

Breathe in coastal charm across five islands with local shops, fresh seafood and adventures for the whole family.

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Paddle Hard, Laugh Harder

North Carolina’s rushing rivers serve up heart-pounding rapids and epic paddling adventures, whether you’re a first-timer or a thrill-seeker chasing Class V drops.

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Find Your Perfect Wake

North Carolina’s lakes set the scene for adventure. Glide across glassy waters, reel in the catch of the day or anchor down for a golden-hour escape.

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Mild Nights & Cool Mornings

North Carolina’s state park campsites set the perfect rhythm — mild nights by the fire, cool misty mornings and endless trails just waiting for first light. To keep these wild places wild, remember to leave no trace and respect the rhythm of nature so others can feel it, too.

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    Jun 30 - Aug 01

    Eastern Festival of Music

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    Eastern Festival of Music is a five-week summer music festival featuring a professional orchestra in residence and two student orchestras. Concerts take place nightly June 30-Aug. 1 at the acoustically designed Dana Auditorium on the Guilford College campus in Greensboro. The internationally recognized music director is Gerard Schwarz, conductor emeritus of the Seattle Symphony and music director of the Palm Beach Symphony and the All-Star Orchestra. He is also a professor at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Guest artists include violinists Pinchas Zukerman, Leonidas Kavakos and Herbert Greenberg, as well as pianist Misha Dichter. More than 225 students are coming to the festival from across the nation and around the world to be taught by faculty and perform challenging repertoire in their orchestras and chamber music groups. Master classes are led by soloists and faculty. Don’t miss the following performances: Misha Dichter, pianist, July 10 Herbert Greenberg, violinist, July 13 Leonidas Kavakos, violinist, July 18 Pinchas Zukerman, violinist, Aug. 1

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Plan a Coastal Tour Inspired by ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Sites

Explore North Carolina settings that bring “The Summer I Turned Pretty” to life in this coastal itinerary inspired by Jenny Han’s beloved series.

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All Aboard: Ride the Rails to Baseball Games in NC with Insider Dana Grimstead

Hop off the train and into the stands as the Visit NC Content Marketing Manager maps out a stress-free way to experience NC’s Minor League Baseball scene by rail, with plenty of homegrown stops along the way.

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Where Trails Meet Tradition: Insider Lily Hauser’s Summer in North Carolina

Whether the Visit NC intern is dancing at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games or hiking at parks near Raleigh, Lily’s summer is peak NC.

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