Natural & Scenic Attractions in North Carolina

Beauty that surrounds and welcomes you

North Carolina has long been known for its natural beauty – a reputation that’s celebrated in superlatives from mountains to coast. Here you can hike the highest peak in the East, explore the most-visited national park, wander the continent’s oldest mountains and rivers, climb “America’s Lighthouse” and see the first national seashore.

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Natural Attractions

Beauty that surrounds and welcomes you

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Discover Natural Wonders Camping in the Mountains

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Charlotte Cycleboats

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Seeing a Waterfall

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Beaches, Rivers & Lakes

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