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Explore Rolling Hills & Rising Skylines
This central region is home to North Carolina’s largest cities, including Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and Durham. These spots offer everything you’d expect in a metropolitan escape, blended with a heart and a character you’ll only find in North Carolina. Top reasons to visit our Piedmont include enjoying wineries, breweries, golf and extensive systems of natural greenways.
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NC Museum of Art
When visitors experience the NC Museum of Art in Raleigh, the "art" isn't just what is hanging on the walls — it includes the walls themselves.
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Every Course Tells a Story
The Piedmont is home to some of the country’s most celebrated courses, where rolling fairways and perfectly placed hazards challenge seasoned players and welcome newcomers alike.
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US National Whitewater Center
Part engineered wonder, part natural retreat, this Charlotte-based hub blends adventure sports with the ease of riverside wandering.
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Birthplace of Racing
The NASCAR Hall of Fame pays tribute to the moonshiners-turned-racers, legendary pit crews and unforgettable finishes that turned stock car racing into a national obsession.
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The Love Triangle
Date night stretches into an entire weekend in the Triangle cities, where historic streets lead to world-class dining, art-lined alleyways set the stage and every moment feels effortlessly romantic.
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Home Furnishings Capital of the World
High Point blends old-world craftsmanship with cutting-edge design, making it a must-visit for furniture lovers and casual shoppers alike. Browse everything from luxury showrooms to hidden antique gems, then unwind at local restaurants that prove great taste isn’t just for interiors.
Points of Interest
There’s real, and then there’s North Carolina real. These are the kind of rare places and experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
Signature Gardens
Walk Paths of Beauty
From the first cherry blossoms of spring to the deep golds of fall, the gardens of the Piedmont showcase North Carolina’s beauty in every season. Stroll, linger and let the changing landscape make every visit feel like a new discovery.
Trip Itineraries for You
North Carolina’s Piedmont is where small-town charm meets big-city energy, where the best moments are the ones you never saw coming. Let these itineraries be your guide.
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Elevated Adventures
Hot air balloon rides, scenic trails, a charming downtown and local flavors combine to bring your perfect two-day trip to new heights in Statesville.
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A Garden-Filled Getaway
Spend a 3-day weekend enjoying Winston-Salem’s beauty and Southern charm at 18th-century gardens, historic homes and culinary hot spots.
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Experience the Queen City
Take this three-day trip to Charlotte and discover a great sampling of celebrated art museums, vivacious live music and much more.
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Explore Vineyards & Lakes
Explore award-winning wineries on the Uwharrie Mountains Wine Trail, dive into inviting lakes and grab a photo at an iconic overlook.
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A Taste of the Triangle
Explore the neighboring cities of Raleigh and Durham and taste the local cuisine, experience the arts and have an adventure out on the town.
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Lake Norman Adventure
Follow this two-day trip idea to experience a nature preserve, watersports and farm-to-table dining.
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