American Tobacco Campus in Durham
Hanging Rock State Park in the Triad
Downtown Concord in the Charlotte region
Pinehurst No. 2 at Pinehurst Resort
North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh
Bailey Park in Winston-Salem
Lake Norman, a short drive north of Charlotte
ZipQuest Waterfall & Treetop Adventure in Fayetteville
Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh
Crafted: The Art of the Taco restaurant in Greensboro
7th Street Public Market in Charlotte
Southern Pines in the Sandhills

North Carolina Piedmont

The middle of the state is the center of it all

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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Charlotte Region

This thriving region boasts arts, shopping, botanical gardens, craft breweries, the U.S. National Whitewater Center and the home of NASCAR.

Known For

Kindred, Heirloom & Notable Dining
Hickory Furniture Mart
Craft Beer
TV & Film Locations
Lake Norman
NASCAR & Motorsports Sights

Raleigh, Durham & the Triangle

Pamper yourself at luxury hotels, explore art, history and science museums, and drink and dine in some of the South’s tastiest towns.

Known For

Acclaimed Hotels & Inns
Art & History Museums
Spa Getaways
Award-Winning & Buzzworthy Chefs
Vollis Simpson’s Whirligigs
Craft Beer

Greensboro & Winston-Salem

An area rich in history, this region also is home to furniture and pottery making, a barbecue battleground and Yadkin Valley wineries.

Known For

North Carolina Zoo
Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Mount Airy “Mayberry”
Yadkin Valley Wineries
Seagrove Pottery
Furnitureland South

Pinehurst & the Sandhills

Play a round in the “Home of American Golf,” visit the Airborne & Special Operations Museum, and explore nature trails and historic sites.

Known For

Pinehurst Resort
Art & Pottery Studios
Fort Liberty & Military Museums
Home of American Golf
Uwharrie National Forest
Equestrian Centers

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