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  • American Tobacco Campus in Durham
  • Pilot Mountain State Park in the Triad
  • Downtown Concord in the Charlotte region
  • Pinehurst No. 2 at Pinehurst Resort
  • The Mayton Inn in downtown Cary
  • Bailey Park in Winston-Salem
  • Lake Norman, a short drive north of Charlotte
  • ZipQuest Waterfall & Treetop Adventure in Fayetteville
  • North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 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 an urban escape, blended with a heart and a character you’ll only find here. Visit to enjoy wineries, breweries, golf, natural attractions and more.

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.

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Known For

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

Pinehurst & Sandhills

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

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Known For

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

Charlotte Region

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

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Known For

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

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.

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Known For

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