Cruise through charming towns or take on climbs with serious payoff — every kind of cyclist can find their pace here.
North Carolina serves up fun that’s full of laughter, thrills, splashes and sky-high rides that will fill the day.
Zip, climb, paddle or hike — every region in North Carolina brings a different kind of thrill, surrounded by stunning views.
Hands-on museums, animal encounters, hikes and beach days. North Carolina is a playground built for all ages.
With a 60-foot trip down a natural rock waterslide to reach the 7-foot-deep pool at the bottom, Sliding Rock isn’t your average swimming hole. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, visitors can enjoy the thrill of being whisked down the slide by 11,000 gallons of mountain stream water under the watchful eye of Forest Service lifeguards.
NC Insider Dana Grimstead is a project manager at Visit NC, a mother and an artist who loves spring in NC for the chance to get outside, connect with nature and wear her favorite color, hot pink!
NC Insider Veda Gilbert, a PR team member at Visit NC, is an Aussie native and NC resident who loves Southport, both the Tar Heels and Wolfpack, and spending spring outside.
Whether you’re a nature novice or a veteran hiker, we’ve found 10 North Carolina hikes that’ll help you reconnect with nature – and yourself. And by following the 7 Outdoor NC Leave No Trace Principles, you can help preserve the natural beauty all around.
Mother Nature puts on quite a show during spring in NC. The mountains offer a wildflower bonanza from late April all the way to October, and the coast’s spring display has earned it the nickname “The Azalea Coast,” with the season kicking off at Wilmington’s famed Azalea Festival in April. And in the central region, attractions serve up perfect photo-ops that are so fun and colorful, you won’t even need a filter.
Get ready for quality and wellness to converge when you go on a vibrant spring getaway to Wrightsville Beach, whether you’re traveling solo, with friends or with family.