Explore North Carolina settings that bring “The Summer I Turned Pretty” to life in this coastal itinerary inspired by Jenny Han’s beloved series. When you visit the Wilmington area — which stepped in to play Cousins Beach — and you'll fall into moments that hold "a million promises of summer and of what just might be." This itinerary contains spoilers.
Hop off the train and into the stands as the Visit NC Content Marketing Manager maps out a stress-free way to experience NC’s Minor League Baseball scene by rail, with plenty of homegrown stops along the way.
Whether the Visit NC intern is dancing at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games or hiking at parks near Raleigh, Lily’s summer is peak NC.
Music fills the air and cooler elevations give way to outdoor adventures at this mountain destination — and Larry has the insider details for it all.
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As a North Carolina native, Reid likes keeping it real and showing others his favorite spots and hidden gems — because he knows there’s a lot to do if you simply know where to look.
Drop a line, launch a kayak or dive in. North Carolina’s rivers & lakes were made for unplugging and recharging.
Whether you’re here to surf, shell, swim or just stay awhile, there’s a stretch of shoreline that perfectly fits your pace.
Your next safari might not be as far away as you think. North Carolina's animal attractions include the world's largest natural habitat zoo, aquariums with exotic arrays of sea life, and a number of visitor-friendly nature centers and sanctuaries for species ranging from birds to tigers to sea turtles.
From highland balds to coastal marsh, North Carolina’s protected lands are wild, scenic and wide open to explore.
Explore options as varied as the scenery from glamping and RV sites to primitive park and even river platform camping.