From mountain summits to salt marsh sunsets, summer in North Carolina invites you outside.
The coastal destination of Onslow County is powered by nature with its waterways, fresh seafood, golf courses and gardens.
If you're a diehard NASCAR racing fan, then a trip to Charlotte Motor Speedway to watch the Coca-Cola 600 over Memorial Day weekend is on your bucket list. North Carolina is the home of NASCAR and many of the teams that compete in its races, so if you extend your trip a few days, you’ll be able to cross off a few more experiences on your list.
Beech Mountain, Eastern America’s highest town, sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains at a cool 5,506 feet above sea level. This signature elevation provides snowy winters, refreshing summers and crisp autumns — and you know what that means: all the adventures all the time.
Embrace your everyday activities like hiking and kayaking in Greensboro, and when you’re ready to kick it up a notch with spraygrounds at public parks, zipping through the trees like an animal and biking the best urban trail in the nation — you're in the right spot.
Wake up to the sounds of the forest, breathe in the crisp air and taste the richness of the land through healthy, farm-fresh dishes. It’s more than a farm stay — it’s a window into a better future.
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.
North Carolina shows you a new view from every height — soar through Carolina blue skies and canopy corridors.
From highland balds to coastal marsh, North Carolina’s protected lands are wild, scenic and wide open to explore.
Ride wild ridgelines, forest flow trails or gravity-fed drops. Adventure meets altitude across North Carolina’s paths.