For your coastal getaway, get to know Leland, a charming town of scenic beauty, located minutes from Wilmington’s attractions and beaches.
The 2018 bestselling novel "Where the Crawdads Sing" might be fiction, but the setting — North Carolina's verdant coastal marshland — is very real, and very beautiful. Plan a trip inspired by Kya, a child who grows up in the remote marshes of North Carolina and must navigate self-reliance, love, heartbreak and murder. Get to know the (fictional) Barkley Cove marshes Kya calls home with this tour through North Carolina’s Inner Banks and Wilmington area.
Tryon International Equestrian Center is a year-round destination, even offering Winterfest celebrations in addition to its popular Saturday Night Lights series. Whether you're here for adventure or relaxation, this trip promises an unforgettable escape. Make it the centerpiece of a weekend full of bright spots.
Who can forget the watermelon scene, the sultry dance moves, the coming-of-age love story, the lake lift and, of course, the pivotal final dance when no one put Baby in the corner? Though “Dirty Dancing” was set in a fictional Catskills resort in the summer of 1963, today, it’s easy to spend a few days exploring some of the original film sites of one of the most endearing love stories to film in North Carolina.
Greenville is situated along the picturesque Tar River and less than 100 miles from both the Atlantic coast and the capital city of Raleigh, making it a prime destination for a road trip. With so many ways to enjoy outdoors and fresh meals — sometimes both at the same time — a visit to Greenville can easily stretch into a rejuvenating three-day weekend.
Kick cabin fever with a range of winter activities in the North Carolina mountains like hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and even ice climbing. A convenient base camp for launching a winter assault is Black Mountain, located just off Interstate 40 east of Asheville.
Ready to experience “The Hunger Games”? You’ve come to the right place. The road to Panem starts in North Carolina, where the first movie based on the bestselling book trilogy was filmed.
Plan a trip to the High Country for adventure in Boone and Blowing Rock, traveling along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Relax, shop, dine and gather at local spots in Granville County – where small-town adventures embrace the heart and soul of rural North Carolina.
Tee it up for a three-day getaway at North America’s largest golf resort, where you’ll also find inventive bites, refreshing drinks and elegant accommodations.