North Carolina
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of North Carolina. Learn
about the world’s best barbecue, search for the perfect golf
course, experience the world of motor sports and lose yourself
in the natural beauty of North Carolina.
Hike a mile-high mountain. Hang glide off a four-story sand dune.
Kayak a tranquil lake. Spend an afternoon fishing in the surf.
Discover how North Carolina puts the “great” in the
great outdoors. The magic of North Carolina isn’t just our
beautiful mountains. It's what's waiting for you around every bend:
more than eight hundred miles of hiking trails, over three hundred
waterfalls, some with sheer drops of four hundred feet. There are
miles of pristine trout streams, fine artisan galleries and quaint
inns with five-star dining and camping spots with a billion stars
overhead as your roof.
Perhaps the rich coastal history is more your style. North Carolina
is full of history, dating back to the 16th century, when the first
English settlement was built - and then vanished. There are also
sites from pre-Revolutionary Days through the Civil War. Not to
mention the historic lighthouses (including the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse,
which at 208 feet is the tallest brick lighthouse in the nation).
The city of Wilmington is a major US seaport. And, in 1903 the
Wright Brothers ushered in the era of flight at Kitty Hawk.
City centers in North Carolina are bustling with industry and
business as well as cultural diversity. Focus your vacation to
the urban areas and watch a potter transform a lump of clay into
a collector’s piece. Or see an outdoor drama unfold under
the stars. Kids may enjoy our theme parks and aquariums with sharks.
Adults should experience the elegant theaters and concert halls
and all-night dancing to world class jazz. Along the way, discover
the fine art of vacationing, North Carolina style.
|
