| From quiet towns steeped in history, to the | | | | hikes. Be on the look out for North |
| tallest dunes on the East Coast, North | | | | Carolina's wildlife which includes a number |
| Carolina offers a vast array of attractions | | | | of rare and endangered species such as the |
| for those who love culture, history and the | | | | Finback Whale, Red Wolf, Eastern Cougar and |
| great outdoors. Situated on the South Eastern | | | | West Indian Manatee. And if you're visiting |
| Atlantic Seaboard, North Carolina is a | | | | one of the bigger cities in North Carolina, |
| geographically diverse state with mountains | | | | such as Charlotte, you'll find various |
| up to 6000 feet in the west, 4000 miles of | | | | botanical parks and gardens to visit. |
| rugged coastline in the east, and the | | | | |
| beautiful rolling hills of the Piedmont | | | | Anyone who's interested in exploring the |
| region in between. | | | | state's culinary offerings will find miles of |
| | | | wine growing regions to visit, hundreds of |
| Winter sport fans will find ample | | | | small farms producing organically grown foods |
| opportunities for skiing and snowboarding in | | | | and many restaurants specializing in local |
| any one of the eight ski resorts in North | | | | dishes made with regional produce. |
| Carolina's Appalachian Mountains, which offer | | | | |
| the highest peaks east of the Mississippi and | | | | Art and culture are also alive and well in |
| harbor some of the lowest winter temperatures | | | | North Carolina, with plenty of opportunities |
| in the region. Come summer, the same | | | | to watch live theatre, dance, music and |
| mountains offer fantastic hiking | | | | visual art. The city of Charlotte, for |
| opportunities through lush forests, with | | | | example, is well known for its array of |
| cascading waterfalls and stunning vistas to | | | | museums, galleries and arts venues. The |
| enjoy. Keen fishermen can take advantage of | | | | Charlotte Museum of History, the Carolinas |
| North Carolina's many lakes, rivers and | | | | Aviation Museum and the Levine Museum of the |
| streams in which three species of trout can | | | | New South are just a few of the countless |
| be found; and the 4000 miles of coastline | | | | sites of cultural interest in the city. |
| also offer sea fishing for king mackerel, | | | | You'll also find annual festivals which |
| striped bass and trigger fish. For adrenaline | | | | celebrate this diverse culture, which is |
| junkies, North Carolina offers white water | | | | heavily influenced by the Native American |
| rafting, caving, mountain biking, surfing and | | | | Cherokees, Bluegrass music and African |
| scuba-diving amongst sunken shipwrecks. Motor | | | | American history - and there are even defined |
| bikers will also enjoy the long, quiet | | | | trails that allow you to absorb North |
| winding roads, with their sweeping curves and | | | | Carolina's heritage at your own pace. |
| mountain top views. | | | | |
| | | | If you're planning a trip to North Carolina, |
| Nature enthusiasts can look forward to the | | | | there are plenty of options for accommodation |
| vast amounts of untouched scenery found in | | | | in Charlotte and throughout the state. With |
| the state's various national parks, which | | | | its unusual terrain, unscripted landscape and |
| offer hiking and horse riding trails of | | | | stunning cities, North Carolina makes a great |
| varying lengths and difficulties, from short, | | | | vacation destination for anyone who loves |
| flat woodland strolls to challenging mountain | | | | culture and the great outdoors. |