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