Head to the coastal region, where the Oyster Trail offers an in-depth look at marine farming and the conditions that create the tastiest oyster. (Best of all, you can eat farmed ones year-round.) Climb the seven lighthouses dotting the shoreline, spend the night under the stars in the soft dunes or frolic alongside wild horses.
Learn MoreTake a leisurely stroll among one of North Carolina's many gardens, like the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden or the 18th-century herb garden at 1774 Alexander Homesite. Tee up at a top-ranked golf course like Pinehurst or The Cardinal by Pete Dye. Explore vibrant cities like Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Winston-Salem and Durham.
Learn MoreNo matter the season, North Carolina offers fun things to do. Families will find activities from hiking trails and culinary tours to downhill skiing and spa getaways. The focus on accessibility means everyone in your party can have a good time. In fact, High Point, NC is even the first Certified Autism Destination on the East Coast.
Learn MoreNorth Carolina’s beautiful nature doubles as a great playground. Hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park or in Grandfather Mountain Nature Park. Cast a reel along the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail. Go shopping along the Main Streets of mountain towns. Cool off in one of the state’s many swimming holes.
Learn MoreNorth Carolina offers a number of free attractions. Stop and smell the flowers at the NC Botanical Garden. Stroll around a recreated early-1900s town square at Greensboro History Museum. Go watermelon bowling at the Outer Banks Watermelon Festival. Look up in wonder at the Cape Fear Kite Festival.
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