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