Places to Visit and Things to Do in North Carolina
The Blue Ridge Mountains, a strand of the Appalachian Mountains, contain the highest mountain elevations in the eastern United States and sometimes called the "Rocky Mountains of the East." Through major changes, each generation has cherished their Blue Ridge Mountain culture and kept their mountain traditions alive through their music, story telling, folk art, and way of life. More »
Western North Carolina's topographical diversity offers a rich travel experience encompassing the art deco city of Asheville and its opulent Biltmore Estate, the geological sculpture of Chimney Rock, the introduction to the highly-developed culture of the Cherokee, the beautiful vistas afforded by a journey with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, and the pristine, almost-ethereal experience of visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park. More »
Misty clouds, rising from the dark green faces of the Great Smoky Mountains during the morning, appeared like smoke tendrils. The twelve-car train, wearing the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad's tuscan red and Rio Grande gold livery and pulled by an EMD GP-9 diesel locomotive, vibrated and clanged its bell atop the gravel-imbedded rails next to the gray, wooden Bryson City depot, as it prepared for its imminent, 44-mile, round-trip departure to Nantahala Gorge. More »
North Carolina’s Outer Banks are a popular tourist destination due to the rich historical attractions, the miles of pristine beaches, and the abundant natural areas that are ripe for exploration. The string of narrow barrier islands that comprise the Outer Banks are the perfect place for your next vacation if you want to take in America’s early history or spread out on a sandy beach while letting any stress you brought with you melt away. Make your way to the Outer Banks for your next vacation and experience a true coastal getaway. More »
Asheville, North Carolina's unique variety of elevations and terrain make it home to an abundance of breathtaking floral life, and spring is the time when these blooms truly come alive. For the flower lover seeking a spring getaway, Asheville is an ideal place to visit. Or, for those already lucky enough to own a North Carolina mountain home, Asheville is a wonderful place to enjoy the spring.
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