North Carolina Attractions
Battleship USS North Carolina – Wilmington, North Carolina
Battleship USS North Carolina - Wilmington, North Carolina 1937 began the life on the seas for the USS North Carolina. It was the first battleship to be constructed in sixteen years and was the fist of ten fast battleships to join American fleet in … [Read More...]
Fort Fisher – Kure Beach, North Carolina
Fort Fisher - Kure Beach, North Carolina Fort Fisher was once of the Confederacy's largest and technically advanced forts. This stronghold was the final hold for the Confederate army and which Robert E. Lee depended solely for supplies following the … [Read More...]
Aurora Fossil Museum – Aurora, North Carolina
Aurora Fossil Museum - Aurora, North Carolina This educational resource was founded in 1976 to increase the knowledge of the geology and paleontology of the coastal plains of North Carolina. The exhibits and outreach programs as well as the field … [Read More...]
Fort Macon State Park – Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fort Macon State Park - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina The historic landmark at this site is the 5 sided fort constructed of brick and stone which guarded the entrance to Beaufort Harbor. The Park is surrounded on three sides by water, the Atlantic … [Read More...]
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse – Dare County, North Carolina.
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - Buxton, North Carolina The Lighthouse at Cape Hatteras is the tallest in the nation. It is a point of pride for the state of North Carolina. The visitor center is open to the public all year although the lighthouse … [Read More...]
Camp Lejeune – Jacksonville, North Carolina
Camp Lejeune - Jacksonville, North Carolina Camp Lejeune is a Marine Corpse Base which is home to the II Marine Expeditionary Force, 2nd Marine Divios and three other major Marine commands. The camp also has a Naval hospital. In the area of … [Read More...]
North Carolina Vacations
Appalachian National Scenic Trail – 300 Miles in NC
Appalachian National Scenic Trail - 300 Miles in NC The Appalachian Trail was completed in 1937 as a simple footpath from Maine to Georgia. It i snow a privately managed unit of the national park system and is the nation's longest marked footpath of … [Read More...]
Skiing and Snowboarding – Cashiers, Sapphire Valley and Balsam, North Carolina
Skiing and Snowboarding - Cashiers, Sapphire Valley and Balsam, North Carolina Obviously North Carolina is not often thought of as a ski haven but there are places and times of the year that there is snow, particularly in the higher elevations. … [Read More...]
Trout Fishing – Tuckasegee River, North Carolina
Trout Fishing - Tuckasegee River, North Carolina Here in Jackson County you can experience some great trout fishing. The Tuckasegee River is the largest body of water in Jackson county and offers fly anglers a terrific time trying out their skill … [Read More...]
African American Cultural Complex – Raleigh, North Carolina
African American Cultural Complex - Raleigh, North Carolina Are you interested in tracing the history of the African American lifestyle of North Carolina? If you are then you will want to visit this complex where you will be able to see a collection … [Read More...]
The Alexander Dickson House – Hillsborough, North Carolina
The Alexander Dickson House - Hillsborough, North Carolina This 18th century house, with its simple Quaker styling, is the house that Alexander Dickson owned during the Civil War. It was the headquarters for Confederate General Hampton and was … [Read More...]
Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site – Midland, North Carolina
Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site - Midland, North Carolina Gold mining in the United States started here in Midland! In 1799 a 12 year old boy named Conrad Reed discovered a 17 pound gold nugget while fishing in Little Meadow Creek, which was … [Read More...]