North Carolina Tourism

Appalachian National Scenic Trail – 300 Miles in NC

Editor — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:09:43 +0000

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 approximately 2,179 miles. The trial crosses eight national forest areas, touches... [Continue Reading]

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Battleship USS North Carolina – Wilmington, North Carolina

Editor — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:36:52 +0000

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 the WWII. She was commissioned on April 9, 1941 and was,... [Continue Reading]

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Fort Fisher – Kure Beach, North Carolina

Editor — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:12:30 +0000

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 defeats at Savannah and Mobile. It was until the last few months of the Civil... [Continue Reading]

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African American Cultural Complex – Raleigh, North Carolina

Editor — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:27:42 +0000

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 of artifacts, documents and see displays which are housed in several buildings... [Continue Reading]

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Aurora Fossil Museum – Aurora, North Carolina

Editor — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:46:29 +0000

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 studies give students an opportunity to understand the land on which they live. The fossil... [Continue Reading]

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Fort Macon State Park – Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Editor — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:43:35 +0000

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 Ocean, Beaufort Inlet and Bogue Sound. There are 26 vaulted rooms (also... [Continue Reading]

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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse – Dare County, North Carolina.

Editor — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:58:21 +0000

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 itself is open from early April – mid-October. The "Big Barber Pole"... [Continue Reading]

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Camp Lejeune – Jacksonville, North Carolina

Editor — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:50:16 +0000

Camp Lejeune – Jacksonville, North Carolina Camp Lejeune is a Marine Corps 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 Jacksonville Camp Lejeune has more than 400 miles of roadways, 50 miles of... [Continue Reading]

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Markers of History in North Carolina – North Carolina

Editor — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:42:18 +0000

Markers of History in North Carolina – North Carolina There are many historical markers that would be of interest to those traveling in the area of North Carolina. Some tell the story of the Civil War while others tell of slavery and the life led by those whose freedom was gained by this war. Here you... [Continue Reading]

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The Alexander Dickson House – Hillsborough, North Carolina

Editor — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:04:12 +0000

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 where General Johnson prepared surrender papers for General Sherman in April, 1865. Alexander Dickson had started a... [Continue Reading]

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Skiing and Snowboarding – Cashiers, Sapphire Valley and Balsam, North Carolina

Editor — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:36:03 +0000

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. Sapphire Valley offers a day of skiing on the gentle slopes which are an... [Continue Reading]

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Trout Fishing – Tuckasegee River, North Carolina

Editor — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:00:36 +0000

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 at catching the big ones. There are also many small streams for those great... [Continue Reading]

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The Nantahala Outdoor Center’s Tsali Trail System – Bryson City, North Carolina

Editor — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:19:05 +0000

The Nantahala Outdoor Center’s Tsali Trail System – Bryson City, North Carolina Mountain biking should be done in some of the most beautiful spots in the country and the Tsali Recreation Area is just such a spot. Here you will be able to ride into the mountains on 40 miles of trails with four excellent... [Continue Reading]

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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad – Bryson City, North Carolina

Editor — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:46:46 +0000

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad – Bryson City, North Carolina There probably isn’t a more beautiful way to see the Great Smoky Mountains than to take a ride on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. The train ride will give you the opportunity to journey across fertile valleys and through river gorges of the Mountains. Here in... [Continue Reading]

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North Carolina Maritime Museum – Beaufort, North Carolina

Editor — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:58:26 +0000

North Carolina Maritime Museum – Beaufort, North Carolina This museum showcasing the history of the maritime life in North Carolina has a wide array of different things for you to see and learn while visiting. There are full-sized watercrafts and models from sailing skiffs to commercial fishing boats are displayed along with decoys, hand tools,... [Continue Reading]

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North Carolina Holiday Flotilla – Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Editor — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:46:38 +0000

North Carolina Holiday Flotilla – Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina This stunningly beautiful happening is something that will have even the most serious of you ohhhing, and ahhing. The North Carolina Holiday Flotilla is a annual event at Wrightsville Beach, organized to provide the area with the beauty of the ships and boats covered in lights... [Continue Reading]

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Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site – Midland, North Carolina

Editor — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:37:43 +0000

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 on his family farm. No knowing the value of the nugget... [Continue Reading]

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Kidzu Children’s Museum – Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Travel Writer — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:28:51 +0000

Kids Go Crazy of Kidzu in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is a beautiful little town that has a lot to offer its residents as well as those who chose to vacation in the area. Even the children will find some great things to do in Chapel Hill. The Kidzu Children’s Museum... [Continue Reading]

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Hands On! Children’s Gallery – Hendersonville, North Carolina

Travel Writer — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:23:48 +0000

Kids will Love the Hands On! Children’s Gallery in Hendersonville, North Carolina. North Carolina is a fun place to visit and vacation, and it makes a great place to live. It has everything the vacationer could want, from modern urban environments to wilderness and beaches. It is a beautiful state. Those who are in the... [Continue Reading]

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Children’s Playhouse – Boone, North Carolina

Travel Writer — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:18:33 +0000

Your Kids are going to Love the Children’s Playhouse in Boone, North Carolina. In 2002, a group of locals from Boone, North Carolina, who wanted to enrich the lives of children by giving them somewhere fun and safe to play and learn, opened the Children’s Playhouse. They created the perfect place for children from birth... [Continue Reading]

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Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens – New Bern, North Carolina

Travel Writer — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:43:39 +0000

The Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens has a Lot to Offer Visitors. The Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens, which is located in New Bern, North Carolina is a very popular place for people to visit. Those who come to the site will find tons of great things to learn and see in a... [Continue Reading]

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Lost Colony Children’s Theatre – Roanoke Island, North Carolina

Travel Writer — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:38:15 +0000

Catch a Show at the Lost Colony Children’s Theatre. The first English settlement in the New World was lost to history, and its disappearance is still very much a mystery. The colony was established on Roanoke Island, but life was very hard for the settlers. Food was scarce and there were the hostile native people... [Continue Reading]

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Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina

Travel Writer — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:22:21 +0000

Explore the Biltmore Estate. The Biltmore Estate, built by George Washington Vanderbilt in the late 1800s, is situated near Asheville, North Carolina. At more than 175,000 square feet, the estate is currently the largest privately owned home in the United States – in fact, the Vanderbilt family still owns the estate. Though it is a... [Continue Reading]

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Carowinds Theme Park – Charlotte, North Carolina

Travel Writer — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:06:51 +0000

Carowinds Theme Park at North Carolina The Carowinds theme park is much like a corporate park that contains a wide variety of rides and coasters. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina and Fort Mill, South Carolina, the Carowinds theme park has a number of exciting and fun roller coasters, as well as attractions for the children.... [Continue Reading]

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Tour Museums and Restored Gardens at Old Salem, North Carolina

Travel Writer — Sat, 17 May 2008 04:41:32 +0000

The Old Salem Museums & Gardens in Salem, NC is a great place to visit if you love living history, fun museums, and horticultural restoration areas. Visitors can tour a variety educational and entertaining museums, garden areas and activities that depict and celebrate early Southern life in Old Salem. There are four museums on... [Continue Reading]

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Explore North Carolina’s Fascinating Past at the Museum of History in Raleigh

Travel Writer — Thu, 15 May 2008 04:37:41 +0000

North Carolina has a long and vibrant history, and the North Carolina Museum of History in downtown Raleigh is a terrific place to learn about its past. North Carolina has been populated for more than 10,000 years, and it is the site of many famous events that have taken place in the history of the... [Continue Reading]

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Discover the History of the Cherokee Indian in North Carolina

Travel Writer — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:31:44 +0000

The Museum of the Cherokee Indian in Cherokee, North Carolina presents visitors with an incredible opportunity to learn about the North Carolina Cherokee people, culture and history. This is a very impressive Museum that was totally renovated in 1998. Today it continues to expand and develop by taking innovative approaches to creating vibrant and dynamic... [Continue Reading]

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Explore Aquatic Environments at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

Travel Writer — Sun, 11 May 2008 04:28:47 +0000

On your next visit to North Carolina, pay a visit to the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. This is the largest Aquarium in the state and houses a variety of fish and sea creatures that inhabit North Carolina’s coastal waters. Sharks, alligators and sea turtles are just some of the aquatic life on display... [Continue Reading]

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The North Carolina Zoo Features Acres of Attractions

Travel Writer — Sat, 10 May 2008 04:26:28 +0000

The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, NC is one of the best zoos in the country. It was the first zoo in the United States specifically designed to present animals and plants in exhibits resembling their natural habitats. It is one of the biggest natural habitat zoos in the nation and contains many miles of... [Continue Reading]

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