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		<title>African American Cultural Complex - Raleigh, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[African American Cultural Complex - Raleigh, North Carolina
Are you interested in tracing the history of the African American lifestyle of North Carolina?&#160; 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 along a picturesque nature trail.&#160; Note, the museum is open by appointment only so you will want to make plans to visit and call ahead. (...)]]></description>
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		<title>Aurora Fossil Museum - Aurora, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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.&#160; The exhibits and outreach programs as well as the field studies give students an opportunity to understand the land on which they live. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc5/aurora-fossil-museum-aurora-north-carolina.html</link>
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		<title>Fort Macon State Park - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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.&#160; The Park is surrounded on three sides by water, the Atlantic Ocean, Beaufort Inlet and Bogue Sound.&#160; There are 26 vaulted rooms (also called casemates) inside the fort with the outer walls an average of 4 1/2 feet thick. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc5/fort-macon-state-park-atlantic-beach-north-carolina.html</link>
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		<title>Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - Dare County, North Carolina.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - Buxton, North Carolina
The Lighthouse at Cape Hatteras is the tallest in the nation.&#160; It is a point of pride for the state of North Carolina.&#160; The visitor center is open to the public all year although the lighthouse itself is open from early April - mid-October. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc5/cape-hatteras-lighthouse-dare-county-north-carolina.html</link>
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		<title>Camp Lejeune - Jacksonville, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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.&#160; The camp also has a Naval hospital. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc5/camp-lejeune-jacksonville-north-carolina.html</link>
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		<title>Markers of History in North Carolina - North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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.&#160;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. (...)]]></description>
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		<title>The Alexander Dickson House - Hillsborough, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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.&#160; It was the headquarters for Confederate General Hampton and was where General Johnson prepared surrender papers for General Sherman in April, 1865. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc4/the-alexander-dickson-house-hillsborough-north-carolina.html</link>
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		<title>Skiing and Snowboarding - Cashiers, Sapphire Valley and Balsam, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc3/skiing-and-snowboarding-cashiers-sapphire-valley-and-balsam-north-carolina.html</link>
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		<title>Trout Fishing - Tuckasegee River, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Trout Fishing - Tuckasegee River, North Carolina
Here in Jackson County you can experience some great trout fishing.&#160; 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.&#160; There are also many small streams for those great mountain fishing locations. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc3/trout-fishing-tuckasegee-river-north-carolina.html</link>
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		<title>The Nantahala Outdoor Center&#039;s Tsali Trail System - Bryson City, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Nantahala Outdoor Center&#039;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.&#160; Here you will be able to ride into the mountains on 40 miles of trails with four excellent loops.&#160; The four long main trails wind along Fontana Lake and onto the wooded, steep interior ridges.&#160; With the numerous connector trails, gravel roads and extension trials there are even more options for rides besides just the main loops.&#160; The trails are fast, hard packed single-track and well designed for your enjoyment.&#160; Trails alternate use between mountain bikers and horseback riders on different days; two will always be open to mountain biking.&#160; There is a $2 charge for trail use for one day. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc3/the-nantahala-outdoor-centers-tsali-trail-system-bryson-city-north-carolina.html</link>
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		<title>Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - Bryson City, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - Bryson City, North Carolina
There probably isn&#039;t a more beautiful way to see the Great Smoky Mountains than to take a ride on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.&#160; The train ride will give you the opportunity to journey across fertile valleys and through river gorges of the Mountains.&#160; Here in western North Carolina offers a widely changing view of both vegetation and fantastic landscapes. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc3/great-smoky-mountains-railroad-bryson-city-north-carolina.html</link>
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		<title>North Carolina Maritime Museum - Beaufort, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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.&#160; There are full-sized watercrafts and models from sailing skiffs to commercial fishing boats are displayed along with decoys, hand tools, fossil and shell collections, salt water aquaria, and life-like dioramas that reflect the richness of the coast&#039;s resources and history. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc5/north-carolina-maritime-museum-beaufort-north-carolina.html</link>
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		<title>North Carolina Holiday Flotilla - Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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.&#160; 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 to celebrate the season. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc3/north-carolina-holiday-flotilla-wrightsville-beach-north-carolina.html</link>
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		<title>Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site - Midland, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site - Midland, North Carolina
Gold mining in the United States started here in Midland!&#160; 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. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc4/reed-gold-mine-state-historic-site-midland-north-carolina.html</link>
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		<title>Kidzu Children&#039;s Museum - Chapel Hill, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc4/kidzu-children-museum.html</link>
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		<title>Hands On! Children&#039;s Gallery - Hendersonville, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kids will Love the Hands On! Children&#039;s Gallery in Hendersonville, North Carolina. North Carolina is a fun place to visit and vacation, and it makes a great place to live. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc3/hands-on.html</link>
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		<title>Children&#039;s Playhouse - Boone, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Your Kids are going to Love the Children&#039;s Playhouse in Boone, North Carolina.&#160; 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&#039;s Playhouse. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc3/children-playhouse.html</link>
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		<title>Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens - New Bern, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens has a Lot to Offer Visitors. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc5/tryon-palace-historic-gardens.html</link>
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		<title>Lost Colony Children&#039;s Theatre - Roanoke Island, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Catch a Show at the Lost Colony Children&#039;s Theatre. The first English settlement in the New World was lost to history, and its disappearance is still very much a mystery. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc5/lost-colony-children-theatre.html</link>
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		<title>Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Explore the Biltmore Estate.&#160; The Biltmore Estate, built by George Washington Vanderbilt in the late 1800s, is situated near Asheville, North Carolina. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc3/biltmore-estate.html</link>
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		<title>Carowinds Theme Park - Charlotte, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc4/carowinds-theme-park.html</link>
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		<title>Tour Museums and Restored Gardens at Old Salem, North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Old Salem Museums &#38; Gardens in Salem, NC is a great place to visit if you love living history, fun museums, and horticultural restoration areas. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc4/tour-museums-and-restored-gardens-at-old-salem-north-carolina.html</link>
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		<title>Explore North Carolina’s Fascinating Past at the Museum of History in Raleigh</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc4/museum-of-history.html</link>
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		<title>Discover the History of the Cherokee Indian in North Carolina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc3/discover-the-history-of-the-cherokee-indian-in-north-carolina.html</link>
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		<title>Explore Aquatic Environments at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On your next visit to North Carolina, pay a visit to the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. (...)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.northcarolinabeautiful.com/nc5/explore-aquatic-environments-at-the-north-carolina-aquarium-on-roanoke-island.html</link>
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		<title>The North Carolina Zoo Features Acres of Attractions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, NC is one of the best zoos in the country. (...)]]></description>
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