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North Carolina Vacation.
North Carolina is a Southern U.S. state [ South Atlantic ], also considered a Mid-Atlantic state in some cases.
Regions North Carolina : Coastal Plain, Land of the Sky, Metro Charlotte, Piedmont, Piedmont Triad, Blue Ridge Mountains, Outer Banks, Smoky Mountains and The Triangle
Cities & Towns in North Carolina : Asheville, Burlington, Cary, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Concord, Durham, Fayetteville, Gastonia, Goldsboro, Greensboro, Greenville, Hickory, High Point, Jacksonville, Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Wilmington, Wilson, Winston-Salem, and more
State Capital North Carolina : Raleigh.
camping, car rental, hostels, hotels & motels, national parks / state parks, tour operators, travel guides, transportation / traveling to north carolina
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Camping & Campgrounds
 Go Camping America - National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC)
Koa - Campgrounds of America
National Park Service Campground and Tour Reservation Site
Funroads - Get Outta Town!
At Funroads.com, you'll find everything you need to organize your next RV trip, so you can relax and enjoy
the process. In Get Outta Town, we can help you: Plan your trip and count the days until you depart, Get a
map and driving directions, Check on the weather forecast, Find easy-to-make recipes for meals and snacks en route.
Car Rental North Carolina
 Alamo - Luxury Discount Auto Rental Company
 Avis
 Budget Rent A Car
Lodgings in North Carolina.
Hostels
Hostelbookers - Great Hostels, Free booking, Fast & Easy to use
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.
IYHF - International Youth Hostel Federation
Hotels in North Carolina / Hotels, Motels & Inns
North Carolina Bed & Breakfasts and Inns Association
HotelCentraUSA
Search and compare rates at USA hotels. They offer hotels ideal for business and leisure travel. You're sure to find an ideal hotel room to match your budget and desired comfort level.
USA Lodging
With a list of over 60,000 accommodations establishments, this directory is an impressive list of motels and
hotels on the web. Use the search tool to find what you're looking for in seconds, or navigate to your destination city from the list of states.
Hotels.com
National Parks / State Parks
NC Parks and Recreation
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Resource for hunting, fishing and boating information, educational programs, wild products, and other wildlife services for the citizens and visitors of North Carolina.
National Park Service - National Parks in the USA
The NPS works with communities to preserve and care for neighborhood treasures. They also work with
teachers to create unique opportunities for students to learn about history at the real places where events unfolded.
Tour Operators / Travel Agents
Visit North Carolina
Agritourism North Carolina - see 'Agri tourism farms'
Hay rides, barnyard animals, corn mazes, pick-your-own fruits and vegetables, bird watching, farm roadside
stands, fishing, hunting, camping, pumpkin patches, value-added products, flowers – let your imagination take you to your own field of dreams.
Endless River Adventures
Top quality adventure vacations and highly professional instruction in western North Carolina — one of the premier destination spots for outdoor enthusiasts the world over.
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Since 1972, NOC has shared the outdoors with millions of guests. Located in Western North Carolina near the
Great Smoky Mountains, NOC is within easy driving distance of Atlanta, Charlotte, and Knoxville. Our world
-class staff leads whitewater rafting trips on seven Southeastern rivers, including the Chattooga, Cheoah,
French Broad, Nantahala, Nolichucky, Ocoee, and Pigeon, Learn to paddle from the best in our renowned canoe and kayak paddling school. We also offer mountain biking, group programs, ropes courses, kayak
touring, flyfishing and hiking.
Travel Guides North Carolina / Related books
Books about North Carolina
A Season on the Appalachian Trail: An American Odyssey
By Lynn Setzer.
Download Description : A compilation of stories from thru-hikers, a unique group of people who every year
brave a 2,100 mile trail though every type of weather, every type of circumstance. Gathered from trail
registers, post cards, and personal interviews, these voices come alive and evoke the true spirit of the
Appalachian Trail, from the lows of ten consecutive days of rain and cold, to the highs of beautiful sunsets and camaraderie.
Paperback: 208 pages; Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press; 2nd edition (May 10, 2001); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0897323823; ISBN-13: 978-0897323826
Insiders' Guide to North Carolina's Mountains, 8th: Including Asheville, Biltmore Estate, and the Blue Ridge Parkway
By Constance Richards (Author), Kenneth L. Richards (Author)
Book Description : Whether seeking an action-packed vacation or a relaxing retreat, North Carolina's
mountains offer many things to do for all interests. In this guide find suggestions for jazz, crafts, and food
festivals; golf, rockhounding, and skiing destinations; nightlife, resorts, and restaurant options, and much more.
Paperback: 480 pages; Publisher: Globe Pequot; 8.00 edition (May 1, 2006); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0762740450; ISBN-13: 978-0762740451
North Carolina Weekends
By Lynn Setzer (Author)
Book Description : If you've ever thought about where you could go for a perfect weekend, North Carolina
Weekends has the answer. If you want to go to the beach or mountains or visit one of the Piedmont's cities,
just use the book's geographical groupings to find which outings cover the region you want to visit. If you
have specific interests for your weekend trip, check the 50 separate categories listed in the "Start Here" chart to find which trips offer the activities you're seeking.
Paperback: 288 pages; Publisher: John F. Blair Publisher; 1st edition (September 2003); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0895872730; ISBN-13: 978-0895872739
Paddling Eastern North Carolina
By Paul G. Ferguson (Author)
Product Description : expanded and updated second edition guidebook to canoeing and kayaking rivers,
creeks, and swamps of eastern North Carolina. From exciting whitewater of the Piedmont foothills to quiet
blackwater of the Coastal Plain, the guidebook includes over 3,200 miles of paddling trips on 97 streams. The
trips are selected from over three-quarters of North Carolina from the Yadkin-Pee Dee Basin to the coast:
Some of these streams are covered by a guidebook for the first time. Each trip includes detailed descriptions,
maps, distance, difficulty, width, and gauge information. Also included is information about River Rating
Systems, Paddling Safety, Paddlers Rights, Paddling Courtesy, River Camping, River Gauges, Water Quality, River Selection, and Clubs and Organizations.
Paperback: 589 pages; Publisher: Pocosin Press; Second edition (March 15, 2007); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0972026819; ISBN-13: 978-0972026819
The Newcomer's Guide to North Carolina: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Tar Heel
By Bill Lee (Author)
Paperback: 305 pages; Publisher: Down Home Press; 3RD edition (March 2002); Language: English; ISBN-10: 187808691X; ISBN-13: 978-1878086914
Transportation / How do I travel to North Carolina
Charlotte Airport - Charlotte/Douglas International Airport [ CLT ]
Greensboro Airport - Greensboro - Piedmont Triad Intl. Airport [ GSO ]
Raleigh-Durham Airport - Raleigh-Durham International Airport[ RDU ]
Wilmington Airport - Wilmington International Airport [ ILM ]
See for more NC Airports : North Carolina Airports Association
Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights - Flight tickets North Carolina
NCDOT Rail Division Passenger Trains [ Amtrak ]
Twelve passenger trains serve 16 North Carolina cities daily. In many cases, morning and afternoon departures are available from each city.
Step on board, leave the traffic behind and enjoy the leisurely pace of traveling by train. While journeying
through North Carolina's heartland you will see areas rich in history and abundant in natural beauty, culture
and entertainment. At each stop there are countless opportunities for adventure. Regardless of whether you
are traveling to visit family, or embarking on a day-long outing with friends, you will enjoy the relaxing trip by train.
Greyhound Lines - Coach Line
NCDOT - North Carolina Department of Transportation - real time travel information
Also : Aviation, Bicycle & Pedestrian, DMV, Ferry, Highways, Public Transportation, Rail, Construction Projects, Traffic cameras, Traffic Incidents
Maps of North Carolina [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castaņeda Library - Map Collection ]
Mapblast! Driving Directions - streetmaps etc.
Provides interactive maps and driving directions, as well as extensive information on services and products near a user's address or travel route.
Mc Nally - Route Planner North Carolina / US
Multimap.com
Links 
Travel Insurance
Visit North Carolina
State of North Carolina [ Government ]
City of Raleigh - State Capital North Carolina
Coast of North Carolina
Warmed by the Gulf Stream, the North Carolina Coast is a sunny place filled with pristine beaches, giant sand
dunes (including Jockey's Ridge, the highest along the East Coast) and wetlands filled with wildlife and a
variety of plants. The defining characteristic of the area is the Outer Banks, a chain of fragile barrier islands - 130 miles of unspoiled coastline surrounded by 900 square miles of water.
The area is also full of history, dating back to the 16th century, when the first English settlement was built -
and then vanished. There are also sites from pre-Revolutionary Days through the Civil War. Not to mention the
historic lighthouses (including the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, which at 208 feet is the tallest brick lighthouse in
the nation). The city of Wilmington is a major US seaport. And, in 1903 the Wright Brothers ushered in the era
of flight at Kitty Hawk. The average annual temperature here is 63 degrees. The growing season lasts 295 days.
Mountains of North Carolina
The Appalachian mountain chain runs through the western part of the state, forming the lush landscape of the
region. The Great Smoky Mountains in southwestern North Carolina are one of the country's top natural
destinations, and visitors can enjoy 250 miles of the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway winding through North
Carolina's mountains. Mount Mitchell is the highest peak in the state, and at 6,684 feet, it is also the tallest mountain in the eastern United States.
Two-thirds of North Carolina's mountains are covered with hardwood forests, and in autumn, the over 120
species of trees put on a brilliant display of color. Some areas of the region see over 30 inches of snow a
year, so skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports are popular activities. Summers are cool and refreshing with low humidity.
Piedmont North Carolina
Covering nearly one half of North Carolina in the central part of the state, the Piedmont is an area of gently
rolling foothills with the occasional boulder or unexpected rock outcropping. The Piedmont region boasts of
one of the most dynamic economies in the United States and is home to the state's largest cities and biggest
financial institutions. Renowned research universities, textile and furniture factories, tobacco farms, shopping
meccas, top golf courses and abundant historic sites are also part of the makeup of the Piedmont.
Although the area enjoys four distinct seasons, temperatures are mild year round. The average wintertime
temperature is about 42 degrees. In summer, it's 77 degrees. The area also enjoys sunshine for about 210 days a year.
Coastal Plain North Carolina
Land of the Sky
Metro Charlotte
Piedmont
Piedmont Triad
The Piedmont Triad is a region of North Carolina in the Piedmont that consists of the area surrounding the cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Outer Banks
Smoky Mountains
The Triangle
Asheville - City of Asheville - see also Romantic Asheville
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville, North Carolina, has long been a favorite vacation destination
for romantic getaways. Also explore neighboring towns of Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Hendersonville, Brevard, Waynesville, Hot Springs and Black Mountain.
Burlington - City of Burlington
Cary - Town of Cary
Chapel Hill - Town of Chapel Hill
Charlotte - Charlotte Mecklenburg Government - largest city in North Carolina
Concord - City of Concord
Durham - City of Durham
Fayetteville - City of Fayetteville
Gastonia - City of Gastonia
Goldsboro - City of Goldsboro
Greensboro - City of Greensboro - Greensboro Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Greenville - City of Greenville
Hickory - City of Hickory
High Point - City of High Point
Jacksonville - City of Jacksonville
Jacksonville is the commercial hub of Onslow County and home to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River .
Raleigh - City of Raleigh
Rocky Mount - City of Rocky Mount
Wilmington - City of Wilmington
Wilson - City of Wilson
Winston-Salem - City of Winston-Salem
News - The News & Observer
Radio - North Carolina Public Radio
TV - North Carolina State Television
University - North Carolina State University
University - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Cuisine - North Carolina Foods / Recipes
North Carolina is famous for its barbecue, or "BBQ." And for decades, the state has also been famous for its
controversy over which of the North Carolina's two distinct BBQ styles is best. With the North Carolina BBQ Poll, BBQ lovers have a chance to make their voices heard.
North Carolina Egg Association - see 'Recipes [ Egg recipes ]
Appetizers, Dinner, Desserts, Entrees and Side Dishes, Holiday Recipes, Pickled Eggs, Picnic Ideas, Vegetarian and Worldly Deviled Eggs.
North Carolina Pecan Growers Association - see 'recipes'
Choosing Pecans, Appetizers, Salads, Entrees, Breads and Desserts.
North Carolina Pork Council - see 'Consumers'
North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission - see 'Recipes'
Every delicious bite of sweet potato adds to your overall health. Sweet potatoes are a powerhouse of
nutrition, easy and delicious. The recipes have been developed by chefs, dieticians, nutritionists, home cooks,
grandmothers and food lovers from allover the USA. NCSPC show off the versatility of North Carolina sweet potatoes in recipes that take you from appetizers to desserts and everywhere in between.
NC Produce Availability Chart
From Apples to Watermelon through the year.
History of North Carolina
North Carolina History [ Wikipedia ]
Native Americans and the Lost Colony, Colonial and Revolutionary War period, The Civil War, The 20th century and beyond
National Park Service - Links to the past
Explore America's cultural resources - buildings, landscapes, archeological sites, ethnographic resources, objects and documents, structures and districts.
Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment
North Carolina Arts Council
Events Calendar, Search Events, Cultural Trails, Museums and Galleries, Outdoor Drama, Resources, and more.
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
Office of the Arts, State Library of North Carolina, Office of Archives and History.
Info about Arts & Culture, Museums, Books, Music, Education, Preservation, Historic Sites, Research, and more.
North Carolina Authors
North Carolina has its own rich literary tradition.
Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival, Wilmington
The Festival is a celebration of Wilmington's exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history and culture during its
five days of entertainment that includes: a parade, street fair, circus, concerts, pageantry, and all that is Southern.
Biltmore Estate's Harvest Home Celebration, Asheville
Mark the change of seasons with Biltmore's Harvest Home Celebration. Join in the celebration of mountain heritage with craft demonstrations, displays from local artisans and music each Friday-Sunday.
Festivities continue at Biltmore Wine Company with Jazz Harvest Weekends. On Saturdays and Sundays, dance to live jazz and blues and learn more about the estate's award-winning wines with complimentary
seminars and cooking demonstrations. The always-popular grape stomp lets kids of all ages try their hand at
crushing grapes the old-fashioned way. Other pint-sized activities include the cork toss and pumpkin painting. See Biltmore Fall Events
The National Black Theatre Festival
Held biennially, NBTF attracts more than 60,000 people during the six-day event. Festival highlights will include
the Opening Night Gala, Readers' Theatre of New Works, the Youth/Celebrity Project, International Colloquia,
International Vendor's Market, Workshops and Seminars, and of course, over 100 theatrical performances. More than 50 celebrities of stage, screen and television are expected to attend.
Ticketmaster.com - Concerts, Sports, Theater
Web Portals / Search Engines / North Carolina Directories
Google - North Carolina
Outer Banks - The Outer Banks of North Carolina® Visitors Bureau
This is what the beaches of North Carolina must have looked like, when English settlers first set foot on our
land. Every direction opens a door to adventure. Take a trip to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Tour the Graveyard
of the Atlantic Museum to discover exhibits and artifacts chronicling our 400 years of maritime history. See
where those first English Settlers mysteriously disappeared, thus earning the name The Lost Colony. Stop by
the Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station, the oldest lifesaving station in North Carolina. And visit the Wright
Brothers National Memorial, located on the site where two dauntless aviators took flight and changed the world forever.
Dest. : Northern Beaches, Hatteras Island and Roanoke Island.
Yahoo - North Carolina
American Discovery Trail
Online Highways - destination guides
Roadside America - online guide to offbeat tourist attractions
Theme Parks USA
Directory of Theme Parks, Amusement Parks, Waterparks & Zoos
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