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Best Vacation Spots in NC

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Best Vacation Spots in NC

Take your pick of more than 100 flavors of snow cones at Hills of Snow, a longtime locally owned essential summer spot. Specialty snow cones make appearances throughout summer – like the stars and stripes treat around the Fourth of July – and the exp...

Hills of Snow

Learn to surf in the crystal blue waters of Wrightsville Beach and forget all about the hot weather. WB Surf Camp offers safe and exciting, private and group surfing lessons and camps. Whether you’re a beginner or have surfed before, the staff of tra...

Wrightsville Beach

In Linville Caverns, you’ll find a constant 52-degree temperature. After remaining a mysterious secret for centuries, North Carolina’s only show caverns in Marion, near the High Country, give you a glimpse of nature at work “inside” the mountains. Sl...

Linville Caverns

Stop to enjoy the cool mountain air as you cross Mile High Swinging Bridge, a 228-foot suspension bridge in Linville, which spans an 80-foot chasm at more than one mile in elevation. Take in the inspirational vistas stretching out for miles in every ...

Grandfather Mountain

What could be cooler than sipping an ice-cold Pepsi on a hot summer day at the place where Pepsi was born? Pharmacist Caleb Bradham invented Pepsi in his drugstore in 1898. Today, you can visit the Pepsi Store and browse through memorabilia while lea...

Birthplace of Pepsi Cola

With more than 250 waterfalls to explore, the Brevard area in western North Carolina is known as the Land of Waterfalls. Looking Glass Falls is one of North Carolina’s most popular waterfalls, and Whitewater Falls – known as the “king” of waterfalls ...

Looking Glass Falls

At 6,684 feet, Mount Mitchell is the highest peak in the East and offers views of up to 80 miles on a clear day. Part of a nearly 5,000-acre state park, Mount Mitchell is off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 355 in Burnsville. You can camp, hike, p...

Mount Mitchell State Park

The Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores’ largest exhibit, the 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck, features a replica of a sunken World War II German submarine amid a variety of diverse marine life. In this exhibit, you’ll see the aquarium’s largest animals, s...

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

Reed Gold Mine is the site of the first documented gold find in the United States, but what makes this place really cool is the underground tunnels that feel like ice-cold air conditioning. The tunnels, dug to follow gold-bearing quartz veins deep un...

Reed Gold Mine

North Carolina's coastal sounds offer countless waterfront attractions and marine habitats. Here you’ll find Croatan National Forest, an excellent place for kayaking, fishing, bird watching and camping.

Pamlico Sound

Some of North Carolina’s most undeveloped places are along our coast. The soft dunes and flat plains of this region are perfect for setting up camp, from the northern tip of the Outer Banks down to the Cape Fear.

Carolina Beach

Camping in the mountains or on the coast certainly has its appeal. But if you want to be near urban amenities – in case you decide to break away from the grounds for a day – consider the campsites in our central region.

Uwharrie National Forest

North Carolina is home to 10 parks within the National Park System, and you’ll find incredible campgrounds inside several of them. Find your preferred spot along the Appalachian Trail, for example.

Appalachian Trail

Think of the campsites inside our state parks as home base to a range of adventures, whether you’re going with friends, family or seeking a serene getaway with your significant other. Pilot Mountain State Park is a great choice.

Pilot Mountain State Park: Home | NC State Parks

If you truly have a taste for fine wines, your palate will be pleased with a visit to the Yadkin Valley. This area of the state, made up of Winston-Salem and several charming small towns, is home to around 40 vineyards, including Raffaldini.

Yadkin Valley

When it comes to classic American movies, you won’t find many more beloved than "Dirty Dancing." The 1987 romantic drama was filmed largely in Lake Lure, and the lake town is perfect for summer respite. Round out your trip with a stay at The 1927 Lak...

Lake Lure

You’ll discover that our coastal cities and towns like New Bern are filled with acclaimed restaurants and wineries. Dine al fresco at Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant, overlooking the Neuse River. Fill your days with visits to Tryon Palace and the No...

The Albemarle-Pamlico Region | APNEP

Indulge all your senses in Wilmington and its island beaches. Downtown is an experience all its own, from the streets lined with restaurants, bars and shops, to the scenic Riverwalk where you can catch boat tours along the Cape Fear River. Among the ...

Riverfront Park | City of Wilmington, NC

Best Vacation Spots across the US

Situated on Florida’s Atlantic shore, the Space Coast area is recognized as the home of the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, where Apollo 11 lifted off for its moon landing mission. The region is also a hub of activities, ...

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Ocean City, Maryland, is the quintessential beach town, offering laid-back vibes, old-fashioned boardwalk treats, and beautiful sandy beaches. Head over to a bustling arcade, get in line for a thrill at Trimper Rides, or simply sit back with a good b...

Ocean City

While there are some 176 islands and reefs that make up the San Juan Islands, the main four — San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw — are serviced by the state ferry system and offer accommodations for tourists. While these islands are diverse and offer d...

San Juan Islands

For an unexpected lakeside vacation spot, it’s hard to beat Wisconsin’s Door County, home to 300 miles of shoreline along Lake Michigan and every water sport you can imagine. Paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, water skiing, and even scuba diving arou...

Door County