North Carolina

The Tar Heel State

(American Nomad author Adele’s home state)

From Murphy (mountains) to Manteo (Atlantic Ocean) NC can’t be beat. From college basketball to BBQ (eastern and western styles) to outdoor recreation and city sites you can never go wrong planning a North Carolina destination.

Helpful links:

Tourism Site – Visit NC

State Capital: Raleigh, NC

Visit Outer Banks

Visit Asheville

What to do:

Mountains:

• Countless state parks like Stone Mountain or Chimney Rock – learn more here
  • Mt. Mitchell State Park is the highest peak east of The Mississippi River
• Blue Ridge Parkway
• Hiking and Waterfall Country
• Artistic towns like Brevard and Blowing Rock
• Breathtaking vistas
• Biltmore Estate in Asheville is America’s Largest Home
• Asheville – a mix of art, mountains and home to the largest number of breweries in the US
• Skiing near Boone and Banner Elk

Piedmont:

• Enjoy Raleigh’s Museums and Cultural Highlights including the North Carolina Museum of Art and NC Symphony
• NC Zoo in Asheboro
• Take in a game in Durham at Durham Bulls and catch a Broadway show at DPAC
• Cheer on The Tar Heels in Chapel Hill and visit the Ackland Art Museum; Chapel Hill is Heaven on Earth – yes I’m a UNC fan 🙂
• Greensboro – check out an ACC tournament game or visit one of the cities many museums and historic sites, including The Battle of Guilford Courthouse

Coastal Plain/Beach:

• Explore the Outer Banks
• See The Lost Colony Play
• Visit The Emerald Coast – area around Atlantic Beach known for its gorgeous emerald green waters
• Visit Bath – one of the oldest cities in NC
• Visit Wrightsville and Wilmington area
• The beaches and coastal plain of NC is beautiful and provides an abundance of culture and recreation.