North Carolina Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
state of the United States of America
About North Carolina
North Carolina, in many ways, represents the very best of both the New South and old Dixie. Booming, diverse cities lie just "down the road" from quiet Southern towns where not much has changed since the Civil War. The state's metro areas, and especially the Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham metros, have seen a rapid influx of migrants since the 1980s, with a significant number coming from the Northeast and Midwest, and the state's internationally-born population has skyrocketed. These newcomers have added layers of culture and dynamism to the down-home Southern way of life that has defined the state since colonial days. Because of this, visitors will find no shortage of cultural and culinary wonders throughout the state-- whether in experiencing the native Southern culture, which is very m
Top Attractions in North Carolina
Explore the best things to see and do in North Carolina:
- ★Andy Griffith
- ★Blandwood Mansion
- ★Pisgah National Forest
- ★The Biltmore Estate
- ★The Blue Ridge Parkway
- ★The Lost Colony
North Carolina Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 15 sections including: