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North Carolina

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The Tar Heel State
A top destination for a holiday in nature, North Carolina provides a seemingly endless variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain climbing, and skiing. While the state's rural regions offer a taste of traditional Appalachian music and culture, its increasingly diverse big cities feature modern skyscrapers, renowned museums, and historical neighborhoods perfect for sightseeing tours. The coastal region, famous for its year-round temperate climate, attracts millions of annual visitors, making North Carolina the sixth most-visited state in the country. Though it's hard to find a quiet time of year in coastal North Carolina, the state's inland areas retain many secluded corners where you can experience the laid-back Old South atmosphere. Explore the family-friendly attractions of North Carolina and add them to your vacation plans using our United States trip app.
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    Top North Carolina tours

    FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
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    FROM $34 BOOK WITH VIATOR Charlotte Comedy City Tour
    4.6
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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    FROM $38 BOOK WITH VIATOR Charlotte's Historical City Tour
    4.8
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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    Places to visit in North Carolina

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    Regions of North Carolina

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    Popular things to do in North Carolina

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    Off-Road Tour
    Off-Road Tours
    Corolla
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Blue Ridge Pkwy ©
    Scenic Drive
    Blue Ridge Pkwy
    North Carolina Mountains
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Wright Brothers National Memorial ©
    Historic Site
    Wright Brothers National Memorial
    Kill Devil Hills
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Battleship North Carolina ©
    Ship
    Battleship North Carolina
    Wilmington
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Kid-friendly things to do in North Carolina

    Back Country Safari Tours ©
    Safari
    Back Country Safari Tours
    Corolla
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Jockey's Ridge State Park ©
    Geologic Formation
    Jockey's Ridge State Park
    Nags Head
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    ©
    Zipline
    Zipline
    Lake Lure
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Carowinds ©
    Theme Park
    Carowinds
    Charlotte
    3.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in North Carolina

    North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences ©
    Natural History Museum
    North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
    Raleigh
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    NASCAR Hall of Fame ©
    Specialty Museum
    NASCAR Hall of Fame
    Charlotte
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Wheels Through Time Transportation Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Wheels Through Time Transportation Museum
    Maggie Valley
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Airborne and Special Operations Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Airborne and Special Operations Museum
    Fayetteville
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Nature in North Carolina

    The North Carolina Arboretum ©
    National Park
    The North Carolina Arboretum
    Asheville
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Dry Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Dry Falls
    Highlands
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Grandfather Mountain ©
    Mountain
    Grandfather Mountain
    Linville
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cape Hatteras National Seashore ©
    National Park
    Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    Hatteras Island
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours

    Parks in North Carolina

    Sarah P. Duke Gardens ©
    Garden
    Sarah P. Duke Gardens
    Durham
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pullen Park ©
    Park
    Pullen Park
    Raleigh
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    WRAL Azalea Garden ©
    Garden
    WRAL Azalea Garden
    Raleigh
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University
    Garden
    JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University
    Raleigh
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in North Carolina

    Tumblestone Tours and Transportation
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Tumblestone Tours and Transportation
    Asheville
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry
    Other
    Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry
    Southport
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cherohala Skyway ©
    Scenic Drive
    Cherohala Skyway
    North Carolina Mountains
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cape Lookout National Seashore ©
    Wildlife Area
    Cape Lookout National Seashore
    Harkers Island
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions

    Shamrock Sailing Adventures ©
    Boat Tour
    Shamrock Sailing Adventures
    Wilmington
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Miss Kitty's Old Time Photos & Gifts ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Miss Kitty's Old Time Photos & Gifts
    Corolla
    4.8
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Coastal Helicopters ©
    Helicopter Tour
    Coastal Helicopters
    Manteo
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    OBX Biplanes and Warbirds ©
    Air Tour
    OBX Biplanes and Warbirds
    Manteo
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min

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