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North Carolina
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. North Carolina is in United States. Put North Carolina at the heart of your travel plans by using our United States vacation tool .
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Places to visit in North Carolina
Asheville
BEST FOR: Nightlife, Museums, Parks
Charlotte
BEST FOR: Museums, Theme Parks, Fun & Games
Wilmington
BEST FOR: Museums, Fun & Games, Historic Sites
Raleigh
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Durham
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Regions of North Carolina
North Carolina Mountains
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North Carolina Piedmont
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North Carolina Coast
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Outer Banks & Currituck
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Smoky Mountains & Cherokee
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Asheville & The Foothills
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Raleigh, Durham & The Triangle
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Greensboro & Winston-Salem
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Charlotte Region
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