For history buffs, famous historic association with the state include Kitty Hawk where the famous Wright Brothers made the world's first successful powered flight.
And, with North Carolina's varied "from the mountains to the sea" terrain North Carolina wines are a big draw for wine lovers throughout the state along the 42-mile Uwharrie Mountains Wine Trail that begins near Charlotte, NC.
North Carolina's all-natural tourist attractions include stunning vistas in the Great Smoky Mountains
on the NC-Tennessee border,
(left); tours of the Blue Ridge National Parkway (middle);
and fun in the sun at Cape Hatteras along the Atlantic seashore.
Kid-friendly North Carolina - Asheboro, Charlotte, Raleigh
The Piedmont region of NC offers the biggest cities and - coincidentally - the biggest kid-friendly attractions in the entire state. Start with the North Carolina Zoo, ("the zoo with lots to do") in Asheboro featuring a Kid's Zone, a play area, and a carousel in addition to a large number of animal and educational exhibits.
Head northeast to Raleigh's Marble Kids Museum for wonderful interactive play time, educational fun, a puppet theater with regular performances for children 1-8, and a full-scale IMAX theater for kids of all ages.
More fun for the whole family begins with an entire day trip to Carowinds, North Carolina's largest theme park in Charlotte offering thrill rides for teens, family rides for toddlers and younger children,
live entertainment shows, and Boomerang Bay water park.
2023 North Carolina Events & Festivals
In July, everybody's Scottish at the Scottish
Highland Games at Grandfather Mountain.
Just up ahead, check out our 2023 North Carolina travel calender featuring memorable events and major festivals happening throughout the state with dates, locations and official links for more information.
• Charlotte NC and surroundings have served as backdrops for such movies as The Hunger Games, The Color Purple, Days of Thunder, and Talledega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.
• The world's smallest daily newspaper is the Tryon Daily Bulletin with a total readership of 4,500.
• Famous people born in North Carolina include basketball star Michael Jordon, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, singer James Taylor, and actor Andy Griffith.
More information about North Carolina travel & tourism around the Web:
Charlotte Tourism - Practical & searchable guide to the city offering information on shopping, restaurants & hotels, golf courses, art, culture, sports events, and more.,
Raleigh Travel Guide - Info on Raleigh and Wake County with major and nearby attractions, hotels & restaurants, travel package discounts, plus an excellent Getting There guide with printable maps, driving directions, links to bus & train schedules, airport info.