Welcome to North Carolina

From the great Rocky Mountains to the calming seas of the Outer Banks, North Carolina is a state full historic culture, spectacular scenery, adventure and leisure! This beautiful state spans 52,669 square miles consisting of mountains, piedmont and coastline.

Full of history, North Carolina was the birthplace of the first successful flight attempt by the Wright Brothers in 1899. There are battlefields from the revolutionary and civil wars scattered about the state including the Bentonville Battlefield. Hop aboard the Battleship NC in Wilmington, NC to take a step into the life of a WWII soldier, or see the kingfisher float plane which is one of 7 in the world. North Carolina was also the first state to open the doors to it’s own state university, North Carolina State University in 1789.

Raleigh, the state’s capitol is the home of the Tar Heels and is located in the heart of North Carolina in the region known as the Research Triangle. This region get’s it name because it is the epicenter of three of the country’s top research universities, Duke University in Durham, North Carolina State University in Raleigh, and the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. The combination these three powerhouses makes this area one of the nation’s hottest sports markets. Whether you’re looking for a world class education, launching a startup business or raising a family The Triangle is one of the best places to live in the U.S. and is growing quickly.

Experience the marvel of the largest private residence in America, The Biltmore Estate. Located in the beautiful mountains and foothills of Asheville, NC, the lavish chateau floors alone cover 175,000 square feet (4 acres) with over 250 rooms and 65 fireplaces. One of the most popular attractions of Western North Carolina, the Biltmore is open to the public year round with 75 acres of elaborate gardens, a vineyard and winery as well as an Inn for guests to stay.

For a more naturalistic excursion, The Outer Banks of North Carolina offer over 200 miles of barrier island beaches to relax on and take in the sun. With the Ocean and Sound less than a mile apart, there is a wide array of activities to choose from. Surf the ever so popular Outer Banks waves, hang glide from Jockey’s Ridge, learn to kite board or rent a jet ski and cruise the sound for a truly captivating experience. You will find several lighthouses along the coast, including the famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse where you are invited to climb in season.

Charlotte, NC is a city full of arts, culture, booming industry and is one of the fastest growing cities in the US. The US National Whitewater Center is right outside of downtown Charlotte. Here you are invited to careen through the largest man made and only multi-channel river in the World. It is open to the public for rafting, kayaking, mountain biking and climbing and is an official U.S. Olympic Training Site.

Take a trip to the North Carolina Zoo and explore exhibits from Africa and Asia to north Atlantic arctic coast. Stretching over 500 acres, the NC Zoo is one of the largest natural habitat zoos in the US. Come and get face to face with a diverse array of animals from across the globe.

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