resource guide

Statewide

Blue Ridge Mountain Host

Come to the Blue Ridge Mountains and experience the heritage, hospitality and history of this extraordinary place. Come for the natural beauty, the arts and culture, the outdoor recreation. More

North Carolina's AMTRAK

Arrive at your destination comfortable stress-free, for less than a tank of gas. Bike racks are available on Trains 73 and 74 between Raleigh and Charlotte. More

Smoky Mountain Host

The North Carolina Smoky Mountains offer a family vacation value with extensive opportunities for experiencing the cultural history, outdoor adventure, mountain crafts and stunning vistas of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. More

Archdale

Visit Archdale

Just minutes from the largest furniture industry tradeshow and shopping district in the world. In nearby Trinity, the John Deere® Vintage Tractor Museum includes vintage limited edition tractors and collectibles. More

Asheboro

Heart of North Carolina

Located in the Heart of North Carolina, Randolph County offers rich farmland, historic rivers and is home to the Uwharrie Mountains. This natural beauty paints a charming and inviting backdrop for area attractions and events. More

Visit Asheboro

Exciting Asheboro Area attractions include Caraway Speedway, North Carolina Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame, the American Classic Motorcycle Museum and the Pisgah Covered Bridge. More

Asheville

Asheville Area CVB

Take a vacation in Asheville and healthy eating opportunities are everywhere. Many Asheville restaurants are committed to working with local farmers to serve up dishes that go straight from farm to table. More

Black Mountain Chamber

Visit Black Mountain, the front porch of Western North Carolina, for a great vacation with gorgeous views and great mountain adventures. More

Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

Discover the Wonder before you Wander at our Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Destination Center at BRP Milepost 384 in Asheville. More

Cashiers Chamber of Commerce

Cashiers could be yours for a vacation or a lifetime. Cashiers is beautiful! More

Cherokee Chamber of Commerce

Encircled by majestic mountains, Cherokee is a Smoky Mountain vacation destination with museums, amusement parks, casino, hiking trails, and scenic drives. More

Explore Asheville

This is no ordinary mountain vacation. In Asheville, surprises wait around every corner. Discover a destination with a style and rhythm all its own. More

Franklin Chamber of Commerce

From Gem shows to Christmas parades hosts numerous exciting events throughout the year. Mountain Treasures. Simple Pleasures. More

Haywood County TDA

Up here, the other side of the ordinary is filled with stunning landscapes and breathtaking Smoky Mountain adventures. Get away from it all to "Where the Sun Rises on the Smokies." More

Highlands Visitors Center

Enjoy historic accommodations, award-winning dining, cultural arts, unique shopping, nature, and outdoor activities. More

Jackson County Travel and Tourism

Mountain lovers love Jackson County, NC. Experience North Carolina's premier mountain wonderland! More

Swain County Chamber of Commerce

For the coolest adventures, head for higher ground. Cool things to do, terrific lodging and dining, too…that's what great adventures are made of. More

Bern, Switzerland

Bern Tourism

Not many cities have managed to retain their historic features quite as successfully as Bern, the capital of Switzerland. More

Bethania

Historic Bethania

The first planned Moravian settlement, and oldest incorporated municipality in Wachovia is Bethania, North Carolina. More

Black Mountain

Black Mountain / Swannanoa COC

Black Mountain is cradled by mountains and surrounded by gorgeous views--come sit on the front porch of Western North Carolina! More

Brevard

Brevard / Transylvania Chamber of Commerce

A world apart. It is a place where 250 waterfalls and countless streams have taken centuries to patiently carve the very faces of these mountains. More

Heart of Brevard

Downtown Brevard is the crossroads between Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State Forest, Gorges State Park, Bracken Mountain Nature Reserve. More

Burlington

Burlington and Alamance County CVB

Whether you're planning for a relaxing overnight retreat, an outdoor adventure, a family getaway, or special event, Burlington/Alamance County, NC is the perfect destination. More

Carrboro

Town of Carrboro

First known as West End because of its geographical location west of Chapel Hill. Incorporated in 1911 as Venable, the town made its final name change two years later in honor of Julian Shakespeare Carr. More

Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill Orange County CVB

Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough each have a sense of place that provides a special destination for any visitor. Whether you need a quick getaway or a long vacation. More

Charlotte

Charlotte's Got a Lot

About the city of Charlotte, including attractions, events, entertainment, dining. More

Columbus

Polk County Travel and Tourism

We’ve got the gorges, hiking trails, waterfalls, scenic drives and historic sites you’d expect in the Blue Ridge Mountains More

Corolla

Corolla Vacation Listings

With reviews and photos, TripAdvisor can help you find the perfect North Carolina vacation rental. More

Danbury

Stokes County

Home of Hanging Rock State Park. More

Dobson

Dobson Tourism Development

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Very Surry Of The Yadkin Valley

It's Merlot and Mayberry, cruise-ins and mandolins, rural scenes and delicious cuisine. More

Gaston County

Gaston County Dept. of Tourism

Gaston County is located in the South-Central Piedmont of North Carolina. As part of the Charlotte Region, Gaston County offers a slower paced life with all the excitement of the big city right next door. More

Greensboro

Greensboro Area CVB

A city rich in history, culture, arts, and entertainment nestled in the center of North Carolina and the Eastern Seaboard. Often called "tournament town." More

Greenville

Historic Bath

North Carolina's First Town. Experience a walk through time in Historic Bath. More

Washington TDA

Rich history, natural beauty, and quaint southern culture set the stage for a wondrous overnight or weekend getaway at the heart of the Inner Banks in Washington, NC. More

Hendersonville

Henderson County Travel and Tourism

Enjoy the hospitality and tranquility of Historic Hendersonville and the Village of Flat Rock nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area in Western North Carolina. More

Hillsborough

Downtown Merchants of Historic Hillsborough

The Downtown Merchants of Historic Hillsborough is an organization of businesses dedicated to the vitality of this treasure of North Carolina. Hillsborough’s compact and walkable downtown has a colonial feel to it. More

Kinston

Kinston CVB

Kinston, home to Southern hospitality flavored with generous portions of history, activities and mouth-watering cuisine. Embracing the Past. Defining the Present. Shaping the Future. More

North Carolina’s Eastern Region

From the Carolina coast to the outskirts of the Triangle, North Carolina's Eastern Region stirs up a charming blend of down-home and uptown. More

Manteo

Lost Colony

The Lost Colony outdoor drama on Roanoke Island, North Carolina. More

Moore County

Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area CVB

Site for Pinehurst, Southern Pines, and Aberdeen area. Highlighting local golf, accommodations, scenery, shopping and more. More

Morehead City

Carteret County CVB

With over 526 square miles and 81 miles of coastline, Carteret County, North Carolina offers world class fishing, golf and magnificent beaches. More

Mount Airy

Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce

Explore Mount Airy, the hometown of actor Andy Griffith, for the Mayberry parallels. Visit our tourist attractions, or take a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway. More

Murphy

Cherokee County Chamber

A Special Place in the southwestern corner of NC where the forrested mountains touch the sky, the lakes sparkle, the air is crisp and clean and the charm of small town America still exists. More

New Bern

Linda Staunch and Company

Welcome to New Bern, North Carolina. In 2010, New Bern, our state’s second oldest town, will officially be 300 years old! To honor this milestone and our rich history, we’re hosting a year-long celebration and you’re invited. More

New Bern CVB

While in New Bern, visit the Birthplace of Pepsi, The Firemen's Museum, and Bank of the Arts. Stroll through our downtown filled with specialty shops and restaurants, or relax on a historic Trolley Tour. More

Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corp.

Now in its 30th year, MUMFEST promises to be the biggest and best yet. Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corp. sponsors this event, now recognized as one of the finest award-winning festivals in the North Carolina. More

Old Fort

McDowell County TDA

Settle into the slow, mountain rhythms of Old Fort, Marion, Lake James, Vein Mountain and our Blue Ridge Parkway communities inside the Pisgah National Forest. More

Raleigh

Greater Raleigh CVB

Raleigh…Where you'll find trendy restaurants on tree-lined streets, cutting-edge culture with Southern charm, and bustling nightspots. It's hip, without the hassle. More

Randleman

Visit Randleman

Randleman area is best known as home of the King of NASCAR, Richard Petty. The Richard Petty Museum, located in the downtown area, showcases the career of the Petty from the early "dirt" days to the present! More

Roanoke Rapids

Halifax County CVB

Visit Historic Halifax Site, Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail, Lakeland Theatre, Medoc Mountain State Park, The Roanoke Rapids Theatre, and more! More

Robbinsville

Graham County Travel and Tourism

This region is home to the some of the highest and most remote mountains east of the Mississippi. Graham County is nestled among hundreds of thousands of acres of wilderness full of mountain landscapes and many breathtaking views. More

Seagrove

Visit Seagrove

Seagrove is known as the self-proclaimed pottery capital of the world where potters create handcrafted earthenware made in the same tradition that began here more than 200 years ago. More

Smithfield

Johnston County CVB

Rural and country crossroads of Johnston County are filled with history. Located along the I-95 and I-40 corridors. More

Sparta

Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce

With Stone Mountain and New River state parks and the Blue Ridge Parkway, nature created Sparta, North Carolina, and Alleghany County's central tourist attraction — the great outdoors. More

Spruce Pine

Mitchell County Chamber

Discover craft studios and galleries including the renowned Penland School of Crafts, visit the Museum of North Carolina Minerals, wind your way up the mountain to quaint Little Switzerland and onto the Parkway to an historic apple orchard. More

Tarboro

Town of Tarboro

Celebrating 250 years in 2010! Come visit Historic Tarboro, one of Eastern North Carolina's historic jewels with a thriving arts and cultural scene and plentiful recreational opportunities. More

Wilmington

Cape Fear CVB

Oh, the games you’ll play – games waiting to be discovered at the end of a dock, lurking in the surprise of a civil war battlefield, emerging alongside baby sea turtles as they scamper into the sparkling midnight surf. More

Winston Salem

Visit Winston Salem

Experience a place where inspiration connects us all. Winston Salem is home to world-renowned artists, unique living history and breathtaking gardens. Winston Salem. Your life. Enriched. More