North Carolina Holidays

North Carolina at a Glance

Located in the southeast of the United States, North Carolina borders South Carolina and Georgia and is made up of 100 counties. Though Raleigh is the capital, Charlotte is the states largest city with a tradition of old-time music and the site of a few battles. There are numerous tourist attractions that make North Carolina an exciting holiday destination.

You’ll love North Carolina if...

• You are looking for summer fun
• You want to spend a winter getaway in a striking American mountainous region
• You are looking to travel and explore the unknown

Discover North Carolina

North Carolina is a beautiful and intriguing destination. Its various counties provide a wide range of activities and sites to explore.

• It’s beautiful landscapes are a must-see.
• The spectacular, untouched beaches of The Outerbanks are certainly not to be missed.
• Delve into the rich historical history of its pirates and ‘The Lost Colony’ at Roanoke Island.

Attractions and Activities on a North Carolina Holiday

A holiday to North Carolina will take you along the Atlantic coastline, stretching from east to west, with many intriguing attractions to explore along the way.

• The capital Raleigh is known for it’s wonderful accommodation and spectacular oak trees.
• Charlotte offers historical sites and the ‘unknown’.
• The Mountains are an inspiring piece of geological formation with stunning views and include the Great Smokey Mountains, Great Craggy Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains.
• The Coast has many Great Rivers including the Waccamaw, Neuse and Pungo.
• The Outerbanks of Carolina are home to some of the most pristine beaches in the world and renowned for the pirate Blackbeard.
• Ski, snowboard, snow tube and ice-skate at North Carolina’s largest resort, Sugar Mountain.
• Golfing, bass fishing and winery tours in The Piedmont.
• Explore the old ship wrecks of The Outerbanks
• Surfing, kayaking, kite boarding, parasailing and swimming in The Outerbanks.

North Carolina Shopping

North Carolina is home to many shopping malls with the largest being the Southpark Mall in Charlotte. Others include;

• Hanes Mall in Winston Salem
• Crabtree Valley Mall and Triangle town centre in Raleigh
• Four Seasons town centre in Greensboro
• Concord Mills in Concord
• The Streets at Southpoint and Northgate Mall in Durham

Take a look at 3-star North Carolina hotels for inspiration on places to stay.