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North Carolina Vacation Rentals – North Carolina Travel

With beauty and golf, High Country mountains and coastal areas, there's plenty to keep you busy in North Carolina.

In North Carolina you can head for Blowing Rock Cliff, or the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in Flat Rock. You might visit the John Coltrane Commemorative Marker in High Point or take a boat tour in Wilmington.

Coastal area

The North Carolina Coast offer varied water opportunities. The beaches are along the barrier islands called the Outer Banks and the Atlantic Ocean. There are fishing villages and significant history here, especially in the historic lighthouses, which are renowned throughout the United States. There is significant history in New Bern, where there are churches, schools and homes from the early 1700s. One Civil War battle was fought in New Bern and the National Cemetery houses the bodies of Union soldiers and other veterans. Roanoke Island boasts of its position as the site of the first English settlement in North America and visitors can tour the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. The World War II battleship North Carolina is located in Wilmington, as are a number of tours using various transportation methods. Head for Nags Head, which is a very popular vacation destination with many relaxing opportunities, including shopping, history, nature trails, fishing, golf and beaches. The giant moving sand dunes that explorers saw are commemorated at Jockey's Ridge State Park.

The Heartland

The heartland of North Carolina is home to larger cities like Greensboro, Charlotte, and Raleigh, each with its own distinct personality. Charlotte is a multi-cultural city with many remnants of its diversity in a number of festivals celebrating Hispanic, Asian, French and Greek Culture. Much of the city's dining also celebrates its diversity. For history, head for the Levine Museum of the New South, through which you can hear the story of the pre-Civil War south. In the Piedmont area, you'll find Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. The story of the Piedmont people is told in two restored homes and 12 galleries. You can also golf in Greensboro, where a PGA tournament has long been held. In Winston-Salem, visit Old Salem, a year-round living history "museum", or take a walk through one of the city's 75 parks. You might even enjoy checking out the Furniture Discovery Center in High Point. In Raleigh, check out the National Historic Landmark State Capitol Building, or enjoy the arts and music entertainment options available.

The Mountains

This area of North Carolina includes Asheville and the High Country. This area has a distinct Appalachian culture, which is blended together seamlessly with the traditions of modern-day culture. For spectacular fall foliage, this area will brighten your day with visions of orange, yellow and red. In Boone, visit the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, or in West Jefferson enjoy the local crafts for sale. For recreation in this area, consider golf, spelunking or rock climbing. In downtown Asheville, enjoy the art deco feel or head for the spectacularly scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. From the High Country to Asheville, the rivers afford many rafting and kayaking options. In Canton, head for the Old Pressley Sapphire Mine or in Cherokee, the Smoky Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Visit the famous Biltmore Mansion with its 250 rooms for a step back in time and a look at the largest private home in the United States.

Golf in North Carolina

For the golfer, there's no better region than North Carolina. There are more than 600 golf courses in this state and with the rich variety of landscape and terrain, golf is interesting and unexpected. The village of Pinehurst has long been regarded as the birthplace of U.S. golf, and famous designers of golf courses include Jack Nicklaus, Donald Ross and the Jones family.

Other things to do and sites to see in North Carolina include: Mitchell County's artist studio tour; Linville Caverns; Asheville Historic Trolley tour; Bellair Plantation in New Bern; Mordecai Historic Park and President Andrew Johnson's birthplace in Raleigh; Guided walking tours of historic Charlotte; Mast General Store in Valle Crucis.