"North Carolina" North Carolina by acemj

North Carolina Travel Guide: 5,457 reviews and 9,294 photos

North Carolina really is a beautiful state. It's just a more subtle kind of beauty. The Atlantic shore is not as dramatically rocky as that of California's coastline and the mountains aren't as high and jagged as those in Colorado. But North Carolina is beautiful in a quiet, less brash sort of way. The people are among the most hospitable you'll meet anywhere and the state is full of great universities, charming small towns and some interesting historical sites.

I've lived in North Carolina since 1993, which means that I've lived here longer than anywhere else in my life. I still haven't quite figured out what I really consider my hometown (probably Minneapolis since I was born there and still have family there), but North Carolina is definitely becoming comfortable (uh-oh, better get movin'). I still haven't seen ALL of this beautiful state but I do have a number of pages here on VT and this page is just meant to give you a preview of what the state has to offer. For more details, check out my other North Carolina pages.

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There are many beautiful parts of North Carolina, but the best places are on its edges. The western side of the state is covered with some of the oldest mountains on earth. The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains are filled with beautiful parks, hiking trails, waterfalls and vantage points and are well worth some exploration. The coast is one of the most interesting in the USA, from the Outer Banks in the north to the Cape Fear region near Wilmington in the south, there are many quaint towns and quiet beaches to enjoy here.

Intro Updated Nov 4, 2003
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Comments (13)

LauraWest Apr 17, 2006 at 7:39 AM Report Abuse

nice tips on NC, #9! I'm going to Top Sail Island in May. Any suggestions? Have U been there? Thanks from Missouri, Laura
DRegie May 2, 2005 at 3:10 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for the great info. It's been a long time since I've been to NC and I want to get as much info as possible before we make the big move.
PA2AKgirl Apr 23, 2004 at 7:51 PM Report Abuse

Hi Mark...just checking out NC.I got 2 offers this week that might move me there if I don't go to MD. I'm so indecisive. Your tips are great, of course. Did you ever get out to Cape Lookout? I saw the pic you have from the web & was curious.
Djinn76 Mar 25, 2004 at 12:45 PM Report Abuse

A nice overview of the state in 5min... Great, thx!!
Jim_Eliason Sep 5, 2003 at 9:11 PM Report Abuse

Great Page!
13pink Aug 6, 2003 at 9:23 AM Report Abuse

On your shopping page, forget Harris Teeter, hang out at "Fresh Market" and drink free gourmet coffee while you drool over fresh everything. I know of two, one in Southern Pines, near Pinehurst and one in Hendersonville. Tell me if you do.
Sweetberry1 Mar 30, 2003 at 1:20 AM Report Abuse

"Happy Birthday Mark" best wishes... ;-) Super page on NC. I would love to visit one day..
AndyRG Feb 14, 2003 at 7:46 AM Report Abuse

I love these miles of beautiful coastline...
matcrazy1 Dec 25, 2002 at 2:35 AM Report Abuse

Amazing pics, it must be beautiful state, hope to visit it someday! I like Chimney Rock Park :-)
Leipzig Dec 23, 2002 at 5:11 AM Report Abuse

Excellent page! Biltmore Estate looks beautiful