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Listed as the fourth largest city in the state, Winston Salem North Carolina has an interesting past and a bright future. Much of its economic success comes from the tobacco industry. However, the Wachovia Corporation, one of the world's leading banks, has its headquarters in the city in the tallest building in the region. The Wachovia Center is also the only skyscraper in the world with a dome constructed with granite.



If you are longing to leave the confines of the city for a relaxing mountain getaway, there is no better destination than Asheville, NC. Thanksgiving in the mountains of Western North Carolina offers unparalleled fall beauty with the autumn colors just peaking, warm days and cool nights.



Fayetteville offers everything that you can possibly imagine in a North Carolina vacation. If you like history, culture, art and good old southern hospitality, come to Fayetteville on your next trip away from home.



The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a thin strip of fragile sand made up of a series of dynamic islands that migrate back and forth. The islands come and go as the inlets which separate them open up only to be eventually filled back in.



In a community such as Wilkes, you will have all age groups interacting and therefore a greater variety of opportunities available to you and to your families as they come to visit. The BMX track, the lake, the soccer fields, golf, fishing, stores, restaurants, etc. provide a wide variety of activities that will appeal to you all.



I am blessed to live in an area that has so much to offer. Raleigh, the state capital, is nearby with all of its Revolutionary War, Civil War, and Civil Rights significance. Durham, home of many tobacco makers, boasts Duke University while Chapel Hill is the home of the University of North Carolina. All three cities have so much to offer but it is nearby Chatham County that offers a charm of its own.



When traveling through the South, certain destinations such as Charleston and Savannah have strong appeal to many as they are rich in history and warmth. In North Carolina, New Bern has a similar appeal and it is just now being "discovered" by visitors as a terrific destination in itself. See why this birthplace of North Carolina holds such a strong interest for visitors.



Visiting the Outer Banks of North Carolina affords the traveler an opportunity to take in a wide variety of historical and recreational activities. Ocracoke Island, situated in the Morehead City area, is one such destination that is big on both. See why this "not too easily accessible" island is a favorite for many, including you.



Jutting into the Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina's Outer Banks offer visitors plenty of sand, history, and recreational activities. This 100 mile long group of islands welcomed the first European settlers, witnessed mankind's first winged flight, and is often the first place that hurricanes visit as they run up the east coast of the United States. Read on to see what makes the Outer Banks the first rate resort that it is.



Summer brings with it warmth and high humidity. The season also offers the opportunity for heat weary folks to escape to the mountains or beaches for a well deserved rest. In North Carolina, there are several beach destinations worth visiting; nine top sites are featured here.



Visiting any city can be difficult especially on younger family members. If you have children, they soon tire of the museums, buildings, traffic, congestion, etc. The key to any city visit is finding a place where the children can get out, stretch their legs and, BE KIDS!



Chapel Hill, North Carolina is located in the Triangle Region of North Carolina. It is called the triangle because the three main cities of Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill make up the principle locales of the region. Naturally, when you draw a line from city to city a triangle shape emerges.



The best time to visit the Biltmore House in the mountains of North Carolina is during the fall. That way not only will you get to enjoy the amazing Biltmore House but you will also be able to enjoy the beauty of the leaves changing colors.



Fabulous weather, thousands of acres of natural parks and recreational lakes, first-class universities, a booming job market and plenty of churches that reveal a strong sense of community, make Wake Forest NC a great place for families.



Hendersonville, North Carolina, is a historic town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This town is growing, although at 12,000 residents it is still a small town.



The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina are a picturesque and charming place to relax and let go of all your cares. Watch the fireflies on the hot summer nights and sit among the great oaks. There are many wildflowers everywhere, and spruce and red firs grow on the higher mountains nearby.



Robert E. Harrill, also known as the "The Hermit" is a character woven into the history of Fort Fisher, NC. Surely one of the most famous people of Pleasure Island.


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