Things to do in North Carolina

Activities, attractions and tours

Billy Graham Library featuring heritage architecture and autumn colours
Billy Graham Library featuring heritage architecture and autumn colours
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Billy Graham Library which includes interior views
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What to do in North Carolina

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Night Aerial View Of The Queen City, Charlotte North Carolina

Spectrum Center

Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.

Spectrum Center
Harrahs Cherokee Casino

Harrahs Cherokee Casino

Why not roll the dice by visiting Harrahs Cherokee Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Cherokee? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.

Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Biltmore Estate featuring heritage elements, a statue or sculpture and a garden

Biltmore Estate

Wander through gardens and lush grounds, tour the grand mansion and learn about the history of this opulent estate in Asheville, North Carolina.

Biltmore Estate
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Duke University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Duke University, a top university in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.

Duke University
Lake Norman, at McCrary Access Area, in Mooresville, North Carol

Lake Norman

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Norman, a popular spot to commune with nature in Charlotte. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Lake Norman
Charlotte Motor Speedway featuring signage

Charlotte Motor Speedway

Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

Charlotte Motor Speedway
Bank of America Stadium and downtown city skyline of skyscrapers, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.

Bank of America Stadium

Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Bank of America Stadium
Charlotte Convention Center which includes modern architecture

Charlotte Convention Center

In downtown Charlotte check out trade shows, sporting events and conventions at this key venue that features grand ballrooms and dining areas.

Charlotte Convention Center
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North Carolina State University

Walk around the campus at North Carolina State University as part of your travels around Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

North Carolina State University

Areas of North Carolina

Charlotte Center City showing outdoor art and modern architecture

Uptown Charlotte

Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and great live music are just a few top things to explore in Uptown Charlotte. A visit to Spectrum Center or Blumenthal Performing Arts Center might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop or Charlotte Transportation Center Station to get around town.

Uptown Charlotte
panorama of downtown Asheville, North Carolina

Downtown Asheville

Downtown Asheville is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Grove Arcade and Pack Square.

Downtown Asheville
View of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina with blue sky background.

Downtown Raleigh

If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, Marbles Kids Museums and The Acorn are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Raleigh
Bodie Island Light Station was placed on the National Register of Historical places by the United States Department of Interior 2003

South Nags Head

While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse.

South Nags Head
Silhoutted Ocean Pier at Sunrise

Long Beach

Long Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park.

Long Beach
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South Asheville

If you're spending some time in South Asheville, Biltmore Estate and Biltmore Park Town Square are top sights worth seeing.

South Asheville
Aerial View of Downtown New Bern North Carolina looking North from the Marina

New Bern

Fayetteville which includes a house

Fayetteville

Aerial view of Raleigh, North Carolina skyline on a sunny day.

Raleigh

The Revitalized Retail and Office Center of The American Tobacco Historical District, Durham, North Carolina, USA

Durham

1.5 miles around. No swimming. But a playground for the kiddos, dog friendly and tons of fishing spots :)

Chesapeake

#kayak spot About a half a mile from the boat launch which is just in front of the distillery. These are all the osprey nest’s that were vacant for the winter

Belmont

This free botanical garden is on the UNC campus although you would not know it as a visitor. The gardens are beautiful and have a huge assortment of sculptures. I was impressed with the amount of information the garden had on the plants as well as the art. A great activity to do if you are in the area! Peaceful, natural, beautiful, and full of inspiring art! There is a free parking area and an information center with everything you could need.

Chapel Hill

Little Bird Falls

Canton

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