Masonboro Island State Natural Area, Wilmington, NC 28409
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Explore the Masonboro Island Preserve, which at 8.4 miles long is the longest pristine barrier island ecosystem in southern North Carolina. The preserve protects coastal habitats for research, education, and long-term management. You will witness pristine examples of barrier island, salt marsh, and tidal creek ecosystems. Birds, fish, invertebrates, and sea turtles use Masonboro Island as a habitat and foraging area.
A popular dish made of raw fish or shellfish marinated in lemon or lime juice, often accompanied by tropical fruits, oil, onions, bell peppers, and spices. Ceviche is a seafood dish originating from the coastal regions of Latin America and the Caribbean. Served cold as an appetizer or main course, it is incredibly delicious, healthy, and refreshing.
Winnie's Tavern has been in business for over 60 years. What started as a bar serving great burgers has now transformed into a restaurant with burgers as the main menu item! The clientele has changed from mainly neighbors and sailors to a more diverse crowd looking for great burgers, a great atmosphere and good music.
The North Carolina Museum of Art is a renowned art museum located in Raleigh, North Carolina. NCMA also offers an amphitheater for outdoor performances, and the nation’s largest museum park—164 acres of trails and parkland containing major works of art.
Crowders Mountain State Park is a 5,217-acre (21.11 km²) state park in Gaston County, North Carolina. Located near Kings Mountain, North Carolina and just outside Gastonia, North Carolina, the park includes the peaks of Crowder's Mountain and The Pinnacle. The cliffs are a popular destination for rock climbers.
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden provides visitors with an inspiring, unforgettable garden experience that instills a love of nature and its beauty. Located within 30 minutes of uptown Charlotte, the Garden offers an oasis with gardens, fountains and more.
The Greensboro Science Center is a premier family destination in North Carolina offering multiple attractions in one destination: a science museum with exhibits focused on dinosaurs, reptiles, amphibians, the human body and extreme weather.
918 Bridge St NW Suite 160, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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Oasis at The Mill is your one-stop destination for specialty teas, artisanal beverages, premium salts, spices, kava, unique gifts and self-care services like Halo Salt Therapy, classes, events and more! Relax, connect and enjoy the art of CommuniTea.
Green Valley Grill is an employee-owned restaurant located next to the O. Henry Hotel. Serving breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch, and dinner seven days a week. Enjoy fresh, seasonal European and Mediterranean flavors from the wood-fired oven and rotisserie in the romantic dining room or lively bar.
Cugino Forno Pizzeria is a true Neapolitan-style pizzeria that specializes in wood-fired pizzas made with premium Italian ingredients, including imported pizzas like Mozzarella di Bufala from Campania. Cugino Forno Pizzeria emphasizes traditional techniques learned from Naples pizza chefs, with pizzas baked in a Neapolitan-style hand-fired oven in just 90 seconds.
Tail of the Dragon is famous for its 318 curves in just 11 miles. It is the most exciting destination in the United States for motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts. Winding along Highway 129 where the Great Smoky Mountains meet the Cherokee National Forest, this iconic road offers a pure driving experience: no intersections - just you and the road.
The Nido & Mariana Qubein Children's Museum offers two floors of exciting hands-on exhibits, an Outdoor Adventure Zone, the Hall of Mysteries, the Double-Decker Carousel and more! The children's museum opened in April 2022, and is named North Carolina's Visitor Attraction of the Year by the NC Tourism Industry Association!
Blowing Rock is a town in Watauga and Caldwell counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 1,376 at the 2020 census. From the sweeping, stunning views along the Blue Ridge Parkway to the quaint, fairytale-like mountain village, Blowing Rock, North Carolina truly deserves its title: "Crown Prince of the Blue Ridge."
Wake County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,129,410, making it North Carolina's most populous county. Its county seat is Raleigh, which is also the state capital.
New Hanover County is a county located in the Coastal Plain region of southeastern North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 225,702. The county seat is Wilmington. It is located in a primarily maritime region, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Cape Fear River to the west.
Guilford County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 541,299, making it the third-most populous county in North Carolina. The county seat and largest community is Greensboro. Guilford County's history and culture have been among the richest of any North Carolina county.
Mecklenburg County is a county located in the southwestern region of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,115,482, making it the second-most populous county in North Carolina (after Wake County), and the first county in the Carolinas to surpass one million in population. Its county seat is Charlotte, the state's largest municipality.
Historic Yates Mill County Park is a picturesque park located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Situated in the southern part of the city, the park is known for its historic significance and natural beauty. It is centered around Yates Mill, a fully restored, operational gristmill that dates back to the 18th century.
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
Forsyth County is a county located in the northwest Piedmont of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 382,590, Its county seat is Winston-Salem. Other communities in the county include Kernersville, Clemmons, Lewisville, Tobaccoville, Walkertown, Rural Hall, Bethania, Bethabara, and Belews Creek.
Mount Mitchell, at 6,684 feet above sea level, is the highest point in the eastern United States. Located near Burnsville in Yancey County, North Carolina in the Black Mountain range of the Southern Appalachians, it is part of an intricate mountain system featuring some of the oldest and most complex geological formations on earth.
Durham County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 324,833. Its county seat is Durham. Notable physical features include the Eno and Neuse Rivers, New Hope and Mountain Creeks, and Lake Michie.
Located in Durham and Orange counties 10 miles northwest of downtown Durham, Eno River State Parks spans across five access areas along its namesake river. The swift, but often shallow stream of the river can make for difficult paddling but provides beautiful landmarks like the Cascades.
Jordan Lake is a 13,900-acre reservoir in New Hope Valley, west of Cary and south of Durham in Chatham County, North Carolina; the northernmost end of the lake extends into southwestern Durham County. Jordan Lake offers boating, camping, fishing, swimming and a full-service commercial marina. It is one of the largest summertime homes of the bald eagle in the eastern United States.
Cumberland County is a county located in North Carolina's Coastal Plain region, in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 334,728. Its county seat is Fayetteville. County agricultural products include tobacco, corn, soybeans, cotton, peanuts, beef cattle, and chickens.
Camtu Karrenbauer, D.O., the visionary founder of Karrenbauer Integrative Family Medicine, is a highly respected physician with extensive experience in both clinical and academic settings. Prior to her distinguished roles as Medical Director at Duke Primary Care and UNC Rex Primary Care, Dr. Karrenbauer served as an Adjunct Professor at the UConn School of Medicine.
The Wright Brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright, are renowned for conceiving and achieving powered, controlled flight. They conducted their historic experiments and made their first powered, controlled, and sustained flight on December 17, 1903, at Kill Devil Hills, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a United States national seashore which preserves the portion of the Outer Banks of North Carolina from Bodie Island to Ocracoke Island.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is a prominent natural history museum located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The museum illuminates nature with research, conservation initiatives, interactive exhibits, programs and so much more.
Fort Fisher was a Confederate fort during the American Civil War. It protected the vital trading routes of the port at Wilmington, North Carolina, from 1861 until its capture by the Union in 1865.
The Western North Carolina Nature Center is a 42-acre (17 ha) zoological park in Western North Carolina operated by the City of Asheville. It was originally opened in 1925 and known as Recreation Park Zoo, Craig Park Zoo, and Asheville City Zoo and housed a wide variety of native and non-native wildlife.
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Carl Sandburg and communicating the stories of his works, life and significance as an American poet, writer, historian, biographer of Abraham Lincoln, and social activist.
The North Carolina Aquarium gives you and your family the chance to explore this unique environment by touching stingrays, watching river otters play or looking a shark in the eye.
Asheville in Buncombe County is a vibrant city nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Known for its natural beauty, thriving arts scene, and rich cultural heritage, Asheville offers a unique and eclectic experience. According to the 2020 census, the city's population was 94,589, up from 83,393 in the 2010 census.
Buncombe County is a county located in the Mountain region of western North Carolina. The 2020 census reported the population was 269,452. Its county seat is Asheville. Buncombe County, nicknamed "Land of the Sky" for its rugged mountain beauty. Buncombe's land includes parts of the Great Craggy Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a section of the Eastern Continental Divide passes through it.
The Battleship North Carolina is a historic naval warship located in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is a popular tourist attraction and serves as a museum, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore a World War II-era battleship.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Wilmington, NC is an amusement park, children's amusement center, children's party service, indoor playground, recreation center, and sports complex. The parks are full of one-of-a-kind attractions designed to push your limits, allow you to fly higher and just have tons and tons of fun.
Halyburton Park in Wilmington, NC, is a 60-acre park with a nature preserve that is 70% undeveloped. The park features gently rolling sandhills, a habitat that is rare in the coastal Carolinas. Halyburton Park has a 1.3-mile paved, handicap-accessible trail that circles the park's perimeter and connects to the Gary Shell Cross City Trail. There are also offshoot trails to explore.
In addition to the centerpiece freshwater lake, Smith Creek Park off Gordon and Harris Roads, near I-40 includes a playground, picnic shelter with restrooms, and 1.3 mile paved multi-purpose trail. A floating dock on the lake allows you to launch a kayak or other non-motorized boat.
Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier is the first concrete fishing pier in the state of North Carolina, located in the heart of Wrightsville Beach, extends more than 1200 feet into the Atlantic Ocean. Johnnie Mercers Pier is a must see for anyone visiting the Wrightsville Beach/ Wilmington area.
At 8.4 miles in length Masonboro Island Reserve is the longest undisturbed barrier island ecosystem in southern North Carolina. The Reserve protects coastal habitats for long-term research, education, and stewardship. The Masonboro Island site can only be reached by boat, kayak or canoe.
The Biltmore Estate is a grand historic landmark located in Asheville, North Carolina. It is an enormous mansion built in the French Renaissance chateau style. It is the largest privately-owned home in the United States, covering approximately 178,926 square feet. The mansion features stunning architecture, with intricate details, beautiful gardens, and panoramic views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
The North Carolina Arboretum (434 acres or 176 ha) is an arboretum and botanical garden located within the Bent Creek Experimental Forest of the Pisgah National Forest.
Chùa Quan Âm is a Vietnamese Buddhist temple located in Greensboro, North Carolina. It serves as a spiritual and cultural center for the Vietnamese Buddhist community in the region, providing a place for meditation, prayer, and communal gatherings. The name "Quan Âm" refers to the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known in Vietnamese as Quan Âm, who is revered as the embodiment of compassion in Mahayana Buddhism.
The Reynolda House Museum of American Art, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a historic estate and museum renowned for its collection of American art and beautiful setting. The museum is housed in the former home of Katharine Smith Reynolds and her husband, Richard Joshua Reynolds, the founder of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.
