The North Carolina Zoo is located in Asheboro, North Carolina, USA. It is one of the largest natural habitat zoos in the world and is known for its commitment to conservation, education, and providing a naturalistic environment for its animal residents.
The red-brick lighthouse tower above the northern Outer Banks landscape in the historic Corolla Village is a 220 step lighthouse located on the Outer Banks in Corolla, North Carolina.
Sliding Rock is a 60 foot natural water slide that ends in an 8 foot deep pool of water. Nearly 11,000 gallons of water per minute power this natural slide. Visitors can slide all the way down the waterfall into the plunge pool below.
Nantahala National Forest is a beautiful and diverse forested area located in the western part of North Carolina, within the Appalachian Mountains, near Bryson City. It is known for its scenic landscapes, outdoor recreational opportunities, and natural beauty. It encompasses over 531,000 acres of land and is part of the larger National Forests in North Carolina system.
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.
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.
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.
The Cape Lookout Lighthouse is a 163-foot-high lighthouse located on the Southern Outer Banks of North Carolina. It flashes every 15 seconds and is visible at least 12 miles out to sea and up to 19 miles.
Pilot Mountain State Park is a popular outdoor recreation area located near Pinnacle, North Carolina. It is known for its distinctive landmark, Pilot Mountain, which stands as a prominent peak in the North Carolina Piedmont region. Pilot Mountain State Park covers 3735 acre and includes the distinctive 2,241 foot (683 m) peak of Pilot Mountain.
At 1,000-foot long, Jennette's offers anglers the opportunity to land various types of fish. From pig fish to flounder, blues to dolphin, Jennette's has it all.
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 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.
