Onslow County is a county located in North Carolina. Its population in 2020 was 204,576. The county seat is Jacksonville. Its coastal location allows for year-round water activities, offering a wealth of exciting experiences.
Masonboro Island is a barrier island in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Undeveloped and only accessible by boat, it's an ideal destination for boating, surfing, and camping. Masonboro Island is a mix of swamps, sand dunes, and tidal flats, with beaches along the Atlantic coast and a series of small hills and wetlands along the Masonboro Strait.
Pamlico County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. According to the 2020 census, the county had a population of 12,276. The county seat is Bayboro. Pamlico County's economy relies on tourism and recreation, particularly fishing, thanks to its coastal location.
The Outer Banks are a 100-mile-long chain of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina, known for their wide sandy beaches, lighthouses, and historical landmarks. They stretch along most of the North Carolina coastline, separating Currituck Bay, Albemarle Bay, and Pamlico Bay from the Atlantic Ocean.
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.
Located in Washington, Hyde and Tyrrell counties, the refuge includes portions of the banks along the Scuppernong and Alligator Rivers. Visitors may observe a variety of wildlife, birds, natural vegetation and beauty. Facilities include restrooms, the Walter B. Jones, Sr. Center for the Sounds visitor center, free parking and picnic area.
Hatteras Island is a barrier island located off the coast of North Carolina. Separating the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Bay, the island runs parallel to the coastline, forming a bend at Cape Hatteras. Hatteras Island comprises seven villages, two lighthouses, and a national coastal preserve. The population was 4,322 in 2010.
Albemarle Bay is a major estuary on the North Carolina coast, situated at the confluence of a group of rivers, including the Chowan and Roanoke rivers. It is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the Currituck Banks, a breakwater peninsula where the town of Kitty Hawk is located, on the eastern edge of the bay, and is part of the larger Outer Banks region.
The New River is an 80-kilometer (50-mile) long river in southeastern North Carolina. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The river is formed from the confluence of two smaller rivers, the North Fork New River (43 miles long) and the South Fork New River (72 miles long), which flow out of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Watauga and Ashe counties.
Roanoke Island is an island in Dare County, bordering the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Approximately 8 miles (13 km) long and 2 miles (3.2 km) wide, the island lies between the mainland and barrier islands near Nags Head. It is accessible by three bridges. The island's population was 6,724 in 2000.
Dare County is the easternmost county in the state of North Carolina, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population was 36,915. The county seat is Manteo. Dare County lies in northeastern North Carolina along the Atlantic Ocean and stretches nearly 110 miles of coastline, known as the Outer Banks, with approximately 85 miles of continuous coastline.
Pamlico Bay is a large estuarine lagoon in North Carolina. As the largest lagoon along the northeastern coast of North America, it stretches 80 miles (130 km) long and is 15 to 20 miles (24 to 32 km) wide. Pamlico Bay is home to a diverse range of fish species, including snapper, spotted trout, halibut, striped bass, barramundi, spotted mackerel, tuna, king mackerel, and blue mackerel.
The Neuse River originates in the Piedmont region of North Carolina and flows into Pamlico Bay below New Bern. Its total length is approximately 275 miles (443 km), making it the longest river located entirely within North Carolina territory.
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.
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.
