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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
North Carolina is a southeastern state in the United States known for its diverse geography, vibrant cities, rich history, and a wide range of cultural and recreational attractions. North Carolina's combination of natural beauty, historical significance, cultural vibrancy, and economic opportunities makes it a unique and attractive state to live in or visit. It had a population of 2,043,867 in 2020.
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.
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.
