North Carolina Tourism
Have you ever got up on a perfect Saturday in the fall
and felt like hiking through paths hedged by trees adorned
by gold and red leaves? Or maybe you awakened on a sultry
Sunday and wanted longed for the shifting sands and sounds
of the beach? For those who live in the Piedmont region
of North Carolina, then these places are only a few hours'
drive. 
North Carolina can be divided into three regions-the Mountains,
the piedmont, and the Coast and each of them have attractions
that can be enjoyed by all. There are many family friendly
activities, fairs and festivals to visit, as well as the
joy nature provides at the beach or the mountains. In our
cities there are museums, fine restaurants and other cultural
events to enjoy. If history is your pleasure, then head
to the outer banks to see the Lost Colony, visit the Wright
Brothers Memorial or tour the Elizabeth II. In the mountain
region, you can visit the Oconaluftee
Indian Village and Living History Museum and see the
Unto These Hills drama (performed from June until August)
at the outdoor amphitheatre.
North Carolina is the birthplace of three of our country's Presidents-Andrew
Jackson, Andrew Johnson, and James A. Polk. Other famous
North Carolinians include TV personalities David Brinkley,
Charles Kuralt, Andy Griffith, and Ava Gardner; musicians
Roberta Flack, John Coltrane, Ronnie Millsap, and Randy
Travis: sportsmen Richard Petty and Sugar Ray Leonard, and
world renowned evangelist Billy Graham.
NC State Government
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