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Billy Graham Evangelistic Association »

Come journey through history and explore the compelling story of a North Carolina farm boy who became one of the most admired men in the world. Tour historical re-creations, state-of-the-art exhibits, film presentations, galleries of memorabilia, and the Graham family homeplace. Stroll through the prayer garden, browse unique gifts, or relax over lunch in our café. Discover an experience that is totally inspiring!

NC Museum of Natural Sciences

N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences »

Coming in April 2012: The Nature Research Center, an 80,000-square-foot wing of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, will bring research scientists and their work into the public eye, help demystify an often intimidating field of study, better prepare science educators and students, and inspire a new generation of young scientists. Highlights include the SECU Daily Planet, an immersive, three-story multimedia space, a 10,000-gallon aquarium and Investigate Labs.

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Statewide

Bob Timberlake Gallery
Comfortable, casual and just a touch elegant, Bob Timberlake captures your sense of style. From fine art reproductions to finely crafted furniture inspired by 18th century artisans. More
N.C. D.O.T., Ferry Division
Ferries play a vital role to residents and visitors of Eastern NC. Each year, NC ferries transport over 1.1 million vehicles and more than 2.5 million passengers across five separate bodies of water. More
North Carolina's AMTRAK
Arrive at your destination comfortable stress-free, for less than a tank of gas. Bike racks are available on Trains 73 and 74 between Raleigh and Charlotte. More

Asheboro

N.C. Zoological Park
The North Carolina Zoo was the nation’s first state-supported zoo and remains the nation’s largest walk-through natural-habitat zoo. More

Asheville

Biltmore Estate
Plan your getaway to America's Largest Home, Biltmore House, surrounded by inspiring gardens, America's most-visited winery, and the interpretive River Bend Farm. More

Beaufort

Beaufort Historical Association
Experience the history of North Carolina in a quaint seaport village setting. The site offers tours, classes, workshops and events throughout the year. More
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises
"An Experience to last a lifetime!" Scenic cruises, dinner cruises, half day fishing for the entire family, private parties for all occasions. Experienced captain and crew. More

Belmont

Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens
Acres and acres of themed gardens, a dozen sparkling fountains and ever-changing displays of the best Southern horticulture. Home of The Orchid Conservatory. More

Blowing Rock

The Blowing Rock
The Blowing Rock, North Carolina's oldest travel attraction since 1933, is an immense cliff 4,000 feet above sea level overhanging John's River Gorge 3,000 feet below. More

Bryson City

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad offers a variety of scenic excursions through the mountains of western North Carolina with depots in Bryson City and Dillsboro. More

Chapel Hill

Morehead Planetarium
You're the scientist in Morehead's new exhibit. Zoom in on the outer reaches of the universe using telescopes in South America. More

Charlotte

Bechtler Museum
The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art will house a unique collection of modern and contemporary art assembled by Andreas Bechtler and his family during the past 75 years. More
Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc.
The Billy Graham Library invites you to encounter highlights of Billy Graham’s extraordinary life, a journey from the pastures and dirt roads of North Carolina to platforms and arenas in the world’s greatest cities. More
Charlotte Museum of History
Captures and shares the stories of the Charlotte region from settlement forward through exhibits and programs. More
NASCAR Hall of Fame
The Nascar Hall of Fame  will honor Nascar icons and create an enduring tribute to the drivers, crew members, team owners. More

Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock Park
Take a deep breath of refreshing mountain air, become invigorated by our hiking trails, and let your cares fade away in the cool mists of Hickory Nut Falls. More

Elizabeth City

Museum of the Albemarle
The MOA's exhibits and programs bring the stories of the Albemarle region to life - from watermen and wartime heroes to the Wright brothers and the U.S. Coast Guard guardians. More
Port Discover
Discover a fun-filled, hands-on science center for the kid in all of us at Port Discover More

Fayetteville

Cape Fear Botanical Garden
Cape Fear Botanical Garden is located on seventy-nine acres nestled between the Cape Fear River and Cross Creek just two miles from downtown Fayetteville. Founded in 1989, the Garden now boasts more than 2,000 varieties of ornamental plants and has several specialty gardens, including Camellia, Daylily and Hosta gardens. More

Forest, VA

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest
Experience Thomas Jefferson. Discover his personal retreat. Step into his private world.This is the story of his life in his most private place. More

Greensboro

Blandwood Mansion
Blandwood, home of former North Carolina Governor John Motley Morehead, is a treasure of architectural and historical significance located in the heart of downtown Greensboro. More
Greensboro Coliseum
The Greensboro Coliseum Complex has a rich history as one of the premiere sports and entertainment facilities in the Southeast. More
Greensboro Historical Museum
At the Greensboro Historical Museum you'll discover first hand the rich history of the Piedmont area. The museum's 8,000 square feet of exhibition space offers hours of entertaining and educational enjoyment. More
Natural Science Center of Greensboro
The Center is committed to excellence in science education by providing the community with a dynamic, experiential and family-focused attraction designed to inspire scientific curiosity and encourage personal discovery about life and the natural world More

Hickory

Catawba Science Center
Come see our Freshwater Gallery, Saltwater Gallery, Hall of Astronomy, Inventor's Workshop, Planetarium, Science Shop and more! More

Kernersville

Korners Folly
Körner's Folly, the showcase home of artist, designer, decorator Jule Gilmer Körner, has intrigued neighbors and visitors to Kernersville, NC for over 125 years. More

Manteo

Roanoke Island Festival Park
An interactive family attraction that celebrates the first English settlement in America. The centerpiece of the 25-acre island park adjacent to Manteo, is, Elizabeth II, a representation of one of the seven English ships from the Roanoke Voyage of 1585. More

Marion

Linville Caverns
Deep inside Humpback Mountain lie Linville Caverns, North Carolina's only caverns. Guided tours. Photos allowed. Constant 52 degrees year-round! More

Morehead City

History Place, The
To foster and promote public knowledge of, and interest in, the history and culture of the peoples of Carteret County and related areas through the collection, preservation, interpretation, and documentation of written and tangible artifacts and remains. More

New Bern

Tryon Palace
Tryon Palace was originally built between 1767 and 1770, as the first permanent capitol of the Colony of North Carolina and a home for the Royal Governor and his family. Governor William Tryon had brought John Hawks, an English architect, with him when he came to North Carolina in 1764. More

Raleigh

Marbles Kids Museum
In grown-up talk, Marbles Kids Museum is a hands-on, minds-on museum that inspires imagination, discovery and learning through extraordinary adventures in play and larger-than-life IMAX experiences. More
Raleigh City Museum
NOW OPEN! Abstractations: Capital City Inspirations and Observations The Raleigh City Museum announces the opening of its newest exhibit. Come check out a multi-media display of art that has been abstractly inspired by the city of Raleigh. More

Wilkesboro

Wilkes Heritage Museum
The Wilkes Heritage Museum consists of a self-guided tour featuring exhibits including early settlement, medicine, military history, moonshine, and early stock-car racing. More

Wilmington

Airlie Gardens
Established in 1901, Airlie Gardens is a valuable cultural and ecological component of New Hanover County and North Carolina history. More
USS Battleship North Carolina
Moored in quiet dignity and majesty the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, across the river from downtown Wilmington, beckons visitors to walk her decks. Envision the daily life and fierce combat her crew faced in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. More

Winston-Salem

Historic Bethabara Park
A National Historic Landmark, this 1753 site of the German-speaking, Protestant settlement nestles in a picturesque, wooded 183-acre wildlife preserve with 126 species of birds. More
Reynolda House
Reynolda was the home of two generations of the Reynolds family. It opened to the public as an institution dedicated to the arts and education in 1965, and as an art museum in 1967. More
SciWorks
The mission of SciWorks is to promote literacy, life-long learning and an appreciation of the sciences by providing innovative educational and recreational experiences for all people through interactive programs and exhibits, collections, an environmental park and unique facilities. More