Travel & Tourism

Statewide

Blue Ridge Mountain Host

Come to the Blue Ridge Mountains and experience the heritage, hospitality and history of this extraordinary place. Come for the natural beauty, the arts and culture, the outdoor recreation. More

N.C. D.O.T., Beautification Office

Our purpose is to serve the citizens by improving the cleanliness and appearance of North Carolina's transportation venues. 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

Smoky Mountain Host

The North Carolina Smoky Mountains offer a family vacation value with extensive opportunities for experiencing the cultural history, outdoor adventure, mountain crafts and stunning vistas of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. More

Archdale

Visit Archdale

Just minutes from the largest furniture industry tradeshow and shopping district in the world. In nearby Trinity, the John Deere® Vintage Tractor Museum includes vintage limited edition tractors and collectibles. More

Asheboro

Heart of North Carolina

Located in the Heart of North Carolina, Randolph County offers rich farmland, historic rivers and is home to the Uwharrie Mountains. This natural beauty paints a charming and inviting backdrop for area attractions and events. More

Visit Asheboro

Exciting Asheboro Area attractions include Caraway Speedway, North Carolina Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame, the American Classic Motorcycle Museum and the Pisgah Covered Bridge. More

Asheville

Asheville Area CVB

Take a vacation in Asheville and healthy eating opportunities are everywhere. Many Asheville restaurants are committed to working with local farmers to serve up dishes that go straight from farm to table. More

Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

Discover the Wonder before you Wander at our Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Destination Center at BRP Milepost 384 in Asheville. More

Explore Asheville

This is no ordinary mountain vacation. In Asheville, surprises wait around every corner. Discover a destination with a style and rhythm all its own. More

Bath

Historic Bath

North Carolina's First Town. Experience a walk through time in Historic Bath. More

Beaufort

Town of Beaufort

North Carolina's third oldest town offers a variety of activities for visitors of all ages. Experiencing Beaufort is like coming home… More

Black Mountain

Black Mountain / Swannanoa COC

Black Mountain is cradled by mountains and surrounded by gorgeous views--come sit on the front porch of Western North Carolina! More

Black Mountain Chamber

Visit Black Mountain, the front porch of Western North Carolina, for a great vacation with gorgeous views and great mountain adventures. More

Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock TDA

Blowing Rock is only 3 square miles, yet is home to more than 100 shops, about two dozen restaurants, and nearly 20 hotels and inns. More

Boone

Boone / Watauga County TDA

Positioned conveniently along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Watauga County is home to the towns of Boone, Blowing Rock, Foscoe, Beech Mtn, Seven Devils, Valle Crucis and many other local communities each with their own unique charm and character. More

N.C. High Country Host

A membership marketing organization serving six counties in the mountains of NW North Carolina. More

Brevard

Brevard / Transylvania Chamber of Commerce

A world apart. It is a place where 250 waterfalls and countless streams have taken centuries to patiently carve the very faces of these mountains. More

Heart of Brevard

Downtown Brevard is the crossroads between Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State Forest, Gorges State Park, Bracken Mountain Nature Reserve. More

Bryson City

Swain County Chamber of Commerce

For the coolest adventures, head for higher ground. Cool things to do, terrific lodging and dining, too…that's what great adventures are made of. More

Burgaw

Pender County Tourism

Pender County’s beautiful beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach are a popular destination for visitors seeking a relaxed, family oriented vacation and right next door to unspoiled rivers, bountiful woodland and friendly communities. More

Burlington

Burlington and Alamance County CVB

Whether you're planning for a relaxing overnight retreat, an outdoor adventure, a family getaway, or special event, Burlington/Alamance County, NC is the perfect destination. More

Carrboro

Town of Carrboro

First known as West End because of its geographical location west of Chapel Hill. Incorporated in 1911 as Venable, the town made its final name change two years later in honor of Julian Shakespeare Carr. More

Cashiers

Cashiers Chamber of Commerce

Cashiers could be yours for a vacation or a lifetime. Cashiers is beautiful! More

Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill Orange County CVB

Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough each have a sense of place that provides a special destination for any visitor. Whether you need a quick getaway or a long vacation. More

Charlotte

Charlotte's Got a Lot

About the city of Charlotte, including attractions, events, entertainment, dining. More

Cherokee

Cherokee Chamber of Commerce

Encircled by majestic mountains, Cherokee is a Smoky Mountain vacation destination with museums, amusement parks, casino, hiking trails, and scenic drives. More

Cherokee Travel and Promotion Office

Where Cultural and Natural Wonders Await. From native festivals to outdoor activities, your adventure awaits in the 10,000 year-old mountain homeland of the Cherokee Indians. More

Columbus

Polk County Travel and Tourism

We’ve got the gorges, hiking trails, waterfalls, scenic drives and historic sites you’d expect in the Blue Ridge Mountains More

Currituck

Currituck Department of Travel and Tourism

With our wide sandy beaches, refreshing waters, and mild year-round temperatures, it is easy to see why the Currituck Outer Banks are a popular vacation destination. But there is more to enjoy on the Currituck Outer Banks than just laid-back beach days. More

Danbury

Stokes County

Home of Hanging Rock State Park. More

Dobson

Dobson Tourism Development

Dobson is your base camp for exploring the natural beauty of the foothills of the Blue Ridge and Yadkin Valley. Beautiful vineyards, pristine rivers, and scenic mountain ridges. More

Eden

Eden Tourism Development

Over 250 years of heritage, 5 festivals, 2 rivers and 4 Historic Districts…Exploring Encouraged! More

Edenton

Chowan County Tourism Development

Located on Albemarle Sound’s Edenton Bay this charming village, established in 1712, features nearly three centuries of outstanding architecture behind tree-lined sidewalks and along waterfront vistas. More

Elizabeth City

EC Downtown Business and Professional Assoc.

Enjoy waterfront shopping, scrumptious dining, charming Bed and Breakfast's and an array of arts, history and science in beautiful downtown Elizabeth City. You will be amazed at the treasures you'll discover! More

Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce

The Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organizaton of the business community and a private, not-for-profit organization that acts a unique central agency to improve the business environment in our community. More

Elizabeth City Area Convention and Vistitors Bureau

Welcome to Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Walk in the footsteps of four hundred years of history. Revel in the discovery of art. Go boating or paddle in your kayak on the Pasquotank River. Outdoors, indoors, shopping, dining, lodgings, fun — it’s all here in the Harbor of Hospitality. More

Elizabeth City Historic Neighborhood Association

Established in 1985, ECHNA promotoes historic preservation within Elizabeth City through various activities, including their annual Ghost Walk event. More

Fayetteville

Fayetteville Area CVB

One of the most Partiotic towns in America. More

Franklin

Franklin Chamber of Commerce

From Gem shows to Christmas parades hosts numerous exciting events throughout the year. Mountain Treasures. Simple Pleasures. More

Gaston County

Gaston County Department of Tourism

Top 5 Attractions in Gaston County, NC: 1. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden 2. Crowder's Mountain State Park 3. Schiele Museum 4. Christmas Town USA 5. U.S. National Whitewater Center  More

Goldsboro

Greater Goldsboro Travel and Tourism

Listen to the lessons of the past and learn why Wayne County is steeped with historical significance. Our rich history is laden with stories of Tuscarora Indians, steamboats, Revolutionary skirmishes, and Civil War battles. More

Greensboro

Greensboro Area CVB

A city rich in history, culture, arts, and entertainment nestled in the center of North Carolina and the Eastern Seaboard. Often called "tournament town." More

Greenville

Greenville - Pitt County CVB

Welcome to the Gateway to Eastern North Carolina-- The preferred base to explore the historic, natural, and recreational resources of the coastal plain. Greenville and Pitt County have emerged as the commercial, cultural, educational, and medical hub of the region. Home to East Carolina University, the third largest university in North Carolina, the area exhibits a wealth of amenities and a Southern atmosphere that are "more than you expect." More

Hendersonville

Henderson County Travel and Tourism

Enjoy the hospitality and tranquility of Historic Hendersonville and the Village of Flat Rock nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area in Western North Carolina. More

Highlands

Highlands Chamber of Commerce

Come for a visit…Stay for a lifetime. Above it all. More

Highlands Visitors Center

Enjoy historic accommodations, award-winning dining, cultural arts, unique shopping, nature, and outdoor activities. More

Hillsborough

Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, The

From the moment you arrive in Hillsborough, you know you're somewhere special... More

Downtown Merchants of Historic Hillsborough

The Downtown Merchants of Historic Hillsborough is an organization of businesses dedicated to the vitality of this treasure of North Carolina. Hillsborough’s compact and walkable downtown has a colonial feel to it. More

Jacksonville

Onslow County Tourism

Onslow County, North Carolina has been graced with an extraordinary natural coastal beauty.over 30 miles of wide, unspoiled beaches sprinkled with shells, waters teeming with an abundance of marine life, forests filled with sporting wildlife and farmland rich with harvests. More

Kinston

Kinston CVB

Kinston, home to Southern hospitality flavored with generous portions of history, activities and mouth-watering cuisine. Embracing the Past. Defining the Present. Shaping the Future. More

North Carolina's Eastern Region

From the Carolina coast to the outskirts of the Triangle, North Carolina's Eastern Region stirs up a charming blend of down-home and uptown. More

Linville

Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain is a scenic travel attraction, a globally recognized nature preserve and one of the highest peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The stewardship foundation is a not-for-profit corporation established to preserve Grandfather Mountain, operate the nature park in the public interest and participate in educational and research activites. More

Morehead City

Carteret County CVB

With over 526 square miles and 81 miles of coastline, Carteret County, North Carolina offers world class fishing, golf and magnificent beaches. More

Mount Airy

Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce

Explore Mount Airy, the hometown of actor Andy Griffith, for the Mayberry parallels. Visit our tourist attractions, or take a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway. More

Mount Airy TDA

Step back to a simpler time when you visit Mount Airy. Actor Andy Griffith grew up here, and it's no coincidence that a stroll down Mount Airy's Main Street reminds people of the town of Mayberry from The Andy Griffith Show More

Tourism Partnership of Surry County, The

It's Merlot and Mayberry, cruise-ins and mandolins, rural scenes and delicious cuisine. The essence of Surry lies in our diversity-from our historic downtowns to our unique festivals More

Mountains/Foothills

Cascade Highlands Regional Tourism Initiative, The

Spanning across nine counties in NC and VA, The Cascade Highlands is your gateway to relaxation, adventure, and history with wineries, festivals, and gorgeous scenery. More

Murphy

Cherokee County Chamber

A Special Place in the southwestern corner of NC where the forrested mountains touch the sky, the lakes sparkle, the air is crisp and clean and the charm of small town America still exists. More

New Bern

Family History Society of Eastern N.C., The

Our group was formed in March of this historic 300th Anniversary Year of the Founding of New Bern to honor, remember and celebrate all of the people who have a connection to New Bern, Craven County and Eastern North Carolina. More

New Bern CVB

While in New Bern, visit the Birthplace of Pepsi, The Firemen's Museum, and Bank of the Arts. Stroll through our downtown filled with specialty shops and restaurants, or relax on a historic Trolley Tour. More

The New Bern-Craven County Farmers Market

Yes, even in WINTER, the New Bern Farmer's Market has fresh local vegetables, meat and eggs, a number of bakeries with fresh baked goods with nutritious… More

Old Fort

McDowell County TDA

Settle into the slow, mountain rhythms of Old Fort, Marion, Lake James, Vein Mountain and our Blue Ridge Parkway communities inside the Pisgah National Forest. More

Raleigh

Greater Raleigh CVB

Raleigh…Where you'll find trendy restaurants on tree-lined streets, cutting-edge culture with Southern charm, and bustling nightspots. It's hip, without the hassle. More

Randleman

Visit Randleman

Randleman area is best known as home of the King of NASCAR, Richard Petty. The Richard Petty Museum, located in the downtown area, showcases the career of the Petty from the early "dirt" days to the present! More

Reidsville

City of Reidsville

The early roots of Reidsville, incorporated in 1873 by the State Legislature, date back to the early 1800s when William Wright of the Little Troublesome Creek area owned a tavern and store on the road connecting Danville, Va. and Salem. More

Reidsville Downtown Corporation

The mission of the Reidsville Downtown Corporation is to creatively manage and enhance the development of Downtown Reidsville as the cultural, historic and economic center of the community; to inspire community ownership and pride in Reidsville's unique assets; and to promote unity and vitality among merchants, customers, local government and citizens. More

Roanoke Rapids

Halifax County CVB

Visit Historic Halifax Site, Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail, Lakeland Theatre, Medoc Mountain State Park, The Roanoke Rapids Theatre, and more! More

Roanoke, VA

City of Roanoke

Experience so much to do and so much to see in Virginia's Roanoke Valley. More

Robbinsville

Graham County Travel and Tourism

This region is home to the some of the highest and most remote mountains east of the Mississippi. Graham County is nestled among hundreds of thousands of acres of wilderness full of mountain landscapes and many breathtaking views. More

Rose Hill

Duplin County Tourism

History and culture define the area and can readily be experienced by simply strolling through one of Duplin County's historic towns. From the rich past of one of our old plantation houses to the novelty of the World's Largest Frying Pan, the communities making up Duplin County offer something for everyone. More

Rutherfordton

Rutherford County Tourism

The Foothills of Western North Carolina! Chmney Rock, Lake Lure, Forest City, Rutherfodton and Spindale. More

Seven Devils

Seven Devils TDA

Seven Devils is a beautiful mountain town in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. It began life in the 1960s as the Seven Devils Resort and it is not difficult to understand why it was considered a resort. In 1979, the resort became the Town of Seven Devils. Fortunately, becoming a Town did not diminish the resort-like qualities of Seven Devils. It is today every bit as beautiful as it was in those early years. More

Smithfield

Johnston County CVB

Rural and country crossroads of Johnston County are filled with history. Located along the I-95 and I-40 corridors. More

South Mills

Camden County

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Camden TDA

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County of Camden, NC

An opportunity awaits you! Explore Camden County, where you'll find carefree highways, waterfront views, hiking and biking trails - and friendly smiles. More

Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center

Come play in our history! Biking, hiking, birding and paddling - don't forget your camera! More

Friends of Dismal Swamp State Park

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Sparta

Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce

With Stone Mountain and New River state parks and the Blue Ridge Parkway, nature created Sparta, North Carolina, and Alleghany County's central tourist attraction — the great outdoors. More

Spruce Pine

Mitchell County Chamber

Discover craft studios and galleries including the renowned Penland School of Crafts, visit the Museum of North Carolina Minerals, wind your way up the mountain to quaint Little Switzerland and onto the Parkway to an historic apple orchard. More

Surf City

Surf City Tourism

There's much to see and do in Surf City! Our beautiful beaches and family oriented atmosphere are yours to enjoy. More

Sylva

Jackson County Travel and Tourism

Mountain lovers love Jackson County, NC. Experience North Carolina's premier mountain wonderland! More

Tarboro

Town of Tarboro

Celebrating 250 years in 2010! Come visit Historic Tarboro, one of Eastern North Carolina's historic jewels with a thriving arts and cultural scene and plentiful recreational opportunities. More

Washington

Washington TDA

Rich history, natural beauty, and quaint southern culture set the stage for a wondrous overnight or weekend getaway at the heart of the Inner Banks in Washington, NC. More

Waynesville

Downtown Waynesville Association

Waynesville is a lively and friendly small town nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with magnificent mountain views of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Unique shops, art galleries, cafés and restaurants are all within walking distance on Main Street's tree lined brick sidewalks in Downtown Waynesville. Its historic buildings, relaxing benches and quaint charm make Waynesville a thoroughly enjoyable place to live and visit. Numerous popular events and festivals take place downtown throughout the year. The heart of Appalachian culture and heritage, Waynesville hosts FOLKMOOT USA, North Carolina's official international music and dance festival annually. Slow down and savor the present, we welcome you to beautiful Waynesville, NC. More

Haywood County TDA

Up here, the other side of the ordinary is filled with stunning landscapes and breathtaking Smoky Mountain adventures. Get away from it all to "Where the Sun Rises on the Smokies." More

Wentworth

Rockingham County Tourism Dev. Authority

What has more history than a 150 million year old river? More

Whittier

Sequoyah National Golf

Located 45 minutes west of Asheville and nestled among the oak, fir and flowered valleys in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains resides Sequoyah National Golf Club. More

Williamston

Martin County Travel and Tourism

We know. Everybody says they have it: history, natural beauty, fun and excitement…just about anything you want. But we do. Really! More

Wilmington

Cape Fear Museum

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is the oldest history museum in North Carolina. Since its founding in 1898, the Museum has grown and changed. It began collecting confederate relics, and now collects images and artifacts that help us understand the history, science and cultures of the region. More

Winston-Salem

Graylyn International Conference Center

A glorious estate where everything transcends the ordinary. Graylyn is a place rich in history with a reputation of satisfying guests. A unique blend of old world charm, innovative technology, and a personal touch. More

Visit Winston-Salem

Experience a place where inspiration connects us all. Winston-Salem is home to world-renowned artists, unique living history and breathtaking gardens. Winston-Salem. Your life. Enriched. More

Winston-Salem CVB / Single Sisters

The Single Sister's Museum is located on the campus of Salem college and gives visitors a fascinating overview of a building that has been in use since 1772. More