1. Hike across diverse terrain on the Mountains to Sea Trail.
2. Explore a city near you on two wheels. Take a segway tour.
3. Take an exhilarating drive on the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
4. Explore the fascinating world beneath the water at Fantasy Lake Scuba Park.
5. Think you’re up for a challenge? Run, bike, play dodgeball, disc golf, and more at the Mountain Sports Festival in Asheville, N.C.
6. Nearly 300 miles of Appalachian Trail run through North Carolina. Appreciate its natural beauty alone, with a friend, or a hiking club.
7. Soar above the treetops on a zip line tour.
8. Get a bird’s-eye view of the state in a hot air balloon.
9. Let out your inner Scotsman at the Highland Games, and embrace the bagpipes, feats of strength competitions, and Celtic lifestyle.
10. Enjoy fantastic views and make a furry friend on a guided horseback ride through Western N.C.
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In busy workshops and bright stores, our state’s toymakers and purveyors keep wonder alive. Dolls, trains, and games remind us: The joy of play never grows old.
Whether it’s secret Santa or the company cookie swap, sweet gatherings get everyone into the Christmas spirit.
Among dazzling lanterns, silk creatures, and twinkling lights at the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, one little boy leads his parents straight to the heart of the holidays.
Sparkling streets, local traditions, and the cozy charm of a city wrapped in holiday wonder — Asheville offers merriment for every age of visitor.
