Two classic theme parks — Land of Oz in Beech Mountain and Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock — hold fond memories of growing up in North Carolina.
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Hanging Around Hanging Rock
An end-of-summer trek along NC Highway 66 in Stokes County provides plenty of kicks — as well as eats — and endless views of the Sauratown Mountains.
Main Street Moments: Huntersville
Dig into delicious barbecue, see incredible birds at the Carolina Raptor Center, explore Latta Plantation, and sip a martini in this small town with a big list of things to do near the Queen City.
6 Blue Ridge Adventures in Blowing Rock
Mountain magic — and adventure — abounds in this small town on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The North Carolina Winery Guide
What you need to know when you're planning a visit to wineries and vineyards in our state.
Essential Travel Tunes for a North Carolina Road Trip
The next time you take a road trip, roll down your windows and turn up the volume on Our State’s curated Spotify playlist featuring 45 songs by North Carolina artists.
Our State Knows Best: Travel
Three North Carolina travel experts share their best tips for planning a trip, their favorite routes and destinations across the state, and a little advice: Travel is all about what you see between where you are and where you’re going.
Main Street Moments: Cornelius
Spend a day boating on Lake Norman and then pull up to the dock for a sunset dinner in this charming lakeside town near Charlotte.
Downtown: Waxhaw
This small Piedmont town might have only one traffic light, but it has plenty more to offer for those who stop to look.
