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Holidays North Carolina  -  Travel information North Carolina.

North Carolina is a Southern U.S. state in the United States, also considered a Mid-Atlantic state in some cases.

North Carolina is bordered by South Carolina on the south, Georgia on the southwest, Tennessee on the west, Virginia on the north, and the Atlantic Ocean on the east.

Regions North Carolina : Coastal Plain, Land of the Sky, Metro Charlotte, Piedmont, Piedmont Triad, Blue Ridge Mountains, Outer Banks, Smoky Mountains and The Triangle

Cities & Towns in North Carolina : Asheville, Burlington, Cary, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Concord, Durham, Fayetteville, Gastonia, Goldsboro, Greensboro, Greenville, Hickory, High Point, Jacksonville, Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Wilmington, Wilson, Winston-Salem, and more

State Capital North Carolina : Raleigh.


camping, car hire, holiday homes, hostels, hotels & inns, travel agencies, travel guides, transportation / travelling to north carolina 

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Camping / Campgrounds / RV Parks

 Go Camping America  -  National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC)
 Koa  -  Campgrounds of America
Each KOA may offer beautiful scenery and activities based in their locality, they all share the same KOA mission - to provide a clean, safe and fun camping experience. Which is why KOA's camping facilities are truly full-service. KOA's feature RV hookups, hot showers and laundry facilities, convenience stores, swimming pools, even access to the internet. Plus, They've taken the "roughing it" out of camping by offering Kamping Kabins® and Kamping Kottages®.
 National Park Service Campground and Tour Reservation Site
They hope you find this an easy and convenient way to make reservations for one of their country's diverse National Parks or Recreational Areas.
 Funroads  -  Get Outta Town!

Car Rentals in North Carolina

 

 Holiday Autos  -   
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.

 Sixt  -   

Holiday Homes / Apartments

 Home Base Holidays
Home exchange vacations; enabling house swap holidays since 1985
 Home Exchange
 International Home Exchange
International Vacation Rentals & Home exchange

Hostels

 HI-USA  -  American affiliate of the Hostelling International network
 IYHF -  International Youth Hostel Federation

Hotels in North Carolina

 
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

  -  Motel 6 and Red Roof

 Hotels.com  -   

 North Carolina Bed & Breakfasts and Inns Association

More hotels? See Page Hotels.

National Parks / State Parks

 NC Parks and Recreation
 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Resource for hunting, fishing and boating information, educational programs, wild products, and other wildlife services for the citizens and visitors of North Carolina.

 National Park Service
The NPS works with communities to preserve and care for neighborhood treasures. They also work with teachers to create unique opportunities for students to learn about history at the real places where events unfolded.

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

Travelsphere 
Travelsphere is the UK's No. 1 operator of escorted holidays. 

   -  Create your perfect trip  -  Flight, Hotel and Car




Local Travel Organizations / Tour Operators :

 Visit North Carolina
 Agritourism North Carolina  -  see 'Agri tourism farms'
Hay rides, barnyard animals, corn mazes, pick-your-own fruits and vegetables, bird watching, farm roadside stands, fishing, hunting, camping, pumpkin patches, value-added products, flowers – let your imagination take you to your own field of dreams.
 Endless River Adventures
Top quality adventure vacations and highly professional instruction in western North Carolina — one of the premier destination spots for outdoor enthusiasts the world over.
 Nantahala Outdoor Center
Since 1972, NOC has shared the outdoors with millions of guests. Located in Western North Carolina near the Great Smoky Mountains, NOC is within easy driving distance of Atlanta, Charlotte, and Knoxville. Our world -class staff leads whitewater rafting trips on seven Southeastern rivers, including the Chattooga, Cheoah, French Broad, Nantahala, Nolichucky, Ocoee, and Pigeon, Learn to paddle from the best in our renowned canoe and kayak paddling school. We also offer mountain biking, group programs, ropes courses, kayak touring, flyfishing and hiking.

Travel Guides North Carolina / Travel Related Books

Travel Guides USA [ Amazon.co.uk ]

The Rough Guide to the USA (Rough Guide Travel Guides) 
By Samantha Cook, Tim Perry (Editor), Greg Ward (Editor)
The Rough Guide to the USA is the most comprehensive and colourful guide to the fifty states available. There are lively accounts of every region and attraction from the bright lights of Broadway to the vast open plains of Wyoming. The guide gives refreshingly opinionated reviews of the established sights and landmarks as well as uncovering many of the lesser-known gems, allowing the visitor to make the most of their trip. There are feature boxes that provide information on a variety of subjects from the Delta blues to the geology of the Grand Canyon. There are also maps and plans to help you navigate around the major attractions, inner city streets or interstates
Paperback 1440 pages (October 28, 2004); Publisher: Rough Guides
USA (Lonely Planet Country Guides S.) 
By Loretta Chilcoat, Susan Derby, Beth Greenfield, Carolyn Hellor
This Lonely Planet guide covers all 50 U.S. states. It is packed with pre-trip planning advice, itinerary suggestions, distance charts and tips on the most interesting way of getting from A to B.
Paperback 1164 pages (March 2004); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications 

Transportation / How do I get to North Carolina

  Charlotte Airport  -  Charlotte/Douglas International Airport [ CLT ]
 Greensboro Airport  -  Greensboro - Piedmont Triad Intl. Airport [ GSO ]
 Raleigh-Durham Airport  -  Raleigh-Durham International Airport[ RDU ]
 Wilmington Airport  -  Wilmington International Airport [ ILM ]

See for more NC Airports : North Carolina Airports Association

 -  Flights to North Carolina
British Airways is the UK's largest international scheduled airline. Whether customers are in the air or on the ground, British Airways takes pride in providing an excellent service experience.

 -  Flight Tickets North Carolina
American Airlines makes it easier than ever to visit the US - with up to 24 daily non-stop flights from the UK to over 200 destinations across the Americas, the Caribbean and beyond - as you'd expect from the world's largest airline.

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights

International Rail  -  Rail passes, Trains and destinations, Plan your trip
Amtrak, America's leading train operator, offers a selection of rail passes for international travelers. The USA Rail Passes provide for travel in three different regions, or the entire United States, with varying travel durations.
 NCDOT Rail Division Passenger Trains [ Amtrak - American Railways ]
Twelve passenger trains serve 16 North Carolina cities daily. In many cases, morning and afternoon departures are available from each city.
Step on board, leave the traffic behind and enjoy the leisurely pace of traveling by train. While journeying through North Carolina's heartland you will see areas rich in history and abundant in natural beauty, culture and entertainment. At each stop there are countless opportunities for adventure. Regardless of whether you are traveling to visit family, or embarking on a day-long outing with friends, you will enjoy the relaxing trip by train.

 Greyhound Lines  -  Coach Line

 NCDOT - North Carolina Department of Transportation  -  real time travel information
Also : Aviation, Bicycle & Pedestrian, DMV, Ferry, Highways, Public Transportation, Rail, Construction Projects, Traffic cameras, Traffic Incidents

 Maps of North Carolina [ Uni Texas  -  Perry-Castañeda Library  -  Map Collection ]
 Mapblast! Driving Directions  -  streetmaps etc.
Provides interactive maps and driving directions, as well as extensive information on services and products near a user's address or travel route.
 Mc Nally  -  Route Planner North carolina / USA
 Multimap.com


Links 

 Travel Insurance  -  online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Visit North Carolina

 State of North Carolina [ Government ]

 City of Raleigh  -  State Capital North Carolina

 Mountains North Carolina
The Appalachian mountain chain runs through the western part of the state, forming the lush landscape of the region. The Great Smoky Mountains in southwestern North Carolina are one of the country's top natural destinations, and visitors can enjoy 250 miles of the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway winding through North Carolina's mountains. Mount Mitchell is the highest peak in the state, and at 6,684 feet, it is also the tallest mountain in the eastern United States.
Two-thirds of North Carolina's mountains are covered with hardwood forests, and in autumn, the over 120 species of trees put on a brilliant display of color. Some areas of the region see over 30 inches of snow a year, so skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports are popular activities. Summers are cool and refreshing with low humidity.

 Coastal Plain North Carolina / Coast North Carolina
Warmed by the Gulf Stream, the North Carolina Coast is a sunny place filled with pristine beaches, giant sand dunes (including Jockey's Ridge, the highest along the East Coast) and wetlands filled with wildlife and a variety of plants. The defining characteristic of the area is the Outer Banks, a chain of fragile barrier islands - 130 miles of unspoiled coastline surrounded by 900 square miles of water.
The area is also full of history, dating back to the 16th century, when the first English settlement was built - and then vanished. There are also sites from pre-Revolutionary Days through the Civil War. Not to mention the historic lighthouses (including the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, which at 208 feet is the tallest brick lighthouse in the nation). The city of Wilmington is a major US seaport. And, in 1903 the Wright Brothers ushered in the era of flight at Kitty Hawk. The average annual temperature here is 63 degrees. The growing season lasts 295 days.
 Land of the Sky
 Metro Charlotte
 Piedmont NC
Covering nearly one half of North Carolina in the central part of the state, the Piedmont is an area of gently rolling foothills with the occasional boulder or unexpected rock outcropping. The Piedmont region boasts of one of the most dynamic economies in the United States and is home to the state's largest cities and biggest financial institutions. Renowned research universities, textile and furniture factories, tobacco farms, shopping meccas, top golf courses and abundant historic sites are also part of the makeup of the Piedmont.
Although the area enjoys four distinct seasons, temperatures are mild year round. The average wintertime temperature is about 42 degrees. In summer, it's 77 degrees. The area also enjoys sunshine for about 210 days a year.
 Piedmont Triad
 The Piedmont Triad is a region of North Carolina in the Piedmont that consists of the area surrounding the cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point.
 Blue Ridge Mountains
 Outer Banks
 Smoky Mountains
 The Triangle

 Asheville  -  City of Asheville
 Burlington  -  City of Burlington
 Cary  -  Town of Cary
 Chapel Hill  -  Town of Chapel Hill
 Charlotte  -  Charlotte Mecklenburg Government  -  largest city in North Carolina
 Concord  -  City of Concord
 Durham  -  City of Durham
 Fayetteville  -  City of Fayetteville
 Gastonia  -  City of Gastonia
 Goldsboro -  City of Goldsboro
 Greensboro  -  City of Greensboro  -  Greensboro Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
 Greenville  -  City of Greenville
 Hickory  -  City of Hickory
 High Point  -  City of High Point
 Jacksonville  -  City of Jacksonville
Jacksonville is the commercial hub of Onslow County and home to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River .
 Raleigh  -  City of Raleigh
 Rocky Mount  -  City of Rocky Mount
 Wilmington  -  City of Wilmington
 Wilson  -  City of Wilson
 Winston-Salem  -  City of Winston-Salem

More cities and towns? See List of cities, towns, and villages in North Carolina

Villages in North Carolina : Bald Head Island, Clemmons, Foxfire, Lake Park, Pinehurst, Wesley Chapel.

 News  -  The News & Observer
 Radio  -  North Carolina Public Radio
 TV  -  North Carolina State Television
 University  -  North Carolina State University
 University  -  North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Cuisine - North Carolina Recipes

North Carolina is famous for its barbecue, or "BBQ." And for decades, the state has also been famous for its controversy over which of the North Carolina's two distinct BBQ styles is best. With the North Carolina BBQ Poll, BBQ lovers have a chance to make their voices heard.

 North Carolina Egg Association  -  see 'Recipes [ Egg recipes ]
Appetizers, Dinner, Desserts, Entrees and Side Dishes, Holiday Recipes, Pickled Eggs, Picnic Ideas, Vegetarian and Worldly Deviled Eggs.
 North Carolina Pecan Growers Association  -  see 'recipes'
Choosing Pecans, Appetizers, Salads, Entrees, Breads and Desserts.
 North Carolina Pork Council  -  see 'Consumers'
 North Carolina Sweet Potato C ommission  -  see 'Recipes'
Every delicious bite of sweet potato adds to your overall health. Sweet potatoes are a powerhouse of nutrition, easy and delicious. The recipes have been developed by chefs, dieticians, nutritionists, home cooks, grandmothers and food lovers from allover the USA. NCSPC show off the versatility of North Carolina sweet potatoes in recipes that take you from appetizers to desserts and everywhere in between.

 NC Produce Availability Chart
From Apples to Watermelon through the year.

 Historic American Recipes 
Apple-Fritters | Dough-Nuts | Cocoa-nut Drops | Molasses Gingerbread | Common Gingerbread | Election Cake | Indian Meal Pudding | Fried Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potato Pie | Beef-Stake | German Chicken Stew | Jack Rabbit Stew | To Roast a Pig | Broiled Scrod | To boil a Cod's Head.

History of North Carolina

 North Carolina History [ Wikipedia ]
Native Americans and the Lost Colony, Colonial and Revolutionary War period, The Civil War, The 20th century and beyond

 National Park Service - Links to the past
Explore America's cultural resources - buildings, landscapes, archeological sites, ethnographic resources, objects and documents, structures and districts.

Music, Arts & Culture, Entertainment

 North Carolina Arts Council
Events Calendar, Search Events, Cultural Trails, Museums and Galleries, Outdoor Drama, Resources, and more.
 North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
Office of the Arts, State Library of North Carolina, Office of Archives and History.
Info about Arts & Culture, Museums, Books, Music, Education, Preservation, Historic Sites, Research, and more.
 North Carolina Authors
North Carolina has its own rich literary tradition.

 Ticketmaster.com  -  Concerts, Sports, Theater

Web Portals / Search Engines / Directory

 Google - North Carolina
 Outer Banks  -  ®The Outer Banks of North Carolina Visitors Bureau
This is what the beaches of North Carolina must have looked like, when English settlers first set foot on our land. Every direction opens a door to adventure. Take a trip to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Tour the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum to discover exhibits and artifacts chronicling our 400 years of maritime history. See where those first English Settlers mysteriously disappeared, thus earning the name The Lost Colony. Stop by the Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station, the oldest lifesaving station in North Carolina. And visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial, located on the site where two dauntless aviators took flight and changed the world forever.
Dest. : Northern Beaches, Hatteras Island and Roanoke Island.
 Yahoo - North Carolina

 American Discovery Trail
The American Discovery Trail (ADT) is a new breed of national trail — part city, part small town, part forest, part mountains, part desert — all in one trail. Its 6,800+ miles of continuous, multi-use trail stretches from Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware, to Pt. Reyes National Seashore, California. It reaches across America, linking community to community in the first coast to coast, non-motorized trail. The ADT provides trail users the opportunity to journey into the heart of all that is uniquely American — its culture, heritage, landscape and spirit.
 Online Highways  -  destination guides
 Roadside America  -  online guide to offbeat tourist attractions
 Theme Parks USA
Directory of Theme Parks, Amusement Parks, Waterparks & Zoos


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