Since 1947 the State has operated a ferry network providing a vital lifeline connecting residents of the outlying islands with the mainland. Today ferries...
With such a beautiful coastline, North Carolinians know all about the fun of a good beach day. Riding the waves, building sandcastles, and strolling...
The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, a one-of-a-kind experience, is now open in Historic Downtown Wilson.
What are whirligigs?
The whirligigs are feats of engineering and wondrous...
With such a beautiful coastline, North Carolinians know all about the fun of a good beach day. Riding the waves, building sandcastles, and strolling...
The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, a one-of-a-kind experience, is now open in Historic Downtown Wilson.
What are whirligigs?
The whirligigs are feats of engineering and wondrous...
The Battle of Averasboro
Averasboro Battlefield and Museum
Dunn, NC
On March 15, 1865, Confederate General William Hardee was ordered to delay General William Sherman’s march across the Carolinas by engaging the Union Army in the Civil War town of Averasboro, known today as Dunn, NC.
As rain fell...
Why Is Fayetteville Important?
Now home to the world's largest military base, Fayetteville was named for Marquis de Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution....
The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, a one-of-a-kind experience, is now open in Historic Downtown Wilson.
What are whirligigs?
The whirligigs are feats of engineering and wondrous...
Nature’s Lessons
You won’t need to travel far from mountain cities like Asheville, Hendersonville or Boone to visit some of the most impressive geological sites...
About the Wild Horses of Corolla
Descended from the Spanish Mustangs, the Corolla wild horses were the first settlers of the Outer Banks. The horses have been residing along the North Carolina coastline for nearly 500 years. Meaning they were among the first residents of...
Since 1947 the State has operated a ferry network providing a vital lifeline connecting residents of the outlying islands with the mainland. Today ferries...
Emerging from the Atlantic Ocean southeast of Emerald Isle and Ocracoke, NC, a stunning 4-mile stretch of beach and a history-battered island exemplify the...
These family-friendly adventures offer peeks into the lives of animals such as lions, alligators, and kangaroos. Educational opportunities abound and children are given the...
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A Family Favorite: The Museum of Life and Science in Durham
See The Outer Banks With A Historic Ferry Tour
What Is There To Do At Hammocks Beach And Bear Island?