North Carolina Travel Guide

North Carolina is a like a blessing for tourists. Its location and singular regions offer activities and accommodations all-year-round, no matter what visitors want to do. A North Carolina-style getaway could perfectly include lodging in small hotels surrounded by trees, long hikes up steep mountains or spectacular days under the sun, right at the private beach of a resort or hotel. With the largest state-maintained highway system in the nation, incorporating over 78,600 miles of highways, many visitors choose to land at Charlotte or Raleigh, and from there, start a road trip to the mountains or one of the beaches.

Accommodations in North Carolina range from cozy hotels and bed and breakfasts to luxury vacation rentals and five-star hotels. Lodging for all budgets and tastes is available in all of the regions in which the state is divided: mountain, piedmont and coast. Spring is an ideal season to visit the mountains of North Carolina; cities like Ashville and Franklin, or the small towns in Madison County are some of the places you must visit at least once in your lifetime. Experience the mountain way of life at hotels that are simply picture-perfect mountain cabins, or spend long hours tasting wine in the northern foothills of Yadkin Valley. Of course, the Appalachian Mountains are also a travel destination to consider during winter. With 7 ski resorts to choose from, beginner and advances skiers and snowborders can be sure to find one that suits their needs.

Greensboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Carrboro are some of the cities and towns located in the Piedmont area of North Carolina. This region offers lodging for everyone, whether it's a brand-name hotel right next to a historic center or a bed and breakfast with a spectacular view of a lake. Golfers also find a haven in this state, and luxurious accommodations with 9 and 18-hole greens have been built to satisfy both national and international golfers. 

For fishing and outdoor activities, families and adventure-seekers travel to the coast of North Carolina. The Outerbanks is, of course, one of the most popular destinations. Motels, hotels, bed and breakfasts and resorts are spread out around the area, to fulfill the needs of travelers looking for fishing, kayaking, or multiple hours of entertaining water sports. The 26 miles of beaches of the Greater Topsail area and the stories of Cape Fear Coasts are also magnificent alternatives for travelers in need of relaxation and fun times.

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