North Carolina

North Carolina is 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. City centers in North Carolina are bustling with industry and business as well as cultural diversity. Focus your vacation to the urban areas and watch a potter transform a lump of clay into a collector’s piece. Or see an outdoor drama unfold under the stars. Kids may enjoy our theme parks and aquariums with sharks. Adults should experience the elegant theaters and concert halls and all-night dancing to world class jazz. Along the way, discover the fine art of vacationing, North Carolina style.

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