The Best of North Carolina

There are many places to visit when you are visitingWilmington's historic downtown is the city's main
the southeastern region of the United States. Withtourist attraction. The downtown is also the business
so many places to see and things to do, you need tocenter and just minutes away from the nearest
narrow down the places you wish to explore.beaches. Another famous attraction is the USS North
Even though the charm of the south is not exclusiveCarolina (BB-55), which is a war museum. The
to one state or one area of the south, North Carolinabattleship was used during WWII.
is one southern state that offers an entire selectionWhen you come to this beautiful port city you'll find
of southern hospitalities. The state is full of differentplenty of attractions dealing with the coast and
kinds of people and cities, ranging from artsy tomarine life and historic United States.
environmental to big city.The city of Asheville, located in the mountains of the
The capital of North Carolina is Raleigh. The area iswestern part of the state, has a population of about
generally known as Raleigh-Durham, and more70,000 people. This small city nestled in the mountains
generally the area it is within is known as the Triangleis perfectly situated for both mountain and city
(it includes the city of Chapel Hill as well).dwellers.
Along with the University of North Carolina at ChapelThe city has a thriving arts and crafts community as
Hill, North Carolina State University, and Dukewell as a bustling small downtown. The city is known
University the area is also home to many otherfor its strong support and connection to the
well-known institutes of learning. And with all of theseindependent arts and music scene as well its popular
colleges, comes some fierce school spirit and teamoutdoors adventure crowds.
alliances at colligate sports games.While in this quaint and vibrant mountain city you can
Also accompanying these places of learning arevisit the Biltmore House and Estate, the largest
teachers, businessmen, lawyers, and veryprivate residence in the United States, or you can
well-educated persons who are prepared for thevisit the Thomas Wolfe House, site of the famous
workplace. The Triangle's population is the "mostearly 20th-century author's childhood home. If you'd
educated" in the country, with the highest number ofrather have some adventure, then you can just go
Ph.D.'s per capita.kayaking, mountain biking or take a hike on one of
There are many things to see while in the Triangle.the many trials along the Blue Ridge Mountains.
This urbanized area has many sports events, artA hub for finance and business, Charlotte is the
galleries, and history museums to see. North Carolina'slargest city in North Carolina and the 20th largest city
state capital offers a look into the urbanized,in the United States. The city was named after wife
educated, and historic parts of the state.of the king of England, King George III. Charlotte is
The city of Wilmington is located on the coast ofalso known as the "Queen City."
North Carolina. This beautiful historic city is veryThere are many places to see and many things to do
popular to people seeking a nice place by the beach.in this large metropolitan city. The city is a pretty
Its laidback atmosphere attracts many, as well as thetypical large city - with lots of cultural, historical and
city's main university, the University of North Carolinasports events to attend.
at Wilmington.