North Carolina is a state full of wonderful things to visit. From the Smoky Mountains in the west of the state, to the beaches in the east, there is a lot to discover.
Fringed by 480km (300 miles) of beaches, islands and inlets, the North Carolina coast is renowned for its fishing, boating and other recreational opportunities. The Outer Banks Barrier Islands along the coast include resorts, fishing villages and stretches of national seashore. Cape Hatteras National Seashore also boasts areas of undeveloped beach.

The Heartland, often referred to as ‘the Piedmont’, is composed of gently rolling plains that host picturesque golf courses, lakes and farmland, as well as the State’s largest urban areas. Charlotte and Raleigh are the biggest cities in North Carolina. Both are rich in history and deserve a visit of at least a few days. Wilmington on the Cape Fear coast, North Carolina’s largest port is an ideal base for a beach holiday as well as a treasure of 19th century architecture.

Western North Carolina is bounded by two ranges of the southern Appalachians, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains, with peaks exceeding 1800m (6000ft). Much of North Carolina's outdoor activities, such as skiing, hiking and biking take place in the North Carolina Mountains.

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