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welcome Welcome to North Carolina! This year’s North Carolina Travel Guide contains a wealth of information on the many unforgettable attractions that make our state a favorite year-round travel destination. Travelers today are looking for fulfilling destinations that provide distinctive experiences and lasting memories, and there’s no better place for that than North Carolina. While you’re here, celebrate iconic North Carolina experiences. Trace the footsteps of Blackbeard or observe the wild horses of the Outer Banks. Tune in to the state’s rich and varied music heritage. Drink in the scenery on the Blue Ridge Parkway and other beautiful drives or pursue a multitude of outdoor adventures. Cheer for racing legends or golf across a range of terrains. And don’t forget to savor the celebrated fare of chefs, winemakers, craft brewers and distillers that has made North Carolina a top culinary destination. During your visit, you’ll find the perfect blend of relaxation and range of activities, making your vacation more meaningful and enriching and, above all, memorable. Discover the delights of our state as you discover more about yourself, your family and friends, and what really matters. As you travel our state, you will find hospitable North Carolinians who take delight in sharing our heritage and showing off our state. We encourage you to experience the best that we have to offer!
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Seafood, wine, barbecue and craft beer are just a few of the tasty ways to savor a trip to North Carolina. 16
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Whether you like to zipline, kiteboard, surf, kayak or windsurf, there are boundless opportunities to play to your heart’s content across the state. 22
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Wonders never cease when you have places to visit such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Outer Banks, Looking Glass Falls and Jockey’s Ridge. 32
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From bluegrass to shag, North Carolina has inspired a host of artists who bring their many talents to stages, amphitheaters and concert halls for your listening pleasure. 36
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Pick a city, any city – be it WinstonSalem, Wilmington, Charlotte or Asheville – for exciting museums, local eateries, unique shops, lively nightclubs and a whole lot more. 40
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Looking for a little R&R? Prepare to be pampered at the state’s varied list of soothing spas where you can unplug, decompress and rejuvenate. 44
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The five-year commemoration of the Civil War continues, and the Tar Heel State has all kinds of interesting places to discover history and heroism.
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how to use this guide This guidebook is divided into two sections. The first part is devoted to features about unique and distinct North Carolina experiences, ranging from dining and outdoor adventures to music and movies. The next section corresponds to the geographic regions shown on the map below – Mountains, Piedmont and Coast. Within each region, you’ll fnd sections on attractions and accommodations arranged alphabetically by city. A City Index appears on page 166. If you are looking for a certain attraction but aren’t sure what city it is in, check the Attractions Index on page 162. For more detailed information on a particular area, a list of Local Information Sources can be found on page 159. State Information Sources are listed on page 161. We appreciate the many businesses that support this guide with advertising. An Advertisers Index can be found on page 168. All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the listings. However, we suggest that you call before traveling to obtain operation times, admission prices and other details. Virginia T ennessee
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About the Covers The covers of the North Carolina Travel Guide mark two major events in 2013. Asheville’s storied Grove Park Inn celebrates its 100th anniversary, and the ICF’s World Freestyle Kayaking Championships will take place on the Nantahala River, near Bryson City, in early September.
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• Seat belt use is mandatory for drivers and passengers in front and rear seats.
Information for travelers with disabilities is available free of charge in ACCESS North Carolina: A Vacation and Travel Guide for People with Disabilities. This publication provides information about hundreds of attractions’ parking, paths, entrance and restrooms, and rates how accessible each attraction is for different types of disabilities. Call 1-800-VISIT NC (847-4862) or e-mail access.nc@dhhs.nc.gov to request a free copy. You may view the information online at www.ncdhhs.gov/ dvrs/pdf/ACCESS-NC.pdf. The Americans with Disabilities Act establishes a variety of standards for a variety of properties. Visitors with disabilities and special needs are encouraged to contact the accommodations or attractions directly to find out their level of accessibility.
• Child safety seats are required for children up to age 8 and weighing less than 80 pounds. For information, visit www.buckleupnc.org. • When passing an emergency or utility/maintenance vehicle with flashing lights on the highway shoulder, move over one lane if possible, or reduce speed. • If you are in a minor, non-injury accident, move your vehicle to the shoulder of the road. • Motorists are required to use headlights when using windshield wipers in inclement weather. • Right turns on red are permitted after a complete stop, unless otherwise posted. Left turns on red are not permitted. • Cell phone use by drivers younger than 18 is prohibited except in an emergency or when talking to a parent or spouse. • It is illegal to read or send text messages or e-mails while driving. • Motorcyclists must wear helmets and use headlights at all times. Driver and motorcyclist handbooks are available for viewing and downloading at www.ncdot.org/ dmv/driver_services.
Statewide Travel Information Information on travel conditions is available online at www.ncsmart link.org, where you can search by region, route or county for current traffic, incident or adverse weather conditions that might affect your trip. Via phone, visitors can access updated travel information, including construction and traffic delays along interstates and major highways, by dialing 511. To speak to a friendly VisitNC representative, call 1-800-VISIT NC (847-4862).
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Ferry Information The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s ferry system includes 22 ferries that operate 365 days a year at seven sites along the coast, including Bayview-Aurora, Currituck-Knotts Island, Cedar Island-Ocracoke, Swan Quar terOcracoke, Hatteras-Ocracoke, Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach and Southport-Fort Fisher. Ferries can accommodate motorcycles and any size car, trailer or RV that can operate on the highway. Ferries provide links to lighthouses, pristine beaches, historic sites, outdoor recreational activities and more. Reservations for the Cedar IslandOcracoke or Swan Quarter-Ocracoke routes can be made by calling (800) BY-FERRY (293-3779) or online at ncferry.org. The rest of the ferry routes operate on a first-come, firstserve basis. Motorists must claim their reservation at least 30 minutes prior to departure, or it will be canceled. For more information, including schedules and prices, visit the website or call (800) BY-FERRY.
North Carolina’s Amtrak Train Service State-sponsored local passenger trains offer service six times daily to Raleigh, Greensboro, Charlotte and six other cities, including Cary, Durham, Burlington, High Point, Salisbury and Kannapolis. Local trains run morning, midday and evening. Amtrak National Thru trains make limited stops in North Carolina and travel to both the northeast and southeast United States. For complete schedules, fares and ticket information, call (800) BY-TRAIN (298-7246) or visit bytrain.org.
Welcome Centers and Rest Areas North Carolina’s welcome centers and highway rest areas offer opportunities for convenient, brief stops and provide easy roadside access to public restrooms, drinking water and telephones. Welcome centers also provide picnic tables and grills, family restrooms and even displays of North Carolina crafts. Locations for welcome centers and rest areas are indicated on the state’s highway transportation map. Professional travel counselors located at each welcome center distribute the state’s Official North Carolina Travel Guide, the Department of Transportation’s official state map and other marketing publications exclusively about North Carolina, and can book room reservations at no charge for visitors staying overnight in the Tar Heel State. The welcome centers are open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, except New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Rest areas are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information about traveling in North Carolina, go to visitnc.com.
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No matter where you go in North Carolina, you’re not far from a great chef. In Chapel Hill, pay a visit to James Beard Best Chef Southeast Andrea Reusing at Lantern, or sit down to a meal by James Beard Rising Star Chef of the Year Katie Button at Cúrate in Asheville. In Wilmington, stop and see Keith Rhodes, a James Beard nominee and Top Chef contestant, at Catch. In every town from Asheville to Kinston, Charlotte to Durham, Hillsborough to Raleigh, you’ll find a growing legion of chefs known for the outstanding food coming out of their kitchens.
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The craft beer scene is frothing over in cities and towns across the state. Hoist a bottle of Duck Rabbit Milk Stout, one of Fullsteam’s seasonal brews or one of Highland Brewing Co.’s IPAs and taste why North Carolina’s reputation as a beer destination is growing. Head to Asheville, named Beer City USA, or explore one of more than 60 craft breweries and brewpubs – many of which offer tours and tastings – to find your perfect beer. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and New Belgium Brewing Co. are both constructing East Coast facilities.
North Carolina has a directory of pickyour-own farms and farmers markets you can access at ncfarmfresh.com.
Grab your basket and head out to one of the more than 200 farmers markets across the state, where you’ll find the bounty of our fields waiting to grace your table. Our farmers grow the tastiest tomatoes you’ve ever tried; heirloom squash, melons, beans and peas; fruit from apples to strawberries; greens and more. At our farmers markets, you’ll also find fresh-baked bread, artisanal meats and cheeses, herbs, flowers and treats from homemade to home-grown.
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Celebrate the flavors of North Carolina by eating at one of the many farm-to-table restaurants that feature fresh produce, fish and meat from farmers, fishermen and ranchers. Manna in Wilmington, Table 16 in Greensboro, Fern in Charlotte and Tupelo Honey Cafe in Asheville are among the growing number of restaurants using local ingredients.
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The waters off our coast are brimming with the best fish and shellfish you can find. Enjoy fresh seafood at our waterside restaurants, or buy the catch of the day right off the boat and cook it yourself. Pay a visit to Calabash for its distinctive style of fried seafood, head to Morehead City for the North Carolina Seafood Festival, Snead’s Ferry for its Shrimp Festival or the North Carolina Oyster Festival in Ocean Isle Beach for a taste of the sea.
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Take a behind-the-scenes look at some of the state’s finest restaurants on a dining tour. Asheville Food Tours offers walking tours of downtown restaurants or in nearby Biltmore Village. Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours introduces you to the dining scene in Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Durham, Greensboro, Hillsborough, Raleigh and WinstonSalem. Triangle Food Tour offers six tours centered on Cary, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Durham and Raleigh. And Culinary Adventures takes you into the kitchens of some of downtown Wilmington’s finest restaurants. J
North Carolina is known as the Cradle of ’Cue, with barbecue stops in towns and cities from the mountains to the Coast.
Barbecue Trail
What’s 500 miles long, has 23 stops for lunch and dinner and has divided North Carolina diners for decades? The North Carolina Barbecue Trail. Travel the trail and sample barbecue as it moves from vinegar-based, Eastern-style sauce to the tomato-based, Western-style ‘cue and decide for yourself which is best. Starting in the Piedmont town of Ayden and ending in the mountain town of Murphy, the trail is sure to delight your taste buds.
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Take wing where the Wright brothers launched modern aviation on the Outer Banks more than a century ago. Start at the Kitty Hawk Kites hang gliding training center at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Instructors talk you through piloting a glider, running into a sea breeze, soaring briefly and then landing “either gracefully or awkwardly” on soft sand dunes.
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Watch top-rated whitewater paddlers compete on the churning Nantahala River during the International Canoe Federation’s World Freestyle Kayaking Championships, Sept. 2-8 near Bryson City. Seeing skilled kayakers spin, flip and cartwheel might inspire you to try the splashy sport. The Nantahala is open most days to the public and is suitable for paddlers of all ability levels. The Appalachian Mountains, the highest Mountains east of the rockies, are the perfect place for a day on the slopes.
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Snow sports dominate western North Carolina in the winter. Full-scale resorts and day-use areas offer downhill skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing, each enhancing what nature drops by adding machine-made snow. There are also cross-country skiing trails, snowshoeing routes, ice-skating rinks and sledding hills, so bundle up and get outside!
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Kiteboarding combines aspects of windsurfing, wakeboarding, kite flying and gymnastics into the latest extreme sport. Boarders catch wind in large, controllable kites, skip along the water’s surface, launch from waves and execute jaw-dropping aerial maneuvers. Nearly a dozen kiteboarding shops and schools dot North Carolina’s coast.
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Wear old shorts and sneakers when you take the plunge at Sliding Rock, where 60 slanted feet of slippery-wet rock ends at a deep pool of mountain water in Pisgah National Forest. Nature’s creek-fed water slide north of Brevard stays around 55 degrees in summer, creating a popular spot to cool off. E
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Rock climbers relish the state’s diverse options. Some go bouldering with little more than mats to fall on at Grandmother Mountain, Blowing Rock and Lost Cove. Others favor “friction” climbing, scrambling across steep, almost featureless granite slabs at Stone Mountain State Park. More pack ropes, harnesses, rappelling devices and other gear to aid climbing on sheer cliffs throughout the Tar Heel State. J
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Any body of water touched by steady breezes draws windsurfing fans and their graceful combination of sailing and surfing. Pamlico, Albemarle, Roanoke and Croatan sounds – separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the Outer Banks – provide some of the state’s best windsurfing opportunities.
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Smooth roads twisting through gorgeous scenery attract motorcyclists, and North Carolina boasts them in abundance. One popular route traces US Highway 129 north of Robbinsville in the Nantahala National Forest, where a stretch at Deal’s Gap dubbed “The Dragon” features 318 curves in just 11 miles. The nearby Cherohala Skyway sweeps through more high country for another alluring ride. And the Diamondback features 190 curves in 12 miles near the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The North Carolina coast is hard to beat for windsurfing. Lessons are offered at many places along the coast, and equipment rentals are available for any level of expertise.
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Filmed at the EUE/Screen Gems studio lot and on location in and around Wilmington, Iron Man 3 is the largest production in the state’s film history. Iron Man 3 shows off North Carolina’s production capabilities as never before – with high-flying action and spectacular sets. While you’re here, be sure to visit some of the spots where the cast and crew filmed, dined and played.
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North Carolina was the perfect location for The Hunger Games. Follow in the footsteps of Katniss and Gale in the Arena at Dupont State Recreational Forest, Pisgah National Forest’s Lower Douglas Falls, Triple Falls and Navitat’s zipline canopy tour. Or visit Shelby, and picture the crowds and Peacekeepers at the Hob and the town square where the Reaping thrusts Katniss into the Games. For a taste of the Capitol’s lifestyle, head to Charlotte, where the modern north side of the city was transformed into the playground of President Snow and the other capital denizens. Experience a Hunger Games Weekend Adventure at Earthshine Lodge.
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Go inside the world of Homeland, an intense psychological thriller about a soldier-turned-terrorist. Starring Claire Danes, Damian Lewis and Morena Baccarin, Homeland boasts Showtime’s highest-rated premier and finale and a Golden Globe for Best TV Drama. Shot at locations around Charlotte, including the upscale Mountainbrook neighborhood and nearby Lake Norman, Homeland transformed this versatile Piedmont city and its surroundings into places like Washington, D.C., and Iraq, to name just a few.
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More than two dozen film festivals feature international and domestic films, documentaries and shorts from established and up-and-coming directors, producers, actors and writers. In Durham, the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival brings world-class documentaries to the Triangle. Wilmington’s Cucalorus Film Festival screens 150 films from around the world. The RiverRun International Festival invites filmmakers to spend a few days in Winston-Salem discussing their films with audiences. Other festivals are held in Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh. Wilmington’s NC black film festival and the nevermore Horror film festival in durham are must-dos, too.
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Featured in more than a dozen feature films and a number of television programs, Asheville’s Biltmore provides backgrounds from palatial to rustic and from refined to rural. In Hannibal, you’ll see the library, stables and grounds; in The Last of the Mohicans, the manicured forest plays a prominent role; and in films from Patch Adams to Return to the Secret Garden to Forrest Gump, the roads, flower gardens and estate serve as the backdrop to the story. G
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Wilmington, also known as Hollywood East or Wilmywood, is packed with locations that fans of Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill, Eastbound and Down and more will recognize. Take the Hollywood Location Walk and see where dozens of TV programs, feature films and made-for-TV movies have been filmed. From the iconic Water Street seen frequently on Dawson’s Creek to the coffee shops, cafes and alleys seen in films from Maximum Overdrive to Blue Velvet, you’ll find familiar locations at every turn. I
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Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the movie Sports Illustrated called “the greatest sports movie” – Bull Durham. Stroll the streets of Durham and you’ll find plenty of familiar locations, but none as memorable as the downtown baseball stadium. Sitting in the Historic Durham Athletic Park, it’s not hard to imagine Kevin Costner and Tim Robbins’ characters suited up with their game faces on. J
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Rodanthe, and its namesake inn from 2008’s Nights in Rodanthe, is a real place on the north end of Hatteras Island at the Outer Banks. Rent the oceanfront home Serendipity, instantly recognized as the Inn at Rodanthe, for an insider’s look at the set, or just take a few photos from a distance. All along Hatteras Island and up and down the Outer Banks, you’ll find locations from the film are easy to find and hard to forget.
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Dirty Dancing’s iconic lake scene, where Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray practice the lift in their fabulous dance routine, takes place at none other than Lake Lure. Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Lake Lure is home to the annual Dirty Dancing Festival. The fall festival offers a lakeside screening of the movie, dance competitions and outdoor concerts. Can’t make it to the festival? Visit Lake Lure on your own to see where the signature scene took place.
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Twenty years ago, The Fugitive brought Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones to North Carolina for a cat-and-mouse adventure through the small towns and deep woods of western North Carolina. Visit the Cheoah Dam in Tapoco (where “Richard Kimble” made his famous leap), ride the train from Dillsboro to the Nantahala Gorge, stop by Bryson City’s quaint downtown, or drive the curvy Blue Ridge Parkway to see the streets and trails Ford used to escape Jones’ manhunt. photo courtesy of THE CW NETWORK, LLC.
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Slow down and enjoy the drive on America’s premier scenic byway. North Carolina’s portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway stretches 252 smooth, curvy miles along highelevation crests with terrific views, such as this view off the Linn Cove Viaduct. Plan your journey around stops to hike nature trails, explore small towns, experience historic sites, visit art galleries, spread picnics and gaze from roadside overlooks.
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North Carolina’s first designated natural area celebrates 50 years in 2013. Set among golf courses, peach orchards and horse farms in the Sandhills area, the 900-acre Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve harbors tall longleaf pines, endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers, rare bog spicebush and other wildlife. Walk sandy paths to see the Piedmont in its most natural state.
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Of North Carolina’s hundreds of waterfalls, Looking Glass Falls beside US 276 north of Brevard might be the most visited and photographed. While others require hikes to reach, this thundering 60-foot drop allows easy access, even by wheelchairs. Swim in the pool at the base, but watch out for slippery rocks.
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The Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual is the nation’s oldest Native American cooperative with an Array of handmade objects for sale.
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Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head holds the East Coast’s tallest sand dunes. The sprawling patch of mostly quartz particles, constantly reshaped by sea winds, includes bare peaks, maritime thickets and an estuary. Come here for hang gliding, sand boarding, kite flying, boardwalk strolling and nature watching, then stay to see the beautiful sunsets.
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Linville Gorge Wilderness, called “The Grand Canyon of North Carolina,” offers hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, rock climbing, bird watching, nature photography and other outdoor opportunities to those willing to leave behind the trappings of civilization. Find it flanking the Linville River in the Pisgah National Forest near the town of Linville Falls. H
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A unique natural phenomenon, the Outer Banks span 200 miles of narrow barrier islands separating the Atlantic Ocean and a series of sounds. The fragile archipelago holds wide beaches, high dunes, towering lighthouses, bustling marinas, wildlife refuges, historic sites recalling colonization and the advent of aviation, every kind of water sport and all manner of dining and lodging. I
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Hey, that does look like a bear! Shortly after 5:30 on sunny evenings in late October and early November (and again for a few weeks beginning mid-February), Whiteside Mountain casts a remarkably bearlike shadow on fall foliage in the valley below. See it best from the Rhodes Big View Overlook on US 64 between Cashiers and Highlands. Camera required. Please be aware of busy highway traffic when parking, viewing and leaving the site.
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Chimney Rock, a prominent 315-foot stone spire topped by an American flag, overlooks broad Hickory Nut Gorge. A new, open-air stairway leads to the top, and a modernized elevator inside the mountain provides quick access to the summit area. The 26-story elevator is the only one of its kind in a Southeastern park. K
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Rising 6,684 feet and covered with red spruce, Mount Mitchell – the highest point in the eastern United States – often hides among swirling clouds. On clear days, though, you can see forever. Drive to the top or pedal there like bicyclists do during May’s Assault on Mount Mitchell ride. Watch for flying squirrels, white-tailed deer, black bear, gray fox and other residents of Mount Mitchell State Park.
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North Carolina has turned out a lengthy list of musical icons spanning nearly every genre, from singer/ songwriter James Taylor (of Chapel Hill) to jazz musician John Coltrane (Hamlet) and jazz pianist/composer Thelonious Monk (Rocky Mount). Other famous musicians from the Tar Heel State include Ryan Adams, Tori Amos, Charlie Daniels, Roberta Flack, Ronnie Milsap, Nina Simone, Randy Travis, plus American Idol winner Scotty McCreery, along with alums Clay Aiken, Fantasia Barrino, Chris Daughtry and Kellie Pickler. Experience the scenery that inspired these legends and catch the next star at one of the many concert venues throughout the state. B
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Discover the roots of music legend Earl Scruggs at the new Earl Scruggs Center: Music & Stories From the American South in his hometown of Shelby. The renowned banjo player was famous for his three-finger playing style, which influenced music around the world and catapulted the banjo from a background melody to a sophisticated lead instrument. Browse artifacts and rotating displays portraying music and stories of the Carolina Foothills at the center (located in the former Cleveland County Courthouse). And catch a performance at the nearby Don Gibson Theater.
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African-American music has been handed down for generations in North Carolina, and you can experience its history firsthand along the African-American Heritage Music Trail. The trail identifies musicians who’ve influenced the craft of music, whether through gospel rhythms in countryside churches, front porch blues jams or tobacco field spirituals. The journey begins in Kinston and includes stops in Lenoir, Greene, Jones, Pitt, Wayne, Wilson, Nash and Edgecombe counties, complete with audio kiosks and interactive videos describing the musical talent that originated there. D
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Shag music covers a broad spectrum of genres, from R&B to swing, country, pop and even Latin. Perhaps the best way to describe shag (also called beach music) is any song that makes you want to get up and dance. Carolina shag is North Carolina’s state dance, a partner dance popularized in the 1940s where the upper body and hips hardly move while the legs do fancy footwork. It can still be found in shag clubs, especially on the Coast.
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Music and memories are what make up the annual MerleFest celebration, held every April in Wilkesboro. Founded in 1988 in memory of Eddy Merle Watson, MerleFest celebrates “traditional plus” music, which Merle’s father, Doc Watson, described as “traditional Appalachian music plus whatever styles we were in the mood to play.” The 2012 lineup included Doc Watson, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss & Union Station, The Boxcars and dozens more. G
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A rich musical heritage is one of North Carolina’s trademarks, and traditional old-time music can be heard throughout the hills and hollers of the Tar Heel State. The local music scene is deeprooted in folk and bluegrass, with influential musicians such as Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson and Del McCoury all hailing from North Carolina. Gospel and blues can also be heard here, especially a style known as Piedmont blues, characterized by an unusual finger-picking method on the guitar. Stop by one of the many hot spots to hear some pickin’ and playin’ yourself. H
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Few old-time music jams are as homegrown as Mrs. Hyatt’s Music House. In 1947, Nelia Hyatt and her husband, Wayne, opened their Asheville home to bluegrass and mountain-style musicians. When the sessions grew too large for the house, Wayne constructed a garage in the backyard. Today, throngs of musicians tote their banjos, mandolins and fiddles here every Thursday night for acoustic music. Check out Woody’s Original Mountain Music in Marion on Friday evenings, too.
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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the City of Arts and Innovation in 2013. Winston-Salem’s history as an industrial, educational and artistic center is still being written. Home to the first public arts council in the nation, Winston-Salem continues that artistic tradition with the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Step back in time in Old Salem, once a thriving Moravian town, and walk its Colonial streets. More than 35 wineries are located within a 30-minute drive of downtown. B
Charlotte
There’s no shortage of activities in The Queen City area, from NASCAR races to art museums to nationally recognized restaurants and boutique shopping in charming neighborhoods. Check out the U.S. National Whitewater Center, a man-made river just a few miles from downtown, where visitors can experience the excitement of whitewater rafting. For a day of thrills, try Carowinds, a 398-acre amusement park with more than 50 rides, shows and attractions, plus a 20-acre water park. Carowinds celebrates its 40th anniversary during its 2013 season.
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Called “a great destination in the United States” and “one of America’s best cities,” Durham has something for everyone. Kids will enjoy the Museum of Life + Science’s Dinosaur Trail, where you’ll find North American dinosaurs at every turn. Take in one of the festivals in town, from jazz to film to Piedmont blues. Durham’s a town known for food and drink, and at Fullsteam Brewery, you can enjoy both – this Southern-style craft brewery is a hot spot for the local food truck scene.
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This eclectic mountain town will surprise you. With a top-notch dining scene and a bustling beer scene (Asheville was named Beer City USA from 2009-12), you won’t want for food while you’re here. Visit Biltmore, the numerous art galleries and studios along the river or the Friday night drum circle in Pritchard Park. The nearby Blue Ridge Parkway offers scenic drives and access to hiking trails in the mountains surrounding downtown.
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High Point, which holds the title Home Furnishings Capital of the World, is known for furniture shopping. From the High Point Market, which draws more than 80,000 people to each of its two furniture industry-only showcases every year, to 50 retail furniture outlets to the world’s largest chest of drawers (it’s hard to miss), it’s clear what industry drives this town. While you’re taking a break from furniture shopping, go to Castle McCulloch for gold and gem panning, where prospectors have been testing their luck for more than 180 years. H
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See where civil rights history was made in this Piedmont town. At the F.W. Woolworth store downtown, now the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, learn how four North Carolina A&T students launched the national sit-in movement by refusing to leave the lunch counter. Kids will enjoy the Natural Science Center of Greensboro and the Greensboro Children’s Museum. F
Raleigh
In Raleigh, you’ll find world-class dining, great shopping and dozens of museums and art galleries. The North Carolina Museum of Art and the Contemporary Art Museum let you experience some amazing paintings and sculptures from established and up-andcoming artists. Nearby, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ Nature Research Center gives you an up-close look at prehistoric dinosaurs, butterflies and more in the largest museum of its kind in the Southeast.
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Fayetteville was called one of the most patriotic towns in America by the Today show. With downtown museums such as the Airborne and Special Operations Museum and 82nd Airborne Division Museum dedicated to our military history, it’s easy to see why. Just minutes from downtown, you’ll find 20 golf courses and some high-flying adventure at ZipQuest, where a zipline canopy tour takes you over Carver’s Falls and through the forest’s lush canopy. I
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Head to downtown Wilmington for a day of shopping, checking out film sites, dining at fine farm-to-table restaurants and a leisurely stroll along the riverwalk. While downtown, you can’t miss the World War II-era Battleship North Carolina. Drive to or take a water taxi and tour the ship, which saw action in every major naval offensive in the Pacific Theater. Walk the deck where so many brave men served, and explore the crew’s quarters.
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The Grove Park Inn
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains overlooking Asheville, The Grove Park Inn is the perfect spot for a romantic weekend away, family vacation or day at the spa. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2013, this Arts and Crafts-style resort has played host to 10 U.S. presidents from Woodrow Wilson to Barack Obama, and the Presidential Suite is available for booking. The spa, ranked as one of the top five hotel spas in the country by Travel + Leisure, offers 43,000 square feet of relaxation space, mineral pools, saunas, whirlpools and more.
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The Mandara Spa at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel sets the stage for a relaxing getaway. Ten private spa-therapy rooms will provide a comfortable atmosphere to indulge in the Balinese-inspired treatments that include Fire and Ice manicures and pedicures, Batu hot-stone therapy and Frangipani hair and scalp treatments. C
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Highlands’ Old Edwards Inn and Spa treats guests to mountain views, fine dining, golf and a spa that Condé Nast Traveler named its Top Hotel Spa in North America in 2010. With treatments that include Thai massage, organic facials, back scrubs and hair treatments, the elegant Old Edwards Inn and Spa is the ideal escape for relaxation in the mountains of North Carolina.
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The Ritz-Carlton in Charlotte,. a LEED Gold-certified boutique hotel, is the ideal urban oasis. Organic Spa magazine named the 13,000-square-foot spa among its 2012 Top 10 Green Spas, in part because of its organic treatments, LEED standards and “living roof,” which features more than 18,000 sedums and other plants, and more than 40,000 honeybees. Book a day of pampering in the spa, where the massages, wraps and treatments will start you down a path to wellness.
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The Umstead Hotel and Spa, recipient of a 2012 AAA Five-Diamond Award, is a premier luxury hotel and spa. The Umstead includes 12 acres of grounds for you to explore; 150 guest rooms; Herons, a restaurant lauded by Food & Wine; and a 14,000-square-foot spa, with 10 treatment rooms and relaxation lounges that include sauna, steam and whirlpool. The Umstead’s green efforts include using organic products in the spa, growing many of the herbs used in the restaurants and bars, and offering complimentary valet parking for hybrid vehicles.
In the mountains of North Carolina, you’ll find Westglow Resort & Spa. This luxury getaway, located just minutes from Blowing Rock, was named the No. 2 Destination Spa in the World in 2011 by Travel + Leisure. Westglow’s day-spa packages include couples massage, hot-stone therapy and honeymoon packages, as well as traditional spa services. Westglow, built in 1917, features six guest rooms, the spa and Rowland’s Restaurant, a fine-dining staple in Blowing Rock for many years. H
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Rock Barn Golf & Spa
The Rock Barn Golf & Spa, in Conover, offers guests their choice of two top-ranked golf courses, an equestrian center and day spa. At the spa, a full menu of services – including mud wraps, facials and aromatherapy scrubs – will help you look and feel your best. After your massage, rest in the whirlpool or steam room, or brace yourself for the cold-water pool.
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You’ll find day spas in nearly every town across the state, so finding a place to unwind and refresh shouldn’t be hard. Some of the most interesting include: Shoji, a Japanese-style hot tub and massage spa in Asheville; Island Retreat Spa and Salon on car-free Bald Head Island; Wilmington’s Harbour Club Day Spa and Salon; Oasis Day Spa in Charlotte; Chakras Spa in Greensboro; and the Renaissance European Day Spa in Fayetteville, to name just a few. J
Fearrington House Inn
Tucked away in quaint Pittsboro, the Fearrington House Inn offers a world-class experience in a European-inspired getaway. Since 1995, the inn has held the coveted AAA Five Diamond Award. The award-winning restaurant provides diners with a stellar execution of a farm-to-fork menu. The Spa at Fearrington offers facials, massages, pedicures and manicures, among other treatments.
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Pinehurst may be better known for championship golf, but The Spa at Pinehurst is where you can come to unwind, whether you play golf or not. With a wide assortment of spa therapies, such as sports and couples massages, body wraps and peels, and getaways – including day, overnight and two-night packages – the spa is gaining a reputation for relaxation among golfers and spa aficionados alike. Hot-Stone massage is offered at many of North Carolina’s Day Spas and Resorts.
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North Carolina has nearly 240 stops – and growing – as part of the five-state Civil War Trails program, inviting you to explore the triumphs and tragedies of America’s greatest drama. Take a trip along the Civil War Trails at your own pace. Discover coastal forts, museums, the remains of ironclad ships, preserved battlefields, 19th-century taverns and inns, and pioneer farmsteads, such as the Zebulon Vance Birthplace. Find Civil War Trails brochures at all North Carolina welcome centers and visitor centers. B
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Pay your respects to 11,700 Union soldiers who died while imprisoned at the Salisbury Confederate Prison during the Civil War at Salisbury’s Historic National Cemetery. The soldiers are buried in 18 trench graves, and a self-guided driving tour gives visitors a look at the prison site, although nothing remains of the building itself. Three monuments stand on the site in honor of the Union soldiers who died there. Civil War buffs can also register to attend an annual symposium in April that brings together descendants of guards, staff and prisoners who lived and worked at the prison.
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On Aug. 29, 1861, Union ships bombarded Confederate troops at Fort Hatteras. After hours of intense shelling, the Confederates surrendered the fort and 700 men. This marked the Union’s first victory in the war. The Union went on to seize control of Roanoke Island, the two victories opening all of eastern North Carolina to Union control. Learn more about the war at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, where you can see the paddle wheel from the steam frigate USS Minnesota. D
African-Americans’ Role
The state’s role in the Civil War can’t be told without telling the story of slavery. Historic sites across the state interpret the role of African-Americans from 1861 to 1865 – as slaves, troops and freedmen. Their experience is depicted at the Smith-McDowell House in Asheville, Historic Stagville in Durham, Somerset Place in Creswell, Harriet Jacobs sites in Edenton and Fort Fisher State Historic Site in Kure Beach, among many others.
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The Cape Lookout Lighthouse has been a beacon to sailors since it was built in 1812 (a new one was constructed in 1859 due to numerous problems with the original tower). The lighthouse played a significant role in the Civil War, with the area around it serving as a military stronghold. Confederate troops attempted to blow up the lighthouse but were unsuccessful. Visitors can climb 207 steps to the top for a beautiful view of Core Banks. There’s also a visitors center and museum.
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From the mountains to the coast, North Carolina is B&B country. Approximately 400 bed-andbreakfast inns are sprinkled liberally across the state, many of which were built during the Civil War era and have fascinating histories and unusual architecture. The Asheville region alone boasts more than 60 charming B&Bs, and they are also prevalent in Wilmington, Brevard, Waynesville and Hendersonville, plus numerous other scenic towns. J Many of the original cannons used in Civil War battles can be seen at the state’s many historic sites and battlefields.
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Stand on North Carolina’s largest battlefield and the site of the war’s last major battle at Bentonville Battlefield in Four Oaks. Today, Bentonville Battlefield is a National Historic Landmark where you can tour the Harper House, which played a key role in the battle, as well as a Confederate mass grave and a visitor center featuring an exhibit covering the first and bloodiest day of the battle. F
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Civil War buffs won’t want to miss Fort Macon State Park, where you can walk through the fully restored Fort Macon, the site of the Battle of Fort Macon in March and April 1862. The five-sided, brick and stone fort has 26 vaulted rooms enclosed by 4.5-foot-thick outer walls. While soaking up history, you can also soak up the sun and surf along the Crystal Coast – the state park offers easy access to fishing, swimming, nature trails and ranger-led tours. G
Somerset Place State Historic Site
Immerse yourself in 19th-century plantation life at Somerset Place, a fascinating historic site visited by Union troops in 1862. Somerset Place thrived as one of the upper South’s largest plantations from 1785-1865, with nearly 200 men, women and children, both black and white, enslaved and free. After the Civil War, the plantation system came to an end, and Somerset was all but deserted by 1870. Tours give insight into the lives of the plantation’s owners, slaves, employed whites and free blacks. Seven of the original 19th-century buildings remain. K
Civil War Events
North Carolina is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with exhibits and symposiums, such as Elizabeth City’s Museum of the Albemarle to Manteo’s Outer Banks History Center and Beaufort’s N.C. Maritime Museum. Commemorative events will continue at sites statewide through 2015.
Reenactments
Hear cannons firing and smell gunpowder wafting through the air at Civil War reenactments throughout North Carolina. Historic sites and battlefields routinely welcome visitors for exhilarating reenactments that place you right in the middle of the action. Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington presents an annual Civil War Living History Weekend every February. In September, Statesville’s Allison Woods rumble with cannons and cavalry, and reenactors and spectators descend on the Fort Branch Civil War Site near Hamilton the first weekend in November for reenactments of the Battle of Fort Branch.
The North Carolina Civil War Sesquicentennial runs through 2015 and includes many special reenactment events.
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attractions The following list of attractions in the Mountains region is arranged alphabetically by city. You may find more detailed information on any of these attractions online at visitnc.com or the individual attraction’s website. An index to attractions is on page 162.
Regional Attractions Appalachian Trail, (828) 254-3708. Approximately 300 miles of this Maine-toGeorgia primitive hiking trail runs through North Carolina. It is a wilderness trail intended for foot travel only. Rustic shelters, with no services, are 8-12 miles apart. Numerous access points. appalachiantrail.org Blue Ridge Parkway, (828) 298-0398. Recreation-oriented scenic byway that connects the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina with the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. In North Carolina, the Parkway extends 252 miles with numerous scenic views beckoning you to slow down and enjoy. nps.gov/blri French Broad River, (828) 258-6109. Perfect
setting for river excursions, running through Madison, Buncombe, Henderson and Transylvania counties. Scenic/peaceful canoeing, kayaking and tubing. Excellent water quality provides homes to a variety of wildlife and waterfowl, including ospreys, bald eagles, mink, muskrat, deer and even occasional bear.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, (865) 436-1200. The largest protected land area east of the Rocky Mountains. This national treasure is world-renowned for the diversity of its plant and animal life and its preservation of the remnants of Southern Appalachian culture and history. Designated as an International Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site. nps.gov/grsm
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(828) 524-6441. Encompasses more than a half-million acres of pristine woodlands – the largest of the four national forests in North Carolina. Elevations from a high of 5,800 feet to a low of 1,200 feet. The Nantahala River, a popular whitewater river, rushes through the forest. Enjoy a variety of camping plus motor boating, bridle trails, fishing, nature/hiking trails, picnic areas and swimming. vstnc.co/nnf
New River, (336) 982-2587. Renowned as the second-oldest river in the world, the New is a National and State Wild and Scenic River. North Carolina maintains three parks along the river, each a day’s canoe ride apart for primitive riverside camping and picnicking. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/neri/main.php
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, (888) 233-6111. Follows the
Revolutionary War route of Patriot militiamen to the battle of Kings Mountain, South Carolina. Part of the National Trails System. While there are hiking segments, the primary public access is by car over the commemorative motor route. nps.gov/ovvi
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Pisgah National Forest, (828) 257-4200.
Covers more than 500,000 acres. Home of towering mountains, hiking trails, Sliding Rock – a natural water slide – and picturesque lakes and streams. Public campgrounds available. Free; fee for some campgrounds, day-use areas and attractions. vstnc.co/pnf
Andrews Calaboose Cellars, 565 Aquone Rd.,
(828) 321-2006. Located in an old stone building with bars on the windows overlooking the small vineyards. Legend has it that the local lawman locked up the hooligans here to cool down until they went before the magistrate. Now we use the jailhouse to incarcerate our wines. calaboosecellars.com
Asheville Asheville Historic Trolley Tours, Various ticket locations in town, (888) 667-3600. A fully narrated trolley tour of the greater Asheville area. Major points of interest are included in this informative, fun-filled sightseeing tour. ashevilletrolleytours.com Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures, 1 Resort Dr., (866) 319-8870. Urban canopy adventure that highlights two of Asheville’s greatest assets: outdoor adventure and natural beauty. Includes nine zipline sections, eight treetop platforms, five adventure tower platforms and three sky bridges. wildwaterrafting.com/ashevillezip.php
Grove Arcade, One Page Ave.,
(828) 252-7799. Once a public market, this historic Neo-Gothic building built in 1929 has been restored to its original splendor and features fresh foods, regional cuisine and locally made crafts. grovearcade.com
The Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave.,
(800) 438-5800. Built in 1913 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, we have hosted 10 United States presidents and offer shopping, popular restaurants, a worldclass spa, golf and the country’s largest public display of Arts and Crafts furniture (made by Roycroft and Stickley). Self-guided and guided history tours available daily. groveparkinn.com
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Moving Sidewalk Tours, 36 Montford Ave., (828) 776-8687. Asheville’s only downtown Segway tour, includes the Grove Arcade and the Urban Trail. movingsidewalktours.com
North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, (828) 665-2492. A 434-acre public garden offering 65 acres of cultivated gardens and 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, an engaging indoor exhibit center and innovative outdoor exhibits, plus the finest bonsai collection in the southeastern United States. ncarboretum.org
North Carolina Homespun Museum, 111 Grovewood Rd., (828) 253-7651. This museum preserves, in photos and artifacts, the history of Biltmore Industries and the people involved. grovewood.com
Biltmore, One Approach Rd., (877) 245-8667. A privately owned, national historic landmark, Biltmore Estate is America’s largest private home, with gardens, shops and restaurants. A guided visit of our award-winning winery and complimentary wine tasting is included in estate admission. biltmore.com
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(828) 350-2066. Dating back to the early 1800s, this is the final resting place for many of Asheville’s most famous sons and daughters, including writers Thomas Wolfe and O. Henry. Unusual monuments and mausoleums amid massive oaks and pine trees. ashevillenc.gov
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Smith-McDowell House Museum,
151 W. T. Weaver Blvd., (828) 252-5190. A 10-acre garden of plants native to the Appalachian Region. Visitors center with gift shop. ashevillebotanicalgardens.org
Folk Art Center, Blue Ridge Parkway,
MP 382, (828) 298-7928. Home of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, which represents craft artists from Southern Appalachia, houses three fine art galleries and offers daily craft demonstrations. southernhighlandguild.org
Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville,
36 Montford Ave., (866) 592-8687. Hop aboard one of our nostagic red trolleys for a 90-minute, fully narrated journey through Asheville highlighting the history, homes and hot spots of this City of Surprises. graylineasheville.com
283 Victoria Rd., (828) 253-9231. This restored antebellum mansion is the oldest surviving house in Asheville. The museum features history exhibits, period rooms decorated with furnishings from 1840 to 1900 and grounds designed by the renowned Olmsted brothers. wnchistory.org
Southern Appalachian Radio Museum, A-B Tech CC, Elm Bldg., Rm. 315, 340 Victoria Rd., (828) 299-1276. Presenting a collection of radios from World War I to the 1960s, plus an operating radio station. saradiomuseum.org Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site, 52 N. Market St., (828) 253-8304. Boyhood home of author Thomas Wolfe. Fictionalized as Dixieland in his first novel, Look Homeward, Angel. wolfememorial.com
mountains attractions Western North Carolina Farmers Market, 570 Brevard Rd., (828) 253-1691.
A 36-acre, state-owned farmers market featuring fresh produce, jams, jellies, plants and handmade crafts. Also contains a restaurant and garden center. wncfarmersmarket.org
Western North Carolina Nature Center, 75 Gashes
Creek Rd., (828) 298-5600. Enjoy 40 acres of animals in their native habitats. It provides an opportunity to learn, to touch and to know our rich natural heritage through educational and interactive exhibits. wncnaturecenter.com
Bakersville Dellinger’s Mill, Cane Creek Rd.,
(828) 688-1009. The state’s oldest working gristmill is on the National Register of Historic Places. Seasonal with demonstrations and gift shop available.
Roan Mountain, Hwy. 261, (828) 682-6146.
This high ridge stands 6,285 feet at the highest point and is most famous for its natural gardens of Catawba rhododendrons. Beyond the gardens are spruce-fir forests and treeless grassy balds.
Banner Elk Banner Elk Winery, 60 Deer Run Ln.,
(828) 898-9090. Our winery processes locally grown grapes into excellent wines reflecting the unique characterizations of the Appalachian Mountains. bannerelkwinery.com
Black Mountain Black Mountain, (800) 207-8759. Located just
15 miles east of Asheville, Black Mountain’s friendly small-town charm will captivate. Visit unique shops, 36 restaurants, pubs and awardwinning Pisgah Brewing. Live-music venues and a range of lodging choices make Black Mountain the place to stay. exploreblackmountain.com
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Swannanoa Valley Musuem, 223 W. State St., (828) 669-9566. Located in the former Black Mountain Fire Department, the museum collection sketches the history of the valley from the Stone Age to the present. swannanoavalleymuseum.org
Blowing Rock Appalachian Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mtn. Rd., (800) 322-2373. The High Country’s first ski area includes 11 slopes and three terrain parks. Two quad chairlifts, one double chairlift, one conveyor lift and one handle pull lift. Outdoor ice arena. appskimtn.com Advertising Partner, p. 59
The Blowing Rock, US 321 S. & Rock Rd., (828) 295-7111. Scenic walk overlooking John’s River Gorge. Observation tower, gardens, small garden waterfall and unique gift shops. Come visit and learn about the legend of the Indian lovers. theblowingrock.com Advertising Partner, p. 2-3
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM), 159 Chestnut St., (828) 295-9099.
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Doc’s Rocks, 129 Mystery Hill Ln., (828) 264-2792. As you search through your ore at our indoor heated flumes, you’ll enjoy chatting with our friendly and knowledgeable geology experts about what minerals and gemstones come from the Appalachian Mountains and how everything formed. Appalachian Fossil Museum is also on site. docsrocks.net
Julian Price Memorial Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, MP 297, (828) 963-5911. Part of the largest developed area along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The park offers a wide variety of recreational activities, including camping (primitive only), hiking, boating (no power or sailboats) and fishing. Interpretive programs available through the Park Service. Of particular interest is the Price Lake Loop Trail. blueridgeparkway.org/v.php?pg=110 Moses H. Cone Memorial Park,
2282 Blue Ridge Parkway, MP 294, (828) 295-3782. This federal park, which is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway, offers 3,600 acres of forests, meadows and wildflowers; a bass lake and trout lake; 26 miles of carriage roads for walking/horseback riding; and the Parkway Craft Center. The Cone home, Flat Top Manor, is on the National Register of Historic Places. blueridgeparkway.org/v.php?pg=109
Mystery Hill – Heritage & Native Artifact Museums, 129 Mystery Hill Ln.,
(828) 264-2792. Enjoy a self-guided tour of this fun-filled area. Includes the Mystery House with its mysterious gravity pull; Hall of Mystery with puzzles, experiments and illusions; Appalachian Heritage Museum and Native American Artifacts Museum. mysteryhill-nc.com
Sugar Mountain Resort, 1009 Sugar Mtn. Dr., (828) 898-4521. This full-service alpine snow ski area features a 1,200-foot vertical drop, 20 slopes and trails, eight lifts and up to a 1.5-mile run. More than 20 miles of maintained mountain bike trails intertwine throughout the village. Scenic lift rides for sightseeing in the summer. skisugar.com
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Watauga River, Shawneehaw Ave.,
(800) 789-3343. Whitewater rafting and canoeing on the scenic Watauga River.
Barnardsville Navitat Canopy Adventures,
242 Poverty Branch Rd., (828) 626-3700. Fast, smooth ziplines stretch high above the forest floor; artfully crafted platforms nest seamlessly in beautiful native trees; and sky-bridges span forest sections teeming with life. navitat.com
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Beech Mountain Beech Mountain Resort, 1007 Beech Mountain Pkwy., (828) 387-2011. The highest ski resort in eastern North America features options from beginner to expert, with 16 slopes and seven lifts. Snowboarders will enjoy our exciting freestyle terrain area. Outdoor ice skating rink, too. beechmountainresort.com Advertising Partner, p. 59
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The landscape of the ancient North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains and foothills, and the traditions of the people who have shaped the region’s culture are unique in our nation. Visit our website – your source for exploring our heritage treasures – and you’ll know why the region was honored as a National Heritage Area.
(828) 298-5330 www.blueridgeheritage.com
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Bike Magazine proclaimed Transylvania County as “America’s best kept secret.” Budget Travel named Brevard “one of the coolest small towns in America.” Come discover how amazing outdoor adventure, music, art and food combine to create an unforgettable vacation. Call for your free travel planner and waterfall guide today.
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mountains attractions Tanger Shoppes on the Parkway, 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd., Ste. 33, US 321, (828) 295-4444. Buy direct from more than 30 brand-name manufacturer and designer outlet stores. tangeroutlet.com Tweetsie Railroad, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln., US 321, (800) 526-5740. Family theme park with a 3-mile train ride, crafts, live entertainment, country fair rides and a petting zoo. tweetsie.com
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Boone Daniel Boone Native Gardens, 651 Horn
in the West Dr., (828) 264-6390. The gardens feature a collection of North American native plant material in an informal landscape design, along with an authentic log cabin, which once belonged to the Boone family. Self-guided tours with gardeners on duty. danielboonegardens.org
Foggy Mountain Gem Mine, 4416 Hwy.
105 S., (828) 963-4367. More than 40 different minerals may be found at the mine, and gemstone-quality ore is guaranteed in every bucket. foggymountaingems.com
Horn in the West Outdoor Drama, 591
Horn in the West Dr., (828) 264-2120. For more than 50 years, this historical outdoor drama has followed frontiersman Daniel Boone and his band of mountain settlers as they struggle against the British militia. horninthewest.com
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts,
423 W. King St., (828) 262-3017. The largest visual arts center in the region, exhibits focus on a blend of new and historically important artwork and feature works of nationally and internationally renowned artists, as well as many of the finest artists of the region. turchincenter.org
Brasstown John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Rd., (800) 365-5724. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour of the campus, which includes the studios, nature trails and history center. Browse the school’s craft shop, showcasing the juried work of more than 300 craftspeople. Crafts, music, dance, other mountain traditions in one-week or weekend classes. folkschool.org
Brevard Historic District – Brevard, Main St.,
(828) 884-3278. Most of the storefronts in the downtown area are historic, and many have been restored to recapture the town’s charming atmosphere, retaining the cultural heritage while still being smartly up-to-date. brevardnc.org
Land of the Waterfalls, Various locations,
(800) 648-4523. There are more than 250 scenic waterfalls in Transylvania County – many of which are easily accessible while others involve a hike. visitwaterfalls.com
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Silvermont Mansion, E. Main St.,
(828) 884-3156. Built in 1902 by Joseph and Elizabeth Silversteen, this 33-room Colonial Revival mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Transylvania Heritage Museum, 189 W.
Main St., (828) 884-2347. Museum on the history of Transylvania County. transylvaniaheritage.org
Bryson City Carolina Outfitters Whitewater Rafting, 12121 Hwy. 19 W., (800) 468-7238.
Choose guide-in-boat, guide-assisted or nonguided whitewater rafting trips on the popular and scenic Nantahala River. Inflatable funyak/ducky rentals. Combine rafting with gemstone mining, horseback riding and mountain biking. carolinaoutfitters.com
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad,
Bryson City Depot, (800) 872-4681. Journey across fertile valleys and through river gorges during a 4- to 4.5-hour round-trip excursion in the mountains with a wide array of everchanging vegetation, fantastic landscapes and whitewater scenes. gsmr.com
Advertising Partner, inside front cover Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours,
10345 Hwy. 19 S., (877) 398-6222. Eleven zip stations and five sky bridges combine for more than half a mile of high-flying fun. Experience the excitement and beauty of sailing through the air among the trees. nantahalagorgecanopytours.com
Nantahala Gorge Ruby Mine, 11900 Hwy.
19/74 W., (828) 488-3854. A favorite activity in the area for all ages. Professional gemstone consultation available on site. Rain or shine (we have a covered sluice).
Nantahala Outdoor Center, 13077 Hwy.
19 W., (800) 232-7238. Since 1972, NOC has shared the outdoors with millions of guests on whitewater river rafting trips and all varieties of kayak and canoe instruction, with trips on the French Broad, Nolichucky and Nantahala rivers. We also offer mountain biking trips and our adventure park with its zipline and multilevel challenge course. noc.com
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Nantahala River, (800) 867-9246. Popular whitewater river rushes through the Nantahala National Forest. Smoky Mountain Jet Boats, 22 Needmore Rd., (888) 900-9091. Exciting jet-boat rides on Lake Fontana, a wilderness lake, or combine with a Forney Creek hike. needmore.com
Wildwater Ltd., 10345 Hwy. 19 W., (800) 451-9972. Fully guided, guide-assisted and rental trips available. A family-owned business since 1971, Wildwater runs on the Nantahala, Ocoee, Big Pigeon and Chattooga rivers. Also offers scenic Jeep tours. wildwaterrafting.com
Burnsville Black Mountain/South Toe Basin, US 19
Bypass, (828) 682-6146. Two recreation areas with camping, picnicking, hiking, wild trout fishing, swimming and tubing. Most trails lead from the river valley to ridge top of the Black Mountains, the highest range in the East.
Mount Mitchell State Park, 2388 Hwy. 128, (828) 675-4611. The highest peak in the eastern United States. Cool climate and easy access from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Restaurant, tent camping area, museum, picnic area and hiking trails. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/momi/main.php
Museum of Yancey County History,
W. Main St., (828) 678-9587. Housed in the historic John Wesley McElroy House, which was headquarters for the North Carolina Home Guard during the Civil War. Today, the facility highlights traditional mountain culture and the fascinating local history of Burnsville.
Nolichucky River, US 19 Bypass, (828) 682-6146. This free-flowing river runs through the Pisgah National Forest and pours through one of the deepest canyons in the East, creating challenging whitewater rafting.
Canton Canton Area Historical Museum,
36 Park St., (828) 646-3412. This mountain heritage museum offers displays, artifacts, records and pictures of the settlement of Canton and the Pigeon River area. Glimpse the past and aspects of early life on the land where the Cherokee Indians hunted and fished.
Cedar Mountain DuPont State Recreational Forest, Transylvania & Henderson counties, (828) 877-6527. Its 10,400 acres of forest feature numerous waterfalls, including High Falls, Triple Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. Open to hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. dupontforest.com Glass Feather Studio & Gardens, 200
Glass Feather Dr., (877) 528-8457. A unique destination, featuring the Travis Collection of kiln-fired fused glass. glassfeather.com
Cherokee Cherokee Heritage Museum, Big Cove Rd. – Saunookes, (828) 497-3211. Highlights Cherokee’s past through displays of art and cultural items, such as masks, crystals, the uketena and more. Includes gallery with Native American crafts and art. Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, 777 Casino Dr., (800) 427-7247. Live table games with blackjack, roulette, craps and more of your favorites plus digital blackjack and baccarito and more than 4,000 of the latest Vegas-style slots. harrahs.com/casinos/harrahs-cherokee/ hotel-casino/property-home.shtml Advertising Partner, inside front cover Mountain Farm Museum, 150 US 441 N.,
(828) 497-1900. A collection of 10 historic farm buildings, gathered from throughout the Great Smoky Mountains, forms an open-air museum.
Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Drama Rd. & Hwy. 441, (828) 497-3481. Combines technology with a solid artifacts collection. A multisensory trip through Cherokee history. cherokee-nc.com/museum_intro.php Advertising Partner, inside front cover
Oconaluftee Indian Village, US 441 at Drama Rd., (828) 497-2111. Re-creation of an authentic 18th-century Indian community. Cherokee artisans and guides demonstrate and explain the arts and crafts, lifestyle and culture of their ancestors. Replicas of Cherokee homes, council house and square ground of the 1750 period. cherokee-nc.com
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mountains attractions Oconaluftee River, (800) 438-1601. Enjoy an easy canoe trip down the river or a picnic at the Oconaluftee Islands Park in the downtown area. The park features a walking trail highlighted by a Talking Tree that informs visitors about the tree’s uses and significance to the Cherokee culture. cherokee-nc.com Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Hwy. 441 N., (828) 497-3103. The oldest and leading Native American Arts cooperative in the country. These arts and crafts grace both the collections of museums and private homes of visitors to Cherokee. Selections include sculpture in both wood and stone, basketry, pottery, weaving, beadwork, traditional toys, weapons and more.
Advertising Partner, inside front cover Santa’s Land Fun Park & Zoo, US 19,
(800) 648-7268. Family fun with a Christmas theme. In addition to rides, visit Santa and his elves, browse through specialty shops and see craftsmen at work. santaslandnc.com
Smoky Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine, Hwy. 441 N., (828) 497-6574. Find beautiful emeralds, rubies, sapphires, amethysts, garnets, topaz and more at Cherokee’s first, finest and largest gem mine. We will cut, polish and set your stones. smgrm.com Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama, US 441 at Drama Rd., (866) 554-4557. On stage for more than 50 years, this drama traces the Cherokee people through the zenith of their power, the heartbreak of the Trail of Tears, and ending in the present day, where the Cherokee people continue to rewrite their place in the world. cherokee-nc.com./unto_these_main.php?
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Chimney Rock Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, 431 Main St., (800) 277-9611. Enjoy
75-mile views atop Chimney Rock. Our 26-story elevator makes the views accessible to all. Discover trails to 404-foot Hickory Nut Falls, through amazing rock formations or paths just for kids with interactive stops. chimneyrockpark.com
Polk County History Museum, 60 Walker St., (800) 440-7848. Explore Polk County’s past, including an early 1800s stagecoach, antique farm tools and implements, a school display, home setting, doctor’s office, beauty parlor and many pictures from the past. Shunkawauken Falls, White Oak Mountain
Rd., (800) 440-7848. The winding road crosses the falls in two places for easy, drive-by viewing. firstpeaknc.com
Connelly Springs South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains State Park Ave., (828) 433-4772. Approximately 14 miles of trout streams and 48 miles of trails for mountain biking, equestrian and hiking activities. Features the High Shoals Falls on the Jacob’s Fork River, a torrent of water that falls about 80 feet over a cliff of bare rock. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/somo/main.php
Crossnore The Crossnore School, 100 D.A.R. Dr., (800) 557-4305. Home of Suffer, the Little Children, a fresco by renowned artist Ben Long, which tells the story of how Jesus received the children as the crowds surrounded him. The outdoor drama Miracle on the Mountain tells the story of the school. crossnoreschool.org
Cullowhee Judaculla Rock , Judaculla Rock Rd.,
(800) 962-1911. Huge boulder with yet unexplained hieroglyphics said to be carved by Indians.
Mountain Heritage Center, Western Carolina University, 150 H. F. Robinson Admin. Bldg., (828) 227-7129. Details the 18th-century migration of the Scots-Irish to the New World where they settled across western North Carolina. The museum celebrates the rich heritage of the Southern Appalachian region with traveling exhibitions, educational programs and demonstrations. wcu.edu/mhc
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Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine,
397 Main St., (828) 625-5524. Pan for gold and gemstones in a clean, comfortable atmosphere. Guarantees a find for everyone and a wonderful experience for the whole family. chimneyrockgemmine.com
Columbus Green Creek Winery, 413 Gilbert Rd., (828) 863-2182. We believe wine is an essential part of gracious living, so we invite you to enjoy our tasting room and winery. Sip wine on our patio and enjoy the vineyard and mountain vistas. House of Flags, 363 Green Creek Dr.,
(828) 859-2151. More than 300 flags on display that have flown over our country since its founding. Presents a solid commitment to patriotism and a rich preservation of our country’s heritage. houseofflags.org
Cumberland Knob, Blue Ridge Parkway,
MP 217.5, (800) 372-5473. Site where construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway first began and still a favorite destination for visitors. The mixture of lush woodlands and open fields, housing a variety of birds and other wildlife, is ideal for leisurely walks or a more demanding hike to nearby Gully Creek. Visitors center. virtualblueridge.com/parkway_ tour/VisitorCenters/217_0/index.asp
Ferguson Whippoorwill Village, 11928 NC Hwy.
268 W., (336) 973-3237. Explore the Chapel of Peace, an 1864 Yadkin River Jail, an 1880s schoolhouse, blacksmith shop with a weaving room displaying an antique loom, and a good ol’ country store. Also, a replica of Daniel Boone’s home (c.1760). explorewilkes.com/ whippoorwill.php
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Flat Rock Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site – Connemara, 81 Carl Sandburg Ln.,
(828) 693-4178. Carl Sandburg – American poet, historian, author and lecturer – spent the final 22 years of his life at his estate, Connemara. Today, this National Historic Site offers keen insight on Sandburg, his family and their 264-acre working farm. nps.gov/carl
Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Hwy., (828) 693-0731. The State Theater of North Carolina provides top-quality entertainment for the entire family. Season includes Broadway musicals, comedies, drama and theater for young people. flatrockplayhouse.org Historic District – Flat Rock, Hwy. 25 S./ Greenville Hwy., (828) 693-9708. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Flat Rock began about a century and a half ago with large summer estates being built in the English manner by the affluent Charlestonians, Europeans and prominent plantation owners of the South’s lowcountry. historicflatrock.org
Fontana Dam Fontana Dam, Hwy. 28, (800) 467-1388. The largest dam east of the Mississippi was constructed during the early 1940s to supply electricity to fuel the war efforts during World War II. westernncattractions.com
Foscoe Grandfather Vineyard & Winery, 225 Vineyard Ln., (828) 963-2400. Mountainside vineyard at the base of Grandfather Mountain right on the Watauga River. At the bottom of the vineyard is the tasting room and winery. It’s perfect for a lazy afternoon or group outing. grandfathervineyard.com
Franklin Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum,
25 Phillips St., (828) 369-7831. Featuring the area’s most comprehensive collection of native gems and minerals, plus displays of gems and minerals from all around the world. Be sure to visit the popular fluorescent room. fgmm.org
Gold City Gem Mine, 9410 Sylva Rd.,
(800) 713-7767. Come for a day full of fun and excitement for the whole family. Mine in our covered flume – rain or shine. goldcityamusement.com
Macon County Historical Museum,
36 W. Main St., (828) 524-9758. Displays on education, the Civil War, early medicine, textiles and photographs. Reference library for genealogy research. maconnchistorical.org
Scottish Tartans Museum, 86 E. Main St., (828) 524-7472. Contains the official registry of all publicly known tartans and is the American extension of the Scottish Tartans Society in Edinburgh, Scotland. scottishtartans.org Wilderness Taxidermy, 5040 Highlands Rd., (828) 524-3677. Our modern, 6,000-squarefoot studio with a combined work area, museum and Wildlife Art gallery, offers the opportunity to view hundreds of unique specimens from around the world. wildernesstaxidermy.com
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Glen Alpine Lake James Cellars, 204 E. Main St., (828) 584-4551. A family-owned winery located in the North Carolina foothills. Come and relax in our restored 1915 building and taste the magnificent flavors of our fine wines. lakejamescellars.com
Glendale Springs Churches of the Frescoes – Holy Trinity Church, 120 Glendale Springs Rd., (336) 877-3607. Features the fresco of The Lord’s Supper by North Carolina native Ben Long. Other works include Jeffrey Mims’ Fresco of Christ’s Departure. Holy Trinity dates to the early 1900s. ashefrescoes.org
Hayesville Eagle Fork Vineyards, 225 Dick Jones Rd.,
(828) 389-8466. At our vineyard, you’ll hear soft classical music that we play for our nine varieties of grapes. Science has shown that music drives the insects from the vines, while legend has it that the grapes absorb the music, so it then becomes one with the wine. Come hear and taste for yourself. eagleforkvineyards.com
Hendersonville Burntshirt Vineyards, 2695 Sugarloaf Rd., (828) 685-2402. The altitude plus long, sunny days and cool nights produce wines uniquely expressive of the special terroir, such as Gruner Veltliner, Riesling and our red blend. burntshirtvineyards.com
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Historic Hendersonville is known for its gentle climate and beautiful scenery. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Explore the waterfalls of Dupont State Forest, Flat Rock Playhouse, Blue Ridge Parkway, historic sites, recreation, family activities and festivals. For a free planner, please call toll-free or visit our website listed below.
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Falderal Winery, 131 Third Ave. W.,
(828) 693-7676. Our tasting room is located directly above the winemaking portion of the winery, which means when you walk in, you’re literally standing on top of what you’re drinking. Because we vint in small batches, we have an always-rotating selection of wines to try. falderalwinery.com
Henderson County Heritage Museum,
1 Historic Courthouse Sq., Main St., (828) 694-1619. Housed in the historic courthouse, you’ll find artifacts, collections, demonstrations and other exhibitions relating to the area’s culture, heritage and stories. hendersoncountymuseum.org
Historic District – Hendersonville, 145 Fifth Ave. E., (828) 233-3216. Features a serpentine street lined with trees, floral planters, thriving shops, historic depot and curb market. downtownhendersonville.org Historic Johnson Farm, 3346 Haywood Rd.,
(828) 891-6585. This late 19th-century tobacco farm and early 20th-century tourist retreat is operated year round as a heritage education center and farm museum. More than 15 acres with nature trails, forests and streams. co.henderson.k12.nc.us/teachers/ johnsonfarm-web
Holmes Educational State Forest,
1299 Crab Creek Rd., (828) 692-0100. A managed forest designed to promote better understanding of the value of forests through exhibits, Talking Trees, signs and rangerconducted classes. Picnic areas and hiking trails available. ncesf.org/HESF/home.htm
Mineral and Lapidary Museum of Henderson County, 400 N. Main St.,
(828) 698-1977. Displays include North Carolina minerals, dinosaur egg cluster,
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English minerals, fluorescent minerals, geodes, petrified wood and large logs, plus Cullinan Diamond replicas. mineralmuseum.org
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, 588 Chestnut Gap Rd., (828) 685-4002. Nestled on 10 acres with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stop by and sample our Riesling blends, red Cabernets and Chardonnays, each with a sweeter and a drier version. saintpaulmountainvineyards.com Western North Carolina Air Museum, 1340 Gilbert St., (828) 698-2482. Unique collection of airplanes and memorabilia celebrating the Golden Age of General Aviation. Adjacent to the Hendersonville airport, you can chat with the aircrafts’ owners or watch these vintage machines in action in good flying weather. wncairmuseum.com
Wolfe’s Angel, Oakdale Cemetery, US 64 W., (800) 828-4244. Author Thomas Wolfe’s first novel, Look Homeward, Angel, had constant references to an angel statue imported from Italy. This was among the statues Wolfe’s father sold from the porch of his tombstone shop in Asheville. historichendersonville.org
Highlands Highlands Area Waterfalls, Various locations, (828) 526-2114. Bridal Veil Falls, located at US 64/28 West, cascades 120 feet over the highway. Cars can drive under the waterfall. Dry Falls, also at US 64/28 West, is a 75-foot waterfall that visitors can walk behind. Glen Falls, at Hwy. 106 South, is a series of three large falls, dropping approximately 60 feet each. highlandschamber.org Advertising Partner, p. 54
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mountains attractions Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass, Chestnut St., (828) 526-3415. Features
an outstanding collection of antique cut and engraved glass made in America between 1876 and 1916, which is known as the American Brilliant Period.
Whiteside Mountain, Whiteside Mountain Rd., (800) 962-1911. Named for its sheer, white cliffs, this mountain rises more than 2,100 feet above the Nantahala National Forest. A national recreation trail, making a 2-mile loop, winds to the 4,930-foot summit. highlandschamber.org
Hildebran Raintree Cellars Winery, 521-E US Hwy. 70 E., (828) 397-5643. Come visit our winery and taste what others have come to know. We have quality wines and are always experimenting with new and different wines to commemorate holidays and seasons of the year. raintreecellars.com
and family. For a soaking good time, visit our water park, with soaking games, a water slide, water cannons and the water wars. Admission to the water park is included in the admission price of the beach. lakelure.com
Lansing New River Winery, 165 Piney Creek Rd.,
(336) 384-1213. Enjoy our outdoor patio bar or a tour of our production facility, as well as the Old Lansing School. newriverwinery.com
Laurel Springs Thistle Meadow Winery,
102 Thistle Meadow, (800) 233-1505. Our wines are handcrafted in small batches to ensure the highest quality. With our own wide variety of wines – reds, whites and blushes, ranging from sweet to dry – you’re sure to find a wine that matches your taste. thistlemeadowwinery.com
Hot Springs Historic District – Hot Springs,
Downtown. Once a mecca for wealthy Southerners attracted by the hot natural springs and cool mountain air, today the town is a way station for hikers along the Appalachian Trail, which runs right through the middle of the area, and a magnet for people who want to experience the therapeutic and healing power of the springs. hotspringsnc.org
Hudson Sullivan Estate Vineyard & Winery,
4040 James Dr., (828) 728-5099. The vineyards are planted in native red and white muscadine grapes. To suit a variety of palates, we offer both dry and sweet in each of our grape and berry wines. Enjoy the Old World feel of the winery and its tapestry ceilings with a glass of your favorite wine. tudorhousewine.com
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Lenoir Caldwell Heritage Museum,
112 Vaiden St., (828) 758-4004. Artifactual photographic and demographic exhibits, and displays depicting the history and heritage of Caldwell County. caldwellcochamber.org
Carolina Mist Winery, 118 Main St.,
(828) 754-4660. We create and serve small batches of special wines crafted to the local tastes of our customers. Our carefully crafted wines, casual friendly service and cozy atmosphere bring the best of Lenoir to your wine-tasting experience. carolinamistwinery.com
Fort Defiance, 1792 Fort Defiance Dr.,
(828) 758-1671. Built in 1792, home of Gen. William Lenoir, Revolutionary War hero. More than 300 pieces of original clothing and furnishings on display. fortdefiancenc.org
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area,
Tuttle Educational State Forest, 3420 Playmore Beach Rd., (828) 757-5608. Boasts a wide variety of pines and hardwoods, plus rolling terrain and clear streams. These features are accessible by a series of wellmarked trails accented by exhibits and displays that explain the ecology of the managed forest. ncesf.org/TESF/home.htm
New River State Park, 1477 Wagoner
20 Miles of Furniture, 1909 Hickory Blvd., (800) 737-0782. A stretch of highway dominated by outlet stores showcasing exceptional prices and the finest selections from the industry’s leading furniture retailers. 20milesoffurniture.com
1481 Mt. Jefferson State Park Rd., (336) 246-9653. Broaden your horizons with scenic vistas and colorful displays of mountain flora. Stroll the short nature trail through the magnificent forest, a National Natural Landmark. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/moje/main.php
Access Rd., (336) 982-2587. Canoe more than 26 miles of the National Wild and Scenic South Fork of the New River. Three access points, primitive camping, fishing, hiking, mountain scenery and wildlife. Picnic areas with grills, one covered shelter and a community building. Canoe rentals from local outfitters for a fee. Free; fee for camping. ncparks.gov/ Visit/parks/neri/main.php
Lake Lure Beach at Lake Lure & Water Works,
2724 Memorial Hwy., (877) 386-4255. Relax under the sun, float on the water, build sand castles with your children or picnic with friends
Grandfather Mountain State Park, 9872 Hwy. 105 S., (828) 737-9522. Encompassing 2,600 acres of the undeveloped backcountry of Grandfather Mountain and adjacent to the tourist attraction. Hikers have free access to the peaks via a 12-mile network of alpine trails. There are two entry points to the hiking trails in Grandfather Mountain State Park that don’t require paying admission to the adjoining attraction. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/grmo/main.php
Little Switzerland Emerald Village, 331 McKinney Mine Rd., (828) 765-6463. Go underground in a real mine at the North Carolina Mining Museum. See old mining equipment and displays and enjoy the splashing waterfall. Tour the Company Store and visit Discovery Mill, with displays that include the Music Museum, the Homestead Museum and the Blue Ridge model railroad display. emeraldvillage.com
Maggie Valley Cataloochee Ski Area, 1080 Ski Lodge Rd., (800) 768-0285. Utilizes one of the most advanced snowmaking systems in the Southeast on 16 lighted slopes, five lifts (including three moving carpet lifts) and six lanes of snow tubing fun. cataloochee.com Advertising Partner, p. 59
Wheels Through Time Museum,
62 Vintage Ln., (828) 926-6266. The world’s premier collection of rare American vintage motorcycles, with more than 325 classic motorcycles, many of which are operated daily. The unique museum also features dozens of motorcycle-related exhibits. wheelsthroughtime.com
Marion Historic Carson House, 1805 US 70 W.,
(828) 724-4948. Built as a walnut log cabin in the early 1800s, this historic home is filled with unusual household and plantation artifacts. historiccarsonhouse.com
Linville Caverns, 19929 Hwy. 221 N.,
(800) 419-0540. Natural limestone caverns feature spectacular stalactite and stalagmite formations, underground stream and cave wildlife, such as bats and large trout. linvillecaverns.com
Lucky Strike Gold & Gem Mine,
251 Lucky Strike Dr., (828) 738-4893. Pan for gold in a stream that was mined in the early 1800s or look for gemstones in our flumes. Dining and gift shop on site. luckystrikegoldandgem.com
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Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy., (800) 468-7325. Known for the 360-degree views from its Mile High Swinging Bridge, Grandfather is a sanctuary where guests can come eye-to-eye with bears, cougars, otters, eagles and deer in natural habitats, learn about the natural world from entertaining guides, stroll gentle nature paths or hike craggy alpine trails. grandfather.com
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort, 578 Valley View Cir., (800) 817-4111. Skiing serviced by two double lifts, two quads, a surface lift and magic carpet, 82 acres of ski terrain with 100 percent snowmaking capability, snow tubing, sledding and night skiing. Summer activities include mountain biking, fly fishing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding and hiking. skiwolfridgenc.com
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Marshall Madison County Courthouse, Main St.,
(828) 649-3031. This two-story Neo-Classical Revival brick structure was constructed in 1907 at a cost of $30,000. The cupola, a four-stage polygonal structure, is one of the most impressive courthouse cupolas in North Carolina. The conical roof, bearing clocks on its alternate faces, is capped by a lantern that serves as a pedestal for a statue of Blind Justice. visitmadisoncounty.com
Mill Spring Parker-Binns Vineyard, 7382 Hwy. 108 E.,
(828) 894-0154. Join us for a taste of our wines and discover how we bring our passion for fine wines into the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our wines include Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Rose, plus Blackberry. parker-binnsvineyard.com
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Murphy Cherokee Cellars Winery, 23 Hickory St., (828) 835-9565. Spend time at our wine tasting room and on the beautiful veranda where you can sit and enjoy a glass of wine.
Cherokee County Historical Museum, 87 Peachtree St., (828) 837-6792. Reflects the life of the Cherokee Indians during the time of the Cherokee Nation and the removal along the Trail of Tears to Oklahoma. Depicts the early life of the white man in Cherokee County. Doll collection.
Fields of the Wood, Hwy. 294, (828) 494-7855. An entire mountainside displays the Ten Commandments written in stone at this 200-acre Bible park. fieldsofthewoodbiblepark.com
Valley River Vineyards, 4689 Martins Creek Rd., (828) 321-5333. A taste of southern Appalachia with tasting room offering winery tours by appointment. valleyrivervineyards.com
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(828) 430-3440. Come fly away on the aerial adventures of a lifetime. Imagine an exhilarating network of 15 interconnected islands in the sky. You’ll be transported from one tree house to the next by a series of sky bridges and ziplines. thebeanstalkjourney.com
Historic District – Morganton, 102 E. Union St., (828) 438-5280. Self-guided walking or driving tour of National Register of Historic Places district. The Old Burke County Courthouse houses the Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Center. ci.morganton.nc.us History Museum of Burke County,
201 W. Meeting St., (828) 437-1777. Tours are nonscripted and docent-led, giving the visitor a personalized perspective of the hundreds of artifacts on display. Visitors walk through room settings, becoming a part of a doctor’s or dentist’s office, beauty shop, housewares or military display. thehistorymuseumofburke.org
Morganton Railroad Depot & Museum, 624 S. Green St., (828) 438-5272. Restored to its 1916 appearance. Contains an extensive collection of 19th- and 20th-century railroad memorabilia, including a 100-piece collection of dining car tableware, a brass bell and a head lamp from the age of steam locomotives.
Quaker Meadows Plantation, St. Mary’s Church Rd., (828) 437-4104. The restored plantation home (c.1812) is available for docent-guided tours by appointment. Visitor center gardens.
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Western Piedmont Community College, 1001 Burkemont Ave., (828) 438-6000. An exact replica of the late Sen. Ervin’s home library, it contains hundreds of books and treasures from his days as chairman of the Senate Watergate Hearings in the 1970s. samervinlibrary.org
Perry Lowe Orchards, 8741 NC Hwy. 16 S., (336) 921-3123. Enjoy apple time talk and a guided tour of the apple house and cooler, then head to our orchard for the apple tree maze and hayride, plus pick apples and pumpkins. perryloweorchards.com
The Beanstalk Journey at Catawba Meadows, 220 Catawba Meadows Dr.,
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Lake James State Park, 6683 NC 126, (828) 584-7728. Tucked away in rolling hills at the base of Linville Gorge is Lake James, a 6,510-acre lake with more than 150 miles of shoreline. This impressive waterway is the centerpiece of Lake James State Park. Boat, water ski or fish in cool mountain waters, or take a walk and enjoy an abundance of wildflowers and wildlife along park trails. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/laja/main.php South Creek Vineyards and Winery, 2240 South Creek Rd., (828) 652-5729. Come taste our award-winning Bordeauxstyle wines at our 100-year-old Italian Renaissance farmhouse. Meander through the vineyards, tour the winery or just unwind and relax while sipping our wines. southcreekwinery.com
Old Fort Mountain Gateway Museum, 24 Water St., (828) 668-9259. Displays showcase mountain lifestyle and history from the earliest original inhabitants through the settlement period and into the 20th century. The site also houses two 1800s log cabins, an outdoor amphitheater and a picnic area by Mill Creek. mountaingatewaymuseum.org
Old Fort Arrowhead Monument, Corner of Main St. & Hwy. 70 W., (888) 233-6111. In 1930, this 30-foot-tall granite arrowhead was dedicated to honor the peace between the pioneers and the Native Americans. During the ceremony, chiefs of both Cherokee and Catawba tribes smoked a pipe of peace for the first time in history. mcdowellnc.org
Old Fort Railroad Museum, 25 W. Main St., (888) 233-6111. Museum illustrates the impact of the railroad system on the region. Railroad and train exhibits, original tools, signal lights, furniture and signs are housed in the historic Old Fort Depot building, built in the 1890s. mcdowellnc.org
Penland Penland School of Crafts – Penland Gallery, Conley Ridge Rd., (828) 765-6211.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Penland Gallery offers a tour of the campus. This in-depth, guided tour tells the history of the school and takes visitors to see many of the working student artists. Reservations are required through the gallery. penland.org
Pisgah Forest Allison-Deaver House, NC 280,
(828) 862-6654. This Federal and Greek Revival house, first built in 1815, has virtually remained unaltered for almost two centuries. With a mortise-and-tenon structure, the house has been revived as a house-restoration museum. tc150.com/content/allison-deaver-house
Cradle of Forestry in America National Historic Site, 1001 Pisgah Hwy., (828) 877-3130.
This unique historic site, in the heart of Pisgah National Forest, includes the Forest Discovery Center, with hands-on exhibits and an 18-minute film. Paved trails lead past historic cabins, a logging train and woods where the first forestry school in America operated in the early 1900s. Craftsmen, guided tours, helicopter simulator and interpretive programs. cradleofforestry.com
Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, 1401 Fish Hatchery Rd., (828) 877-4423. Mountain streams, where water and life begin, is the theme of this educational facility dedicated to exploring the wonders of North Carolina’s wildlife. The center is a program of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Aquariums, 20-minute video, hands-on exhibits along a paved walkway, garden display, special programs, viewing and feeding of trout at the Pisgah Fish Hatchery, and gift shop. ncwildlife.org Sliding Rock, Pisgah Hwy., (828) 877-3265. Take the plunge down a 60-foot slippery cascade into the 50- to 60-degree, 6-footdeep pool. fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/ recreation/recarea/?recid=48156&actid=82
Plumtree Plumtree Canopy Tours, 913 Big Plumtree Creek Rd., (828) 687-1411. More than just a 3-hour zipline experience. Enjoy 11 zips and four sky bridges over beautiful terrain. plumtreecanopytours.com
Purlear Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest, 1956 Rendezvous Mtn. Rd.,
(336) 667-5072. The Talking Tree Trail features Talking Trees, each with a recorded message about itself, its site and the forest history. Forest Demonstration and Logging History Demonstration trails. ncesf.org/RMESF
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Roaring Gap Stone Mountain State Park, 3042 Frank
Pkwy., (336) 957-8185. The 13,500 acres include 17 miles of trout fishing streams, rock climbing, hiking trails and waterfalls. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/stmo/main.php
Robbinsville Cherohala Skyway, Hwy. 143 W., (800) 470-3790. Called a mini-Blue Ridge Parkway, the Skyway travels through some of the best scenery of the Cherokee and Nantahala National forests. Enjoy majestic views of nature or picnic above the clouds at one of the many overlooks. grahamcountytravel.com The Dragon, Hwy. 129 N., (828) 479-8400. One of the best places in the United States to test your skills and courage on a motorcycle or your motor vehicle of choice. There are 318 turns throughout 11 miles. tailofthedragon.com Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Nantahala National Forest, (800) 470-3790. Ancient hardwood forest has been preserved as a tribute to the poet of Trees, who was killed in action during World War I. Two-mile trail passes under enormous yellow poplars, some more than 100 feet high. grahamcountytravel.com Junaluska Museum, Memorial and Medicine Plant Trail, Hwy. 143 Bus.,
(828) 479-4727. Honoring a prominent Cherokee leader, the museum features several large displays of Native American artifacts, most of which were found in Graham County. Trail located next to the memorial includes plants and shrubs used by the Cherokee in the making of traditional medicine. junaluska.com
Ariel Gallery, Asheville Green River Plantation, 6333 Coxe Rd., (828) 286-1461. Built in 1807, this magnificent 42-room mansion rests on land that reflects all of the gentility and refinement of the old pre-Civil War South. greenriverplantation.net KidSenses Children’s Museum,
172 N. Main St., (828) 286-2120. A hands-on, interactive playscape for families and children from birth to 10 years old. Offers 11,000 square feet of fun, including a real fire engine, a bubble room, science stations and more. kidsenses.com
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center,
121 School House Rd., (828) 479-3364. Provides local artisans working studios that are open for the public to visit. The center is dedicated to preserving mountain traditions for generations to come. stecoahvalleycenter.com
Ronda MenaRick Vineyard & Winery,
328 Luffman Rd., (336) 328-7038. We specialize in Spanish and Portuguese varietals. Come, relax and enjoy the view from our vineyard. menarick.com
Saluda Green River, Green River Cove Rd.,
(800) 440-7848. Class I, II and III rapids make for great float trips and kayaking classes on the scenic Green River. Class IV rapids for advanced paddlers. firstpeaknc.com
Pearson’s Falls, 2748 Pearson’s Falls Rd., (828) 749-3031. A 320-acre nature and wildlife preserve and Natural Heritage Site. Walking trail to base of 90-foot falls. pearsonsfalls.org
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Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery,
450 Groce Rd., (336) 835-9463. Nestled in the Yadkin Valley region, this family-owned winery brings Old World charm to the Old North State. Known as Chianti in the Carolinas, Raffaldini currently produces five single varietal wines and four blends: Vermentino, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Sangiovese Riserva and Montepulciano. raffaldini.com
Rutherfordton Broad River Gems and Mining Co.,
218 River Landing, (828) 286-1220. Jewelry, gemstones, rocks, minerals and fossils. Museum area and on-site gem mining and fossil dig. broadrivergems.com
Gorges State Park, Hwy. 281 S., (828) 966-9099. Plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls and one of the greatest concentrations of rare and unique species in the eastern United States are found here. Elevation rises some 2,000 feet in only 3-5 miles. As the park is still in its planning and development phase, visitors are encouraged to call the park office before visiting for current park conditions. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/gorg/main.php Sapphire Valley Ski Area, 4350 US 64 W., (800) 533-8268. Excellent conditions for beginning and intermediate skiing and snowboarding. skisapphire.com Advertising Partner, p. 59
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Seven Devils Hawksnest Resort, 2058 Skyland Dr.,
(800) 822-4295. Year-round recreation opportunities. Home to the area’s largest snowtubing park. Try the zipline course – ride 10 different cables taking you through the trees, over creeks and even over snow tubers during the winter months. hawksnest-resort.com
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Sparta Chateau Laurinda Vineyards, 690 Reeves
Ridge Rd., (800) 650-3236. Producing more than 30 flavors of wine and specializing in fresh-fruit wines, we pride ourselves in offering a wide selection, sure to please even the discriminating wine connoisseur. chateaulaurindavineyards.com
Doughton Park, Blue Ridge Pkwy., MP
238.5-244.7, (336) 372-8877. This 7,000-acre park, the largest recreation area on the Blue Ridge Parkway, offers a lodge, campground, hiking trails and picnic areas. Includes the picturesque Brinegar Cabin and the Caudill Family Homestead, a dramatic exhibit of isolated mountain life. nps.gov/blri
Spruce Pine Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine, Hwy. 226 S., (828) 765-6130. Gem mine rain or shine under covered flumes. Sands of Time Museum is free; fee to mine for gems. gemmountain.com Historic Orchard at Altapass, 1025 Orchard Rd., (888) 765-9531. An Appalachian cultural and historical center that also features hayrides following the path of the Revolutionary War mountain soldiers or storytelling hayrides about our part of the mountains. altapassorchard.com
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Waldensian Museum, 208 Rodoret St., (828) 874-1111. Historic museum that is a central repository for the many distinctively Waldensian artifacts relating to the founding and origin of the town of Valdese. visitvaldese.com
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Waldensian Trail of Faith, 401 Church St., (800) 635-4778. This walk through history depicts the religious persecution and incredible faith of the Waldensians of northern Italy. Fourteen building replicas and monuments. Located next to Old Colony Players Amphitheater. waldensiantrailoffaith.org
Tuckasegee River, (800) 962-1911. Canoeing and funyak trips on gentle Class II whitewater.
Thurmond McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks,
315 Thurmond Post Office Rd., (336) 874-3003. Relax on our porches with a glass of wine or cider, enjoy our gardens or picnic under the shade trees. Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Merlot, Ring of Fire Red, Sparkling Niagara and Hard Cider. mcritchiewine.com
Precious Alpaca Farm, 2930 S. Center
Church Rd., (336) 957-3581. Geared toward all ages, watch a video to educate you on the history of the alpaca from the origin to the differences in colors and breeds. Then enjoy interacting with the alpaca and observe demonstrations of weaving raw fibers. preciousalpaca.com
Todd Elk Knob State Park, 5564 Meat Camp Rd.,
(336) 957-3581. Enjoy a moderate trail hike up to the summit of Elk Knob. When the wildflowers are in bloom, you won’t find a more spectacular location to experience the wonders of nature. Bring a picnic for a relaxing visit. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/elkn/main.php
Tryon Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE), 3381 Hunting Country Rd.,
(828) 859-9021. A 320-acre nature education and recreational center offering 5 miles of hiking and riding trails, an equestrian center with stabling for 200 horses, and a variety of family-oriented nature education programs, outdoor concerts and more. fence.org
Overmountain Vineyards, 2012 Sandy
Plains Rd., (828) 551-5449. Your options for the day are: walk the vineyards during a tour, learn about the Overmountain Men and their impact on the nation’s history, take in spectacular views and, of course, taste our estate wines. overmountainvineyards.com
Valdese From This Day Forward Outdoor Drama, Old Colony Players Amphitheater,
N. Church St., (828) 879-2126. For more than 40 years, the story of the Waldensians has been told through music, dance and drama. They were a religious sect from Italy that migrated to North Carolina in 1893 to establish a colony at Valdese. oldcolonyplayers.com
Waldensian Heritage Wines, 4940 Villar Ln. N.E., (828) 879-3202. Experience wines crafted in the Waldensian tradition. Tours, tastings and sales are available Thursday through Sunday, or by appointment.
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Valle Crucis Mast General Store, Hwy. 194, (828) 963-6511. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places as one of the best remaining examples of an old country store. This historic landmark, in the heart of the state’s first rural historic district, has featured quality goods and traditional clothing since 1883. mastgeneralstore.com Advertising Partner, p. 2-3
Vilas Dutch Creek Trails, 793 Rubin Walker Rd., (828) 297-7117. Enjoy wooded trails, old farm fields, valley views along Dutch Creek and Southern hospitality. Whether you are an experienced cowboy or a little green, our skilled staff and gentle horses make for a pleasant visit. dutchcreektrails.com
Scream Time Zipline, 8483 US Hwy. 421,
(828) 898-5404. Our regular tour consists of six ziplines, the shortest being longer than a football field at 450 feet and the longest is 800 feet. Add the Super Zip, a 2,000-foot line, to zip over a mile of cable. Please call to check availability. screamtimezipline.com
Waynesville Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts, 49 Shelton St., (828) 452-1551. Exhibit of heritage crafts includes wood carvings, bedding, pottery, china painting, handcrafted jewelry, Cherokee and Navaho artifacts, and furniture, all located in historic Shelton House.
Weaverville Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace State Historic Site, 911 Reems Creek Rd.,
(828) 645-6706. Reconstructed birthplace of Zebulon B. Vance, Civil War governor of North Carolina. nchistoricsites.org/vance
West Jefferson Ashe County Cheese, 106 E. Main St., (800) 445-1378. North Carolina’s oldest cheese plant, producing quality cheese since 1930. See it made via our viewing room – open year round at no charge – on days we’re creating our tasty cheeses. Then stop by our shop, where we have 20 varieties of original cheese, as well as our own county butter, homemade fudge and the popular fresh cheese curds, plus other locally made items. ashecountycheese.com
Bluff Mountain Nature Preserve, Edwards Rd., (336) 977-8405. The mountain’s unique geology, hydrology and ecology intertwine to create an unusual mixture of habitats and wildlife. nature.org/ wherewework/northamerica/states/ northcarolina/preserves/art5590.html Churches of the Frescoes – St. Mary’s,
400 Beaver Creek School Rd., (336) 982-3076. Created by native North Carolinian Ben Long. Mary, Great with Child, John the Baptist and the moving Mystery of Faith grace the sanctuary. Creations by Long’s students also line the walls of this early 20th-century church. ashefrescoes.org
Historic District – West Jefferson,
1 S. Jefferson Ave., (866) 607-0093. With one of the best collections of art galleries in the mountains, this National Historic District also has much to offer visitors, ranging from handicraft shops, antiques, unique specialty stores, fine restaurants, historic homes and churches, and many quaint lodging choices. visitwestjefferson.org
Wilkesboro Frescoes at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 200 W. Cowles St., (336) 667-4231.
Two frescoes by world-renowned artist Ben Long, depicting St. Paul the Apostle’s time of conversion and while writing the Epistles in prison. cacwilkes.org/frescos.htm
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir,
499 Reservoir Rd., (336) 921-3390. In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this lake is an awesome scenic backdrop for any funfilled excursion you plan. Camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, bird watching, ranger-led trail tours and children’s activities. Experience performances at the Forest Edge Amphitheater at Fort Hamby. saw.usace.army.mil/wkscott/index.htm
Wilkes Community College Gardens, 1328 S. Collegiate Dr., (336) 838-6100. Specialty gardens include the unique Eddy Merle Watson Garden of the Senses, featuring Braille-labeled plants and sculptured music and alphabet walls, plus native, rose, Japanese and other gardens. Walking trail, children’s playground, duck pond and picnic areas. wilkescc.edu Wilkes Heritage Museum, 100 E. Main St., (336) 667-3171. The museum tells the stories of Native Americans, Moravian explorers, Revolutionary heroes, the Civil War, local industry, the birthplace of moonshine and stock-car racing, plus important historical figures such as Daniel Boone and Tom “Dooley” Dula. wilkesheritagemuseum.com
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Freeman’s Motel & Cottages (828) 488-2737 freemansmotel.com
Land of Living Water Cabins (877) 721-1900 landoflivingwater.com Whispering Pines Log Cabins (321) 632-3471 northcarolinacabins.com
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A Dogwood Cove Cabin (828) 488-1657 dogwoodnc.com Green Mountain Inn (239) 898-5253 Private Campgrounds
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Turkey Creek Campground (828) 488-8966 turkeycreekcamp ground.com
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A Country Hearth Inn (828) 321-2176 countryhearth.com
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Valley Town Motor Court (828) 321-4280 B&Bs and Country Inns
Andrews Southern Charm Bed & Breakfast (828) 321-2348 andrewssouthern charm.com Cozad-Cover House Bed & Breakfast (828) 321-1017 coverhousebandb.com Hawkesdene House Mountain Retreat (800) 447-9549 hawkesdene.com Vacation Rentals
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Baymont Inn Biltmore (877) 229-6668 baymontinns.com/ asheville Best WesternBiltmore East (888) 230-1228 bestwestern.com
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Comfort InnAsheville Airport (828) 687-9199 comfortinn.com
Quality Inn & Suites-Biltmore South (800) 228-5151 biltmorefarmshotels.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Bent Creek Lodge (877) 231-6574 bentcreeknc.com
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Parkway Lane (828) 684-9147 parkwaylane.com
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Ashley Creek RV Park (828) 684-8030
Asheville Arthaus Hostel (828) 423-0256 avlhostel.com
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Courtyard (800) 321-2211 cour tyard.com Crowne Plaza Tennis & Golf Resort (800) 733-3211 ashevillecp.com
Blue Ridge Motor Lodge (828) 254-0805
Days Inn-Asheville Mall (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com
Brookstone Lodge (877) 798-5888 brookstonelodge asheville.com
Days Inn-Biltmore East (866) 949-9914 ashevilletrips.com
Budget Motel (828) 665-2100
Days Inn-North (800) 329-7666 daysinn.com
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Comfort Inn – West (800) 228-5150 comfortinn.com Comfort SuitesBiltmore Square Mall (800) 622-4005 comfortsuites biltmore.com
DoubleTree-Biltmore (828) 274-1800 biltmorefarmshotels.com Advertising Partner, p. 62
Downtown Inn & Suites (828) 254-9661
Country Inn & Suites-Asheville Mall (800) 456-4000 countryinns.com Country Inn & Suites-Biltmore Square Mall (877) 670-9001 countryinns.com/ ashevillenc
GuestHouse International Inn-Biltmore (800) 465-4329 guesthouseintl.com
Hampton Inn Biltmore Square (800) 426-7866 ashevillehampton inns.com
Holiday InnBiltmore East (828) 298-5611 biltmorehotels.com Holiday InnBiltmore West (800) 678-2161 holidayinnbiltmore.com
Homewood Suites (800) 225-5466 ashevillehomewood suites.com Advertising Partner, p. 62
Hampton Inn Tunnel Road (800) 426-7866 ashevillehampton inns.com Haywood Park Hotel (800) 228-2522 haywoodpark.com
Hotel Indigo-Downtown (877) 270-1392 hotelindigo.com/ ashevillenc Howard Johnson Inn (800) 446-4656 hojo.com Inn on Biltmore Estate (800) 858-4130 biltmore.com Advertising Partner, p. 62
Extended Stay America (800) 398-7829 extstay.com
Hilton-Biltmore Park (828) 209-2700 biltmorefarms hotels.com/hilton
Fairfield Inn & Suites (828) 665-4242 marriot t.com/avlbs
Advertising Partner, p. 62
Four Points-Downtown (888) 854-6897 fourpoints.com/asheville
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Downtown (828) 225-5550 holidayinn.com/ asheville-dwtn Advertising Partner, p. 62
Econo Lodge-Biltmore (800) 553-2666 econolodge.com
Hotels/Motels
The Altamont (828) 270-7747 myaltamont.com
Country Inn & Suites-West (800) 456-4000 countryinns.com/ ashevillenc_west
Biltmore Farms Hotels (828) 771-2271 biltmorefarmshotels.com
Asheville Aloft-Downtown (828) 232-2838 star woodhotels.com/ alofthotels
Grand Bohemian Hotel (877) 274-1242 bohemianhotel asheville.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com / asheville-mall
Intown Motor Lodge (828) 252-1811 Motel 6 Asheville (800) 466-8356 motel6.com Mount-Vue Motel (828) 258-9001 The Mountaineer Inn (800) 255-4080 mtinnasheville. homestead.com
mountains accommodations Quality Inn & Suites-Biltmore East (877) 299-5519 qualityinnbiltmore.com Ramada – Biltmore West (800) 925-5486 ramada.com Ramada River Ridge (800) 836-6732 ramadariverridge.com Red Roof Inn (800) 733-7663 redroof.com Renaissance Hotel (800) 468-3571 ashevillerenaissance.com
Residence Inn (800) 331-3131 residenceinn.com Advertising Partner, p. 63
The Residences at Biltmore (866) 433-5594 residencesatbiltmore.com
Rock Haven Terrace Motel (828) 255-0219
Value Place (828) 418-1400 valueplace.com
ASIA Bed & Spa (828) 255-0051 ashevillespa.com
Cedar Crest Inn (800) 252-0310 cedarcrestinn.com
Rodeway Inn (877) 577-8737 rodeway1.com
Whispering Pines Motel (828) 665-1611
At Cumberland Falls Bed & Breakfast Inn (888) 743-2557 cumberlandfalls.com
Chestnut Street Inn (800) 894-2955 chestnutstreetinn.com
Rodeway Inn & Suites-Biltmore Square (877) 354-8800 rodeway1.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Corner Oak Manor (888) 633-3525 corneroakmanor.com
Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast Inn (800) 251-2454 abbingtongreen.com
Beaufort House Victorian Inn (800) 261-2221 beaufor thouse.com
Aberdeen Inn (828) 254-9336 aberdeeninn.com
A Bed of Roses (888) 290-2770 abedofroses.com
Sleep Inn-Biltmore West (866) 901-1033 ashevillesleepinn.com
Albemarle Inn (800) 621-7435 albemarleinn.com
Biltmore Village Inn (866) 274-8779 biltmorevillageinn.com
1889 WhiteGate Inn & Cottage (800) 485-3045 whitegate.net
SpringHill Suites (888) 287-9400 springhillsuites. com/AVLSH
AppleWood Manor Inn Bed & Breakfast (800) 442-2197 applewoodmanor.com
Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Inn (800) 381-3878 blackwalnut.com
1847 Blake House Inn Bed & Breakfast (888) 353-5227 blakehouse.com
Super 8-Biltmore (828) 505-4648 super8.com
Asheville Green Cottage (828) 707-6563 ashevillegreen cottage.com
Bridle Path Inn (828) 252-0035 bridlepathinn.com
1899 Wright Inn and Carriage House (800) 552-5724 wrightinn.com
Sleep Inn-Biltmore (828) 277-1800 biltmorefarmshotels.com Advertising Partner, p. 62
Thunderbird Motel (828) 298-4061 Town House Motel (828) 253-8753
Asheville Seasons Bed & Breakfast (828) 236-9494 ashevilleseasons.com
Carolina Bed & Breakfast (888) 254-3608 carolinabb.com
Crooked Oak Mountain Inn (877) 252-9219 crookedoakmountain inn.com
Hill House Bed & Breakfast Inn (800) 379-0002 hillhousebb.com
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Lion & the Rose Bed & Breakfast (800) 546-6988 lion-rose.com 1900 Inn on Montford (800) 254-9569 innonmontford.com North Lodge on Oakland B&B (800) 282-3602 northlodge.com Oakland Cottage Bed & Breakfast (866) 858-0863 vacationinasheville.com Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast (888) 811-3053 pinecrestbb.com Princess Anne Hotel (866) 552-0986 princessannehotel.com Sourwood Inn (828) 255-0690 sour woodinn.com Sweet Biscuit Inn (866) 280-0170 sweetbiscuitinn.com
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Experience Asheville’s all-suite luxury hotel. Located within minutes of historic downtown Asheville, Biltmore® and the city’s finest dining. Make Yourself at Home™ at this premier hotel. Most suites have a breathtaking view of the mountains. Enjoy richly appointed, elegant one-bedroom suites with separate living area. Full breakfast included. Make your mountain vacation dream come true. AAA Three Diamond.
(800) 235-2474 www.ashevillecabins.com
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88 Tunnel Rd. • I-240, Exit 6 • Asheville, NC 28805 • (828) 252-5400 • (800) CALL-HOME® www.ashevillehomewoodsuites.com
Twenty-five luxury cabins on delightful 40-acre forested property with trout pond, stream, waterfall, gardens and fountains. All cabins are tastefully decorated, completely equipped and beautifully furnished. Amenities include wood burning fireplaces, decks, hot tubs and much more. Luxury, serenity and comfort await you!
Biltmore Farms Hotels
Inn on Biltmore Estate
The DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore provides upscale ambiance in a distinctive, historical setting in Biltmore Village, with 197 well-appointed guest rooms and suites. The AAA Four Diamond Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park offers sustainable luxury in a modern, mixed-use community, overlooking the French Broad River. For more information, please visit our website.
Discover luxurious comfort at the Inn on Biltmore Estate® – the only lodging on the grounds of America’s largest home®. Enjoy relaxed elegance, fine dining, outdoor activities including the Land Rover Experience Driving School, Orvis-endorsed Fly-fishing School and The Spa – each inspired by the Vanderbilt legacy of hospitality and gracious living.
Welcome to Asheville’s all-new smokeand pet-free accommodations. All rooms include free wired and wireless high-speed Internet, 32” LCD TVs, microwaves, refrigerator, iron, hair dryer, coffeemaker and in-room safe. Hotel features include indoor/outdoor pool/spa, exercise facility and well-equipped business center. Relax and enjoy our comfortable fullservice restaurant and lounge that features great food and drinks.
(828) 274-1800 www.BiltmoreFarmsHotels.com
(877) BILTMORE www.biltmore.com
(828) 225-5550 www.holidayinn.com/asheville-dwtn
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Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds (800) 235-2474 willowwinds.com
Advertising Partner, p. 62
Asheville Connections Luxury Rentals (888) 861-9487 asheville connections.com Asheville Swiss Chalets (828) 776-0509 ashevilleswiss chalets.com Bittersweet Cottage & Suite (828) 712-2414 bittersweetcottage.com Blue Ridge Cabins (877) 902-2246 brcabin.com Carolina Mornings (855) 398-0712 carolinamornings.com Carolina Mountain Rentals (828) 230-6613 carolinamountain rental.com Crest Mountain Vacation Homes (828) 252-7787 crestmtn.com/index.ph p?page= accomodations Downtown Asheville Loft (828) 545-0565 vrbo.com/230487 Festiva Biltmore Village (855) 533-7848 festiva-biltmore village.com Ginny’s Cabin mountainvacation cabins.com
Resorts
The Grove Park Inn (800) 438-5800 groveparkinn.com Advertising Partner, p. 61 Private Campgrounds
Asheville Bear Creek RV Park & Campground (800) 833-0798 ashevillebearcreek.com Asheville Taps RV Park (800) 831-4385 ashevilletapsrvpark.com Brevard Road Campground (828) 667-4500 Campfire Lodgings RV & Campground (800) 933-8012 campfirelodgings.com Clairmont Crest RV Park (828) 252-6561 clairmontcrest.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Balsam Mountain Inn (800) 224-9498 balsaminn.com Private Campgrounds
Moonshine Creek Campground (828) 586-6666 moonshinecreekcamp ground.com
Balsam Grove At The Ridge Campin’ (828) 877-2172 attheridge.com Lazy J Campground (828) 966-3834
Banner Elk Hotels/Motels
Best Western Mountain Lodge (877) 877-4553
Tipi Camp Asheville (828) 665-9337 ncmmt.com
Blue Ridge Village (828) 898-9737 festivaresorts.com
Bakersville B&Bs and Country Inns
Prior’s Creek (828) 688-6333 priorscreek.com
Vacation Rentals
BirdTown Guesthouse & Little Bird Cabin (828) 467-2094 homeaway.com/vacation -rental /p130348 The Croft (888) 773-5455 Laurel Creek Cottage (282) 688-9699 geocities.com /laurel creekcot tage
The Pines Cottages (888) 818-6477 ashevillepines.com
Yellow Bird Co. (800) 332-2473 Private Campgrounds
Saylor Lake RV Park (800) 874-4387
Iron Skillet Farmhouse Inn (877) 776-9505 theironskillet.com Little Main Street Inn & Suites (828) 898-6109 littlemainstreet.com 1902 Turnpike House Bed & Breakfast (888) 802-4487 1902turnpikehouse.com The Perry House Bed & Breakfast (877) 806-4280 perr yhouse.com
Private Campgrounds
French Broad River Campground (828) 658-0772 ncrivercamping.com
Log Cabin Motor Court (800) 295-3392 cabinlodging.com
The Urban Nest (828) 777-7073 ashevilledowntown condo.com
Balsam
SmokeTree Lodge (800) 422-1880 smoketree-lodge.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Azalea Inn Bed & Breakfast (888) 898-2743 azalea-inn.com
Banner Elk Inn Bed & Breakfast (800) 295-7851 bannerelkinn.com Banner Elk Winery’s Blueberry Villa (828) 898-9090 bannerelkwinery.com Cornerstone Cabins & Cottages (828) 898-3115 cornerstonerentals.com The Inn at Elk River (828) 898-9669 elkriverinn.com
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Vacation Rentals
A and W Mountain Rentals (828) 898-9188 aandwrentals.com
Aadvisor Realty of the High Country (800) 940-5006 Antler Realty (800) 337-4099 antlerrealty.net Blue Ridge Cabin Rentals (828) 898-7788 brcabinrental.com Blue Ridge Mountain Log Cabins & Condo Rentals (828) 898-5328
Paramount Realty (828) 898-6006 paramountrealty.com Serenity Haven (828) 898-5762 serenit yhaven.net Sugar Mountain Lodging (828) 898-7800 sugarmountain lodging.com Sugar Mountain Resort Rentals (800) 438-4555 staysugarmountain.com Resorts
Sugar Mountain Resort (800) 784-2768 skisugar.com Advertising Partner, p. 59
Barnardsville B&Bs and Country Inns
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Bat Cave River Cottages (828) 625-9300 batcaverivercottages. com
Chimney Rock Cottage (828) 699-5131 homeaway.com/vacation -rental /p378059 Dowling Cabins (828) 625-5400 dowlingcabins.com Grist Mill River Cottage (877) 371-5100 distinctivemtnlodging. com /GristMillRiver.html River View Cabins (800) 584-4255 riverviewcabins.com Riverside Cottages (828) 625-4479
Hawk & Ivy Bed & Breakfast (888) 395-7254 hawkandivy.com
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Fall Creek Meadows (800) 834-4118 beechmountain.net Four Seasons at Beech Mountain (828) 387-4211 beechgetaway.com Foxfire Rentals (828) 898-7578 foxfirerentals.com Hemlock Ridge (888) 547-7598 highsouth.com / hemlockridge Irmolot Lodge (800) 865-6674 irmolotlodge.com The Lodging Center (800) 722-1754 Mountain Cabin Retreat (828) 898-9771 Mountain Retreats Realty (800) 819-7647 ncmountain retreats.com
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The Residence Inn Biltmore provides an ideal location for extended stay travelers near Biltmore Village, Mission Hospital and Biltmore. Having completed a full renovation in July 2012, the all-suite hotel boasts full kitchens with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, new flooring, modern furniture and more!
(828) 281-3361 www.biltmorefarmshotels.com
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Creekside Mountain Camping Resort (800) 248-8118 creeksidecamping.com
Beech Mountain Hotels/Motels
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Exercise Room
Beech Alpen Inn (866) 284-2770 beechalpen.com
Internet Indoor Pool
Albie’s Ursa Manor (561) 859-5434 vrbo.com/106307 Alpine Beech Rentals (785) 212-0295
Outdoor Pool
A Bit of Heaven Chalet (941) 475-2719 abitofheavenchalet.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
B&Bs and Country Inns
Accommodations Center of Beech Mountain (800) 258-6198 beechmountain.com
Barbara’s Place (336) 263-2443 medicalprep.info Bear-E-Kozy (239) 481-2001 beechmountain rental.com Beech Mountain Chalet Rentals (800) 368-7404 gobeech.com Beech Mountain Realty & Rentals (800) 845-6164 beechmountain realty.com A Beech Mountain Skyview Chalet (404) 876-1203 beechmountain chalet.com
The Monte Vista Hotel (828) 669-8870 themontevistahotel.net Super 8 (800) 800-8000 gosuper8.com
Crystal’s Beech Mountain Rentals (828) 962-4466 beechmtnrentals.com
Above The Horizon Vacation Rentals (877) 777-8554 mountainmikerealty.com
Comfort Inn (800) 228-5150 comfortinn.com
Beech’s Cozy Cottage (828) 260-0031 beechsvacation cabins.com
Chalet Realty (866) 587-8643 chaletrealty.net
Archer’s Mountain Inn & Luxury Cabin Rentals (888) 827-6155 archersinn.com
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Beech Ski & Golf House (704) 824-9865 beechskihouse.com
Top of the Beech (866) 284-2770 beech-mountain.org
Vacation Rentals
Beech Mountain Slopeside Chalet Rentals (800) 692-2061 slopeside.com
Emerald Mountain (828) 387-2000 emeraldrealtyand rentals.com 4 Seasons at Beech (828) 387-4211 beechgetaway.com Great Escape Lodge (770) 621-9400 greatescapelodge.com Miami Beech Condo (305) 448-5431 beechcondo.com Mountain Interval (828) 355-5511 mountaininter valbeechmtn.com Pinnacle Inn Resort (800) 405-7888 pinnacleinnresor t.com The Red Rooster Inn (954) 963-4605 cyberrentals.com A Rio Vista Property (828) 387-2992 vrbo.com/122456 Round House Retreat (800) 258-6198 roundhouseretreat.com Trillium Lodge (828) 260-6739
Black Mountain
Arbor House of Black Mountain (866) 669-9303 arborhousenc.com
Bella Luna Inn (800) 249-6979 bellalunainn.com Black Mountain Inn (800) 735-6128 blackmountaininn.com Friendship Lodge Bed & Breakfast (828) 669-9294 Inn Around the Corner (800) 393-6005 innaroundthecorner.com The Madison Inn (828) 669-4785 madisoninn-nc.com Raspberry Hill Bed & Breakfast (828) 333-5148 raspberryhillbandb.com Red Rocker Inn (888) 669-5991 redrockerinn.com Tree Haven Bed & Breakfast (828) 669-3841 Vacation Rentals
Azalea House (828) 669-8520
Black Bear Cabin (800) 770-9055 Black Mountain Haus (407) 846-6818 Black Mountain Log Cabin vrbo.com/142880
Acorn Motel (828) 669-7232
Cabin Creek Lodge (888) 521-3841 cabincreeklodge.com
Apple Blossom Motel (828) 669-7922
Cabin in the Clouds (901) 753-6257
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Cottage over Yonder (828) 669-6762 GreyBeard Rentals (828) 669-1072 rentals.greybeardrealty.com Helen’s Place (828) 298-1659 High Rock Cabins (954) 608-6023 homeaway.com/vacation -rental /p180559 High Rock Log Cabin (828) 231-3147 Joyful Moments (828) 664-0981 Lake Eden Events & Lodging (828) 713-9471 lakeedenevents.com Linger Lake Lodge (865) 805-8247 lakelurevacation rental.com The Lodge at Catawba Falls Preserve (828) 284-7893 blackmountainvacation home.com Rock Creek Retreat (352) 871-2262 rockcreekretreat.com
Blowing Rock Lodge (800) 606-9160 blowingrocklodge.com
Gideon Ridge Inn (828) 295-3644 gideonridge.com
Boxwood Lodge (828) 295-9984 boxwoodlodge.com
The Inn at Ragged Gardens (828) 295-9703 ragged-gardens.com
Cliff Dwellers Inn (828) 295-3098 clif fdwellers.com Green Park Inn (828) 414-9230 greenparkinn.com Hemlock Inn & Suites (828) 295-7987 hemlockinn.net Hillwinds Inn (800) 821-4908 thevillageinnsof blowingrock.com Advertising Partner, p. 2-3
Holiday Inn Express (828) 295-4422 hiexpress.com / blowingnc Homestead Inn (828) 295-9559 homestead-inn.com
Snowy Cove Cottage (828) 230-0885 snow ycovecottage.com
Meadowbrook Inn (800) 467-6626 meadowbrook-inn.com
Tuckaway Vacation Homes (877) 268-1895 tuckawayvacation homes.com
Mountainaire Inn & Log Cabins (828) 295-7991 mountainaireinn.com
Village of Cheshire (828) 669-6657 villageofcheshire.com
Ridgeway Inn (800) 821-4908 thevillageinnsof blowingrock.com
Blowing Rock Hotels/Motels
Alpen Acres Motel (888) 297-7981 alpenacres.com
Alpine Village Inn (828) 295-7206 alpine-village-inn.com Azalea Garden Inn (828) 295-3272 azalea-garden-inn.com Blowing Rock Inn & Mountain Villas (828) 295-7921 blowingrockinn.com
Advertising Partner, p. 2-3
The Village Inn (800) 821-4908 thevillageinnsof blowingrock.com Advertising Partner, p. 2-3 B&Bs and Country Inns
The Bob Timberlake Inn at Chetola Resort (800) 243-8652 bobtimberlakeinn.com Crippen’s Country Inn (877) 295-3487 crippens.com
Ragged Garden’s Maple Lodge (828) 414-9254 raggedgardensmaple lodge.com Springhaven Inn (828) 295-6967 Sweet Season Bed & Breakfast (828) 295-3772 sweetseasonbb.com The Victorian Inn (828) 295-0034 thevictorianinnblowing rock.com Vacation Rentals
Ada’s Cottages (800) 264-6144 vrbo.com/335490
Appalachian Ski Mtn. Slopeside Lodging (800) 322-2373 appskimtn.com /planyour-trip/slopeside-lodging A Bear’s Den Cabin (704) 258-4665 abearsden.com Blowing Rock Mountain Forest Retreat (828) 295-3013 Blowing Rock Mountain View (877) 237-3763 home.earthlink.net/ ~baylesb Blowing Rock Resort Rentals (828) 295-9899 blowingrockresor t rentals.com Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals (800) 237-7975 blueridgerentals.com Hastings House (800) 276-6798 thehastingshouse.com Hidden Garden Apts. & Cottages (828) 295-3275
mountains accommodations Hound Ears Club (828) 963-4321 houndears.com Jenkins Rentals (800) 438-7803 jenkinsrentals.com Ledford House (800) 626-2282 Lentz Cottage (800) 626-2282 Riverside Log Cabin Rentals (828) 263-0507 mysteryhill-nc.com/jo omla /index.php?option =com_content&view= article &id =7& Itemid =8 Suddreth Cottage (866) 800-9899 Swiss Mountain Village (888) 785-1188 swissmountain.com Two Bear Cubs Rentals (828) 295-3065 twobearcubs.com Resorts
Chetola Resort (800) 243-8652 chetola.com
Advertising Partner, p. 2-3 Private Campgrounds
Buffalo Camp RV Park (828) 295-7518
Boomer Vacation Rentals
Wilderness Lodge (336) 921-2277 ncwildernesslodge.com
Boone Hotels/Motels
Best Western PlusBlue Ridge Plaza (828) 266-1100 bestwestern.com/ plusblueridgeplaza Boone Trail Motel (828) 264-8839
Comfort Suites (888) 854-5959 comfortsuites.com/ires / en-US /html/ HotelInfo? hotel =NC052
Country Inn & Suites (828) 264-4100 countryinns.com/ boonenc
Anderson Mountain Rentals (828) 262-1004 andersonmtnrentals.com
New River Lindal Cedar Home (828) 265-1021 wataugaland.com
Courtyard (828) 265-7676 marriot t.com
Birdsong Log Cabin Rentals (704) 906-0856 birdsongcabin.com
Paradise off the Parkway (828) 264-2414
Fairfield Inn & Suites (866) 871-7425 hgmhotels.com Greene’s Motel (828) 264-8845 Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 Hidden Valley Motel (828) 963-4372 hiddenvalleymotel.com Highland Hills Motel (800) 948-5276 highlandhillscabins.com Holiday Inn Express (888) 733-6867 expressboone.com
Blue Ridge Vacation Cabins (866) 880-1372 blueridgevacation cabins.com Carolina Cabins (866) 677-0077 carolinacabins.cc Creek House (828) 262-1237 Flannery Fork Properties (828) 268-0046 Fletcher’s Vacation Rentals (828) 963-7588 fletchers-rentals.com
Pine Hill Rentals (888) 464-3433 Winkler’s Creek Cabins (828) 264-2863 winklerscreekcabins.com Resorts
Crestwood (877) 836-5046 crestwoodnc.com
Yonahlossee Resort & Club (800) 962-1986 yonahlossee.com Private Campgrounds
La Quinta Inn & Suites (828) 262-1234 Mountain Villa Motor Lodge (800) 525-5861
A Parkway’s Edge (704) 650-8568 parkwaysedge.com
Foscoe Realty Rentals (800) 723-7341 foscoerent als .com
Red Carpet Inn (800) 443-7179 bookroomsnow.com
Blue Bear Mountain Camp (828) 406-4226 bluebearmountain.com Boone KOA (800) 562-2806 koa.com /camp grounds /boone
Flintlock Campground (828) 963-5325
Bostic Vacation Rentals
Mountain Lookout Cabin (863) 648-4691 vrbo.com/162423 Smokey’s Lodge (813) 956-9022 vrbo.com/138002
Brasstown Vacation Rentals
Trout Cove Cabins (888) 389-3584 troutcovecabins.com
Brevard Hotels/Motels
Holiday Inn Express (828) 862-8900 brevardexpress.com Pisgah Inn (828) 235-8228 pisgahinn.com
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Rodeway Inn (828) 862-4200 rodeway1.com Sunset Motel (828) 884-9106 thesunsetmotel.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Inn at Brevard (828) 884-2105 theinnatbrevard.com Inn on Main Street (888) 884-4770 theinnonmainstreet.com The Red House Inn (828) 884-9349 brevardbedand breakfast.com Vacation Rentals
Adele’s In-Town Retreat (434) 981-6756 vrbo.com/231105
Appalachian Havens (828) 884-6712 appalachianhavens.com Barton’s River Bungalow (828) 736-2173
Sleep Inn (828) 262-0020 sleepinn.com/ires/ en-US/html /HotelInfo? hotel=NC514 Smoke Tree Lodge (800) 422-1880 Super 8 (800) 560-5942 B&Bs and Country Inns
Gragg House (800) 242-1636 gragghousebandb.com Lovill House Inn Bed & Breakfast (800) 849-9466 lovillhouseinn.com Window Views Bed & Breakfast (800) 963-4484 windowviews.com Vacation Rentals
ADN Log Cabin Rentals (800) 237-7975 adnlogcabinrentals.com
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mountains accommodations A Bear’s Rest (863) 660-7772 abearsrest.net
Restaurant On-site
Big Branch Cabins (828) 885-2972 bigbranchcabins.com Blue Ridge Vistas (828) 553-8879 blueridgevistas.com
Complimentary Breakfast
Exercise Room
Bradley Creek Falls Lodge (352) 267-9189 bradleycreekfalls.com
Mountain Rentals (828) 884-8847 tinyurl.com/mountain rental
Cabins in Willoughby Woods (828) 877-6247 cabinsinwilloughby woods.com
Mountain Vista Realty (828) 883-2938 mountainvistarealty.biz
Cherryfield Manor (828) 966-9663 cherryfieldmanor.com
Internet
A Mountain Loft (828) 808-5767
Mountain Song (803) 730-3866 mountainsong.org
Charlaire (703) 356-7771 vrbo.com/249214
Circa 1850 Hubbard House (828) 885-2227 vrbo.com/13545
Indoor Pool
Meadowside (828) 885-2974 brevardvacation rentals.com
Cabin at Jensen Mill (828) 553-4517 vrbo.com/172276
Canoe Point Lodge (828) 884-8847 vrbo.com/118570
Deer Ridge Property Management (828) 862-8134 deerridgepm.com Deerwoode Lodge & Cabins (828) 553-8571 deer woode.com
Outdoor Pool
A Loft at the Heart of Brevard (864) 363-9667 alof tinbrevard.com
Down to Earth Cottages (828) 884-7572 downtoearthcottages.com Flying Squirrel Lodge (270) 759-1946 vrbo.com/401401 Gran Delights (828) 553-9678 brevardnc.net / grandmamas Greene Acre (828) 885-8212 vrbo.com/181969 Hilltop Cabin (828) 490-4589 vrbo.com/20503
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Deep Creek Lodge (828) 488-2587 deepcreeklodge tubing.com
Gracey Manor (828) 488-2483 graceymanormotel.com Lakeview at Fontana (800) 742-6492 lakeviewnc.com Lloyd’s on the River (888) 611-6872 lloydsontheriver.com Microtel Inn & Suites (800) 771-7171 microtelinn.com
Fryemont Inn (800) 845-4879 fryemontinn.com
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Hemlock Inn (828) 488-2885 hemlockinn.com
The Sabbath House (828) 488-0600 sabbathhouse.com
Bryson Patch Cabin Rentals (828) 488-1005 smokeymountain.net
West Oak Bed & Breakfast & Cottages (828) 488-2438 westoaklodging.com
Bryson View Cabin Rentals (800) 457-5900
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AAAA Luxury Log Cabin (888) 296-2821 vrbo.com/vrbo /7732.htm
Point of View (828) 553-2456 vrbo.com/166960
Relax Inn (828) 488-2127 greatsmokies.com / relaxinn
Abalsam Mountain/ Lake Chalet (800) 446-1603 main.nc.us /Euchella
Ridge Top Motel & Campground (866) 415-9692 ridgetopmotel.com
Absolute Heaven Retreat (678) 648-3202 greatsmokeycabins.com/ absolute
Residential Property Management (828) 877-3434 connesteefalls rentals.com
Riverbend Lodging (877) 272-3125 riverbendlodging.com
Acorn Hollow Lodge (828) 736-1397 acornhollowlodge.com Aimee’s Cabins (828) 497-1740 aimeescabins.com
Treehouse at Golden Pond (888) 729-7329 whitesquirrelshoppe. com/rental.htm
Rosewood Inn (828) 488-2194 greatsmokies.com / rosewoodinn Sleep Inn (800) 753-3746 sleepinnbr yson citync.com
Alarka Creek Cabins (828) 488-3842 alarkacreekcabins.com
Trout House Falls (704) 691-2131 trouthousefalls.com
Two Rivers Lodge (828) 488-2284 tworiverslodgenc.com
Streamside Cabin vrbo.com/20503
22 Times Arcade (828) 553-5070 homeaway.com/vacation -rental /p229911 Valley View Cabin (828) 696-8779 valleyviewcabin.com Private Campgrounds
Ash Grove Mountain Cabins & Camping (828) 885-7216 ash-grove.com
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B&Bs and Country Inns
Calhoun House Inn & Suites (828) 788-0505 calhounhouse.com Charleston Inn (888) 285-1555 charlestoninn.com Folkestone Inn (888) 812-3385 folkestone.com
BooLon’s Nantahala Cabin (904) 254-8386 boolonscabin.com
Historic Calhoun Hotel (828) 488-1234 calhouncountr yinn.com
Mountain Laurel Motel (828) 488-7600 mountainlaurelmotel.net
Rainbow Lake Resort (828) 862-5354 rainbowlake.com
Black Bear Estates (941) 921-0904 rentfor vacation.com
Bryson City Cabin Rentals (888) 483-3630 brysoncitycabin rentals.com
Once Moore (843) 838-7913 vrbo.com/115893
A Lakefront Mountain Retreat vrbo.com/143907
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Alarka Peaceful Creek (828) 488-0913 vipads.com /cabin_ rentals/brysoncit y/ hayes.htm Alarka’s Hidden Hollow Retreat (828) 488-1995 wnchiddenhollow retreat.com Angel Cabins (828) 488-8152 angelcabins.com Anna’s Deep Creek Cabin Rentals (828) 488-6446 annasdeepcreek cabins.com B J’s Deep Creek Rentals (828) 488-3018 bjsdeepcreekrentals.com The Bear’s Den (678) 580-0118
A Cabin on Horseshoe Hill (828) 488-6705 sites.google.com /site/ horseshoehillcabin Carolina House (561) 743-5598 carolinahouse.net Carolina Mountain Vacations (877) 488-7500 carolinamountain vacations.com Carolina Vacation Lodging (800) 468-7238 carolinaoutfitters.com Chazum’s Place (828) 488-6639 Chestnut Cove Cottage (828) 488-2987 Chestnut Lodge on Deep Creek chestnutlodgeondeep creek.com Choo Choo House choochoohouse.com Clampitt’s Cottages (828) 488-9304 clampit tcottages.com Comfort Mts. Getaway Vacations (828) 488-8183 The Cottage (828) 488-4388 itsverygood.com/ apartment /rent/com / id /109947/li/The%20 Cottage Cottages In The Garden (828) 488-9858 greenacres-realt y.com Cozy Bear Cottage (616) 866-9730
A Cozy Log Cabin hometown.aol.com / mrgrantone/myhome page/business.html Creekside Cabins (828) 488-2235 creeksidecabins.net Deep Gap View Rental homeaway.com/vacation -rental /p240498 Dogwood Log Cabin (828) 488-2991 vrbo.com/254180 Eagle Cove Mountain Cabins (828) 488-9866 eagleretreat.com Earls Alarka Home (828) 488-6637 virtualcities.com/vacation /nc/m /ncm99v1.htm Euchella Mountain and Lake Cabins (800) 446-1603 euchellacabins.com Falling Waters Adventure Resort (800) 451-9972 fallingwatersresort.com Falls Melody (850) 556-9881 fallsmelody.com Galbreath Creek Cabins (877) 943-8292 galbreathcreek cabins.com Great Smokys Cabin Rentals (800) 655-9771 greatsmokyscabin rentals.com Hanna/Walls Cabin Rental dkjwebs.com/cabin.html Heart of the Smokies Log Cabin Rentals (828) 488-6658 hear tof thesmokies.com Heaven on Earth Cabins (866) 586-8058 heavenonearth cabins.com Hidden Creek Cabins (888) 333-5881 hiddencreekcabins.com Historic Estes Cabin (828) 497-4515 estescabin.com Hyatt Farm Cabin (828) 488-6573 J&K’s Cabin Rental (828) 369-3556 jandkscabinrental.com
mountains accommodations Jake’s Place (828) 488-3864 jakespl.com
Paradise Found “A” Frame (770) 321-8338
Knotty Knoll Cabin Rental (813) 920-4488
Peaceful Creek Rentals (828) 736-1453 greatsmokies.com / peacefulcreek
Lacey Lodge on Cherokee Valley (732) 525-2401 laceylodge.com Lands Creek Log Cabins (828) 488-9793 landscreek.com Laurel Creek Cabin (850) 386-7229 vrbo.com/125751 Little Laurel Creek Rentals (828) 488-6665 Longview Cabin vrbo.com/28792 Meadowbrook Log Cabin Rentals (866) 586-8058 Mountain Bear Cabins (386) 956-9193 mountainbearcabins.com Mountain Elegance (239) 777-0680 mountainelegance.net
Pointe Overlook Hideaway Cabin (850) 256-3307 home.bellsouth.net/p/ pwp-pointeoverlookcabin Raccoon Ridge Properties (828) 399-9765 cherokeevacation rental.com Retreat in the Sky (803) 732-5826 vrbo.com/vrbo /3362 Rhododendron Cottage (828) 488-2571 Rock Creek Cabins (888) 572-7001 rockcreekcabins.com Rose Hollow (828) 488-6177
Linville Falls Tranquility (336) 449-7761 homeaway.com/vacation -rental /p183154
Almond Boat & RV Park (828) 488-6423 almondboatpark.com
Trout Run (828) 488-3529
Bearhunters Campground & RV Park (828) 488-1953 greatsmokies.com / bearhunter
Settler’s Mountain (800) 476-8027 settlersmountain.com
25 Walden Pond (269) 921-9001 smok ymtnwalden pond.com
Shepherd’s Retreat (828) 488-9836 cyberrentals.com /NC / Shep2BRYS.html
Up Up and Away... From it All (828) 331-0770
Silver Creek Cottage (828) 226-1885 silvercreekcottage.com
Watershed Cabins (877) 784-0688 watershedcabins.com
Nantahala Outdoor Center (800) 232-7238 noc.com
Skyview Cottage (646) 279-1039 homeaway.com/vacation -rental /p280020
Whispering Pines (866) 767-0888 whisperingpinesdeluxe rentals.com
O and A’s Mountain Getaway (985) 290-2996 oandasmountain getaway.com
Sleeping Dog Cabin Rental (828) 488-3530 sleepingdogcabin rentals.com
Whispering Winds (828) 736-6443 brysoncitylogcabins.com
Ela Campground (828) 488-2410 elacampground.com
Whistle Stop Lodge (419) 227-0303 whistlestoplodge.com
Hide Away Campground (828) 488-2083 northcarolinagetaway. com/hide
Mountain Home (423) 698-8701 vrbo.com/58880 Mountain Vista Log Cabin (888) 508-4838 mountainvistalog cabins.com Nantahala Cabins (877) 488-1622 nantahalacabins.com
Ocona Lake Estates (813) 254-7611 oconacabin.com Ocona Log Cabin (888) 488-3809 oconalogcabin.com Omni Cabins (828) 488-9129 omnicabins.com 1 Smoky Mountain Rental (828) 488-1713 The Other Place (813) 503-7541 cyberrentals.com /USA/ North-Carolina/North- Carolina-Mountains/ vacation-cabin-Bryso
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Smoky Mountain Retreat (828) 488-6347 smok ymtretreat.com Sophie’s Choice Cabin (828) 488-2386 white-water.com/cabins Stonewood Cabin (800) 470-4718 stonewoodcabin.com A Tall Poplar (828) 488-5249 rentalsfor vacations.com Toot Hollow Haven (704) 616-3596
Yellow Rose Realty (800) 528-0760 yellowroserealty.com Resorts
Nantahala Village Resort & Spa (800) 438-1507 nvnc.com Private Campgrounds
All Seasons RV Park (828) 488-4870
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Cabins at Nantahala (888) 447-4436 cabinsatnantahala.com Country Boys RV Park (800) 833-0435 greatsmokies.com / countryboys Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground (828) 488-6055 deepcreekcamping.com
Kirkland Creek Campground (828) 488-6482 kirklandcreekcamp ground.com Lost Mine Campground (828) 488-6445 lostminecampground.com Nantahala Wesser Campground (828) 488-8708 greatsmokies.com / nantahalawesser
P & J Campground (828) 488-6841 Smoky Mountain Campground (828) 488-3302 smok ymtncamp ground.com Smoky Mountain Meadows Campground (828) 488-3672 smok ymtnmeadows.com
Burnsville Hotels/Motels
Albert’s Inn & Bavarian Village (828) 675-4691
Carolina Country Motel (828) 682-6033 carolinacountryinn.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Celo Inn (828) 675-5132 celoinn.com
The Colonial Inn Guest Rooms (828) 682-2304 Nu Wray Inn (828) 682-2329 nuwrayinn.com NuWray Inn (800) 368-9729 thenuwrayinn.com Terrell House Bed & Breakfast (828) 682-4505 terrellhousebandb.com
Vacation Rentals
Alpine Village (828) 675-4103 alpine-village- resort.com
Appalachian Retreat (828) 675-5036 An Artful Hideaway (828) 682-6567 yummymudpuddle.com Austin’s Tamarack (828) 682-9882 Bird House Retreat (828) 678-3327 birdhouseretreat wnc.com Blackberry Cabin (407) 688-7580 blackberryridge cabins.com Cabin at the Swinging Bridge (828) 675-5159 swingingbridge cabin.com Cabin Branch (828) 682-0005 purpleroofs.com/cabin branch-nc.html A Cabin by the Creek (828) 682-6114 cabinby thecreek.com Cabin on the Green (828) 682-3001 blueridge-cabin.com Carolina Mountain Realty Rentals (828) 682-6166 carolinamtnrealty.com/ rentals/html/rentals2.html Carriage Cottage (828) 682-7437 premiermtnvacation rentals.com
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mountains accommodations Cattail Creek Cabin Rentals (828) 682-9643 cabin-nc.com
Restaurant On-site
Chandler Property Management (828) 675-0449 mountmitchell vacation.com Country Home (828) 208-7520 vrbo.com/428375 Crabtree Creek Cottage (828) 675-4678
Exercise Room
Dogwood Cottage at Cattail Creek (828) 682-2938 Estes Mountain Retreat (888) 272-9885
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Grandma’s House (828) 682-7911 yanceychamber.com/ sites/gdmshouse High Pastures Christian Retreat (828) 682-3138 highpastures.org
Internet
High’s NC Mtn. Retreat (828) 682-9612 highmountain retreat.com Home with Cecile (828) 682-9290 homewithcecile.com
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Hunter Hill Lodge (828) 658-3736
Outdoor Pool
Kroon’s Mountain Vacation Rentals (866) 620-9229 ncmountainrental.com Lila’s Mountain Getaway (407) 688-7580 Mama’s Mountain Home (828) 682-7078 Mount Mitchell Golf Club (828) 675-5454 mountmitchellgolf resor t.com Mountain Farm (828) 675-4856 Mountain Laurel Retreat (828) 675-5365 Mountain River Retreat (828) 675-5286 mountainriver retreat.com
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Cabins of Asheville (828) 768-7368 cabinsofasheville.com The Farm Cabins and Cottages (828) 667-0666 thefarmcabins.com
Riverside Treehouse (828) 675-1881
Mountain Springs Cabins (828) 665-1004 mtnsprings.com
Riverwalk Vacation Rentals riverwalkvacations.com
O’Kelley’s Farm House (828) 337-3361 vrbo.com/171097
Robertson House (828) 467-9184
Wilderness Haven (786) 468-7624 wildernesshavennc.com
Serendipity mtmitchell-cabin.com
Resorts
Thurston Associates (800) 675-5074 thurstonassociates.com / result.php?table= rental
Pisgah View Ranch (866) 252-8361 pisgahviewranch.net
A Treehouse at Mountain Farm (904) 759-0045 mountain-cabins-nc.com
Private Campgrounds
A Victorian Mansion (954) 294-3263 Winter Star Retreat (828) 682-3217 winterstarretreat.com Young’s Rental (828) 645-3683 Resorts
Clear Creek Guest Ranch (800) 651-4510 clearcreekranch.com Private Campgrounds
Black Mountain Campground (828) 682-6146
Candler Hotels/Motels
Days Inn-West (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com/candler 06116 Nakon Motel (828) 667-4543
Mt. Mitchell Cottage cyberrentals.com
Plantation Motel (828) 667-1649
Mt. Mitchell Vacation Rentals lodgerental.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Fox & Fiddle Inn (828) 665-9830 foxandfiddle.net
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Rivermont Cabins (888) 648-6373 rivermont.com
Lakeshore Mountain Hide-Away (941) 923-4103
Chestnut Tree Inn (828) 497-9181 magnusonhotels.com
Treasure Cove Cabins (828) 627-6037 treasurecovecabins.com
Mountain Vacation Rentals (888) 743-0258 greatmountain vacations.com
Chief Motel (828) 497-3701
Pebble Creek Village (828) 743-0623 pebble-creek.com
Comfort Suites (800) 228-5150
Waterstone Cottage (404) 995-0320 waterstonecot tage.com Resorts
Springdale Country Club (800) 553-3027 springdalegolf.com Private Campgrounds
Laurel Bank Campground (828) 235-8940
Riverhouse Acres (888) 646-0303 riverhouseacres.com Riverside Campground (828) 235-9128
Asheville West KOA (800) 562-9015 koa.com /campgrounds / asheville-west Stony Fork Creek RV Park (828) 702-1973 asheville-candlerstony forkcreekrvpark.com
Canton Hotels/Motels
Comfort Inn of Canton (800) 228-5150 comfortinn.com/hotel/ nc437 Days Inn Canton (800) 329-7466 daysinnofcanton.com Vacation Rentals
Changes in Attitude (352) 332-0617
Cold Mountain Cabins (828) 734-0217 coldmountaincabin rentals.com Cold Mountain Retreat vrbo.com/102183 Perry’s Place (407) 884-0969 rentperrysplace.com
Cashiers Hotels/Motels
Hampton Inn & Suites (828) 743-4545 hamptoninn.hilton.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Laurelwood Mountain Inn (800) 346-6846 laurelwoodmountain inn.com Millstone Inn (888) 645-5786 millstoneinn.com Vacation Rentals
Brookings Lodge (828) 743-3768 brookingsonline.com Cabins in the Laurel (828) 743-2621 nc-cabins.com
Cashiers Resort Rentals (877) 747-9234 cashiersresortrentals.com Doherty & Willson Real Estate (828) 743-3242 Hampton Realty (828) 743-2411 Jane’s Aeire Cottages (828) 743-9002 Lakehouse (800) 772-3359 nclakehouse.com
Reid Real Estate (828) 743-5955 suereidrealty.com The River Cottage (828) 743-5163 Tumblin’ Creek Chalet (828) 743-2504 Resorts
High Hampton Inn & Country Club (800) 334-2551 highhamptoninn.com
Cedar Mountain B&Bs and Country Inns
The Sassy Goose (828) 966-9493 sassygoose.com
Vacation Rentals
Cabin at Bunyan Gap (803) 419-6694 Spur of the Moment (704) 363-8934 Private Campgrounds
Black Forest Family Camping Resort (828) 884-2267 blackforestcampground.com
Cherokee Hotels/Motels
Baymont Inn (800) 301-0200 baymontinns.com/hotel /17875
Comfort Inn (800) 228-5150
Cool Valley Motel (828) 497-4558 Cool Waters Motel (828) 497-3855 Days Inn-Smoky Mountains (828) 497-3424 Drama Motel (828) 497-3271 Eagles Nest Motel (828) 497-9218 Econo Lodge (800) 424-6423 choicehotels.com / hotels/nc475 El Camino Motel (828) 497-3600 Fairfield Inn & Suites (828) 497-0400 Frontier Motor Lodge (828) 497-9293 Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 Harrah’s Cherokee Hotel (800) 427-7247 harrahs.com/casinos / harrahs-cherokee/hotel -casino /property-home. shtml Hemlock Motel (828) 497-9439 Homestead Inn (828) 497-9488 Indian Valley Motel (828) 497-2397 Microtel Inn & Suites (888) 771-7171 microtelcherokee.com Newfound Lodge (828) 497-2746
Best Western-Great Smokies Inn (800) 528-1234 bestwestern.com
Ocona Valley Motel (828) 497-4618
Broken Arrow Motel (828) 497-2813
Pageant Hills Motel (800) 255-5371
Cherokee Inn (866) 884-7479
Papoose Motel (828) 497-9508
Cherokee Motel & Cabins (828) 497-3872
Pink Motel (828) 497-3530
Cherokee Plaza Motel (800) 535-4798
Pioneer Motel (828) 497-2435
Oconaluftee Motel (828) 488-3712
mountains accommodations Princess Motel (828) 497-5732
Homestead Cabins (828) 497-9488
Riverside Campground (828) 497-9311
Quality Inn (800) 424-6423
Huskey’s Cabin Rentals (828) 497-2643
Soco Road Campground (828) 497-6630
Qualla Motel (828) 497-5161
The Log House (828) 497-3956
Ramada Limited (800) 849-5263
Mountain View Log Cabins (800) 392-1003
Standingdeer Campground (828) 497-4234
River Park Inn (828) 497-4575 River’s Edge Motel (828) 497-7995 cherokeesmokies.com / riversedgemotel Riverside Motel (877) 643-1439 Sleep Inn (800) 753-3746 sleepinn.com Soco Valley Motel (828) 497-7502 Thunderbird Motel (828) 497-2212
Mt. Noble Cabins (828) 497-5051 Ol’ Smoky Log Cabins (828) 497-6922 Panther Creek Lodge (866) 282-0884 panthercreekresort.com Panther’s Den (828) 497-9571 Pioneer Cottages (828) 497-2435 River’s Edge Cabin (828) 497-2522
Standingwolfe Campground (828) 497-9725 Stoney Campground (828) 497-9200 Twin Forks RV Park (828) 497-9709 Wagon Train Campground (828) 497-4300 Welch Campground (828) 497-4716 Wolf Campground (828) 497-9868 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park (877) 716-6711 jellystone-cherokee.com
Tsali Motel (828) 497-5855
Sleepy Hollow Cabins in the Cove (828) 497-9811
Wagon Train Motel (828) 497-4300
Smokey Mountain Cabins (828) 497-0088
Chimney Rock
Whitetree’s Motor Court (828) 497-2017
Sycamore Log Cabins (828) 497-9068
Hotels/Motels
Wigwam Motel (828) 497-3431
Totem Pole Rentals (828) 497-2917
Vacation Rentals
Tsali Cabins (828) 497-5855
Bear Claw Cabins (828) 497-2522
Waterrock Garden Retreat (828) 252-2468 waterrockgarden.com
Big Don’s Cabins (828) 497-7205
Wildflower Cottages (828) 497-2523
Appaloosa Log Cabins (828) 497-9658
Bird’s Nest Villa (828) 497-3806 Cabins in the Pines (828) 497-9709 Camp Davis Guest House (828) 252-2468 campdavis4u.com Cherokee Cabins (828) 497-7655 Country Breeze & Rivers Edge Log Cabins (828) 497-5766
Private Campgrounds
Adventure Trail Campground (828) 497-3651 atcampground.com
Cherokee/Great Smokies KOA Resort Campground & Kabins (800) 825-8352 cherokeekoa.com
Carter Lodge on the River (828) 625-8844 carterlodge.com
Chimney Rock Inn (800) 625-2003 chimneyrockinn.net The Esmeralda Inn (888) 897-2999 theesmeralda.com
Ashley’s Lazy Lodge (941) 504-0213 chimneyrockcabin.com
Ashley’s Waterfall Cabin (941) 504-0213 chimneyrockcabin.com Mountain Village Chalets (877) 682-2246 vacationcabins.com Private Campgrounds
Hickory Nut Falls Family Campground (828) 625-4014 hickorynutfallsfamily campground.com
Clyde Vacation Rentals
Brown’s Cozy Creek Cabin (866) 603-9442 brownscozycreek cabin.com
Buffalo Creek Vacations (828) 550-0960 buffalocreekvacations.com Fines Creek Properties (877) 600-7173 finescreekrentals.com Oak Mountain Haven homeaway.com/search / keywords /131739 Three Bear Holler (828) 399-9462 threebearholler.com
Evening Shade River Lodging (828) 625-4774 eveningshade.net
Turkey Creek Cabins (770) 862-4833 turkeycreekcabins.com
Falls Country Motel (828) 625-0999 fallscountrymotel.com
Wits End Cabin (828) 231-6386 vrbo.com/188086
Judy’s Motel (828) 625-1151
Dancing Stones (828) 497-3015 dancingstones.com
Happy Holiday RV Park & Campground (800) 633-2977
Valley Court Riverside Motel (828) 625-4166 valleycour t.net
Eljawa Log Cabins (828) 497-7204
Mile High Campground (828) 497-2230
B&Bs and Country Inns
Gadushi Cabin (800) 217-4436
Mingo Falls Campground (828) 497-9944
Grandview Cabins (828) 497-5849
River Road RV Park (828) 497-5209
Great Smoky Mountain Log Cabin Rentals (828) 497-6182 gsmcabins.com
Vacation Rentals
Fibber MaGee’s Riverfront Inn & Hickory Nut Cottages (866) 480-0466 fibbermagees.com
River View Campground (828) 497-9080
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Collettsville B&Bs and Country Inns
Brown Mountain Lodge Vacation Home (704) 408-0196 brownmountainlodge.com
Columbus Hotels/Motels
Days Inn (800) 768-5667 daysinn.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Adawehi Wellness Retreat (828) 894-5260 adawehi.com
Vacation Rentals
Along The River Cottage (800) 984-7680 alongtheriver cot tage.com
Butterfly Creek Inn (877) 894-6393 butterflycreekinn.com
Arrowmont Stable & Cabins (800) 682-1092 arrowmont.com
Vacation Rentals
Sundog Places (828) 293-1000 sundogvacation rentals.com
Pine Shadows Chalet (904) 434-5519 homeaway.com/vacation -rental /p128491 Rosewood Chalet (941) 371-1333 Shady Branch Cabin (828) 243-1844 Woodlane House (828) 894-8241 woodlanehouse.com
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Tuckaseigee Valley Cabins (888) 906-7409 tuckaseigeevalley cabins.com Western Carolina Rentals (828) 293-2460 wcrentals.com
Deep Gap Vacation Rentals
Creston Vacation Rentals
New River House at the Peak (704) 392-1444 anewriverhouseat thepe ak.com
Crumpler Vacation Rentals
Carson Log Cabin Rental (336) 982-2463 carsonlogcabin. netfirms.com River Watch Farm (704) 636-1890 riverwatchfarm.com Private Campgrounds
Twin Rivers Campground (336) 982-3456
Cullowhee Hotels/Motels
University Inn (828) 293-5442
B&Bs and Country Inns
River Lodge Bed and Breakfast (877) 384-4400 riverlodge-bb.com
Adele’s Cabin at Pond View (336) 921-2699 pondview.home stead.com
Powder Horn Mountain (828) 264-4649
Dillsboro Hotels/Motels
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites (800) 937-8376 bwriverescape.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Dillsboro Inn (866) 586-3898 dillsboroinn.com
Jarrett House (800) 972-5623 jarretthouse.com Olde Towne Inn Bed & Breakfast (828) 586-3461 dillsboro-oldetowne.com Vacation Rentals
Applegate Retreat (828) 506-3463 Bella Vista (786) 253-0209 bellavista.cc
First Choice Realty (800) 826-7361 firstchoiceof dillsboro.com
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mountains accommodations High Top Mountain Cottages (800) 581-3383 mountaindog.net
Restaurant On-site
Winding Waters Cottage (828) 586-3328 windingwaters cot tage.com
Exercise Room
Riverbend of Alleghany (336) 852-3140 vrbo.com/20862
Moores Pond Vacation Rentals (828) 712-2753 burnhamwoods.com / moorespond
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Eagles Rest Lodge (941) 539-6780 homeaway.com/vacation -rental /p342312
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Heintooga Cottage (828) 628-3615 cabins.com /usa/nc/nc_ asheville_015 /nc_ asheville_heint_015.html
East Flat Rock Mapleton Cottage (863) 651-9036 vrbo.com/367390
Elk Park Private Campgrounds
Internet
NC Mountain Retreat at Little River (276) 773-2865 pagesbyluna.com/ jbgcabin
The Little Campground (828) 733-8412
Guest House on Little Mountain (828) 691-0155 Resorts
Etowah Valley Country Club & Golf Lodge (800) 451-8174 etowahvalley.com
Fairview B&Bs and Country Inns
Arbor Lights Country Manor (828) 628-1417
Vacation Rentals
Chalet Quietude cabininasheville.com Indoor Pool
Ennice Vacation Rentals
Drifty’s Getaway (828) 628-9977
Outdoor Pool
Little River Paradise alleghanync.com/ 1littleriverparadise.html
Sharon Spring Cabin (828) 628-4075 sharonspringcabin.com
Ferguson Vacation Rentals
Leatherwood Mountains (800) 462-6867 leather wood mountains.com
Flat Rock
B&Bs and Country Inns
Mansouri Mansion (828) 693-6016 mansourimansion.com Vacation Rentals
Apartments at Twin Oaks (828) 692-6379 apar tmentsattwin oaks.com
Barn on Hungry River (828) 685-0147 Four Seasons Guest House (941) 539-6780 homeaway.com/vacation -rental /p342302 Highland Lake Properties (828) 692-1359 highlandlake.net Kenmure Country Club (800) 345-1860 kenmure.com
Hotels/Motels
Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com
Mountain Inn & Suites (828) 692-7772 mountaininnflatrock.com Mountain Lodge (828) 693-9910 mountainlodge flatrock.com
Lakemont Cottages (800) 597-0692 lakemontcottages.com Mill House Lodge (800) 736-6073 millhouselodge.com Windy Hill (828) 692-0893 vrbo.com/384174
Resorts
Highland Lake Inn (800) 762-1376 hlinn.com
Holiday Inn-Airport (800) 465-4329 hulsinghotels.net/ holiday_inn.htm
Private Campgrounds
B&Bs and Country Inns
Lakewood RV Resort (888) 819-4200 lakewoodrvresort.com Park Place RV Park (828) 693-3831 parkplacer vpark.com Phil & Ann’s RV Park (800) 753-8373 Twin Ponds RV Park (828) 693-4018 nctwinponds.com
Fleetwood Vacation Rentals
Fall Creek Vacation Rentals (336) 877-3131 fallcreekvacation rentals.com Fleetwood Falls (336) 877-1110 fleetwoodfalls.com
Fletcher Hotels/Motels
Budget Inn (828) 684-2200
Clarion-Airport (828) 684-1213 ashevillencairport hotel.com Comfort Inn-Airport (800) 228-5150 comfortinn.com Days Inn-Airport (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com Econo Lodge-Airport (800) 553-2666 econolodge.com Fairfield Inn-Airport (888) 236-2427 marriot t.com/avlnc Hampton Inn & Suites-Airport (800) 426-7866 ashevillehampton inns.com
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The Tudor House Bed & Breakfast (828) 687-7604 englishtudorhouse.com Vacation Rentals
A Tranquil Blue Ridge Mountain Retreat (828) 891-8050 vrbo.com/16232 Private Campgrounds
Rutledge Lake Travel Park (828) 654-7873 rutledgelake.com
Fontana Dam Hotels/Motels
The Hike Inn (828) 479-3677 thehikeinn.com Resorts
Fontana Village Resort (800) 849-2258 fontanavillage.com Advertising Partner, inside front cover Private Campgrounds
Off the Deep Inn Cabin Rentals (828) 479-1251 offthedeepinn.com
Tumbling Waters Campground (828) 479-3814 tumblingwaters.com
Forest City Hotels/Motels
Gardo’s Motel (828) 245-0111
Holiday Inn Express (888) 465-4329 hiexpress.com/forestcitync Jameson Inn (800) 526-3766 jamesoninns.com Quality Inn (800) 424-6423 qualityinn.com
mountains accommodations Ramada Limited (800) 272-6232 ramada.com Thrifty Motel (828) 245-0444 Vacation Rentals
Bed and Barn Farms (828) 248-4463 bedandbarnnc.com Private Campgrounds
Foothills Family Campground (828) 245-4064 foothillsfamilycamp ground.com
Foscoe Private Campgrounds
Grandfather Mountain Campground (800) 788-2582 grandfatherrv.com
Franklin
B&Bs and Country Inns
Blaine House Bed & Breakfast (828) 524-3633 blainehouse.com
Buttonwood Inn (828) 369-8985 buttonwoodbb.com Cat Creek Lodge (828) 524-0991 catcreeklodge.com
Langford Log Cabin (828) 369-8433
Snow Hill Inn (828) 349-5999 snowhillfranklinnc.com
Dancing Bear Cabin (828) 506-2045 franklinvacation rental.com
A Little Slice of Smokey Mountain Heaven (706) 206-0962 flipkey.com/300014
Whisperwood Bed & Breakfast (828) 369-3690 Vacation Rentals
A Angel Mountain Cabin (828) 349-4512 angelmountaincabin.com
Colonial Inn (866) 265-6466 colonialinnfranklin.com
Bates Cabins (828) 342-7764 batescabins.com
Comfort Inn (800) 221-2222 comfortinn.com/hotel- franklin-north_ carolina-NC373
Bear Paw Cabin (828) 369-0047 franklin-chamber.com/ bearpawcabin
Microtel Inn & Suites of Franklin (888) 403-1700 microtelfranklinnc.com Sapphire Inn (800) 401-0072 sapphireinn.net
Lakeshore Cottage (305) 870-1600 home.bellsouth.net/p/ pwp-lakeshorescottage
Cozy Log Cabin (800) 438-8493
Barefoot Trace (863) 280-5360
Knights Inn-Franklin (828) 524-6491 knightsinn.com
Circuit Rider Retreat (828) 421-3271
Home on 40-Acre Estate (828) 283-3894 vrbo.com/276950
Oak Hill Country Inn (800) 587-6374 Code 07 oakhillcountr yinn.com
Carolina Motel (828) 524-3380 carolinamotel.com
Haven’s Budget Inn Motel (828) 524-4403
Cat Creek Realty (828) 369-2473 catcreek.com/ vacren.html
Home Away From Home (734) 425-7743 cyberrentals.com /nc / blevcash.html
Corrieglen Cottages (828) 524-5358 corrieglencot tages.com
Heritage Inn (828) 524-4150 heritageinnbb.com
Barber’s Motel (888) 805-1457 barbersmotel.com
Hampton Inn-Franklin (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.com
Carolina Mountaintop Homes (800) 820-1210 cmthomes.com
Hillbanks Rentals (828) 369-9735
Lakeview Cottages (828) 369-5141 franklin-chamber.com/ lakeviewcottages
Aunt Dobson’s Farmhouse (859) 485-6712 auntdobsonfarmhouse. 8k.com
Hotels/Motels
A Captain’s Cabin (954) 927-1366 vrbo.com/290333
Dave’s Place for 2 (828) 369-2628 franklin-chamber.com/ davesplace Desoto Trail Realty (800) 438-8493 desototrailrealt y.com Dove’s Rest Log Cabins (828) 524-3133 cabins.com /usa/nc/nc_ franklin_001/nc_frank lin_doverest_001.html A Dream Cabin (404) 499-8607 dream-cabin.com Eagles Crest Vacation Cabins (828) 369-7348 Farm View Cottage (828) 524-7392 farmviewcottage.com
A Little Touch of Heaven (828) 524-4136 alit tletouchof heaven.com Longview Cottages (828) 524-1905 longviewcottages. 8k.com/index2.html Luxury Mountainview/ Riverview Home (828) 342-6480 vacationhomerentals. com/vacation-rentals / Franklin-North-Carolin a-vacation-rental-hom e-proID-13908.html Mini Niagara Falls (828) 524-6513 apex-ephemera.com/ mininiagara Moose Lodge (828) 349-4649 cabins.com /usa/nc/nc_ franklin_003/nc_frank lin_moose_003.html
Bearfoot Lodge (813) 932-5402 vacationrentals.com /v acation-rentals/ 93003. html
Franklin Vacation Home Rentals (886) 771-3010 homeaway.com/vacation -rentals/north-carolina/ franklin/r5408
A Bearpaw Wilderness Retreat (305) 219-9284 vbro.com/183736
Golf Villas at Mill Creek Country Club (828) 421-5823 franklingolfrentals.com
A Mountain Swiss Chalet (305) 559-5875 amountainswiss chalet.com
Big Bear Log Cabin Rentals (866) 349-0099 bigbear franklin.com
Heritage Inn (828) 524-4150 heritageinnbb.com
Mountainview Golf Rental (828) 342-3135 vrbo.com/260090
Bloom Cottage (954) 782-6294 franklin-chamber.com/ bloomcottage
Hideaway Cottage & Log Cabin Rentals (828) 369-5344 franklin-chamber.com/ hideaway
Myers Snuggery (828) 369-5533
Buckwood Log Lodge (866) 524-4811 buckwood.com
Highland’s Pass (800) 679-7976 highlandspass.com
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A Mountain Getaway Rental (305) 546-9046 kenneyrentalhomes.com
Oak Grove Cabins (828) 369-0166 oakgrovecabins.com
Ole Gregory Mine House (828) 332-7233 mountainrentalhome franklinnc.com
Whisper Mountain Vacation Rentals (800) 501-8316 whispermountain.com
Orchard Hill-Cottage (828) 349-2925 vrbo.com
Wide Horizon Cottage Rentals (828) 369-3240 horizoncr.com
Patterson Realty Vacation Rentals (828) 524-8555 pri-realty.com Primrose Cottage (828) 371-0675 primrosevacation cot tage.com Ray & Sandy’s Log Retreat (828) 349-4227 masonbranchlog cabin.com Rest in the Mountains (800) 499-9310 restinthemountains.com Rivendell Cabins (800) 994-6462 rivendellcabin.com River Bear Cabin (904) 519-8300 riverbearcabin.com Ruby Mine Hideaway (828) 524-5697 Sit A Spell Cabin (877) 680-1989 sitaspellcabins.com Sleepy Hollow Mountain Cabins (877) 682-8850 sleepyhollowmountain cabins.com Smoky Mountain Heaven (904) 669-5038 vrbo.com/95672 Taylor’s Mountainside A-Frame (239) 281-9862 franklin-chamber.com/ taylorsmtnside Theodore Waterbury (904) 642-0252 geocities.com / entedandbo
A Wilderness Mountain Retreat (305) 505-2444 wildernessretreatnc.com Wildflower Cabin Rentals (877) 686-5263 wildflowercabin rentals.com Wonderful Earth Treasures (828) 369-5343 onesource-rentals.com A Woodland Mountain Cottage (941) 795-2111 wmcottage.com Private Campgrounds
Cartoogechaye Creek Campground (800) 880-2267 franklin-chamber.com/ cartoogechaye.html Country Woods RV Park (828) 524-4339 country woodsr vpark.com Cullasaja River RV Park (800) 843-2795 campnc.com Franklin RV Park & Campground (828) 349-6200 franklinrvpark.com The Great Outdoors RV Resort (828) 349-0412 gorvresort.com Great Smoky Mountains RV Park & Campground (828) 369-5295 fishcamp.biz
Timber Frame Rentals (828) 421-0352 timberframerentals.com
Happy Valley Campground (828) 524-0506 wncoutdoors.com
Wayah Creek Cottages (800) 559-8280 franklin-chamber.com/ wayahcreek
High Country Haven (888) 815-4783 highcountr yhaven.com
Wayah Getaway (828) 524-4379
Mi Mountain Campground (800) 441-6155 mimountaincamp ground.com
Wayah Waters Cottages (828) 506-9843 inthesmokymountains. com/w wcc
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Restaurant On-site
Old Corundum Millsite Campground (828) 524-4663 oldcorundumcamp ground.gocampin.com Old Mill Campground at River Place (828) 369-3484 oldmillcamp groundnc.com
Exercise Room
Outside Inn Campground (828) 349-1846 Pines RV Park and Cabins (828) 524-4490 gocampin.net/ pinesr vpark
Complimentary Breakfast
RiverBend RV Park & Campground (828) 524-7846 Rose Creek Campground (828) 524-3225 rosecreekcamp.com
Internet
The RV & R at Cardinal Ridge Farm (828) 524-8090 cardinalridgefarm rvandb.com
Indoor Pool
Shady Cove RV Park (828) 349-9751
Gerton Hotels/Motels
Outdoor Pool
Peaceful Quest Retreats (800) 293-4658 peacefulquest retreats.com
Glade Valley B&Bs and Country Inns
Blue Ridge Bed and Breakfast (336) 657-3000 blueridgebandb.net Glade Valley Bed and Breakfast (800) 538-3508 gladevalley.com Vacation Rentals
The Ole House (910) 579-7670 spar ta-nc.com / theolehouse
P Bar J Scenic Valley Farm (336) 657-8403
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Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Sapphire Valley (800) 533-8268 wyndhamvacation resorts.com
Glen Alpine
Hotels/Motels
Golden Valley Vacation Rentals
Golden Valley Getaways & Rocky Bottom Cabin (828) 247-0404 goldenvalley getaways.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
The Inn at Glen Alpine Bed & Breakfast (888) 441-5133 innatglenalpine.com
Glendale Springs
Mountain View Lodge & Cabins (800) 903-6811 mtnviewlodge.com Z Hollar Log Cabin (336) 817-0147 zhollar.com Private Campgrounds
Raccoon Holler Campground (336) 982-2706 racoonholler.com
Glenville B&Bs and Country Inns
Innisfree Victorian Inn (828) 743-2946 innisfreeinn.com Vacation Rentals
Acclaimed Mountain View Cabins (770) 938-2574 angelfire.com /nc2/ AMtnViewCabin
Chatuge Mountain Inn (800) 948-2755 Deerfield Inn (828) 389-8272 deer field-inn.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Hinton Rural Life Center (828) 389-8336 hintoncenter.org
Granite Falls B&Bs and Country Inns
Thistle House Bed and Breakfast (888) 256-0745 thistlehousebb.com
Vacation Rentals
Cottage at Darnell Ridge (336) 973-7839 darnellridge.com
Hayesville
Grassy Creek B&Bs and Country Inns
River House Country Inn (336) 982-2109 riverhousenc.com Vacation Rentals
Dove Cottage II (336) 982-2055 dovecot tage vacation.com
Nuthouse Cottage (336) 384-4963 nuthousecottage.com Zydeco Moon Cabins & Farm (336) 384-2546 zydecomoon.com Private Campgrounds
Helton Creek Campground (336) 384-2320
Green Mountain Vacation Rentals
Carolina Keep (828) 675-4814 carolinakeep.com
Vacation Rentals
Birdsong Villas (888) 668-7790 nclakerentals.com The Cottage at Vineyard Creek (800) 893-2940
Hidden Cove Cabin (828) 835-8240 hiddencovecabin.com Julie Mountain Hideaway juliemountain hideaway.com LaForte’s Country Cottages (828) 389-8343 McAllister Mountain Retreat (828) 389-6788 claycounty-ncchamber.com Mountain Streams Real Estate (828) 389-3398 Purple Pony Cottage (828) 389-8931 Tusquittee Log Cabins (828) 389-0975 Tusquittee Mountain Villa (828) 389-1719 langmountainvilla. weebly.com Windchime Cabin Rental (828) 389-1411 Private Campgrounds
Chatuge Cove Campground (828) 389-6155 chatugecovemarina.com
Fern Bank Cottage & Hemlock Hill Cottage (843) 785-4620 cashiersnc.com
Eagles Nest (941) 922-6403
Creekside RV Park on Shooting Creek (828) 389-8232
Lakeview Mountain Cabins (828) 743-5421
Whistlestop Cabin Rental (828) 682-2178
Ho Hum Campground (828) 389-6740 claycounty-ncchamber.com
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Shooting Creek RV Campground (866) 502-5055
Tusquittee Campground & Creekside Cabins (828) 389-8520
Claddagh Inn (866) 770-2999 claddaghinn.com
Hendersonville
Echo Mountain Inn (828) 693-9626 echoinn.com
Hotels/Motels
Best Western Inn (800) 632-4066 bestwestern.com/ prop_34113
1898 Waverly Inn (800) 537-8195 waverlyinn.com
Bonaire Motel (828) 693-4007
Elizabeth Leigh Inn (828) 808-5305 elizabethleighinn.com
Cedarwood Inn (800) 832-2032 cedarwood-inn.com Comfort Inn (800) 882-3843 comfortinn.com Days Inn (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hendersonville. hamptoninn.com Mountain Inn & Suites-Airport (828) 684-0040 mountaininnairport.com Quality Inn & Suites (800) 424-6423 qualityinn-suiteshvl.com Rainbow Motel (828) 692-1150 Ramada (800) 272-6232 ramada.com Red Roof Inn (800) 733-7663 redroof.com South Wind Motel (828) 693-4945 Southernaire Motel (828) 685-7711 B&Bs and Country Inns
Aunt Adeline’s Bed & Breakfast auntadelinesbedand breakfast.com Barker House 1891 Bed & Breakfast (828) 699-3291 barkerhouse1891.com
Inn on Church (866) 881-7111 innonchurch.com Melange Inn & Gardens (800) 303-5253 melangebb.com Pinebrook Manor (828) 698-2707 pinebrookmanor.com Vacation Rentals
Abbey Ridge Retreat (828) 891-4180 abbeyridgeretreat.com
Apple Blossom Cabin (843) 452-3246 homeaway.com/vacation -rental /p174714 Art Colony Cabins (828) 606-9798 artcolonycabins.com Beehive Cottages (828) 685-7702 beehivecot tages.net Black Beary Cabin (941) 539-6780 homeaway.com/vacation -rental /p144811 Blue Ridge Cozy Cabin (828) 693-0975 blueridgecozy.com Bungalow Vacation Rentals (828) 606-1957 ncbungalows.com The Cabin at Rooster Ridge (941) 539-6780 The Cabin Ridge (828) 606-5815 thecabinridge.com
mountains accommodations Cardinal Cottage (828) 891-9507 vrbo.com/102718 Carolina Cottages (877) 577-7939 hendersonvillevacation rentals.com Carolina Moon Cabins (828) 685-1500 carolinamooncabins.com Carolina Mornings (877) 482-3686 carolinamornings.com Clear Creek Cabins (877) 715-2783 clearcreekcabins.com The Cottage at Druid Hills (828) 697-5053 The Cottage at Glen Galla (828) 808-0854 The Cottages of Flat Rock (828) 693-8805 thecottagesofflatrock.com Crab Creek Bed & Bale (877) 824-9779 crabcreekbedand bale.com Cranmore Cottages (888) 868-1779 cranmorecottages.com Dogwood (828) 702-3223 vrbo.com/187202 Extreme Mountain Cabins (828) 685-2605 extrememountain cabins.com Green Mountain Lodge (828) 272-0180 greenmountainlodge.net Hendersonville Cottage (828) 551-8932 vrbo.com/262933 Joy Vacation Homes (828) 274-9777 joyvacationhomes.com Laurel Cottage (828) 231-7769 vrbo.com/36362 Lazy Lake Cabins (828) 674-8302 lazylakecabins.com
Mountain Lake Inn Cottages (828) 692-6269 mountainlake cottages.com Mountain Ridge Cottage (941) 743-4787 mountainridge cot tage.com Pleasant View Cabin (828) 693-1352 Rooster Ridge Cabin (941) 539-6780 classiccarolina cabins.com The Round House (828) 693-7937 roundhousenc.com Shadow Run Cottage (267) 265-5751 home.comcast.net / ~pete4159 Timber Lake Cabin (828) 393-7098 timberlake.ws TreeHouse (941) 539-6780 Villa Capri Cottages (828) 692-7660 villacapri.net White Squirrel Hill (828) 551-1846 homeaway.com/ 251933 Private Campgrounds
Highlands Hotels/Motels
Highlands Inn Lodge (828) 526-5899 highlandsinnlodge.com Highlands Suite Hotel (800) 221-5078 highlandssuitehotel.com Mitchell’s Lodge & Cottages (800) 522-9874 mitchellslodge.com Mountain High Lodge (800) 445-7293 mountainhighinn.com Skyline Lodge & Cabins (800) 575-9546 skyline-lodge.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Chandler Inn (888) 378-6300 thechandlerinn.com Colonial Pines Inn (866) 526-2060 colonialpinesinn.com 4 1/2 Street Inn (888) 799-4464 4andahalfstinn.com Highlands House Bed & Breakfast (828) 787-1186 highlandshouse bandb.com Highlands Inn (800) 964-6955 highlandsinn-nc.com
Apple Valley Travel Park (828) 685-8000
Inn at Half Mile Farm (800) 946-6882 innathalfmilefarm.com
Blue Ridge Travel Trailer Park (828) 685-9207 blueridgetravelpark.com
The Lodge at Mirror Lake (828) 342-2302 thelodgeonmirror lake.com
Jaymar Travel Park (828) 685-3771
Main Street Inn (800) 213-9142 mainstreet-inn.com
Lazy Boy Travel Park (828) 697-7165 Red Gates RV Park & Cottages (828) 685-8370 redgatesrv.com Town Mountain Travel Park (828) 697-6692 townmountaintravel park.com
Mountain Brook Suites (828) 526-5117 mountainbrooksuites highlandsnc.com Mountain Laurel Rest (828) 526-3447 mountainlaurelrest.com Vacation Rentals
Chambers Agency Realtors (888) 526-3717 chambersagency.net
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Hidden Valley Cabins (828) 787-2027 hiddenvalleycabins nc.com Highlands Cashiers Real Estate (800) 684-2171 members.aol.com/ pruhcr /homepage.htm Highlands Hideaway Cabin (404) 256-3222 cabinmountainrentals. com/highlands Highlands Resort Rentals (828) 526-5839 Mountain Cabins (828) 526-2674 Whiteside Cove Cottages (828) 526-2222 Resorts
Old Edwards Inn and Spa (866) 526-8008 oldedwardsinn.com
Horse Shoe Vacation Rentals
Horse Shoe Cottages (828) 699-1005 horseshoecottages.com Pisgah View (828) 606-2588 vrbo.com/193543
Hot Springs Hotels/Motels
Alpine Court (828) 622-3231
B&Bs and Country Inns
Briar Rose Farm (828) 622-7329 briarrosefarm.com
Rock Cottage (828) 622-7478 hotspringsnc.org
Broadwing Farm Natural Bath Cabins (828) 622-3647 broadwingfarm cabins.com
The Short Porch hotspringsnc.org
C/K Cabin Rentals (828) 622-0079 ckcabins.com Conklin’s Cabin (828) 622-9618 madison.main.nc.us/ ~gconklin Dancing Sun Cabins (828) 622-9569 dancingsuncabins.com Gazebo Cottage (828) 622-7795 Grandma’s House hotspringsnc.org Hot Springs Log Cabins hotspringslogcabins.com Jubilee Cottage & Farm (828) 622-7550 Kanati Lodge (828) 622-7398 The Loft on the French Broad River (828) 622-7711 Max Patch Cabin (828) 505-1698 maxpatchcabin.com Max Patch Retreat (828) 622-9999 richmountainbound.com The Moore House (828) 230-9575 Mountain Side Cabins (828) 622-7647 mountainsidecabins.com
Iron Horse Station (866) 402-9377 theironhorsestation.com
Octagon House & Spring Creek Chalet (800) 586-5619 hotspringsnc.org
Mountain Magnolia Inn & Retreat (828) 622-3543 mountainmagnolia inn.com
Pleasant Bank Riverfront Rentals (828) 622-3595 pleasantbank rentals.com
Vacation Rentals
Absolute Heaven Mountain Accommodations (888) 808-8812 ncmountainview.com Bear Creek Cabins (828) 400-2933 bearcreekcabin.net
River Drive Cottage (828) 622-3205 hotspringsnc.org River Lodge Log Cabins (828) 622-7279 riverlodgelogcabins.com River Spirit (828) 622-9568 riverspirit.us
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Springbrook Cottages (828) 622-7385 springbrook cottages.com Sunrise Lookout (828) 545-2892 sunriselookout.com Treehouse Cabins (828) 622-7296 hotspringstreehouse cabins.com Twin Springs Chalets (407) 552-1398 twinspringschalets nc.com Wilderness Lodge (828) 622-3784 wildernesslodgenc.com Winding Falls Cabin (828) 622-3518 windingfallscabin.com Private Campgrounds
Hot Springs Resort & Spa (828) 622-7676 nchotsprings.com
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Meadow Fork Campground (828) 622-9505 meadowforkcamp ground.com/ Business/ Welcome.html
Icard Hotels/Motels
Icard Inn (828) 397-5573
Jefferson Hotels/Motels
Best Western Eldreth Inn (800) 221-8802 bestwestern.com/ eldrethinnatmtjefferson Highlander Motel (336) 246-2383 Jefferson Landing Club (888) 292-2310 jeffersonlanding club.com
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Angel Mountain Cabin (800) 499-3555 angel-mountain- cabin.com
Restaurant On-site
Ashe Cabin Fever Vacation Rentals (866) 312-3112 ncvacationcabin.com A Cabin on the River (336) 246-3728
Exercise Room
Chambers’ Cabin (704) 607-3282 vrbo.com/241303 4 Seasons Vacation Rentals (866) 207-4837 4seasonsvacations.com
Complimentary Breakfast
High Mountain Cabin Rentals (866) 931-6210 highmountaincabin rentals.com
Internet
High Mountain Creekside Cabins (800) 238-8733 highmountaincabins.com
Jonas Ridge B&Bs and Country Inns
Indoor Pool
Alluring View B & B (828) 387-6669 alluringview.com
Outdoor Pool
Lake Junaluska Hotels/Motels
Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center (800) 222-4930 lakejunaluska.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Lagoalinda Inn (877) 456-5246 lagoalindainn.com
Sunset Inn (800) 221-8499 sunsetorganization.com
Lake Lure Hotels/Motels
The Chalet Club (800) 336-3309 chaletclub.com
Geneva Riverside (828) 625-4121 genevarivermotel.com
Camp-View Cabin (828) 628-9200 vrbo.com/51965
1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa (888) 434-4970 lakelure.com
Carolina Country Log Cabin (704) 804-3064 vrbo.com/58757
Riverside Village Motel (828) 625-2900 Willowbrook Inn (828) 625-1010 willowbrookinn.net B&Bs and Country Inns
Gaestehaus Salzburg Bed & Breakfast (877) 694-4029 gaestehaussalzburg.com Grafton Lodge & Cabins (828) 625-5567 graf tonlodge.com Linne `Ardan (828) 625-8182 linneardan.com Lodge on Lake Lure (800) 733-2785 lodgeonlakelure.com Vacation Rentals
Arbor Cabins at Lake Lure (828) 625-1171 arborlakelure.com Bald Mountain Lakefront (828) 687-4465 carolinavacation getaways.com Bent Creek Townhouse #3 (828) 625-1706 Best Value in Lake Lure (704) 533-1700 vrbo.com/401090 Buffalo Junction Properties (800) 321-8118 buffalojunction properties.com The Cabin in Lake Lure (828) 674-0901 hiddentreasuresrealty.com Cabin on Silver Tree Ridge silvertreecabin.com
Carolina Properties (828) 625-9800 carolinaproperties.com Chestnut Cottage (828) 288-6976 chestnutcottage lakelure.com Chris’s Cabin (843) 795-7628 Come On Inn (864) 843-4998 Cooper’s Cabin vrbo.com/55313 Dancing Bear (802) 434-4994 Dancing Falls (704) 543-5359 dancingfalls.com Distinctive Mountain Lodging (877) 371-5100 distinctivemtnlodging.com Dreamfinders Vacation Rentals (828) 625-9998 dreamvacationcabins lakelure.com
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Lake Lure House (877) 876-3707 lakelurerental.com Lake Lure Log House (864) 337-0090 lakelureloghouse.com
Rustic Chalet (828) 429-1586 rcerentals.com Sadie’s Retreat (704) 763-9117 vacationrentalsby sadie.com The Sage Cottage (828) 667-9888 lakelurecottages.com
Vacation Rentals
Ledford’s Landing (704) 597-5743 vrbo.com/28758
Serenity Point (352) 394-5647
Cherokee Lodge (404) 664-1279 vrbo.com/285671
Loose Moose Lodge (800) 788-3193 Ext. 122 loosemooselodge.com
A Simple Life Cottage (843) 886-8033 vrbo.com/4637
Condo on the Falls (941) 792-5240 vrbo.com/55621
Lost Cove Road (305) 498-2437 vrbo.com/292285
A Simple Life Log Cabin (843) 886-8033 vrbo.com/58791
LouBee Lure (828) 625-0217 vacationrentals.com / vacation-rentals/ 4562.html Manchester’s Cabin vrbo.com/8638 Mary Ann’s Cabin (803) 517-4409 vrbo.com/102191 Max’s Lakeside Cabin (828) 582-7588 Moore House (864) 706-4050
Snug Cove Cottage lakelurecottage.com Soule Haven (404) 934-6099 soulehaven.com Stoney Creek Farm (866) 352-2324 cabinlakelure.com Sugarbush Cabin (980) 428-2500 homeaway.com/vacation -rental /p236026 Tree Tops carolsvacation rentals.com
Ole Blue (803) 446-6940
204 Mark Twain Drive (704) 865-2129 vrbo.com/234786
Papa Bob’s Cabin (704) 597-5743 vrbo.com/34359
Viewtiful (828) 674-1614 vrbo.com/292453
Pine Gables Cabins pinegables.com
White Oak Cabin of Laurel Lakes (828) 625-0827
Honeymoon Cottage (727) 821-8811 vrbo.com/45240
Lake Toxaway Cabins at Seven Foxes (828) 877-6333 sevenfoxes.com
First Class Mountain Retreat (828) 625-1676 vrbo.com/76502
Fox Run/Fairways of the Mountains (866) 469-8222 8664myvacation.com
Rutherford Mountain Campground (828) 286-9006 rutherfordmountain campground.com
2nd Green Mountain Retreat vrbo.com/41592
Exclusive Mountain Properties (828) 287-2106 exclusivemountain properties.net
Four Seasons Cabins & Cottages (888) 625-8714 fourseasons cottages.com
Private Campgrounds
Lakefront at Fisher Court (828) 625-9050 stevegalerealty.com
Mountain Breeze Lodge on Bald Mountain Lake (828) 625-9330 mountainbreezenews.com /430wlakedrive/430wl akedriveindex.php
Hutchinson Home (828) 287-9812
Lake Country Vacation Rentals (800) 742-9556 lakecountr ync.com
The Queen of the Lake (828) 691-5009 vrbo.com/309964 Rabbits Retreat (954) 303-0253 rabbitsretreat.com Rumbling Bald Resort (800) 419-3854 rumblingbald.com
Turkey Creek (828) 625-2875 turkeycreeklogcabin.com
Resorts
Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Mountains (800) 829-3149 wyndhamvacation resorts.com
Falls View at Toxaway (443) 864-3440 homeaway.com/ 302824 Getaway in Toxaway (770) 358-6592 laketoxawaylogcabin.com Hazel Fisher Realty (828) 966-9012 lake-toxawayestates.com Lake Toxaway Co. (800) 443-0694 laketoxaway.com/ rentals.html Lake Toxaway Realty (828) 966-4029 lake-toxaway.com / rentals.php Little Panther Tail (828) 966-4919 Newhart Camp (770) 640-6457 vrbo.com/53328 Susan Breedlove Properties (828) 966-4026 breedloveproperties.com Resorts
Earthshine Mountain Lodge (828) 862-4207 earthshinemtnlodge.com Greystone Inn (800) 824-5766 greystoneinn.com Private Campgrounds
Blue Ridge Motorcoach Resort (828) 966-9350 outdoor-resor ts.com / blueridge/index.php
mountains accommodations Panther Ridge RV Park and Campground (828) 966-9367 pantherridgecamp ground.com Riverbend RV Resort (828) 966-4214 riverbendr vresor tnc.com
Lansing Vacation Rentals
Frog & Butterfly Vacation Rentals (336) 384-1561 frogandbut ter fly.com
Wild Woody’s (336) 359-8432
Leicester
On the Windfall onthewindfall.com
Laurel Springs Hotels/Motels
Freeborne’s Eatery & Lodge (336) 359-8008 freebornes.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Doughton Hall Bed & Breakfast Inn (888) 799-5194 doughtonhall.com Vacation Rentals
Blue Ridge Hideaway (704) 657-6958 spar ta-nc.com / blueridgehideaway
Cabins on Laurel Creek cabinsonlaurelcreek.com Meadowfork Farm Rental Cabin spar ta-nc.com / meadowforkcabin The Place on the Blue Ridge Parkway theplaceontheblue ridgeparkway.com Uncle Stacy’s Cabin (770) 337-3926 unclestacyscabin.com Private Campgrounds
Miller’s Camping (336) 359-2828 millerscamping.com
Gable Haus Country Inn & Linville Cottages (828) 733-9535 gablehausinn.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Randall Glen Resort (828) 683-5758 randallglen.com Wildberry Lodge B&B (866) 863-2525 wildberrylodge.com Vacation Rentals
Old Orchard Creek Farms & Big Horse Creek Cabin (336) 384-2774 oldorchardcreek.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Tranquility Knoll (828) 683-9755 vacations-nc.com
Lenoir Hotels/Motels
Comfort Inn (800) 228-5150 hgmhotels.com Days Inn (800) 329-7466
Jameson Inn-Lenoir (828) 758-1200 Red Carpet Inn (866) 766-8639 rcilenoir.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Irish Rose Bed & Breakfast (828) 758-2323 irishrosebb.com
Vacation Rentals
Private Campgrounds
Green Mountain Park Resort (828) 758-7766
Linville Hotels/Motels
Eseeola Lodge (800) 742-6717 eseeola.com
Pixie Inn (828) 733-2597
Heart of the Valley Motel (800) 352-1451 hotelcastlepassagrille.com
Whispering Creek Cottage whisperingcreek cottage.com
Hearth & Home Inn (828) 926-1845 hear thandhomeinn.com
Linville Falls Hotels/Motels
Linville Falls Lodge & Cottages (800) 634-4421 linvillefallslodge.com Parkview Lodge (800) 849-4452 parkviewlodge.com Vacation Rentals
Maggie Valley Hotels/Motels
Abbey Inn Motel (800) 545-5853 abbeyinn.com
Alamo Motel & Cottages (800) 467-7485 alamomotel.com
Cross Creek Cabins (828) 765-9701 crosscreekcabins.com
Applecover Inn & RV Park (800) 787-4788 applecoverinn.com
Humpback Hollow Cabins (888) 263-3632 humpbackhollow.com
Best Western Mountainbrook Inn (800) 213-1914 bestwestern.com/ mountainbrookinn
McNeil Cottages (828) 766-6284 mcneilcottages.com
Blue Mountain Inn (800) 958-2438
Private Campgrounds
Linville Falls Trailer Lodge & Campground (828) 765-2681 linvillefalls.com
Little Switzerland Hotels/Motels
Brown Mountain Beach Resort (828) 758-4257 brownmountain beach.com
Rocky Falls Retreat (704) 489-1559 rock yfallsretreat.com
Big Lynn Lodge (800) 654-5232 biglynnlodge.com
Skyline Village Inn (828) 994-0027 skylinevillageinn.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Alpine Inn (828) 765-5380 alpineinnnc.com
Vacation Rentals
Little Switzerland Vacation Rentals (828) 766-0611 rickgonsorrentals.com Ridgetop Cabins (828) 675-5511
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Cardinal Inn (800) 826-0422 thecardinalinn.com
A Holiday Motel (877) 686-4386 holidaymotel.net Jonathan Creek Inn & Villas (800) 577-7812 jonathancreekinn.com Laurel Park Inn & Cottages (800) 451-4424 laurelparkinn.com Maggie Valley Creekside Lodge (800) 621-1260 creeksidelodge.com Maggie Valley Inn & Conference Center (866) 926-0201 maggievalleyhotel.com Martin’s Motel (828) 926-1541
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Meadowlark Motel (888) 326-1717 meadowlarkmotel.com Microtel Inn & Suites (800) 752-6230 microtelmaggie.com Ramada Limited (800) 305-6703 ramada.com Rocky Waters Motel (888) 224-4882 rock ywatersmoteland cabins.com Rolling Brook Inn (828) 926-1581 Scottish Inn (800) 251-1962 scot tishinn.com Smoky Falls Lodge (877) 926-7440 smok yfallslodge.com Smoky Mountain Lodge (866) 926-1570 thesmok ymountain lodge.com Stony Creek Motel (800) 926-1196
Meadowbrook Resort (877) 926-1875
Castlewood Inn (800) 922-2571 castlewoodinn.com Chalet Motel & Apartments (800) 371-8587 mvchalet.com Clarketon Motel (800) 787-6998 clarketonmotel.com Comfort Inn (828) 926-9106 comfortinnmaggie.com Country Manner Motel (888) 926-3816 countrymanner motel.com Cozy Corner Motel (828) 926-9711 Ed’s Motel (828) 926-1879 Four Seasons Inn on Jonathan Creek (888) 909-8505 fourseasonsinn.com
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mountains accommodations Sweet Briar Motel (828) 926-9855 sweetbriarmotel.com
Carolina Mountain Dream carolinamountain dream.com
Fireside Cottages (828) 926-1730 firesidecottages.net
Misty Creek Log Cabins mist ycreeklog cabins.com
Tanglewood Motel & Log Cabins (800) 348-6975 tanglewoodmoteland cabins.com
Carolina Mountain Vacation Homes (828) 926-9681 escapetomaggie valley.com
Grand View Chalet (704) 987-0731
Mountain Joy Cottages (888) 926-1257 mountainjoy cottages.com
Three Pines Lodging (800) 382-7346 threepineslodging.net
Carolina Vacations (800) 968-5817 carolinavacations.com
Exercise Room
Travelowes Motel (866) 926-1732 travelowes.com
Complimentary Breakfast
Valley Inn (800) 948-6880 thevalleyinn.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Bear Creek Lodge (828) 926-8804
Internet
Brooksong Bed & Breakfast (866) 926-5409 brooksong.com
Indoor Pool
Misty Mountain Ranch B&B & Cabins (888) 647-8922 mist ymtnranch.com Smokey Shadows Lodge (828) 926-0001 smokeyshadows.com
Caroline’s Country Cabins (888) 257-5227 misscarolines.com Chalet in the Valley (321) 720-8105 vrbo.com/82772 Cliff Side Elk Cabin (828) 926-3789 vrbo.com/101759 A Cottage Charm acot tagecharm. yolasite.com Country Cabins (888) 222-4611 countrycabinsmv.com Cozy Creek Cottages (828) 926-1231 cozycreekcottages.com Creek ‘N Woods (800) 484-8871 Ext. 8701 creeknwoods.com
Gristmill House (407) 295-6019 bellsouthpwp.net /k/l/ klnelson Heart of Maggie Valley Cabin (515) 334-9695 Heidi’s Heaven (843) 478-9115 maggievalleyrental.net Holden House Suite (828) 734-2314 vrbo.com/226189
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Altitude Adjustment (757) 572-9541 altadjustment.com Bear Run Log Cabins (888) 926-7566 bearrunlogcabins.com Bearadise (954) 349-0985 Bella Vista bellavistarental.com Brown Log Cabin Retreat (866) 603-9442 brownlogcabin retreat.com Cabins at Timberwolf Creek (888) 525-4218 timberwolfcreek.com
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Creek Wood Village (877) 926-3341 creekwoodvillage cabins.com Creekside Cabin (813) 610-3943 vrbo.com/32902 Creekside Hideaway homeaway.com/ 256838 Dancing Wolves Lodge & Dogwood Creek (772) 461-0888 ncvacationcabin rentals.com Dreamer’s View (386) 256-4070 dreamersview.com Eagles Rest Creekside (704) 840-5515 vrbo.com/242554 Falcon Ridge (813) 767-2557 vrbo.com/40100
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Mountain Valley Properties (800) 758-0527 mvprealtor.com Mystic Mountain Cabin (800) 296-0394 mysticmountain cabin.com Nature’s Bounty (828) 456-9704
Hoot ‘N Holler Vacation Rental (941) 531-4479 hootnhollervacation rental.com
Pioneer Village (828) 926-1881 pioneer vlg.com
Johnson Branch Cabins (828) 926-6032 maggiecabins.com
Premier Vacation Rentals (800) 923-6025 premier vacation rentalsllc.com
Lauria Properties (813) 874-9255 lauriaproperties.com Leatherwood Cottages (800) 322-1807 leatherwoodcottages.com
Vacation Rentals
Adventure Log Cabins (800) 691-9952 cabins.riverlet.us
A Mountain Memory (352) 267-6545 vrbo.com/145489
Maggie Cottage maggiecottage.com Maggie Memories (561) 394-9338 maggiememories.com Maggie Mountain Vacations (888) 926-4270 maggiemountain vacations.com Maggie Mountain Villas (800) 308-1808 maggiemountain.com Maggie Valley Chalet vrbo.com/128694 Maggie Valley Club (800) 438-3861 maggievalleyclub.com Maggie Valley Club Condominium (407) 325-5054 vrbo.com/128203
RE/MAX Vacation Rentals (866) 926-3303 maggievacations.com Real Estate Adventures (800) 819-9466 realestate adventures.com Red Rooster House (828) 926-8168 The Ritz of Maggie Valley (813) 267-9821 theritzofmaggie valley.com
Smoky View Cottages & Park Resort (828) 926-1245 smok yviewcottages.com Squirrel Run (813) 758-7264 vrbo.com/39375 Sugar Plum Cabin (803) 791-8565 vrbo.com/381654 Sunburst Realty Vacation Rentals (800) 648-1210 sunburstrealt y.com There and Back Again Cabin (828) 299-3318 thereandbackagain cabin.com Tranquil Moments (321) 632-1642 Trappers Cabin (513) 321-7146 Twinbrooks Resort (800) 305-8946 twinbrookresort.com Ultimate Treehouse (407) 877-2188 maggieview.com A View Point mysmokymountain rental.com Waverly Lodge (704) 763-4807 waverlylodge.com Resorts
Cataloochee Guest Ranch (800) 868-1401 cataloocheeranch.com
Rustic Cabin Harmony (828) 273-6607 rusticcabinharmony.com
Peppertree Maggie Valley (828) 926-3761 peppertreemv.com
Silverleaf Lodge (772) 607-2714
Private Campgrounds
Smoky Falls Vacation Rentals (866) 926-1482 smok yfalls.com Smoky Mountain Retreat (800) 769-1177 smok ymountain retreat.com
Hillbilly Creekside Campground (828) 926-3353 hillbillycampground.com Pride RV Resort & Cabins (800) 926-8191 pridervresort.com Stone Bridge RV Resort (828) 926-1904 stonebridgervresort.com
Waters Edge RV Park & Motor Court (877) 429-5730 smokeymountains.net / watersedge.html
Marble B&Bs and Country Inns
Morgan Creek Manor (888) 837-2643 morgancreekmanor.com
Marion Hotels/Motels
Budget Inn-Marion (828) 652-7276 mcdowellnc.org Comfort Inn (800) 424-6423 mcdowellnc.org Days Inn (828) 659-2567 mcdowellnc.org
Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.com/en/hp/ hotels/index.jhtml? ctyhocn=AVLMRHX Sportsman Inn (828) 659-7525 mcdowellnc.org Super 8 – Marion (828) 659-7940 mcdowellnc.org B&Bs and Country Inns
Inn at Blue Ridge (866) 756-7001 theinnatblueridge.com Vacation Rentals
Cottages and Cabins at Spring House Farm (877) 738-9798 springhousefarm.com Eco Cove House (828) 724-9757 ecocove-rental.com
Fossie’s Cabin (828) 724-9612 buckcreektroutfarm.com Log Cabin Lodging (828) 756-4339 mcdowellnc.org
mountains accommodations Mountain Paradise Rentals (828) 756-4085 mcdowellnc.org Private Campgrounds
Buck Creek Campground (828) 724-4888 buckcreekcamp ground.com
Lucky Strike Campground (828) 738-4893 luck ystrikegoldand gem.com Mountain Stream RV Park (877) 724-9013 mountainstream rvpark.com Riverbreeze Campground (828) 925-8524 riverbreezecamp ground.com Tom Johnson Campground (800) 225-7802 tomjohnsoncamping.com Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park (828) 652-7208 jellystonemarion.com
Creekside Cabin (828) 689-9997 chestnutmtcabin.com Gabriel’s Nest Vacation Rental (828) 689-5908 Laurel Creek Cabin (828) 242-7787
Hotels/Motels
Comfort Inn (800) 228-5150 comfortinnmarshill.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Bald Mountain House (866) 680-9329 baldmountainhouse.com
Island Cove Cabin (828) 645-5880 vrbo.com/349496
Wolf Laurel Realty (888) 689-5000 wolflaurel.com
Shelton’s Way (828) 625-9800 rentals.carolina proper ties.com/ Sheltons -Way-CarolinaProperties-42.aspx
Wolf Mountain Realty & Rentals (800) 221-0409 wolfmountainrealty.com The Wolf Pit (828) 645-6278 Private Campgrounds
Mountain Laurel Campground (828) 689-3602
Vacation Rentals
Bend of Ivy Lodge (888) 658-0505 bendofivylodge.com
Eagle Feather Organic Farm (828) 649-3536 ncgoldenseal.com French Broad Cabin frenchbroadcabin.com
Vacation Rentals
RiverDance (847) 809-3098 riverdancenc.com
College-Town Guest Quarters (828) 779-9898 collegetownguest qtrs.com
Vacation Rentals
Stoney Ridge Realty and Rentals (828) 776-7244
Inn at Mars Hill (828) 680-1020 theinnatmarshill.com
Cabin in the Mountains (828) 273-0068
Mill Spring Cottage on World’s Edge (828) 247-0404 rentalo.com/1328 /the cottageonworlds.html
Laurel River Realty and Rentals (828) 656-2677 laurelriverrealt y.com
Bungalow at Ponder Cove (828) 689-7304 pondercove.com
Toe River Campground (828) 675-5104
Mountain Laurel Realty (828) 689-4422 mountainlaurel realt y.com
Marshall Mars Hill
Private Campgrounds
Three Sisters Cottage (828) 649-9121
Micaville Vacation Rentals
Celo River House (828) 682-9161
Wilson Branch Cabin (828) 675-5128
Treehouse Cabin (813) 299-7841 vacationcabinsnc.com Private Campgrounds
Hitching Post Campground (828) 625-1138 hitchingpostcamp ground.com
Silver Creek Campground (800) 510-1603 campingfriend.com/ silvercreekcampground
The Cottage Inn Mills River (828) 891-5007 thecottageinnmills river.com Misty Oak Farm (828) 230-5840 ncmountainvacation rental.com
Minneapolis B&Bs and Country Inns
Appalachian Inn (828) 737-9017
Montreat Vacation Rentals
Linger Longer Lodge (803) 530-3820 lingerlongerlodgenc.com
Moravian Falls Private Campgrounds
Moravian Falls Family Campground & Cabins (336) 667-6150
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B&Bs and Country Inns
Bridgewater Hall (828) 584-3622 bridgewaterhall bandb.com
Hotels/Motels
Best Western of Murphy (828) 837-3060 bestwesternmurphy.net
Fairway Oaks Bed & Breakfast (888) 584-7611 fair wayoaksbandb.com
Days Inn (828) 837-8030 daysinn.com
Vacation Rentals
Hampton Inn (828) 837-1628 hamptoninn.com
Poco Rhythm Mountain Retreat pocorhy thm.com
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (828) 837-1111 hiexpress.com /murphync
Cabins in the Laurel (828) 438-8185
Private Campgrounds
Daniel Boone Campground (828) 433-1200
Optimist RV Resort (828) 438-0550 discoverburke county.com Rose Creek Family Campground (828) 438-4338 Steel Creek Park & Campground (828) 433-5660 steelecreekpark.com
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Mtn. Vista Inn (828) 837-8880 mtnvistainn.net Sunset Motel (828) 837-5111 West Motel (828) 837-2012 B&Bs and Country Inns
Angels Landing Inn (828) 835-8877 angelslandinginn.com
Morganton Hotels/Motels
Mills River B&Bs and Country Inns
Acorn Bed & Breakfast at Mills River (828) 891-4652 acornbedbreakfast.com Bed & Breakfast on Tiffany Hill (828) 290-6080 bbontiffanyhill.com Vacation Rentals
Barkwells (828) 891-8288 barkwells.com
Branch ‘n Berry (828) 890-8997 branchnberry.com The Cottage (828) 553-5706
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Comfort Inn & Suites (828) 430-4000 Days Inn & Suites (800) 753-3746 discoverburke county.com Economy Inn (828) 437-7811 Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 morgantonhampton inn.com Plaza Inn (800) 329-7466 Quality Inn-I-40 (828) 437-0171 choicehotels.com Red Carpet Inn (800) 849-7770 bookroomsnow.com locations /mcmo
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mountains accommodations Huntington Hall Bed & Breakfast (800) 824-6189 bed-breakfast-inn.com Vacation Rentals
Restaurant On-site
Appalachia Lake Wilderness Vacations (888) 865-2537 wlvcabins.com
Awesome View Chalet (828) 644-0937 vrbo.com/2324
Exercise Room
Bear Paw Lakeside Resort (828) 837-0588
Complimentary Breakfast
Bear Paw Rentals (828) 837-1993 vrbo.com/vrbo /3890 Beary Cozy Chalet vacationsfrbo.com/ details.php?propert y_ id=19492 Beaverdam Cabin (828) 837-9077 beaverdamcabin.com
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Boden’s Bungalow (941) 268-9699 murphymtncabin.com
Hiwassee River Cabins (828) 837-7787 hiwasseerivercabins.com
Cobb Creek Cabins (828) 837-0270 cobbcreekcabins.com
Kim’s Country Creek Cabin (386) 749-3548 countrycreekcabin.com
Cozy Creek Cabins (828) 837-0106
Mountain Country Cabin Rentals (828) 837-5551 mountaincountry cabinrentals.com
Dreamcatcher Lodge (352) 362-0487 vrbo.com/19684 Eagle’s Nest (321) 267-2692 eaglesnestmurphy.com ERA Carolina Mountain Homes (800) 747-7322 carolinamtnhome.com Fish Pond Cabins (828) 644-5518 fishpondcabins.com A 5 Star Log Cabin (305) 283-5814 vrbo.com/98156 Green Acres Cabin (321) 632-4888 Hamlet O’ Cabins (800) 644-5957 hamletocabins.com Hide-A-Way Mountain Cabin (828) 494-5296
Mountain Laurel (941) 379-8035 Persimmon Creek Cabin (800) 833-9857 creekfrontcabin.net River Cove Cabins (828) 644-9979 rivercovecabin.com Sandy Gap Mountain Rentals (828) 644-5805 sandygap.com Schulte Cabin (800) 851-6742 personal.mia.bellsouth. net/e /d/edbobbi/index. html Scottish Woods Resort (828) 837-5678 scot tishwoods.com
Sky View Chalet (888) 837-0544 Stiles Vacation Rentals (828) 557-0105 Stone Creek Cabins (828) 644-9431 homeaway.com/103344 Vista Realty Rentals (828) 835-8800 vistarealt yonline.com Wilderness Creek Falls Cabin Rentals (877) 606-0004 wildernesscreek falls.com Your Mountain Vacation (706) 543-0747 yourmountain vacation.com Private Campgrounds
Crawford’s Campground & Cabin Rentals (828) 837-9077 craw fordsattellico.com Creekside RV Park (828) 837-4123 Hanging Dog Creek Campground (828) 837-8687 hangingdogcreekcamp ground.com
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Indoor Pool
Brendle Branch Cabins (877) 422-2469 brendlebranch cabins.com
Caney Creek Cabin (850) 864-5488 vacationatmyplace.com
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Peace Valley Campground (828) 837-6223 peacevalleycamp ground.com
Vacation Rentals
Persimmon Creek Campground (828) 644-5800 persimmoncreekcamp ground.com
Hidden Lake Log Home Rentals (828) 460-8252 hiddenlakerentals.com
River Edge Mountain RV Resort (828) 361-4517 riveredgemountain rvresort.com
Nantahala
Camp Lake James Rentals (828) 391-6866 camplakejames.com
Lake James Cottage (828) 724-9333 McDowell Mountain Getaway Cabin (980) 254-0244 mcdowellmountain getaway.com The Mountain Majesty (386) 314-1158 themountainmajesty.com
Vacation Rentals
The Cabins at Long Branch (662) 773-3099 thecabinsatlong branch.com
Nebo B&Bs and Country Inns
Robardajen Woods Bed & Breakfast (828) 584-3191 robardajenwoods.com
Sarah’s Song Cabin (828) 659-2879 sarahssongcabin.com Private Campgrounds
Lake James Family Campground (828) 584-0190 Paddy Creek Campground (828) 584-1346
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Newland Hotels/Motels
Shady Lawn Motel (828) 733-5506 shadylawnmotel. itgo.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Dogwood Bed and Breakfast (828) 733-3733
Linville River Farm Fish Camp Cottages (800) 456-0009 hotelplanner.com /Hote ls/16828/Reservations -Linville-River-Retreat- Newland-7569-Linville -Falls-Highway-28657
North Wilkesboro Hotels/Motels
Williams Motel (336) 838-4138
Vacation Rentals
Accommodations, dkh (803) 667-2154 wilkesrentals.net
Old Fort B&Bs and Country Inns
Inn On Mill Creek (877) 735-2964 innonmillcreek.com Vacation Rentals
Essie Mae’s Cottage (804) 482-1798 mcdowellnc.org Newberry Creek Log Cabin (800) 351-2606 vrbo.com/113911 Old Fort Historic Area Apartment (828) 668-6500 vrbo.com/4 4196 Rivers Ridge Lodge (828) 243-5762 rrlodge.com
Private Campgrounds
Catawba Falls Campground (828) 668-4831 catawbariver camping.com
Cove Creek RV Park (866) 668-7507 covecreekr vpark.com Sky Island Retreat & Campground (877) 668-4928 skyislandretreatand campground.com
Private Campgrounds
Down by the River Campground (828) 733-5057
Piney Creek Vacation Rentals
Otto Vacation Rentals
Mountain Hollow Log Cabins (828) 524-7199 TrueNorth Cabin (828) 349-9302
Turnstone Log Cabin Rentals (706) 746-7582 turnstonecabins.com / res-maconchamber.htm
Penrose Vacation Rentals
Babbling Brook Cottage (828) 884-4429 bear8.com McCrary Cabins at DuPont State Forest (828) 329-7709 mccrarycabins.com
A Mountain View Vacation (828) 384-8749 homeaway.com/vacation -rental /p938310 Spirit of the Mountains (941) 266-8860 spiritofthemountains.net Private Campgrounds
Annie’s Russelin’ Leaves Cabins (828) 553-5147 russelinleaves.com
Pineola Hotels/Motels
Deerwood Park Cabin Rentals (866) 686-5263 deer woodpark.com
Longview Cabin Rental spar ta-nc.com /longview River Country Estates (866) 221-4016 rivercountryestates.com Triple J Farms & Services geocities.com /sheryl_ moxley Turkey Knob Farm (910) 457-4387 Private Campgrounds
RiverCamp USA (800) 748-3722 rivercampusa.com
Roaring Gap Hotels/Motels
The Partridge Nest (828) 884-7892 thepartridgenest.com
High Meadows Inn (800) 585-6309 nikolas-highmeadows inn.com
Sheridan Cottage (828) 877-4667 vrbo.com/294915
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Plumtree Resorts
Vance Toe River Lodge (828) 765-9696 vancetoeriverlodge.com Private Campgrounds
Buck Hill Campground (800) 387-5224 buckhill.20m.com
Purlear Vacation Rentals
Bear Cave & Eagles Nest Cabins (727) 235-7435 rentnccabin.com
Cabin at Woodwind Hollow (800) 513-1622 spar ta-nc.com /woodwind
A High Meadows Hideaway (336) 757-6211 Olde Beau County Club Villas and Cottages (800) 752-1634 oldebeau.com
Robbinsville Hotels/Motels
Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort (800) 889-5550 dealsgap.com
Snowbird Mountain Lodge (800) 941-9290 snowbirdlodge.com Tapoco Lodge (828) 498-2325 tapocolodge.com Vacation Rentals
Big Snowbird Log Cabin (828) 713-8855 snowbirdlogcabin.com A Breath of Fresh Air (770) 666-3298 vrbo.com/32601
The Cabin in the Woods (828) 735-1930 thecabininthewoods.com Cabin on the Lake (810) 923-1470 rentalcabinsnc.com Cherohala Vacation Rentals (828) 479-8400 thetreetops.com
Five Points Motel (828) 479-4714
Cherokee Realty (828) 479-6441 cherokeerealt y.com
Bright Star Cabins (305) 849-1662 ncrentalcabins.com
Microtel Inn (888) 771-7171 microtelrobbinsville.com
Deals Gap Home (888) 999-7905 dealsgaphome.com
Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hamptoninnbrevard.com
Carolina Cabins (888) 974-2224 carolinacabins.com
Phillips Motel (828) 479-3370 phillipsmotelonline.com
Dew Drop Inn (866) 376-2984 dewdropinn.samsbiz.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Fall Creek Cabins (336) 877-3131 fallcreekcabins.com
Pisgah Forest Hotels/Motels
Boulder Ridge B & B (828) 884-5961 boulderridgebedand breakfast.com Key Falls Inn & Cabin (828) 884-7559 keyfallsinn.com Pines Country Inn (828) 877-3131 Vacation Rentals
Huskins Court & Cottages (800) 218-2819
Best of All Worlds (786) 586-8665 homeaway.com/vacation -rental /p246787
B&Bs and Country Inns
Glen Cannon Condo (239) 565-3638 wncgolfviewcondo.com
Pineola Inn & Country Store (828) 733-4979 pineolainn.com
Mountains & Meadows at Turkey Pen (828) 329-8430 mountainmeadownc.com
Homestead Farm South (828) 862-8286 pisgahforestnc.com
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Gateway Cabins (336) 973-5458 Slip Away Haven (336) 870-6578
Ridgecrest B&Bs and Country Inns
San-Ran Motel (828) 479-3256 mountainhome page.com/sanran Tuskeegee Motel (828) 479-8464 tuskeegeemotel.com Two Wheel Inn (828) 479-4248 twowheelinn.com B&Bs and Country Inns
The Mountain Getaway (828) 669-2202 themountain getaway.com
Appalachian Inn (828) 479-8450 appalachianinn.com
Vacation Rentals
Blue Boar Inn & Cottages (866) 479-8126 blueboarinn.com
Sugar Haus/Ridgecrest House (800) 697-6331 sugarhauscabins.com
Blue Waters Mountain Lodge (888) 828-3978 bluewatersmtnl.com
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Diana J. Hutto Realty (828) 479-6907 dianahuttorealty.com Dogwood Trace Cabin (913) 364-4604 vrbo.com/72198 Dragon’s Rest Cabins (828) 479-4726 dragonsrestcabins.com Eagles Nest 2 Rest vrbo.com/128573 Fontana Lake Cabin (828) 479-2427 panthercreek properties.com Fox Hill Cabin (866) 251-4408 foxhillcabin.com Gladdens Creek Log Cabin (828) 479-2654 Griffin Cabins (828) 479-6470
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Beautiful Log Cabin (828) 289-9776
Black Rock Farmhouse (828) 287-9812 Restaurant On-site
Creekside Cabin stayatthecabin.com The Gathering Place (321) 258-3950 northcarolinalogcabin rental.com
Exercise Room
Green River Log Cabin (305) 798-3937 greenriverlogcabin.com
Complimentary Breakfast
Overlook Cabin (941) 705-0121 vrbo.com/278165
MerleFest, Wilkesboro High Frontier Log Cabin & Log Lodge (828) 479-8121 highfrontiercabins.com
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Jimbo’s Farm (954) 781-6921 vrbo.com/vrbo /914
Indoor Pool
Little Elk Nob Lodge (772) 559-2531 A Log Inn (770) 666-3298 vacationhome rentals.com/42077
Outdoor Pool
Mountain Cabins (727) 784-2443 mountaincabins.cc Mountain Heritage Vacation Suites (828) 479-4555 mountainheritage vacationrentals.com Mountain Ivy Vacation Rentals (828) 735-9180 mountainiv y.com North Carolina Cabin Vacations nccabinvacations.com On Golden Pond (904) 269-5169 homeaway.com/vacation -rental /p152902 Paradise Point (828) 479-6910 vrbo.com/24670
Preston’s Thicket Vacation Cabins (828) 367-5797 prestonsthicket.com
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Ridge Haven @ Yellow Creek (941) 725-0808 vrbo.com/240956 Santeetlah Marina & Cabins (828) 479-8180 santeetlahmarina.com Smoky Mountain Mansion (866) 862-4220 smok ymountain mansion.com Snowbird Creek Log Cabin (828) 479-3892 snowbirdcreeklog cabin.com Snowbird House (828) 479-2765 vrbo.com/23887 Stecoah Cabin (800) 989-2106 stecoahcabin.com Tallulah Creek Vacation Home (828) 479-3279 Thunderbird Trail Cottage (770) 667-0982 vrbo.com/177133 Valley View Cottage (828) 479-6995 vrbo.com/76462 West Buffalo Creek Cabin (850) 974-5999 westbuf falocreek cabin.com
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Yellow Creek Cabin (404) 731-3291 vrbo.com/165477
Cabin in the Trees (843) 412-8748 vrbo.com/292486
Private Campgrounds
Creekside Cottage (321) 276-0746 vrbo.com/72932
Hidden Waters RV Park & Campground (828) 479-3509 Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge (828) 479-3864 ironhorsenc.com Mountain View School Campground (828) 498-2999 camponthe mountain.com
Morgan Mountain Retreat (717) 926-0342 morganmountain.com Mountain Meadow Guest Cottage (828) 862-3396 Private Campgrounds
Santeetlah RV Park & Storage (828) 479-3428 santeetlahrv.com
The Adventure Village (828) 862-5411 theadventurevillage.com
The Simple Life Campground (828) 788-1099 thesimplelifecamp ground.com
Rutherfordton
Teaberry Hill RV Park (828) 479-3953 teaberr yhill.com
Rosman B&Bs and Country Inns
Red Lion Inn (828) 884-6868
Vacation Rentals
Blue Arrow Cottage (336) 599-3358 vrbo.com/228487
Ridge View Cabin (941) 371-1891 stayatthecabin.com River Landing (888) 625-8714 fourseasons cottages.com Riverdance (813) 299-7841 vacationcabinsnc.com Ten Acres (704) 246-3058 vrbo.com/202576 West Point Farms Retreat (828) 779-6627 westpointfarms eventcenter.com Private Campgrounds
B&Bs and Country Inns
The 1885 Oaks Bed and Breakfast (800) 893-6091 theoaksbedand breakfast.com Orchard Inn (828) 749-5471 orchardinn.com
Saluda Inn & Wine Cellar (828) 749-9698 saludainn.com Sweet Earth Upstairs Suite Vacation Rentals
Allen D. Charles’ Log Cabin (828) 426-4202 vrbo.com/89630
Avalon (803) 331-1222 vrbo.com/167970 Bear Creek Lodge (828) 749-9647 saludacabins.com Blackberry Cabin vrbo.com/77388 Blackberry Cottage (828) 749-1933 vrbo.com/323407 Buttercup Cottage (828) 749-9538 saludabuttercup cottage.com Cabin Fever (800) 767-7368 cabinfevernc.com
Four Paws Kingdom Campground (828) 287-7324 4pawskingdom.com
Carolina Cottage Guest House (828) 243-7553 thecarolinacottage.com
River Creek Campground (866) 287-3915 rivercreeknc.com
Charles Street Garden Suite (828) 749-5846 charlesstreetgarden.com
Saluda
Cottages of Dark Corner (828) 749-3580 cottagesofdark corner.com
Hotels/Motels
Dogwood Motel (828) 286-9121
B&Bs and Country Inns
Carrier Houses Bed & Breakfast (800) 835-7071 carrierhouses.com
The Firehouse Inn (866) 347-3479 thefirehouseinn.com Green River Plantation (828) 286-1461 greenriverplantation.net
Hotels/Motels
Saluda Mountain Lodge (866) 602-6973 saludamountain lodge.com
Mount Stoker Cabin vrbo.com/255901 Mountain Life Realty (888) 444-5838 mtnliferealty.com
mountains accommodations Peaceful Easy Feeling Cabin (828) 335-7889 peacefuleasyfeeling cabin.com Piney Mountain Cabin (704) 987-9879 Saluda Mountain Home saludamountain home.com Saluda Mountain House (843) 437-1944 vrbo.com/161329 Saluda Mountain Lake Cabins (828) 242-8686 ashevillecabinrental.com Sandy Cut Cabins (828) 595-1603 sandycutcabins.com Spring Pond Cabin (828) 749-9824 saluda.com /springpond Tree Blew Inn (828) 329-2730 treeblewinnnc.com Private Campgrounds
Orchard Lake Campground (828) 749-3901 orchardlakecamp ground.com
Wilderness Cove Campground (828) 749-9100 wildernesscovecamp ground.com
Sapphire Hotels/Motels
Mt. Toxaway Motel & Cottages (828) 966-4582
Vacation Rentals
Hummingbird Realty (828) 966-4737 hummingbird-realty.com
Scaly B&Bs and Country Inns
Fire Mountain Inn, Cabins & Treehouses (800) 775-4446 firemt.com
Sparta Hotels/Motels
Sweet Water Vacation Rentals sweetwater vacation.com
Alleghany Inn (888) 372-2501 alleghanyinn.com
Tranquility Unlimited (336) 372-8260 sparta-nc.com /tranquility
B&Bs and Country Inns
United Country Foxfire Rentals (336) 372-5773 spar ta-nc-realestate.com
Chateau Laurinda Vineyards’ House Lodge (800) 650-3236 chateaulaurinda vineyards.com
Harmony Hill Bed and Breakfast (336) 372-6868 harmonyhillbnb.com Mountain Hearth Lodge (336) 372-8743 mountainhearth lodge.com Vacation Rentals
Bald Knob Farm House (888) 372-5244 spar ta-nc.com /aur Blue Ridge Mountain House spar ta-nc.com / mountainhouse Cherry Tree Cottage spar ta-nc.com /cherr y treecottage Chestnut House (888) 372-5244 chestnuthouse.us
Fox Den Mountain Cabin (336) 372-6719 spar ta-nc.com /foxden Granny’s Old House spar ta-nc.com /grannys oldhouse Highland Springs (336) 372-4967 highlandsprings-nc.com
Windswept Cabin at Red Roof Farm spar ta-nc.com / redrooffarm Private Campgrounds
New River Canoe & Campground (336) 372-8793 canoeingthenew.com
Spindale Hotels/Motels
Super 8-Spindale (800) 800-8000 super8.com Thrifty Motel (828) 287-0141 Tri-City Motel (828) 286-3646
Spruce Pine Hotels/Motels
Pine Valley Motel (866) 671-2246 pinevalleymotel.com
Mountain Dreams Cabin Rentals (336) 372-1622 mtndreamsrealty.com Sparrowhawk Cottage mtndreamsrealty@ skybest.com
Peak Mountain Cottages (828) 765-9559 peakmountaincottages. com Realty One Service (828) 765-4275 realtyoneservice.net Timberline Properties (828) 766-8900 timberlinenc.com Woody’s Cottages (828) 765-2418 Private Campgrounds
Bear Den Campground & Cabins (828) 765-2888 bear-den.com Springmaid Mountain (828) 765-2353 springmaid mountain.com Spruce Pine Campground (828) 765-7007
Switzerland Inn (800) 654-4026 switzerlandinn.com
Blue Ridge Parkway Cabin Rentals (919) 602-6722 blueridgeparkwaycabin rentals.com Doanie Mama’s Guest House (828) 688-3456 mtnpro.com
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Swannanoa B&Bs and Country Inns
Sleepy Hollow Bed & Breakfast (866) 708-1115 ashevillebbinn.com
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B&Bs and Country Inns
Mast Gap Inn Bed & Breakfast (828) 297-5287 mastgapinn.com
River’s Bend Log Cabins (828) 297-1194 riversbendlogcabins.com
Sugar Mountain Vacation Rentals
Dereka’s Sugar Mountain Accommodations (800) 545-9475 staysugar.com Highlands at Sugar (828) 898-9601 highlandsatsugar.com Sugar Ski & Country Club (800) 634-1320 sugarmountain.com Sugar Top Resort Condominiums (800) 784-2786 sugartop.com
Balsam Creekside Cabins (828) 456-8007 balsamcreekside cabins.net Bear Trail Cabins (828) 331-0559 Blue Ridge Premier Rentals (828) 507-5923
Flora’s Place (828) 277-1492
Brethauer Haus (828) 586-8459 brethauer.br.funpic.org
Hill Billy Hill Cabins (828) 712-2086 hillbillyhillcabins. webs.com
Carol’s Cabins (828) 586-2624 carolscabins.com
Private Campgrounds
Asheville East KOA (800) 562-5907 koa.com /campgrounds / asheville-east Mama Gertie’s Hideaway Campground (877) 686-4258 mamager ties.com Miles Motors RV Campground (800) 982-5315 milesrvcenter.com
Sugar Grove
Vacation Rentals
Pinebridge Inn (800) 356-5059 pinebridgeinn.com
The Loft at Bear Creek (336) 372-7111 blueridgeskyline.com/sbf Vacation Rentals ullresult.php?bid=867 Big Bear Cabin at Bear Den Mahogany Rock Roost (828) 765-2888 (800) 372-5244 beardencabins.com spar ta-nc.com /aur Miles Vacation Rentals (800) 553-2322 milesnc.com
Lake Forest Cabins (828) 766-7729 lakeforestcabins.com
Sylva Hotels/Motels
Azalea Motel (828) 586-2051
Blue Ridge Inn (828) 586-2123 Economy Inn (828) 586-2419 Holiday Inn Express-Dillsboro (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com / esdillsboronc Stardust Motel (828) 568-1595 Sylva Inn (800) 654-3315 B&Bs and Country Inns
Freeze House Bed & Breakfast (828) 586-8161 freezehousebnb.com
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Carolina Lagniappe (866) 586-8058 carolinalagniappe.com Chestnut Creek Cabin (828) 586-9557 Fox Trail Cabin (828) 631-1921 Littlest House in the Big Woods (828) 631-1334 littlesthouseinthebig woods.com Mountain Brook Cottages (828) 586-4329 mountainbrook.com Poplar Lodge (808) 631-1921 vrbo.com/345720 Smoky Mountain Getaways (866) 586-8058 smok ymtngetaways.net Windcrest Loft (850) 585-7241 windcrestloft.com Private Campgrounds
Fort Tatham Campground (828) 586-6662 Savannah Creek RV Resort (828) 631-5111
Taylorsville Hotels/Motels
Ridgecrest Suites (828) 632-7829 ridgecrestsuites.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Vacation Rentals
Aloft Cottage (828) 586-4233 alof tcottage.com
Apple City Bed & Breakfast (828) 635-1850
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Todd Vacation Rentals
Restaurant On-site
KayLeigh’s Cabin (336) 977-1427 kayleighscabin.com
Riverchase Log Cabin (877) 900-5787 4seasonvacations.com
Topton
Romantic Mountain Retreat (828) 859-5979 tryonncrealestate.com/ irw /showlisting.php? lid=713959
Mountainside Lodge Bed & Breakfast (877) 687-4333 mountainside lodgebb.com
Tryon English Country House (843) 817-8252 120longbranchlane.com
Taylor House Inn (800) 963-5581 taylorhouseinn.com
Tryon Mountain House (828) 859-7653 tryonrealestate.com
Midway Motel (828) 627-9092 Oak Park Inn (828) 456-5328 oakparkinnwaynesville.com Parkway Inn (800) 537-6394 parkwayinn.net
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Vacation Rentals
Brye Haus mountaincabinbythe lake.com The Listening Point Cabin (727) 535-4170
Complimentary Breakfast
Nantahala River Lodge (800) 470-4718 nantahalariverlodge.net Private Campgrounds
Internet
Brookside Campground (800) 848-7238 brooksiderafting.com
Indoor Pool
Nelson’s Nantahala Hideaway Campground (800) 936-6649 nantahalacamp ground.com
Traphill Vacation Rentals
Outdoor Pool
Stone Mountain Rentals (800) 662-2489 stonemountain rentals.com
Tryon B&Bs and Country Inns
Marilyn’s Melrose Inn (828) 859-0234 melrose-inn.com 1906 Pine Crest Inn (800) 633-3001 pinecrestinn.com
Tuckasegee Vacation Rentals
Apple Dumplin’ Getaway (828) 293-7030 appledumplin getaway.com Bear Lake Reserve (877) 232-7042 bearlakereser ve vacations.com Blue Skies Properties (813) 267-3468 Serenity On Cedar (828) 421-2073 vrbo.com/31739
Union Mills Vacation Rentals
The Saxton Home (727) 376-1498
Private Campgrounds
Thermal City Campground (828) 286-3016 huntforgold.com
Valle Crucis B&Bs and Country Inns
Baird House Bed & Breakfast (800) 297-1342 bairdhouse.com
Bluestone Lodge (828) 963-5177 bluestone-lodge.com
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Valle Crucis Bed & Breakfast (828) 963-2525 vallecrucisbandb.com
The Lodge of Waynesville (888) 213-2666
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Hearth and Hemlock Cottage (800) 447-1304
Inn at Little Pond Farm (828) 297-1011 ncinn.com
Hunting Country Cabin (828) 471-7829 huntingcountr ycabin rental.com
Mast Farm Inn (888) 963-5857 mastfarminn.com
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Cottages of Glowing Hearth (888) 232-5080 glowinghearth.com
Valle Crucis Log Cabin Rentals (828) 963-7774 logcabinrentals.com Valle Crucis Mountain Realty (828) 297-2222 mountainescape.net Valle Crucis Rustic Rentals (828) 963-2784 rusticfurnishings.com
Vilas B&Bs and Country Inns
Lazy Bear Lodge (828) 963-9201 lazy-bear-lodge.com
Warrensville Vacation Rentals
NC Properties (703) 431-5168 homeaway.com/vacation -rental /p185982
Waynesville Hotels/Motels
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn (800) 218-2121 bwsmokymountain inn.com Days Inn (828) 452-9009 daysinnof waynesville.com Gem Motel (800) 510-1344
Super 8 (828) 454-9667 super8ofwaynesville.com Terry Lynn Motel (828) 926-5320 terr ylynnmotel.com Waynesville Inn Golf Resort & Spa (800) 627-6250 thewaynesvilleinn.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Andon-Reid Inn Bed and Breakfast (800) 293-6190 andonreidinn.com
Brookside Mountain Mist Inn (877) 452-6880 brooksidemountainmist bb.com Grandview Lodge (800) 730-7923 grandviewlodgenc.com Herren House B&B (855) 696-4117 herrenhouse.com Inn at Iris Meadows (888) 466-4747 irismeadows.com Oak Hill on Love Lane Bed & Breakfast (888) 608-7037 oakhillonlovelane.com Old Stone Inn (800) 432-8499 oldstoneinn.com Prospect Hill Bed and Breakfast (800) 219-6147 prospecthillnc.com
The Swag (800) 789-7672 theswag.com Windover Inn (866) 452-4411 windoverinn.com The Yellow House on Plott Creek (800) 563-1236 theyellowhouse.com Vacation Rentals
Aloha Mountain Getaway (786) 423-0544 vrbo.com/104065 Bowman’s Smoky Way Mountain Home (954) 683-5517 bowmanvacation rentals.com Boyd Mountain Log Cabins (828) 926-1575 boydmountain.com Browns Creeksong Home (866) 603-9442 brownscreeksong home.com Cabin on Eagles Nest (828) 452-7514 cabinoneaglesnest.com Cataloochee Mountain Cabin (727) 637-6158 cataloocheemountain cabin.com Cozy Cabin Rentals (828) 456-9760 cozycabinrental.com Deer Country Vacation Cabins (828) 400-7597 deercountr y.com Diamond J Farm (866) 456-3393 diamondjfarm.net Elk Falls Cabin (866) 603-9442 elkfallscabin.com Elk Ridge Cabin vrbo.com/190066 Emerald Gate Farm (828) 926-3276 vrbo.com/96096 Five Falls Cabin (770) 532-7211 vrbo.com/6421
The Gardener’s House at Frog Holler (828) 356-7652 frogholler.net Great Smoky Real Estate (866) 811-1166 greatsmokyrentals.com Katie’s Cottage Rentals (877) 722-3522 vrbo.com/29253 A Lake Junaluska View Home (828) 400-5713 vrbo.com/249342 Main Street Realty (800) 467-7144 mainstreetrealty.net Moose Crossing Log Cabin Rentals (828) 452-2550 moosecrossing.com Myers Mountain Home (843) 209-9735 myersmountain home.com Picture Perfect Cabin (803) 798-8547 vrbo.com/36370 Red Square Properties vrbo.com/174254 Roaring Creek Cabins (786) 348-5778 roaringcreekcabins.com Tender Mercy Retreat (828) 648-3524 tendermercyretreat.com Whispering Winds (941) 320-3509 vacationhome rentals.com/32317 Private Campgrounds
Creekwood Farm RV Park (800) 862-8110 creekwoodfarmrv.com Winngray Family Campground (828) 926-3170
Weaverville B&Bs and Country Inns
Dry Ridge Inn (800) 839-3899 dryridgeinn.com
mountains accommodations Inn on Main Street (877) 873-6074 innonmain.com Vacation Rentals
Dunromin and Dungoughin (800) 457-2740 ashevillenccabin rentals.com
Kim’s Guest Cottage (877) 526-1937 kimscot tage.com Norally Vacation Rental (888) 652-9134 norally visionvacation rentals.com Ox Glen Vacation Rentals (800) 326-2373 oxglen.com
West Jefferson Hotels/Motels
Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hamptonwj.com Nation’s Inn (800) 801-3441 nationsinn.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Buffalo Tavern Bed & Breakfast (877) 615-9678 buffalotavern.com
Blue Ridge Hideaway (615) 360-7099 blueridgehideaway.com Carolina Mountain Properties & Rentals (800) 628-2663 carolinamtn.com Marian Manor (888) 875-4711 vrbo.com/339028 Mastercraft Properties Rentals (877) 680-3366 mastercraf trentals.com Rustic Retreat Cabin rusticretreatcabin.com Private Campgrounds
Greenfield Campground & Cabins (336) 246-9106
Whittier Hotels/Motels
Arrowhead Motel (828) 488-3305
Snowboarding in the Mountains
Cindy Villa (828) 497-2862
Blevins Vacation Cabins (800) 247-3057 dnet.net/blevinscabins
Colton Court (828) 497-4642 441 Motel (828) 586-2419 Gear Head Inn (828) 488-2398 gearheadinn.com
Hamilton House Guest Lodge (336) 846-1500 hamiltonhousenc.com
Golden Eagle Motel (828) 497-9601
Meadowsweet Gardens (919) 619-2215 meadowsweet gardens.com
Mountaineer Motel (828) 497-2453
Vacation Rentals
Abigail’s Inn (919) 219-0090 theinnatabigails.com Above The River (800) 628-2663 abovetherivernc.com Ashe High Country Vacations (877) 601-5020 ashecountyreal estate.com
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Isle of Dreams Motel (828) 497-2555
B&Bs and Country Inns
Chalet Inn (800) 789-8024 chaletinn.com
Tuckasiegee River Mountain Lodge (828) 631-2531 whit tierlodge.com Vacation Rentals
Backyard Garden Retreat (828) 497-9356 Big Cat Mountain Lair (813) 493-4565 bigcatmountainlair.com
Cabins in the Smokies (828) 497-6717 cabinsinthesmokies.net Conley Mountain Retreat (828) 497-2985 The Cottage at Fox Hollow (828) 497-6315 Creekside Country (352) 351-3237 cabinsincreekside country.com Creekside Vacation Homes (828) 586-2317 Eagles Nest at Capodimonte (888) 540-6860 mountain-views.net Following The River Log Cabin (877) 803-4724 greatrentals.com /nc / amburgey /amburgey.h Mountain Creek Cottages (828) 586-6042 mountaincreek cot tages.com
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Mountain Laurel Hideaway (813) 493-4565 mtnlaurelhideaway.com Mountain Memories (800) 826-7361 mountainmemoriesnc.com Mountain Vacation Deals (800) 995-8558 mountainvacation deals.com North Carolina Get-A-Way (727) 422-1214 stormpages.com/ murrayan/home.html Ridgeway Place on Shoal Creek (282) 226-1230 vrbo.com/vrbo /18205 Smoky Mountain Country Club (800) 474-0070 carolinamountain golf.com Sunset Farm Cabins (800) 408-4889 sunsetfarmcabins.com Turkey Trail Getaway (828) 497-0267 vrbo.com/83587
Private Campgrounds
Flaming Arrow Campground (877) 497-6161 flamingarrowcamp ground.com Fort Wilderness Discount RV Park (828) 497-9331 fortwilderness.net
Great Smokey Mountain RV Resort (828) 497-2470 Holly Cove Campground & RV Resort (828) 631-0692 hollycoveresort.com Timberlake Campground (828) 497-7320 campingnc.com / timberlake Tree House Campground (828) 497-2395
Hampton Inn (800) 426-4866 hamptoninnwilkes boro.com Holiday Inn Express (336) 838-1800 hiexpress.com / wilkesboronc Red Carpet Inn (888) 667-4001 rciwilkesboro.com
Zionville Vacation Rentals
Hoot Owl Hollow Cabin Rental (828) 297-4151
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Addison Inn (800) 672-7218 addisoninn.com
Long Mountain Enterprises (828) 696-2011
Mother’s Cottage (828) 697-2604 campdogworks.com / farmrentalcottage.html
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attractions The following list of attractions in the Piedmont region is arranged alphabetically by city. You may find more detailed information on any of these attractions online at visitnc.com or the individual attraction’s website. An index to attractions is on page 162.
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American Tobacco Trail, (919) 560-4355. Bike, hike, walk and run along a route that runs through Chatham, Durham and Wake counties. triangletrails.org/american-tobacco-trail
Badin Road Drive-In Theater, 2411 Badin Rd., (704) 983-2900. Historic drive-in featuring newly released movies with fun and exciting games to play between show times. badinroaddrivein.com
American Classic Motorcycle Museum, 1170 US Hwy. 64 W., (336) 629-9564. One of the largest private collections of classic HarleyDavidson motorcycles in the country.
Dennis Vineyards Winery, 24043 Endy Rd.,
(336) 629-8105. Features more than 125 dealers in 35,000 square feet of space.
Dan River, (336) 627-6270. More than 100 miles of scenic paddling and fishing amid towering cliffs, mountain laurel, flowering shrubs, fields and woodlands in Caswell, Rockingham and Stokes counties. Easy whitewater to a gentle float along a lazy river. danriver.org
Haw, Rocky and Deep Rivers, (919) 542-8296. These picturesque rivers provide ideal scenic beauty along with canoeing, kayaying and rafting. visitpittsboro.com
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, (919) 362-0586. With its 13,900 acres in Wake and Chatham counties, the area offers boating, camping, fishing, swimming and a full-service commercial marina. It is the largest summertime home of the bald eagle in the eastern United States. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/jord/main.php
Lake Norman, (877) 722-3767. With more than 500 miles of shoreline reaching into four counties, Lake Norman is the largest manmade lake in North Carolina. It offers recreation areas for boating, swimming, fishing and other water-based activities. duke-energy. com/lakes/facts-and-maps/lake-norman.asp
Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge, (704) 694-4424. Almost 8,500 acres in Anson and Richmond counties support a broad range of wildlife species, including more than 180 bird, 49 amphibian and reptile, 28 mammal and 20 fish species. Specific times and areas for fishing and hunting. fws.gov/peedee
Uwharrie National Forest, (910) 576-6391.
Stanly County Museum, 245 E. Main St., (704) 986-3777. Permanent exhibit of the history of Stanly County. Tours of two local historic house museums: the Snuggs House (1873) and the Marks House (1847). stanlycountymuseum.com
Stony Mountain Vineyards, 26370 Mountain Ridge Rd., (704) 982-0922. We offer European and American varietals, so join us for a wine tasting. Come have a glass of wine on our deck and enjoy our panoramic view of the Uwharrie Mountains. stonymountainvineyards.com Uwharrie Vineyards, 28014 Austin Rd.,
(704) 982-9463. Come sample award-winning wines, tour our operations, relax in our rocking chairs and enjoy the afternoon. uwharrievineyards.com
Angier Dr., (919) 894-7700. Escape to a quiet country setting and enjoy a picturesque view of rolling hills, vineyards and spring-fed lakes in a private country setting. Take a tour of the vineyards or enjoy a wine tasting. gregoryvineyards.com
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1177 Bethesda Rd., (910) 944-7558. Antebellum farm (c.1825) featuring a museum, restored farmhouse, gristmill and barns. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the North Carolina Civil War Trails. malcolmbluefarm.com
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Morrow Mountain State Park, 49104 Morrow Mountain Rd., (704) 982-4402. View the skeletal remains of a once-mighty range of peaks. Located along the Pee Dee River and Lake Tillery, there are miles of mountain trails to wander on foot or horseback. Visit the historic Kron House, greenhouse and hospital of an early 19th-century physician. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/momo/main.php
Covers 50,000 acres in parts of Randolph, Davidson and Montgomery counties. This forest has the scenic Uwharrie, Yadkin and Pee Dee rivers, as well as the Uwharrie Mountains. Various outdoor activities are permitted in the forest, including hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, camping and water activities. Free; fee for camping and off-road vehicle permits, ATV trails. vstnc.co/unf
Malcolm Blue Farm & Museum,
(704) 982-6090. This family-owned vineyard and winery employs classic winemaking techniques to produce award-winning wines from Muscadine grapes. Wine tastings, tours and sales available. dennisvineyards.com
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Cloer Family Vineyards,
8624 Castleberry Rd., (919) 387-5760. Familyfarm winery offering tastings and tours. A fun place to bring your whole family and enjoy the day strolling through the vineyards or having a picnic lunch with a bottle of wine. cloerfamilyvineyards.com
Collector’s Antique Mall, 211 Sunset Ave.,
North Carolina Aviation Museum & Hall of Fame, 2222-G Pilots View Rd.,
(336) 625-0170. Immerse yourself in aviation history with stunning military and civilian memorabilia, including an impressive collection of military vehicles, weapons, equipment, uniforms and aircraft. ncaviationmuseumhalloffame.com
North Carolina Zoo, 4401 Zoo Pkwy., (800) 488-0444. Walk from Africa’s grasslands to North America’s Arctic coast as you discover more than 1,100 animals, 40,000 plants and an extensive outdoor art collection situated along 5 miles of shaded pathways. nczoo.org Pisgah Covered Bridge, 6925 Pisgah Covered Bridge Rd., (800) 626-2672. Explore one of North Carolina’s two remaining historic covered bridges. Built in 1911 at a cost of $40, the 54-foot bridge crosses the West Fork Branch of the Little River within the Uwharrie National Forest. A great spot for photography, picnics and nature walks along the surrounding quarter-mile walking trail. pisgahcoveredbridge.com Richland Creek ZipLine Canopy Tour,
2728 Fairview Farm Rd., (336) 629-9440. Zip through the forest along Richland Creek at the base of Purgatory Mountain on more than a mile of cable. Voted a Top 100 Adventure by Top 100 Expo.
Bailey Country Doctor Museum, 6629 Peele Rd.,
(252) 235-4165. Chartered in 1967 to honor the old family doctor, this museum consists of the restored offices of two country doctors who practiced from 1857-1887. countrydoctormuseum.org
Bear Creek Southern Supreme Gourmet Specialties, 1699 Hoyt Scott Rd.,
(336) 581-3141. What began in 1984 with a fruitcake recipe and a kitchen converted from a garage is now North Carolina’s largest producer of fruitcakes and a successful mailorder gourmet foods company. Tours of the showroom are available. southernsupreme.com
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Belmont Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Rd., (704) 825-4490. Located within 450 acres on the banks of Lake Wylie with spectacular gardens, sparkling fountains, a visitor pavilion, gift shop and nature walk. dsbg.org Historic District – Belmont Abbey, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd., (704) 461-6693. Catholic monastery and liberal arts college (oldest in southeastern United States), Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrimage Shrine (1891), Belmont Abbey Cathedral (1892), cemetery (1890), academic library with extensive rarebooks collection. belmontabbeycollege.edu
Benson Benson Museum of Local History, 102 W. Main St., (919) 894-4261. The collection includes railroad memorabilia, antiques, quilts, and farming and hardware artifacts. townofbenson.com Enoch Winery & Vineyard, 3735 NC Hwy. 50 S., (919) 207-0100. Tour our vineyard and sample our wines in the tasting room. We produce 10 types of fruit wines, including Muscadine, bramble, apple and peach.
Hexagon Wake Park at Tucker Lake, 3025 Allen’s Crossroads Rd., (919) 207-1086. Experience a spring-fed lake with sandy beaches, cable wakeboarding, beach volleyball, rope swings, shaded picnic area with grills, bathhouse, jungle gym playground and a 167-foot twisting and turning waterslide. hexagoncablepark.com
Bethania Historic District – Bethania, 5480 Bethania Rd., (336) 922-0434. Experience our heritage in North Carolina’s first planned Moravian community. Explore the restored 1790s Wolff-Moser House, 1894 Alpha Chapel and enjoy a walk on the 1.5-mile Black Walnut Trail. historicbethania.org
Boiling Springs Broad River Greenway, 2325 Riverside Dr., (704) 434-2357. Offering canoeing, tubing, fishing, picnicking, hiking, bicycling, horse trails, and educational/recreational workshops and seminars. broadrivergreenway.com
Boonville Big Woods Zip Line & Canopy Tour, 2280 Sanders Ridge Ln., (336) 677-1509. Features 14 platforms with 12 cables up to 65 feet high in the trees, as well as a swinging bridge. Located on 150 of the most serene and secluded acres within the Yadkin Valley. bigwoodszipline.com
RagApple Lassie Vineyards, 3724 RagApple Lassie Ln., (866) 724-2775. Come hear our story, taste our award-winning wines, have lunch at the Back Door Cafe, savor a glass of wine on the patio, or just relax in the wonderful ambiance. ragapplelassie.com
Sanders Ridge Vineyard & Winery, 3200 Round Hill Rd., (336) 677-1700. Taste the flavor, unique character and heritage of the Yadkin Valley foothills through our carefully crafted, homegrown and locally influenced wine and foods. Enjoy our winery tasting room or take a stroll along our vineyard and nature trails. sandersridge.com
Burlington Alamance Battleground State Historic Site, 5803 S. NC 62, (336) 227-4785. The site where Royal Gov. William Tryon led the North Carolina militia against the Regulators in battle on May 16, 1771. Located on the grounds is the Allen House, a log dwelling characteristic of those lived in by frontier people on the western fringes of the colony. A visitor center is located on site and an audiovisual demonstration can be seen. nchistoricsites.org/alamance
Alamance County Historical Museum, 4777 S. NC 62, (336) 226-8254. A 19th-century house/museum depicting the life of textile pioneer Edwin Michael Holt through period room settings, docent-hosted tours and an audiovisual presentation. Upper floor devoted to rotating and temporary exhibits such as Alamance County quilts, American Indian artifacts, traditional pottery, antique clothing, antique toys, 19th-century military artifacts and much more.
Cedarock Historical Farm, 4242 Cedarock Historical Park Rd., (336) 570-6759. The original site of the Garrett farm dating back to 1830. Buildings have been restored to their original use. Livestock on the farm include sheep, goats, dairy and beef cattle, and a team of draft mules. Demonstrations on farming techniques used at the turn of the century. alamance-nc.com
Conservators’ Center, 676 E. Hughes Mill Rd., (336) 421-0883. Look a tiger in the eye, thrill to the sound of lions calling to one another or howl with wolves. Experience our wildlife rescue, conservation breeding and retirement home. In addition to the largest collection of lions in the Southeast, others worth meeting include lemurs, servals, New Guinea singing dogs and binturongs. Tours must be scheduled in advance. conservatorscenter.org
GlenMarie Vineyards and Winery, 1838 Johnson Rd., (336) 578-3938. Enjoy our wines in our beautiful tasting room. Wine tasting costs a nominal fee and includes a souvenir wine glass. glenmariewinery.com
1910 Dentzel Menagerie Carousel, S. Church & Main Sts., (336) 222-5030. Burlington’s restored carousel is the centerpiece of the 76-acre City Park. Built by the Dentzel Carousel Co., Burlington’s carousel has 46 hand-carved animals. There are only 14 Dentzel Menagerie Carousels remaining intact in the world. The Dentzel carvers were famous for their realism and attention to detail, which is evident by the facial expressions and muscle definition. burlingtonnc.gov Textile Heritage Museum, 2406 Glencoe St., (336) 260-0038. Visitors will learn about the beginning of cotton mills, water power, railroads, weaving and knitting of cotton and synthetic fabrics, hosiery and fashions. textileheritagemuseum.org
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Whistlestop Exhibit at Company Shops Station, 101 N. Main St., (336) 570-1444. Includes a model of Company Shops that contains many little scenes of life in the late 1800s, including a photographer posing people for a picture, which can be seen in the upstairs mural. Enjoy the train fronts as they come through the engine house; they’re accurately re-created to capture the power and size of the rail industry’s iron horses. whistlestopncrr.com
Cameron Aloha Safari Zoo, 159 Mini Ln., (919) 770-7109.
Walk through our “rainforest” building, then visit our monkeys, birds, reptiles and the petting zoo. Take the Safari tour to see our big animals, such as Watusi cattle, camels, zebras and zorse. alohasafarizoonc.com
Carthage Carthage Historical Museum,
202 Rockingham St., (910) 947-2331. Covering more than 200 years of area history, including items associated with the town’s past as the home of a renowned buggy factory.
Cary Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve/Stevens Nature Center, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.,
(919) 387-5980. Featuring about 150 acres along Swift Creek, with north-facing bluffs supporting vegetation more typical of the mountains, including Eastern Hemlocks. Educational exhibit hall. townofcary.org
Page-Walker Arts & History Center,
119 Ambassador Loop, (919) 460-4963. The Page-Walker Hotel (c.1868) is a stunning example of Second Empire-style architecture. Today, the renovated hotel serves as a cultural center and features a museum and fine arts gallery. townofcary.org
Catawba Murray’s Mill, 1489 Murray’s Mill Rd., (828) 465-0383. Turn-of-the-century gristmill featuring one of the largest waterwheels in the state, a general store and folk art museum. catawbahistory.org
Chapel Hill Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia St., (919) 966-5736. This collection of 15,000 objects broadly covers the history of European painting and sculpture, including masters such as Rubens, Delacroix, Degas and Pissarro. It’s particularly strong in Asian and African art and works on paper, with some traditional North Carolina pottery and folk art. ackland.org Carolina Basketball Museum,
450 Skipper Bowles Dr., (919) 962-6000. Chronicles the history of UNC basketball and includes nearly 500 authentic artifacts, hundreds of photographs and videos of various players, coaches, championships and historic moments. The interactive museum is the first basketball-only museum for a university in the country. carolinabasketballmuseum.com
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2832 Big Woods Rd., (919) 542-1154. Listen to the wind in the trees or hear the trees tell a story on the 3/4-mile Talking Tree Trail. View a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, deer, songbirds, flying squirrels and beavers. ncesf.org/JLESF/home.htm
Kidzu Children’s Museum, University Sq.,
123 W. Franklin St., (919) 933-1455. Offers great interactive exhibit areas along with lots of fun and educational programming for children up to 8 years old and their caregivers. kidzuchildrensmuseum.org
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E. Franklin St., (919) 962-1236.
Features a 68-foot planetarium dome with a full-dome digital video projection system, the NASA Digital Theater, exhibits, the UNC Visitor’s Center, art galleries, a rose garden and more. moreheadplanetarium.org
North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., (919) 962-0522. One of the largest natural botanical gardens in the Southeast consists of 600 acres of preserved land and includes nature trails, carnivorous plant collections, aquatics and herb plants. Collections of North Carolina and southeastern plants are arranged by habitats in simulated natural settings. Tours available. ncbg.unc.edu North Carolina Collection Gallery,
UNC-Chapel Hill Wilson Library, South Rd., (919) 962-1172. Historic rooms and exhibit selections from this extensive holding of books, maps, photographs and museum objects. Historic rooms include the original library from Hayes Plantation in Edenton and the Sir Walter Raleigh rooms. lib.unc.edu/ncc/gallery.html
Patterson’s Mill Country Store,
5109 Farrington Rd., (919) 493-8149. An authentic turn-of-the-century country store and doctor’s office/pharmacy. Features collections of mercantile and pharmaceutical Americana and tobacco-marketing memorabilia.
Charlotte Bechtler Museum of Modern Art,
420 S. Tryon St., (704) 353-9200. Dedicated to the exhibition of mid-20th century European and American modern art. Cosmopolitan in nature and intimate in scale, the collection reflects most of the important art movements and schools from the 20th century, with a deep holding of the School of Paris after World War II. bechtler.org
Billy Graham Library, 4330 Westmont Dr., (704) 401-3200. State-of-the-art exhibits, multimedia displays and films, all designed to appeal to casual visitors, spiritual seekers and children. The complex includes the Graham family homeplace, a bookstore and dairy bar. billygrahamlibrary.org Advertising Partner, p. 6
Carowinds, 14523 Carowinds Blvd., (800) 888-4386. More than 50 world-class rides, shows and attractions, including 13 roller coasters, plus a 20-acre water park make this one of the most popular family entertainment attractions in the Southeast. Open daily during the summer and weekends in the spring and fall. carowinds.com Charlotte Nature Museum, 1658 Sterling Rd., (800) 935-0553. Walk among free-flying butterflies, observe live animals, buzz around with insects or hang out in the natural world. Hands-on activities provide the opportunities for structured learning and informal play for the young and old alike. charlottenaturemuseum.org Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, 1801 Yorkmont Rd., (704) 357-1269. A stateowned, friendly market for fresh produce and meat products – from pork to beef, ostrich to emu – goat’s milk cheese, scrumptious baked goods, delectable jams and jellies, unique handmade crafts, goat’s milk soap, beautiful fresh-cut flowers and plants of every kind. ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/charlotte Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St.,
(800) 935-0553. A $31.6 million renovation has filled our wondrous halls with all-new interactive exhibits and activities. As one of the leading hands-on science centers in the country, we offer visitors the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the basics of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in a fun, interactive and informal setting. discoveryplace.org
Harvey B. Gantt Center for AfricanAmerican Arts + Culture, 551 S. Tryon St., (704) 547-3700. Located in the heart of the Charlotte Cultural Campus, the center has three gallery exhibitions featuring the Hewitt Collection of African-American Art. ganttcenter.org
NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., (704) 654-4400. A 150,000-square-foot, multifaceted, unique attraction honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR. The high-tech venue, designed to educate and entertain race fans and non-fans alike, includes a state-of-the-art theater, Hall of Honor, restaurant, retail outlet, broadcast studio, artifact displays and interactive exhibits. nascarhall.com Ray’s Splash Planet, 215 N. Sycamore St., (704) 432-4729. A one-of-a-kind indoor water park featuring a giant slide, lazy river, vortex pool and water playground. Countless ways to get soaked and have fun in 117,000 gallons of water. rayssplashplanet.com U.S. National Whitewater Center,
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., (704) 391-3900. Alongside mountain biking and running trails, a climbing center and challenge course, the park features a multiple-channel, customized whitewater river for rafting and canoe/kayak enthusiasts of all abilities. usnwc.org
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, 9201 University City Blvd., (704) 687-2364. Greenhouses and two outdoor gardens provide year-round interest. Highlights include a diverse orchid collection, native carnivorous plants, huge display of rhododendrons throughout the native garden and a unique winter garden. Victory Lane Indoor Karting Center, 2330 Tipton Dr., Ste. 100, (704) 377-3278. Come experience two custom racetracks: a NASCAR-style oval and a European-style road course. Pool tables and arcade. victorylanekarting.com
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Historic Rosedale Plantation, 3427 N. Tryon St., (704) 335-3325. This is one of the few remaining examples of 19th-century Catawba River Valley plantations (c.1815). Tours include the manor house, 8 acres of grounds and extensive gardens. historicrosedale.org
C. Grier Beam Truck Museum,
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center, 300 E. Seventh St., (704) 973-2780.
109 E. Main St., (704) 435-4116. Contains exhibits that follow the history of Cherryville from the early 1800s until today, including one of the first-known paintings of a bull for the American Tobacco Company, which promoted their Bull Durham brand of tobacco.
Created specifically for kids and families, navigating the facility is intuitive, fun and an adventure at every turn. Featuring interactive games and exhibits. imaginon.org
Levine Museum of the New South,
200 E. Seventh St., (704) 333-1887. Interactive regional history museum features changing and traveling exhibits that offer a view of Charlotte’s past. People of all ages will find the hands-on history educational and entertaining. museumofthenewsouth.org
McDowell Nature Center & Preserve,
15222 York Rd., (704) 583-1284. Features live native animals, an interactive exhibit hall, plus information on the 1,108-acre preserve, with its wildlife, foliage and many recreational opportunities. parkandrec.com
Mint Museum – Randolph, 2730 Randolph
Rd., (704) 337-2000. North Carolina’s first art museum and one of the leading museums in the Southeast, with holdings of art in American paintings, pre-Columbian art, regional crafts, historic costumes, African art and gold coins minted in Charlotte. mintmuseum.org
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111 N. Mountain St., (704) 435-3072. Located in an old-style service station with 14 trucks dating back to 1927, the museum is a tribute to Carolina Freight and its founder, C. Grier Beam. beamtruckmuseum.com
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Claremont Bunker Hill Covered Bridge, Connor Park, Hwy. 70, (828) 465-0383. One of only two remaining covered bridges in North Carolina, the historic bridge spans Lyle’s Creek. Its 85-foot span was designed by Civil War engineer Herman Haupt. catawbahistory.org
Clayton Clemmons Educational State Forest,
2411 Old US 70 W., (919) 553-5651. Listen to the Talking Trees and rocks weave tales about the forest; hike the demonstration trail to see natural resource management; explore our exhibit center; picnic, camp or join in on a ranger-conducted environmental education class. ncesf.org/CESF/home.htm
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Clemmons Mrs. Hanes’ Hand-Made Moravian Cookies, 4643 Friedberg Church Rd.,
(888) 764-1402. See the largest handmade cookie company in the world! Every cookie is handrolled, hand-cut and hand-packed. See the entire process, from mixing the dough to tasting the final product. Free tours given Jan.-Sept. Special viewing area available. hanescookies.com
Tanglewood Park, 4061 Clemmons Rd.,
(336) 778-6300. Offers fishing on two stocked lakes, paddleboats and canoes, tennis courts, a large pool area, picnic shelters and rental venues, a beautiful historic arboretum, family playgrounds, extensive mountain biking trails and horseback rides. tanglewoodpark.org
Clinton Sampson County History Museum,
313 Lisbon St., (910) 590-0007. Museum highlights include artifacts from the Revolutionary and Civil wars, WWI and II, the Vietnam and Gulf wars. African-American and American Indian culture, agricultural implements, history of Sampson County schools, historic exhibits of a country store, doctor’s and dentist’s offices, and much more. sampsonhmc.com
Colfax Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, 2914 Sandy Ridge Rd., (336) 605-9157. State-owned farmers market featuring local Piedmont fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods, jams, honey, crafts and more. Make sure you visit the garden center and restaurant. triadfarmersmarket.com
Concord Backing Up Classics Motor Car Museum, 4545 Concord Pkwy. S., (704) 788-9500. Stroll along fine motorcars. A fascinating collection of antique, classic and race cars. NASCAR and auto-related gift shop. backingupclassics.com
Bost Grist Mill, 4701 Hwy. 200, (704) 782-1600. The restored mill is filled with original milling equipment and artifacts. Step back in time, enjoy the antiques and watch corn being ground into cornmeal and grits. bostgristmill.com Charlotte Motor Speedway,
5555 Concord Pkwy. S., (800) 455-3267. In addition to hosting numerous NASCAR races and other motorsports events at this 1.5-mile track, guided tours of the speedway are available, except during events. charlottemotorspeedway.com
Concord Mills, 8111 Concord Mills Blvd.,
(704) 979-3000. More than 200 stores, including manufacturer and retail outlets, off-price retailers and unique specialty stores. A festive food court, theme restaurants and a 24-screen theater. concordmills.com
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 8500 Moreland Dr. N.W., (704) 662-9642.
Race shop for Martin Truex Jr. (No. 1), Aric Amirola (No. 8) and Juan Pablo Montoya (No. 42). Viewing area and gift shop. earnhardtganassi.com
Hendrick Motorsports Museum,
4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd., (877) 467-4890. A must-stop for all stock-car racing fans, the museum contains Hendrick Motorsports’ most famous stock cars, sports car exhibits and championship trophy displays. Viewing areas for each Hendrick Motorsports race shop provide fans a unique behind-the-scenes peek as teams prepare cars for each race weekend. hendrickmotorsports.com
Roush Fenway Racing’s Team Shops, Museum, 4600 Roush Pl. N.W.,
(704) 720-4600. Self-guided tour, including historical photos, trophies and race vehicles from the most memorable events in Roush Racing history. Sights and sounds can be seen and heard from inside the 80-seat theater. Browse through the store to find merchandise for your favorite driver. roushfenway.com
Sam Bass Gallery, 6104 Performance Dr., (800) 556-5464. Showcases more than 300 pieces of art, including originals, limitededition prints and fine art posters by the motorsports artist. sambass.com
Conover Firefighters Museum of Catawba County, 3597 Herman Sipe Rd., (828) 466-0911.
Equipment and photos dating back to the early 1900s are on display, including six fire trucks, the oldest of which is a 1936 American LaFrance Pumper.
Cooleemee Mill Village Museum, 14 Church St., (336) 284-6040. See firsthand what life was like in a Carolina cotton mill village. Early 1900s artifacts and rare photographs give a glimpse of the textile industry, which helped create the New South. textileheritage.org RiverPark at Cooleemee Falls, Erwin Temple Church Rd., (336) 751-2325. The Bull Hole features an impressive stone dam, a sandy beach deposited by a flood, and good fishing in the spring and fall. Bring a bathing suit to swim and ride the little rapids – but you’re urged to wear an old pair of tennis shoes in the river to prevent accidents on the granite bedrock bottom. cooleemee.org
Cornelius Michael Waltrip Racing, 20310 Chartwell
Center Dr., (704) 897-5555. Houses three NASCAR Nextel Cup teams and one NASCAR Busch Series team. Fans are invited to tour the facility and see operations that are normally kept behind closed doors. See the complete car assembly and fabrication areas, as well as scheduled pit crew practices. michaelwaltripracing.com
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My Aloha Paddle Sports and Fitness, 18919 W. Catawba Ave., (704) 526-8432. Stand-up paddleboarding lets you get as close to walking on Lake Norman as possible. For any skill level, this uniquely fun and peaceful experience provides beautiful views of the water via one of the fastest-growing activities in the country. standuplkn.com/index.html
Dallas Gaston County Museum, 131 W. Main St., (704) 922-7681. Visitors to the main building (c.1852) are invited to tour elegantly furnished period rooms; a hands-on parlor and furnished historic hotel rooms on the third floor; and changing exhibits that explore art, history and historic preservation. Carriage house includes the largest public collection of horse-drawn carriages and sleighs in the state. gastoncountymuseum.org
piedmont attractions Historic District – Dallas, Downtown,
(704) 852-6025. Anchored by the classic Greek Revival architecture of the Old Gaston County courthouse (c.1848), the district includes the Gaston County Museum, the old jail and other buildings surrounding the courthouse square. gastoncountymuseum.org
Danbury Hanging Rock State Park, 2015 Hanging
Rock Park Rd., (336) 593-8480. More than 18 miles of scenic views, swimming, canoeing, fishing in the 12-acre lake and 11 hiking trails. Located in the Sauratown Mountains. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/haro/main.php
J.E. Priddy’s General Store,
2121 Sheppard Mill Rd., (336) 593-8786. Built in 1888, this store is packed with some of everything from the past and present. Discover antiques, newtiques, old-fashioned candy favorites, overalls, groceries, hardware and more. priddysgeneralstore.com
Davidson Belk Visual Arts Center, 315 N. Main St.,
(704) 894-2344. Features a permanent collection of artwork, in addition to work from local to international artists, which changes every six weeks. www3.davidson.edu/cms/x14878.xml
Duffy Electric Boats – Lake Norman,
200-G N. Harbor Pl., (704) 896-5401. Take a leisurely cruise on Lake Norman with a bottle of wine and gourmet hors d’oeuvres, all available at North Harbor Landing. Sit back, relax and cruise off into the sunset in the finest electric-powered watercraft available. duffylkn.com
Tom Clark Museum, 131 N. Main St., (704) 894-6246. Experience the work of America’s most talented sculptor. With his wide variety of Cairn gnomes, there’s sure to be one that captures each human expression.
Denton Toms Creek Farm & Nursery, 6454 Old
NC Hwy. 49, (336) 857-2131. Tour this fourthgeneration working farm located in the Uwharrie mountain range, which provides vistas of 30 miles and more. The pristine stream and namesake of this farm was once panned by fortune hunters prior to the California gold rush.
Denver Sweet Vine Wine, 751D Hwy. 16, (704) 966-1030. An urban-winery concept with an edge that became reality when founder Ken Baker decided to bring his love for homemade wine to the masses. sweetvinewinery.com
Dobson Hutton Vineyards, 178 Hutton Vineyard Ln.,
(336) 374-2621. Surrounded by more than 45 acres of grapes and a vision, we invite you to share in our dream with a tour. Visit our tasting room and experience the fruits of our labor. huttonwinery.com
Rockford General Store, Rockford Rd., (336) 374-5317. An original old-fashioned country general store that has been in operation since 1890. Shelton Vineyards, 286 Cabernet Ln.,
(336) 366-4724. Near the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains lies this vineyard and winery of distinction. Tours and tastings are offered throughout the day, and visitors can enjoy exploring our scenic grounds. sheltonvineyards.com
Stony Knoll Vineyards, 1143 Stony Knoll Rd., (336) 374-5752. We are lifted high on the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains against a Carolina sun that creates a bouquet of aromatic wonders and pleasures. Stop by and try our wine. stonyknollvineyards.com
Dunn Averasboro Civil War Battlefield Museum & Chicora Cemetery,
3300 Hwy. 82, (910) 891-5019. The Battle of Averasboro was the first deliberate, tactical resistance to the infamous march of Federal forces through Georgia and the Carolinas. Historic markers outline the events of the March 1865 military action that highlights a plantation home used as a Confederate hospital and the Chicora Cemetery where the battle’s dead are buried. averasboro.com
General William C. Lee Airborne Museum, 209 W. Divine St., (910) 892-1947.
Named the Father of the American Airborne due to his relentless lobbying for the formation of Airborne divisions, the museum is in Lee’s mansion and traces his personal life and the growth of the Airborne divisions. generalleeairbornemuseum.org
Durham Bennett Place State Historic Site,
4409 Bennett Memorial Rd., (919) 383-4345. Site where Confederate Gen. Johnston surrendered to Union Gen. Sherman 17 days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox and ended the Civil War in the Carolinas. Reconstructed farmhouse, outbuildings, interpretive center and museum. nchistoricsites.org/bennett
Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum, 2828 Duke
Homestead Rd., (919) 477-5498. National Historic Landmark features Duke family’s mid1800s home. Tobacco barns, original factory and museum showcase tobacco history, production and pioneering marketing strategies. nchistoricsites.org/duke
Duke University Chapel, 401 Chapel Dr., (919) 681-9488. Neo-Gothic centerpiece of Duke University’s West Campus. Features a 5,200-pipe organ, 210-foot tower housing a 50-bell carillon and intricate stained-glass windows. chapel.duke.edu Eno River State Park, 6101 Cole Mill Rd., (919) 383-1686. Bird watching, boating/sailing, fishing, hiking, picnic shelter. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/enri/main.php Golden Belt, 807 E. Main St., (919) 967-7700.
Once a historic textile mill campus, now a creative arts hub featuring 35 artist studios that spill into a central artist-run gallery, plus unique dining, shopping and a live music venue. goldenbeltarts.com
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Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old
Fayetteville St., (919) 683-1709. Once one of America’s most successful African-American marketplaces and neighborhoods. Named in admiration of the independent island nation. Features African-American works and artifacts, plus visual art display galleries. hayti.org
Historic Durham Athletic Park, 500 W. Corporation St., (919) 530-8400. This historic ballpark served as a major film location for the hit movie Bull Durham and was the original home of the Durham Bulls for more than 50 years. It now serves as a summer league ball field and hosts special events such as the renowned Bull Durham Blues Festival each year. durhamathleticpark.com Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Hwy., (919) 620-0120. State historic site features 18th- and 19th-century buildings dedicated to preservation and African-American cultural historic studies. Once among the largest plantation holdings in the South. Barn and original slave quarters at Horton Grove provide insights into plantation life, society and culture. stagville.org Museum of Life + Science,
433 Murray Ave., (919) 220-5429. A 78-acre, 68,000-square-foot regional interactive science technology center. Includes Explore the Wild with black bears, red wolves and lemurs, aerospace exhibit and nature exhibits, culminating with the Magic Wings Butterfly House and Bayer CropScience Insectorium. ncmls.org
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Duke University Central Campus,
2001 Campus Dr., (919) 684-5135. This 65,000-square-foot museum features galleries for permanent collections and special exhibits, plus sculpture gardens. nasher.duke.edu
North Carolina Central University Art Museum, 1801 Fayetteville St., (919) 530-6211. Collections and temporary exhibitions of 19th- and 20th-century African-American art. nccu.edu/visitors/art_museum/index.cfm
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Duke University West Campus, 420 Anderson St., (919) 684-3698. There are 55 acres and 5 miles of walks and pathways of landscaped and woodland gardens that feature more than 2,000 kinds of plants. Includes Blomquist Garden of Native Plants and Asiatic Arboretum. sarahpdukegardens.org Vineyards At Southpoint, 8913 NC Hwy. 751, (919) 544-6291. Come taste for yourself our elegant, handcrafted, award-winning, classical wines. vineyardsatsouthpoint.com
West Point on the Eno City Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Rd., (919) 471-1623. Features a reconstructed 1778 working gristmill, McCown-Magnum House built in the 1880s, Hugh Mangrum Museum of Photography, re-creation of a 19th-century blacksmith shop, hiking trails and amphitheater. Picnicking, hiking, rafting and canoeing. durhamnc.gov/ ich/op/prd/pages/heritage-parks.aspx
East Bend Cellar 4201, 4201 Apperson Rd., (336) 699-6030. A boutique-style, familyowned vineyard in the Yadkin Valley region, where premium grapes in small lots are producing fine wines. Offerings: Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sweet Native. cellar4201.com
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piedmont attractions Divine Llama Vineyards, 5349 Macedonia
Rd., (336) 699-2525. The tasting room, located in a rustic farmhouse, is nestled among 5 acres of vineyards and pastures for llama and miniature horses. Tours of the vineyard are available. Wines include Traminette, Chardonel, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. divinellamavineyards.com
Flint Hill Vineyards, 2133 Flint Hill Rd., (336) 699-4455. A lovingly restored 1800s farmhouse that sits nestled among century-old oak trees serves as our tasting room. Come enjoy our wines on the porch, patio or picnic area. flinthillvineyards.com
Eden 3 Rivers Outfitters, 413 B Church St.,
(336) 627-6215. We’ll be happy to set you up with canoes or kayaks for your own day on the river. Shuttle service and equipment provided. 3-r-o.com
Elkin Brushy Mountain Winery, 125 W. Main St., (336) 835-1313. We have united artistry and carefully sourced grapes from the Yadkin Valley appellation to create wines of distinction, quality and character. brushymountainwine.com Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery, 170 Heritage Vines Way, (336) 366-3301. This fertile landscape is the perfect place for our grapes to grow. Organically raised and hand-picked, our Muscadines and hybrid North American grapes produce naturally delicious wine. carolinaheritagevineyards.com
Elkin Creek Vineyard & Winery,
318 Elkin Creek Mill Rd., (336) 526-5119. Handcrafted with both native timbers and tradition, this is a rustic facility offering wines made from carefully tended estate vines expressing their ultimate potential. elkincreekvineyard.com
Slightly Askew Winery, 913 N. Bridge St.,
(336) 835-2700. Not your typical winery, we offer a large selection of fruit wines for the sweet-wine lovers, as well as dry and semi-dry reds and whites for the dry-wine lovers. slightlyaskewwines.com
Ellerbe Rankin Museum of American Heritage, 131 W. Church St., (910) 652-6378. Rare artifacts and specimens comprise holdings of archaeology, paleontology, natural history and Early Americana. One of the best American Indian artifact collections in the state. Animal mounts from all over the world and an enormous fossil collection that spans 500 million years. Early Americana exhibits contain representations of 19th-century life in North Carolina. rankinmuseum.com
Fayetteville Airborne & Special Operations Museum, 100 Bragg Blvd., (910) 643-2766.
Explores the 60-year history of airborne and special operations units through dramatic, life-size, imaginative exhibits and interactive displays. asomf.org
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Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., (910) 486-0221. This 77-acre garden includes a historic 1800s farmhouse, a heritage garden, perennial gardens, native plants and wildflowers, and nature trails overlooking the Cape Fear River. capefearbg.org
Fascinate-U Children’s Museum, 116 Green St., (910) 829-9171. A place for children to explore their world the way they learn best – through creative role-playing and interaction with each other and the objects around them. fascinate-u.com
Fayetteville Area Transportation Museum, 325 Franklin, (910) 433-1457. Housed in the restored Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley railroad depot, the museum focuses on the history of transportation in Cumberland County from American Indian times to the present day.
Jambbas Ranch, 5386 Tabor Church Rd., (910) 484-2798. Fun for the whole family, our animals range from elk and cows to deer and a camel, all while also offering a swinging bridge, the No Chance Gold Mine and views of the Cape Fear River. jambbas.com
Market House, At Hay, Gillespie, Person & Green Sts., (910) 433-1457. This focal point of downtown Fayetteville was built in 1832 on the site of the old State House, which was destroyed by fire in 1831. Architecturally unique in North Carolina, this is one of the few structures in America to use this town hall-market scheme found in England. Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex, 801 Arsenal Ave., (910) 486-1330. Exhibits chronicle the history of southern North Carolina from Americans Indians to the 20th century. The 1897 E.A. Poe house examines the lifestyle of upper middle-class families from 1897-1917. Arsenal Park reveals the history of a Federal arsenal. museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov
North Carolina Veterans Park, 300 Bragg Blvd., (910) 433-1457. First park in the state dedicated to military veterans from all branches of the armed services. The 3,500-square-foot visitors center includes a Service Ribbon Wall made of fused glass, representing every service medal awarded since the Civil War, as well as a unique chandelier made from 33,500 dog tags. ncveteranspark.org
ZipQuest Waterfall & Treetop Adventure, 533 Carvers Falls Rd., (910) 488-8787. A 2.5-hour treetop tour with eight ziplines and three “Indiana Jones” canopy bridges. Designed for families with children and thrill-seekers alike. zipquest.com
Fort Bragg 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum, C-6841 Ardennes St., (910) 432-3443. Explore the story of the 82nd Airborne Division from 1917 to the present. Features photographic exhibits, static displays, artifacts, a film and gift shop. 82ndairbornedivisionmuseum.com
John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Museum, Corner of Ardennes & Marion Sts.,
(910) 432-1533. Collection of fascinating weapons, military art and cultural items from all over the world. Emphasis on special forces (Green Berets) and special operations. jfkwebstore.com
Four Oaks Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, 5466 Harper House Rd., (910) 594-0789.
Home to the largest Civil War land battle to take place on North Carolina soil. Walk the fields where 80,000 Union and Confederate soldiers fought. Tour the nearby Harper House, where wounded soldiers from both sides were treated. The museum houses many artifacts. nchistoricsites.org/bentonvi
Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center, 6601 Devil’s Racetrack Rd., (919) 938-0115.
A 2,856-acre outdoor classroom of mature bottomland hardwood forest, riverine swamps, natural sloughs and Cypress-Tupelo-Gum swamps. More than 30 miles of unpaved roads and trails. johnstoncc.edu/howellwoods
Fremont Governor Charles B. Aycock Birthplace State Historic Site, 264 Governor Aycock Rd., (919) 242-5581. Guided tours of the mid-19th-century boyhood home of North Carolina’s “Education Governor.” The site features the restored home, outbuildings, farmstead, a one-room schoolhouse and visitor center. nchistoricsites.org/aycock
Garner RushHour Karting, 5335 Raynor Rd.,
(919) 662-9101. Competitive go-kart racing in our 50,000-square-foot indoor racing facility featuring state-of-the-art European-designed Sodikarts racing at speeds of nearly 40 mph. rushhourkarting.com
Gastonia American Military Museum, 109 W. Second Ave., (704) 866-6068. Collections include uniforms, weapons, scale models, flags, pictures and other memorabilia from all wars and services. Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium, 1500 E. Garrison Blvd.,
(704) 866-6908. Enjoy the area’s largest natural history museum and gift shop. Visit exhibitions and galleries featuring North American habitats and wildlife. Also features a state-ofthe-art planetarium and a half-mile nature trail leading to the American Indian village and the 18th-century backcountry farm. schielemuseum.org
Germanton Germanton Vineyard & Winery,
3530 Hwy. 8 & 65, (336) 969-2075. This vineyard started in 1981 when it began processing the plush grapes grown in the Piedmont area of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Offers a variety of quality North Carolina wines harvested from this country setting. germantongallery.com
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Gibsonville Grove Winery & Vineyards, 7360 Brooks Bridge Rd., (336) 584-4060. Award-winning estate vineyards and small, artisan winery. Italian, French and Spanish grapes thrive on the 44-acre farm’s beautiful sloping and mineral-rich land. Tasting fee includes souvenir logo glass. grovewinery.com
Goldston Historic District – Goldston, S. Bellevue & S. Main Sts., (919) 742-3333. Once a lumber railway and trading center, this is now a historic district that includes 15 buildings constructed between 1890 and 1935, in addition to a small park. A reminder of the railroad age of rural North Carolina. visitpittsboro.com
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Historic District – Gold Hill, St. Stephen’s
Church Rd., (704) 960-6457. The richest mining property east of the Mississippi. This was the message sent to England in the mid-1800s after gold was discovered here in 1824. Once a thriving, rough and rowdy mining town in the eastern part of Rowan County, the village is coming to life again. Visit the Rock Jail, Mauney’s 1840 Store and Museum, and the E.H. Montgomery Store. historicgoldhill.com
Morgan Ridge Vineyards, 486 John
Morgan Rd., (704) 639-0911. Vineyard and winery striving for balance while producing the best wines possible from seven different varietals. Stop by our tasting room. morganridgevineyards.com
Goldsboro Busco Beach and ATV Park, 1213 Bryan
Blvd., (919) 222-9614. An ATV rider’s paradise with more than 1,800 acres of riding trails, drag races, motorcross tracks, youth tracks, mud pits, mud holes, mud races and ATV ponds. For those who prefer water, we’ve got a lake and several ponds perfect for swimming, jet-skiing, boating or fishing. buscobeachandatvpark.com
Cherry Hospital Museum, 201 Stevens
Mill Rd., (919) 731-3417. Depicts the history of this psychiatric hospital opened in 1880 originally for the black mentally ill. Includes written documents, photographs, scrapbooks, artifacts and a slide presentation. cherryhospital.org
Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield,
Old Mt. Olive Hwy., (919) 736-4423. Step back in time and take a walk in the footsteps of history. Come see where 15,000 soldiers fought a desperate battle in December 1862 at the Last Battle of Foster’s Raid. goldsboroughbridge.com
Old Waynesborough Park, 801 S. US 117,
(919) 731-1653. Includes a village featuring nine historic buildings including a school, lawyer’s office and Quaker meeting house. Enjoy the walking trails through open spaces, forest, and cypress swamp along the Neuse and Little rivers. oldwaynesborough.org
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base,
1510 Wright Brothers Ave., Ste. 200, (919) 722-0027. Offers public tours on the last Thursday of each month. All reservations must preregister three weeks prior through the Goldsboro Wayne County Travel & Tourism office at (919) 734-2241. F-15E Strike Eagle Fighter Jets, KC-135 Stratotankers. Seymour Johnson AFB has world’s largest inventory of F-15Es. seymourjohnson.af.mil
Wayne County Museum, 116 N. William
St., (919) 734-5023. Features rotating exhibits and a permanent Civil War exhibit with a Confederate camp scene and a diorama of the Battle of Goldsborough Bridge. waynecountyhistoricalnc.org
Benjamin Vineyards & Winery,
6516 Whitney Rd., (336) 376-1080. Come visit our family-owned winery where the wines are barrel-fermented and receive individualized attention from the grape to the bottle. benjaminvineyards.com
Graham Historical Museum, 135 W. Elm St., (336) 513-4773. The museum is the home for Graham Fire Department’s Engine 1, a 1930 Seagraves fire truck and other firefighting equipment. The museum has local pottery, weapons, military artifacts and other historical pieces that are related to the history of the citizens of Graham.
Granite Quarry Old Stone House, Old Stone House Rd., (704) 633-5946. Built by German immigrant Michael Braun in 1766, this two-story, Georgian-style house is the oldest structure in Rowan County. The home was stately for its time, with the stones on the front carefully shaped and matched to create an impressive façade for visitors. rowanmuseum.org
Greensboro ACC Hall of Champions, 1921 W. Lee St., (336) 315-8411. Honors the talented past and present Atlantic Coast Conference coaches and athletes. Take in interactive displays, individual member school exhibits and reminisce with game and player memorabilia, trophies, photos and more. acchallofchampions.net Blandwood Mansion, 447 W. Washington
St., (336) 272-5003. Originally constructed in 1795, Blandwood later served as North Carolina Gov. John Motley Morehead’s home. In 1844, A.J. Davis designed an addition, transforming the farmhouse into an Italianate wonder. Visit and see the original architecture and family furnishings. blandwood.org
Celebration Station, 4315 Big Tree Way, (336) 316-0606. With a quarter-mile go-cart track, a kids go-cart track, blaster bumper boats, miniature golf, batting cages with slow, medium and fast pitch for baseball and softball, and more than 100 video/arcade games, there is something for everyone. celebrationstation.com Gardens of Greensboro, Various locations,
(336) 373-2199. Four public gardens, each offering something different. Gateway Gardens has a rain garden, pond, children’s garden, the Greensboro Heritage Garden and unique public artwork throughout. The Greensboro Arboretum offers labeled plant collections, special garden displays and other distinctive features. The Bog Garden showcases more than 8,000 trees, shrubs, ferns,
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bamboo and wildflowers, and the Serenity Falls. The Bicentennial Garden features flowering and deciduous trees, shrubs and annuals that bring color throughout the year. Adjacent to the Bicentennial Garden is the David and Rachel Caldwell Historical Center, displaying archeological finds from the 1765 Colonial site and sharing the story of one of the area’s most influential couples. greensborobeautiful.org/gardens
Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., (336) 574-2898. Hands-on, interactive museum for children (from infancy up to 10 years old) and their families. Visitors learn while they imagine, touch, create and play in the museum’s educational exhibits and Edible Schoolyard. gcmuseum.com Greensboro Cultural Center at Festival Park, 200 N. Davie St., (336) 373-2712.
Experience Green Hill Center for NC Art, ArtQuest, the African American Atelier, the Guilford Native American Art Gallery and the Center for Visual Artists all under one roof at the Greensboro Cultural Center. Also take in the sculpture garden, dine at the in-house restaurant or see a concert at the outdoor amphitheatre. greensboro-nc.gov
Greensboro Historical Museum,
130 Summit Ave., (336) 373-2043. Trace the city’s rich history and the dramatic role it has played in writing the story of America. Don’t miss the drama of the American Revolution, Underground Railroad and modern civil rights movement, plus the stories of prominent Greensboro natives. Other galleries feature 1900s Greensboro, Jugtown Pottery, Civil War firearms and vintage cars. greensborohistory.org
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 2332 New Garden Rd., (336) 288-1776.
Honoring the site of the March 15, 1781, Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Visitors can view informational outdoor exhibits and monuments. Indoor activities include a 30-minute live-action film, an animated battle map program and Revolutionary War museum exhibits. nps.gov/guco
International Civil Rights Center & Museum, 134 S. Elm St., (800) 748-7116.
Located in the former F.W. Woolworth retail store where on Feb. 1, 1960, four NC A&T State University students sat down at the store’s whites-only lunch counter and challenged the Jim Crow traditions of the day. Their actions ignited the sit-in movement, which spread like wildfire throughout the South. The museum offers an educational journey through the challenges AfricanAmericans faced in the struggle for equal rights in the United States and brings this history to life with vivid photography, artifacts, video reenactments and interactive galleries. sitinmovement.org
Natural Science Center of Greensboro, 4301 Lawndale Dr., (336) 288-3769. Three great attractions in one place. Get eye-to-eye with tigers, meerkats, monkeys, alligators and other unique animals in Animal Discovery Zoo. Roam through the Dinosaur Gallery, attend interactive shows, visit aquatic touch tanks and play in the Kid’s Alley. Experience amazing 3-D shows in the OmniSphere Theater. natsci.org Replacements, Ltd., 1089 Knox Rd., (800) 737-5223 (REPLACE). The world’s largest retailer of old and new china, crystal, silver and collectibles with more than 13 million pieces of inventory in 375,000-plus patterns. Daily tours of showrooms, museum, warehouse and restoration facility. replacements.com
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piedmont attractions University Galleries, NC A&T Univ. Dudley Memorial Bldg., 1601 E. Market St., (336) 334-3209. Houses one of the best collections of African culture in the country. More than 3,500 art and craft items from more than 30 African nations, New Guinea and Haiti. ncat.edu/~museum Weatherspoon Art Museum, UNC-G Campus, Spring Garden & Tate Sts., (336) 334-5770. Nationally recognized for its exceptional collection of 5,600 exhibitions of modern and contemporary art works, and for its dynamic, thought-provoking exhibitions. weatherspoon.uncg.edu Wet ‘N Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park, 3910 S. Holden Rd., (800) 555-5900.
Largest water park in the Carolinas. Enclosed and drop slides, tube rides and activity pools for all ages and sizes. Thunder Bay makes massive, perfect waves. Two great children’s areas and a drifting Lazee River complete the fun. emeraldpointe.com
Grover Presidential Culinary Museum, Inn of the
Patriots, (704) 937-2940. Fully guided tour of the private and public collections of a former White House executive chef. Other collections from private foundations include the Miller, Griffith, Mancuso, Bush, Carter, Reagan, Clinton families, libraries and foundations. theinnofthepatriots.com
Gulf Deep River Camelback Truss Bridge,
3485 R Jordan Rd., (919) 542-8296. Originally constructed in 1908 and spanning the Deep River, the bridge has undergone many reconstructions and renovations. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visit the bridge at Deep River Park, where you can enjoy a picnic with scenic views. waymarking.com
Halifax Historic Halifax State Historic Site, 25 St. David St., (800) 522-4282. Home of the Halifax Resolves, the first official action for independence by any colony. Offers an audiovisual presentation, exhibits, guided tours and displays depicting the history of the town. Several historic structures are open on the site, including the Sally Billy House (1808), the Burgess House (1808), the Halifax County Jail (1838), the Tap Room (1760) and Eagle Tavern (1790), the Owens House (1760), Clerks Office (1832) and more. The Montfort House, an archaeological exhibit over original foundations, portrays the lifestyle of this wealthy Halifax resident, the first and only Provincial Grand Master Mason of North America. nchistoricsites.org/halifax/halifax.htm
Hamlet National Railroad Museum and Hall of Fame, 120 Spring St., (910) 582-2383.
Built in 1900, this is a prime example of Victorian architecture and one of the most photographed stations in the eastern United States. Exhibits include photographs, maps,
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displays, a model railroad layout and four pieces of rolling stock; also diesel engine 1114 and cab 5241. nationalrrmuseum.tripod.com
Hamptonville Dobbins Creek Vineyards, 4430 Vineyard View Ln., (336) 468-4770. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Swan Creek area in the Yadkin Valley. Come for a visit, enjoy the view and taste some great wines. dobbinscreekvineyards.com Laurel Gray Vineyards & Winery, 5726 Old Hwy. 421, (888) 769-4635. We invite you to visit our tasting room, which is a 75-yearold milking parlor, relax by the farm pond or take a guided tour of our vineyards. laurelgray.com Shadow Springs Vineyard, 5543 Crater Rd., (336) 468-5000. Family-owned vineyard in the Swan Creek section of the Yadkin Valley. The tasting room overlooks the vineyard and 2-acre pond, and also features a gazebo. shadowspringsvineyard.com Windsor Run Cellars, 6531 Windsor Rd., (336) 468-8400. The only winery and distillery under the same roof in North Carolina. Stop by for a tour and tasting. windsorrun.com
Harrisburg U.S. Legend Cars International, 5245 Hwy. 49, (704) 455-3896. Home of the Legends, Bandolero and Thunder Roadster cars. Tour the manufacturing facility and see the building of the cars that offer the thrill of big-time professional racing. 600racing.com Wood Brothers Racing, 7201 Caldwell Rd., (704) 456-1221. Viewing window, showroom and gift shop. Take a look back in time with photos from the Wood Brothers Racing Museum. woodbrothersracing.com
Haw River Haw River Historical Museum, 201 Main St., (336) 578-3468. Alamance County and textile histories are reflected in a large collection of photographs from 1890 to the present, including a World War I and II exhibit, and a Civil War exhibit housing artifacts and photos. rootsweb.com/~nchrha
Henderson Historic District – Henderson, N. Garnett & Rose Ave., (866) 438-4565. Covers 16 square blocks and occupies 46 acres, one- to three-story brick buildings, churches and the remnants of residential areas. Several restaurants in the district are housed in buildings that are 100-plus years old. Home of the famous annual East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame Reunion, a tribute to the history of drag racing. kerrlake-nc.com
Kerr Lake State Recreation Area, 6254 Satterwhite Point Rd., (252) 438-7791. A 50,000-acre lake with more than 800 miles of shoreline. Includes campsites, picnic areas, boat ramps, fishing, bird-watching and hiking trails. Enjoy the visitor’s center, sailing regattas and fishing tournaments throughout the year. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/kela/main.php
Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre, 3336 Raleigh Rd., (252) 438-6959. Originally opened in 1949, this is one of the few remaining drive-in theaters in North Carolina. Family entertainment under the stars at an affordable price. raleighroaddrivein.com
Hickory Catawba Furniture Mall, 377 Hwy. 70 S.W., (800) 789-0686. More than 8 acres of home furnishings and accessories is only the beginning. The outlet features 75,000 square feet of off-the-floor-to-your-door furniture, representing more than 30 manufacturers. catawbafurniture.com Catawba Science Center, On the SALT Block, 243 Third Ave. N.E., (828) 322-8169. Science and technology museum providing hands-on learning for all ages to explore physical, natural and earth sciences. Aquarium galleries take visitors through immersive freshwater and marine habitats. The planetarium theater features digital presentations in surround sound and laser light shows. catawbascience.org Harper House/Hickory History Center, 310 N. Center St., (828) 324-4294. A house museum, interpreting both Hickory history, through the numerous significant families who lived in the house, and Victorian life in the South (c.1887). Lyerly House is also on site and is devoted to the further interpretation of Hickory’s rich past. catawbahistory.org Hickory Furniture Mart – Catawba Valley Furniture Museum, 2220 Hwy. 70 S.E.,
(800) 462-MART (6278). More than 100 galleries, showrooms and factory outlets under one roof with 1,000 manufacturing lines offering a wide selection of quality furniture. The museum displays period pieces, an early workshop and videos. hickoryfurniture.com
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Hickory Museum of Art, 243 Third Ave. N.E., (828) 327-8576. The second-oldest art museum in North Carolina – and the first museum in the Southeast to collect American art – offers exciting exhibits.
Hiddenite Emerald Hollow Mine, 484 Emerald
Hollow Mine Dr., (828) 632-3394. The only emerald mine in the United States open to the public for prospecting. The area is host to more than 63 different types of naturally occurring gems and minerals, including hiddenite. hiddenitegems.com
Hiddenite Center at the Historic Lucas Mansion, 316 Hiddenite Church Rd.,
(866) 600-4367. Three-story Victorian mansion houses a museum of antiques and collectibles, local gem and mineral collection, art gallery with changing exhibits, and a toy and doll collection. Fee for guided tour of museum; other areas are free. hiddenitecenter.com
High Point All-a-Flutter Butterfly Farm, 7850 Clinard Farms Rd., (336) 454-5651. Come visit a real working butterfly farm. Learn about the life cycle of a Monarch butterfly, then see eggs, caterpillars, chrysalis and adult Monarchs in
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Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library, 1009 N. Main St., (336) 883-4011. Established in 1970, the library houses a comprehensive collection of volumes on the history of furniture and is recognized as a world center for research on furniture, furniture design, decorating and architecture. furniturelibrary.com
High Point Museum and Historical Park, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., (336) 885-1859.
The only place to learn, play and explore the real history of High Point. Featuring exciting exhibits, hands-on programs and tours, the museum gives you a peek into what life was like in High Point from its early days as a backcountry community to its present days as the International Home Furnishings Capital of the World. highpointmuseum.org
Kersey Valley, 1615 Kersey Valley Rd.,
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(336) 802-1962. We offer something for everyone. Our zipline is aviation-themed and one of the largest closed-course ziplines in the country. Get rolling and explore the farm on the off-road Segway tours. Plus, we have seasonal activities. kerseyvalley.com
Millis Regional Health Education Center, 600 N. Elm St., (336) 878-6713. The
ultimate in interactive health education. Ride a bike with Mr. Bones, the bicycling skeleton; measure your height against a life-size Michael Jordan; get health tips from TAM, our talking, transparent mannequin; and much more. millishealth.com
Museum of Old Domestic Life, 555 E. Springfield Rd., (336) 882-3054. This historic Quaker meetinghouse was built in 1858 and is filled with the everyday items necessary to 19th-century rural life in a Quaker community. Includes displays for cloth making, shoe making, cooking and farming. Oak Hollow Lake Park, 3431 N. Centennial St., (336) 883-3494. A 1,500-acre park with boating, water-skiing, sailing, fishing, family campground, indoor/outdoor tennis center, picnic areas and an overlook park.
Piedmont Environmental Center of High Point, 1220 Penny Rd., (336) 883-8531.
A unique, interactive ecotourism experience with 376 acres of hiking trails, visitor’s center and a walk-on map of North Carolina in full relief with rivers flowing, cities and highways. piedmontenvironmental.com
Rosetta C. Baldwin African-American Museum, 1408 R.C. Baldwin Ave.,
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(336) 289-1942. Guided tour where you’ll see mementos from Rosetta’s life, learn about important moments in High Point’s history and discover inventions made by AfricanAmericans. rosettacbaldwinfoundation.com/ museum.htm
Theatre Art Galleries, 220 E. Commerce
Ave., (336) 887-2137. Three art galleries, plus the interactive Kaleidoscope Youth Gallery. tagart.org
World’s Largest Chest of Drawers, 508 Hamilton St., (800) 720-5255. Known as the Bureau of Information in 1926, this restored 19th-century dresser stands 32 feet high and was built to call attention to High Point as the Furniture Capital of the World.
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Hope Mills Fantasy Lake, 5869 Permastone Lake Rd., (910) 424-9999. A complete family water park featuring waterslides, trapeze swings, picnic areas with grills, snack bar, video arcade and acres of sandy beaches. fantasylakewaterpark.com
Huntersville Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Rd., (704) 875-6521. Get face-to-face with amazing birds of prey. Stroll along the nature trail for a self-guided tour, observe raptors in their aviaries, watch a presentation of live raptors and chat with our Wild Wings Educators. See great displays and interactive areas like Harry Potter’s Raptors of the Silver Screen. carolinaraptorcenter.org
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Hillsborough Alexander Dickson House, 150 E. King St., (877) 732-7748. Known as the Last Headquarters of the Confederacy, this Quaker-plan house (c.1790) was moved in 1983 to its present site and has been restored as a visitors center. An adjacent garden displays traditional 18th- and 19th-century plants used for cooking, medicine and dyeing cloth. historichillsborough.org Ayr Mount Historic Site, 376 St. Mary’s Rd.,
(919) 732-6886. This meticulously restored 1815 plantation home is finely furnished with Federal antiques and decorative art. The home, built by William Kirkland of Scotland, sits on 265 tranquil acres along the banks of the Eno River. classicalamericanhomes.org
Burwell School Historic Site,
319 N. Churton St., (919) 732-7451. The house (c.1821, 1848) and outbuildings served as the Rev. and Mrs. Burwell’s Female School from 1837-1857. The house includes furnishings and exhibits from the Burwells’ occupancy, as well as occasional traveling exhibits. burwellschool.org
Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail, 320 Elizabeth Brady Rd., (919) 732-6886. A 44-acre site on the National Register of Historic Places. Three miles of trails take you along the banks of the Eno River, where you’ll walk around the only surviving speedway from NASCAR’s inaugural 1949 season. The speedway was active from 1948-1968, attracting the best stock-car drivers and thousands of spectators. historicspeedwaygroup.org Montrose Gardens, 320 St. Mary’s Rd.,
(919) 732-7787. A nationally known complex of gardens begun in the mid-19th century by Gov. William Alexander Graham and his wife, Susan Washington Graham. Includes a rock garden, numerous sunny gardens and an extensive woodland garden. gardenconservancy.org/garden-preservation/ gardenpreservationservices/preservationprojects/montrose
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Moorefields, 2201 Moorefields Rd., (919) 732-4941. United States Supreme Court Justice Alfred Moore (1755-1810) of Wilmington built Moorefields in 1785 as his summer home. This is a two-story, Federalstyle house with fine overmantels, moldings and a Chinese Chippendale staircase. The interior furnishings and portraits, formal gardens and park with avenues, walks and planned vistas were left as a public memorial by Edward Draper-Savage, a University of North Carolina French professor.
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, Virginia Cates Rd., (919) 383-1686. With 190 acres of land and nearly 3 miles of trails, visitors can experience a wide variety of the area’s natural surroundings and wildlife. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/ocmo/main.php
Orange County Historical Museum, 201 N. Churton St., (919) 732-2201. Located on the site of North Carolina’s 1788 Constitutional Convention, the museum tells the story of Hillsborough and Orange County beginning with the early American Indian settlements through the 20th century, with rotating special exhibits that highlight particular themes and events. orangenchistory.org
Ruffin-Rouhlac House, 101 E. Orange St., (919) 732-1270. Now used as the Town Hall, this early 19th-century house was once owned by Chief Justice Thomas Ruffin, who died there in 1870. The house has notable interior woodwork and six interesting outbuildings. Free tours available. historichillsborough.org
Hollister Medoc Mountain State Park, 1541 Medoc State Park Rd., (800) 522-4282. Nearly 4,000 acres offer seven scenic hiking trails with more than 10 miles of hiking, plus bridle trails, camping, canoeing and fishing. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/memo/main.php
Discovery Place Kids, 105 Gilead Rd., (704) 372-6261. Imagine what your kid can do: be a firefighter, a chef or an explorer, build a castle, create a masterpiece, captain a boat, visit a farm, run a grocery store or dig in an outdoor garden. We provide an extraordinary and rich play experience that engages children’s imaginations and inspires learning. discoveryplacekids.org Energy Explorium, McGuire Nuclear Site, 13339 Hagers Ferry Rd., (800) 777-0003.
Interactive and educational exhibits, a virtual tour of the station and electrical generation processes, a movie about the history and building of Lake Norman, butterfly garden and a mile-long nature trail. duke-energy.com/ visitor-centers/energyexplorium.asp
Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Rd., (704) 875-2312. Restored Federal-style home (c.1800) with several reconstructed and restored outbuildings. Relive 18th-century events like gold panning, war reenactments and ghost tours, as well as living history folk life festivals, livestock and educational programs. lattaplantation.org Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, 6211 Sample Rd., (704) 875-1391. This 1,351-acre preserve on Mountain Island Lake is Mecklenburg County’s largest and offers a multitude of outdoor recreation and environmental education programs. Nature center, 18 miles of hiking trails and horseback riding, Segway adventure tours, fishing, canoeing and picnicking. charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/ ParkandRec/StewardshipServices/ NaturePreserves/Pages/Latta.aspx Metrolina Greenhouses, 16400 Huntersville Concord Rd., (800) 543-3915. Take a tour of our facilities to learn about how we grow our four main product lines: spring bedding plants, summer annuals, fall mums and pansies, and winter poinsettias. Also learn about the packaging and distribution process for these plants and find out how they end up at national merchandisers. metrolinagreenhouses.com Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., (704) 875-3113.
Visit the homesite of a Revolutionary War hero, plus 10 other historic sites, including one of the first African-American schools in the county and only one of two still standing. ruralhill.net
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Rock of Ages Winery, 1890 Charlie Long Rd.,
Körner’s Folly, 413 S. Main St., (336) 996-7922. An interior design wonder of the 1880s transformed from a carriage house by artist and designer Jule Gilmer Körner. The unique 22-room home has seven different levels. No two doors or windows are alike. A tour of the home exposes many unusual and innovative designs. kornersfolly.org
(336) 364-7625. Enjoy wine tastings, tours, entertainment or just a leisurely afternoon overlooking our vineyard and lake. rockofageswinery.com
Jamestown Mendenhall Plantation, 603 W. Main St.,
(336) 454-3819. This 19th-century Quaker homestead was involved in and supported the abolitionist movement during the Civil War. The plantation is home to one of only two remaining false-bottomed wagons used to help transport slaves to freedom. mendenhallplantation.org
World’s Largest Highboy, 5635 Riverdale Dr., (866) 436-8056. This 85-foot-tall highboy was designed by Sid Lenger to match the World’s Largest Chest of Drawers. furniturelandsouth.com
Kannapolis Curb Museum for Motorsports and Music, 600 Dale Earnhardt Blvd.,
(704) 938-6121. Catch a rare glimpse of NASCAR history – the No. 2 car Dale Earnhardt drove in his first Winston Cup championship and the No. 43 car Richard Petty drove in the 199th Winston Cup win. A total of 23 cars are on display, surrounded by motorsports and recording industry memorabilia. mikecurb.com
Dale Earnhardt Tribute Plaza,
Corner S. Main & B Sts., (704) 938-3200. The centerpiece attraction is a 9-foot, 900-pound bronze statue of Earnhardt. Also featured is a granite monument contributed by Earnhardt fans from Vermont and New York. Nearby, you’ll see dramatic, larger-than-life murals depicting Earnhardt’s career.
Dale Trail, 3003 Dale Earnhardt Blvd.,
(704) 782-4340. Self-guided tour of landmarks relating to Dale Earnhardt’s life and NASCAR career, including the neighborhood where he grew up and streets where he cruised as a teenager. cabarruscvb.com/daletrail/www/thetrail.html
Stewart Haas Racing, 6001 Haasway,
(704) 652-4227. Showroom and several viewing areas. stewarthaasracing.com
Kenly Tobacco Farm Life Museum,
709 Church St., (800) 965-1437. A 6,000-square-foot exhibit hall displaying artifacts from all aspects of farm life, along with a hands-on children’s exhibit. Household goods, musical instruments and clothing are displayed, along with agricultural tools. A restored farmstead with main house, detached kitchen and smokehouse depict rural life as it was during the Great Depression. The gift shop offers unusual souvenirs and handcrafted items from Johnston County craftsmen. tobaccofarmlifemuseum.org
Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden,
215 S. Main St., (336) 996-7888. Beautiful and unusual plantings, a wonderful visitor center and tours of seven gardens over 7 acres, including a kitchen garden based on an 18th-century design at historic Bethabara Park. pjcbg.org
Kings Mountain Crowders Mountain State Park, 522 Park Office Ln., (704) 853-5375. Climb rugged peaks rising 800 feet above the surrounding countryside and watch raptors soar in the wind currents. The park’s 2,758 acres include 1,625-foot Crowders Mountain and 1,705-foot Kings Pinnacle. A 9-acre lake, canoe rentals, more than 15 miles of hiking and nature trails, picnic facilities and primitive pack-in camp. Free; fee for canoes and camping. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/crmo/main.php Kings Mountain Fire Museum, 210 Cleveland Ave., (704) 734-0555. Features more than 500 items, including antique fire trucks and firefighting equipment, plus a 1925 and 1930 American la France fire truck. kmfire.com Kings Mountain Gateway Trails,
807 S. Battleground Ave., (704) 739-4755. Greenway designed to connect the city of Kings Mountain to 8-10 miles of paved trail, soft-packed gravel trail and single-track mountain biking trails. Perfect for hiking, too, in a beautiful natural setting. kmgatewaytrails.org
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Lumbee Indian Museum of the Carolinas, 607 Turnpike Rd., (910) 276-2496. Expand your knowledge of American Indian cultures. More than 200,000 artifacts on exhibit, including pottery, jewelry, clothing, weapons and tools. lumbee-indianmuseum.com
Museum of Scotland County, 13043 X-Way Rd. Showcases the unique history of farming and industry in the region, with displays of agricultural and textile machinery and early farm implements. Antique vehicles, local art, model trains and numerous artifacts from the Civil War. scotlandcounty-museum.com Scottish Heritage Center, St. Andrews Presbyterian College, 1700 Dogwood Mile, (910) 277-5236. Preserves and highlights Scottish history, culture, music and traditions of the Carolinas. Located in the DeTamble Library on the St. Andrews Presbyterian College campus. sapc.edu/shc
Lawndale Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard & Winery, 3521 Fallston-Waco Rd., (704) 538-9927. Spend an afternoon with us sampling our unique and delicious wines. Grounds include an historic century-old farmhouse, a fully restored mule barn and the original milkhouse that now supports the winemaking operations and wine-tasting facility. bakerbuffalocreek.com
Leasburg Hyco Lake, 205 Kelly Brewer Rd., (336) 599-4343. Covers 3,750 acres with 120 miles of shoreline. Fishing, boating, camping, swimming and picnic areas. hycolake.com
Kings Mountain Historical Museum,
100 E. Mountain St., (704) 739-1019. Features local historical items, such as an antique weaving loom, coal stove, exhibits, film of the area’s history and more. Request to tour the century-old log cabin or the Cornwell house.
Kittrell Confederate Cemetery, W. Chavis Rd.,
(866) 438-4565. All 52 soldiers buried in the cemetery died at the Kittrell Springs Hotel. St. James Episcopal Church (c.1860), located next to the cemetery, administered to Confederate patients and provided Christian burial.
Laurinburg Golden Knights Practice Center, 16701 Airport Rd., (910) 396-7423. Thrill to the free-fall athleticism and accuracy of the Golden Knights United States Army Parachute Teams. While normally scheduled, please call to confirm dates and times. usarec.army.mil/hq/goldenknights Historic John Blue House and Heritage Center, 13040 X-Way Rd., (910) 276-2495. This 100-year-old Victorian house, with two museum rooms, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Also located on pecan tree-lined grounds are three authentic log cabins, restored pre-Civil War cotton gin and other buildings, and a miniature steam locomotive. johnbluehouse.com
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Lewisville Westbend Vineyards, 5394 Williams Rd., (866) 901-5032. Prime 60 acres of vinifera vineyards are neatly tucked into the gently rolling countryside producing Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. westbendvineyards.com
Lexington Bob Timberlake Gallery, 1714 E. Center St. Ext., (800) 244-0095. A gallery, retail complex and museum that features the art, home furnishings and accessories of the internationally recognized artist/designer. bobtimberlake.com
Boone’s Cave Park, 3552 Boone’s Cave Rd., (336) 242-2285. The 110-acre, day-use park offers a hiking trail, river fishing and picnicking areas. Several large rock outcrops serve as canoe rest stops along the Yadkin River Canoe Trail. The Candy Factory, 15 N. Main St., (336) 249-6770. Step back in time for everything you’d expect in a candy store of yesteryear. Aged wooden floors, a player piano and hundreds of nostalgic candies, plus an interesting assortment of antiques. sweettoothgifts.com
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piedmont attractions Childress Vineyards, 1000 Childress Vineyards Rd., (336) 236-9463. Enjoy one of the finest tasting rooms in America while sampling a stellar collection of wines. The winery is open daily for tours and tastings; also enjoy our walking trails. Free weekend music series May-Oct., plus other special events. childressvineyards.com Davidson County Historical Museum, Two S. Main St., (336) 242-2035. Located in the Old Davidson County Courthouse (c.1858), the museum features artifacts and photographs. The second-floor courtroom remains intact with its judge’s bench, jury box and prisoners holding cage. co.davidson.nc.us/museum
High Rock Lake, Davidson & Rowan counties, (866) 604-2389. This 15,000-acre reservoir on the Yadkin River provides excellent boating and fishing.
Historic District – Lexington, 4 E. First Ave., (336) 249-0383. National Register Historic District, plus fringe sites dating from 1824-1948. Self-guided walking tour available. uptownlexington.com
Junius Lindsay Vineyard, 385 Dr. Zimmerman Rd., (336) 764-0487. Enjoy our award-winning wines in a relaxed setting, surrounded by forests and streams. juniuslindsay.com Native Vines Winery, 1336 N. Hwy. 150, (336) 787-3688. The first American Indianowned winery. We’ve been producing completely natural, seasonal fruit wines since 1998, with a focus on apple and blackberry. nativevineswinery.com
Weathervane Winery, 1452 Welcome Arcadia Rd., (336) 793-3366. We have developed great wines and each one is handmade. Nothing is mass produced, no filtering and no huge storage tanks for aging. Everything is done by hand, assuring each bottle has the best taste. weathervanewinery.com
Lillington Raven Rock State Park, 3009 Raven Rock Rd., (910) 893-4888. More than 10 miles of hiking trails, 7 miles of bridle trails, picnicking, primitive backpack camping, fishing and canoeing. Steep bluff, outcrops. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/raro/main.php
Lincolnton Southern Charm Winery, 235-D E. Main St., (704) 240-9899. We feature handcrafted wines, meaning we oversee the creation of each bottle. From crisp whites and rich reds to refreshing sweets, you’re guaranteed to receive the best. southerncharmwinery.com
Littleton Lake Gaston, Eaton Ferry Rd., (866) 730-5711. Straddling the North Carolina and Virginia border between I-85 and I-95, this 20,000-acre lake offers a wide variety of water sports. lakegastonchamber.com
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Love Valley Love Valley – Old West Town,
169 Henry Martin Trail. Authentic Old Western town located in the Little Brushy Mountains, also known as the Cowboy Capital of North Carolina, complete with saddle shops, rodeo arena, more than 800 acres of horse trails, horse rentals and assorted shops. townoflovevalley.com
Lucama Whirligigs, Wiggins Mill Rd., (800) 497-7398. Whimsical metal sculptures by Vollis Simpson are powered by the wind. Simpson uses castoff items and wind to create visual delights of color, motion and sound.
Lumberton Exploration Station, 104 N. Chestnut St.,
(910) 738-1114. Where kids learn while having fun. Play and examine real X-rays in a makebelieve hospital, look after babies in a nursery, milk a cow, put on a play or watch ducks cascade down a waterfall. explorationkids.com
Historic Lumberton Riverside Walkabouts, Elm St., (910) 671-3876.
Enjoy three walkabout loops: Riverside, Old Lumberton and Plaza. Walk the streets of Lumberton amid structures dating back to the 1840s. Retrace part of the Old Lumberton trail and see the Lumber River along Riverside Drive loop. ci.lumberton.nc.us
Robeson County Showcase Museum, 101 S. Elm St., (910) 738-7979. Collection of artifacts relative to Lumberton and Robeson County. robesoncountyhistory.org Robeson Planetarium & Science Center, 420 Caton Rd., (910) 735-2147.
Planetarium presentations teach astronomy using multimedia, exhibits, photographs and displays. Open to the public with showings each day, the science center has ongoing live TV when NASA is telecasting from space. robesonsky.com
Stephens Vineyard & Winery, 284 Smith Mill Rd., (910) 734-1829. Familyowned and -operated vineyard and winery that specializes in fruit and Muscadine wines. We are small in size, but very large in taste. stephensvineyardandwinery.com
Maxton Locklear Vineyard & Winery,
1872 Preston Rd., (910) 316-0767. We are the first wholly owned American Indian Estate winery in the state. Every aspect of the operation is done on premises. Tastings and tours available. locklearwinery.com
Mayodan Autumn Creek Vineyards,
390 Means Creek Rd., (336) 548-1846. Enjoy fine vintages in our picturesque tasting room. We chose to plant French varietals because the soil, climate and altitude are conducive for growing these grapes. autumncreekvineyards.com
Mayo River State Park, 500 Old Mayo
Park Rd., (336) 427-2530. Offering visitor station, picnic shelter, hiking trails and nature programs, plus catch-and-release fishing in the pond on just under 2,000 acres. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/mari/main.php
Mebane Tanger Outlet Center, 4000 Arrowhead Blvd., (919) 304-1520. More than 75 brandname outlets of your favorite stores, conveniently located just off I-140/85. tangeroutlet.com/mebane The Winery at Iron Gate Farm, 2540 Lynch Store Rd., (919) 304-9463. Tours upon request and as time permits. You will see and learn how our vintage wines are processed from the vine to the bottle. irongatevineyards.com
Midland Reed Gold Mine, 9621 Reed Mine Rd., (704) 721-4653. Site of the first gold discovery in North America in 1799 by a 12-year-old boy. This led to major mining operations throughout the Piedmont. Tour the visitor center, restored underground tunnels and reconstructed stamp mill. An instructional gold panning experience is available for a small fee on a seasonal basis. nchistoricsites.org/reed Rocky River Vineyards, 11685 Reed Mine Rd., (704) 781-5035. Family-owned and -operated winery featuring sweet Muscadine wines, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and other tempting wines. rockyrivervineyards.com
Milton Historic District – Milton, Hwy. 57 N.,
(336) 234-8980. This historic town, developed on the Dan River during the railroad era, is still living in the 1800s. Antique shops, dry goods and a completely restored road course race track. Visit the historic Thomas Day House/ Union Tavern. miltonnc.com
Mocksville Garden Gate Vineyards, 261 Scenic Dr., (336) 751-3794. This small, family-owned winery produces home-style fruit wines: Muscadine, blackberry, Scuppernong, raspberry, blueberry, Scarlet Blush and strawberry. Free tasting bar and gift shop featuring handcrafted ceramics. gardengatevineyards.com
Historic District – Mocksville, Main St., (336) 751-3304. An ecclectic mix of antique, specialty and novelty gift shops and restaurants all occupied in restored historic buildings. Within easy walking distance is the historic residential district, where beautifully restored homes line our Main Street. daviecounty.com Joppa Cemetery, Hwy. 601, (336) 751-5042. Burial site of Daniel Boone’s parents, Squire and Sarah Boone, and his brother, Israel.
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Misty Creek Vineyards, 710 Wyo Rd., (336) 998-3303. Chardonnay, Merlot and Chambourcin with a Cabernet SauvignonSyrah blend, a Syrah and a Sweet Rose coming soon. Tasting room; contact us about tours. mistycreekwines.com RayLen Vineyards & Winery, 3577 US Hwy. 158, (336) 998-3100. The Yadkin Valley’s unique microclimate and soils have proven optimal for growing European varietals. This picturesque vineyard and winery offers beautiful landscaping nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located just 15 minutes from Winston-Salem. raylenvineyards.com
Monroe Historic District – Monroe, Downtown, (704) 292-1705. Enjoy unique period architecture and stop in a store or two as you stroll on our historic walking tour. The historic Union County Courthouse, built in 1886, is a magnificent centerpiece.
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Treehouse Vineyards, 301 Bay St.,
(704) 283-4208. You’re invited to come taste the fruits of our labor. Stop by our tasting room to sample one of our fine wines. Ask about a vineyard tour. treehousevineyards.net
Mooresville Dale Earnhardt Inc., 1675 Coddle Creek
Hwy., (877) 334-9663. This year-round display highlights the achievements of Dale Earnhardt Inc. drivers. The museum hosts special exhibits throughout the year. daleearnhardtinc.com
JR Motorsports, 349 Cayuga Dr., (866) 576-8883. Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s 66,000-square-foot race shop includes a viewing window, JR Nation, the Dale Jr. Fan Experience, plus a life-size wax figure of the team owner sculpted by Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum. jrmotorsport.com Kyle Busch Motorsports, 351 Mazeppa Rd. This 77,000-square-foot shop is the first motorsports facility eligible for LEED certification for its use of green initiatives. View race preparation for its fleet of Toyota Tundras. Fans can also browse the 2,000-squarefoot gift shop. kylebuschmotorsports.com Lazy 5 Ranch, 15100 Hwy. 150 E., (704) 663-5100. A 185-acre, drive-through animal park featuring more than 600 exotic animals from around the world. lazy5ranch.com Memory Lane Motorsports & Historic Automotive Museum, 769 River Hwy.,
(704) 662-3673. Enjoy many one-of-a-kind vehicles never before displayed, including race cars, vintage autos, motorcycles, toys, memorabilia and more. memorylaneautomuseum.com
NC Auto Racing Hall of Fame and Walk of Fame, 119 Knob Hill Rd., (704) 663-5331.
Museum and art gallery dedicated to all types of racing. More than 35 cars on display, the Goodyear Mini-Theater and displays showcasing racing’s past and present. The Walk of Fame honors each member of the hall. ncarhof.com
Penske Racing, 200 Penske Way, (704) 664-2300. Houses three NASCAR teams, as well as the Indy Car and ALMS teams. Fans can watch the crews prepare for upcoming NASCAR races from a 330-foot Fan Walk. penskeracing.com
The Pit Indoor Kart Racing, 346 E. Plaza Dr.,
Jail is a re-creation of the courthouse, as seen in many episodes of the popular television show series; enjoy a pork chop sandwich at Snappy Lunch; visit Floyd’s Barber Shop and Wally’s Service Station. visitmayberry.com
Queen’s Landing, 1459 River Hwy., (704) 663-2628. Family entertainment center with sightseeing, lunch, dinner and moonlight cruises. Miniature golf, tennis courts, bumper boats, food and musical entertainment. queenslanding.com
Moore House, 202 Moore Ave., (800) 948-0949.
(704) 799-3470. With the karts being only an inch off the concrete surface, they are capable of speeds up to 40 mph. Also laser tag, arcade and billiards. meetmeatthepit.com
Morrisville Chatham Hill Winery, 3800 Gateway
Centre Blvd., (800) 808-6768. Our mission is to produce distinctive, handcrafted, premium wines of high quality and purity from grapes grown in North Carolina. Carefully selected, high-quality grapes from vineyards with old vines and low yields ensure quality and consistency. chathamhillwine.com
Mount Airy The Andy Griffith Museum, 218 Rockford St., (336) 786-7998. The largest collection of Andy Griffith memorabilia features hundreds of items from the life and career of Andy Griffith in movies, television and music, as well as a variety of memorabilia. Also includes items donated by cast of The Andy Griffith Show, as well as a special section on the career of actress and current Mount Airy resident Betty Lynn, who played Thelma Lou. andygriffithmuseum.com Gertrude Smith House, 708 N. Main St.,
This is the oldest remaining house (c.1862) in Mount Airy. Located in the front yard is an outstanding rustic hexagonal summer house (c.1865). visitmayberry.com
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, 301 N. Main St., (336) 786-4478. A
100-foot mural of the surrounding mountains is located in the main gallery and will set the stage for your tour. Exhibits provide a trip back in time, plus there are changing exhibits throughout the year. The Museum Gift Shoppe has gift items related to the exhibits, plus local and regional history books are for sale. northcarolinamuseum.org
Old North State Winery, 308 N. Main St.,
(336) 789-9463. We hope you enjoy the culmination of our dreams, our devotion to our farmland and our passion for our wines. Visit our tasting room or schedule a wine cellar tour. oldnorthstatewinery.com
Olde Mill Vineyards, 2742 Simpson Mill Rd., (336) 374-6533. Enjoy a taste of the simple country life in our rustic tasting room, awakened out of an 1800s farmhouse. Experience great wines and friendly conversation. oldemillvineyards.com Round Peak Vineyards, 765 Round Peak
Church Rd., (336) 352-5595. We take pride in our beautiful vineyards and our award-winning wines. We offer Italian and French varietals, and many are estate-bottled. roundpeak.com
Ste. 310, (800) 576-0231. Built by merchant and landowner Jefferson Davis Smith, this Victorian-style home contains period furnishings and is on the National Register of Historic Places. visitmountairy.com
Uptown Gallery Group, 615 N. Main St.,
Historic District – Mount Airy: “Mayberry”, 200 N. Main St.,
World’s Largest Open-Face Granite Quarry, NC Granite Corp., Hwy. 103,
(800) 948-0949. The Andy Griffith Show patterned Mayberry on Mount Airy. Today, you can find the Andy & Opie TV Land Landmark Statue; squad car tours through town in a vintage 1962 squad car replica; the Old City
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(336) 786-0057. Exhibits feature Eng and Chang Bunker, the Original Siamese Twins, and country star Donna Fargo, including stage outfits and records.
(800) 227-6242. Visit the observation deck where you can see nearly all the activities and are close enough to be plenty startled when mining explosions are set off several times each day. ncgranite.com
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Little River Vineyards and Winery, 1907 Hwy. 73 W., (910) 439-6783. We combine the best elements of wineries throughout the world, using winemaking techniques developed and used in France, Italy, Argentina, South Africa and Napa Valley. littleriverwines.com
Old Mill of Guilford, 1340 NC Hwy. 68 N., (336) 643-4783. This working gristmill, with the sights and smells of another era, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We also offer a wide variety of stone-ground products, crafts and other items. oldmillofguilford.com
Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site, 509 Town Creek Mound Rd.,
(910) 439-6802. The reconstructed ceremonial center includes the major temple on an earthen mound, minor temple, mortuary, game pole and stockade surrounding the ceremonial area. Visitors center, exhibits and nature trail. nchistoricsites.org/town
Mount Holly Lake Wylie Kayak Rentals, 1000 Marina
Village Dr., (704) 827-0000. We have everything you need to enjoy a day on the river. Pick a canoe or a single- or double-seat kayak. lakewyliekayakrentals.com
Mount Olive Historic District – Mount Olive, 123 N. Center St., (919) 658-3113. Besides being home to the world-famous Mount Olive Pickle Company, the historic district features examples of several architectural styles, including Greek Revival, Queen Anne, Craftsman and Colonial Revival. moachamber.com
Mount Ulla Kerr Mill at Sloan Park, 550 Sloan Rd.,
(704) 637-7776. Built in 1823, the mill provided flour and cornmeal for the inhabitants of western Rowan County. Filled with milling equipment and artifacts from the early 1800s, the mill is located at Sloan Park, which offers picnic and play areas. co.rowan.nc.us
New Hill North Carolina Railroad Museum/New Hope Valley Railway, 5121 Daisy St., (919) 362-5416. Outdoor, self-guided tours of historic railroad equipment on weekends year round with train rides the first Sunday of each month. nhvry.org
New London Cotton Patch Gold Mine, 41697 Gurley
Rd., (704) 463-5797. Located in the Uwharrie Lakes region, which has a rich gold mining history. Mining at Cotton Patch dates back to before 1865. cottonpatchgoldmine.com
Newton Catawba County Museum of History, 30 N. College Ave., (828) 465-0383. Housed in the former Catawba County Courthouse (c.1924), exhibits include a rare British Revolution-era redcoat, a 1930s racing car and a collection of locally crafted furniture and pottery. catawbahistory.org
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Oakboro Oakboro Regional Museum of History, 231 N. Main St., (704) 485-4222. More than 1,000 artifacts explore another time when cotton was king, vast rolling farmland was rich in timber and American Indians lived peacefully on Rocky River. oakboro.com/departments/museum.htm
Orrum Lumber River State Park , 2819 Princess Ann Rd., (910) 628-4564. A black-water river, the Lumber River gets its inky coloring from the natural tannic from the many cypress gum trees along its banks. The park offers 7,936 acres of land and 115 miles of state natural and scenic waters, 81 miles of which are also designated national wild and scenic waters. An official site on the North Carolina Birding Trail. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/laja/main.php
Oxford Granville County Museum, One Museum Ln., (919) 693-9706. Housed in the county’s jail (c.1850), the museum covers all aspects of the region’s history. Exhibits change every six months, with state and national traveling exhibits shown occasionally.
Pembroke Native American Resource Center, UNC Pembroke, Old Main, (910) 521-6282. Exhibits on crafts and arts depict tribal American Indian life. Major displays include authentic log canoe and log cabin. Tour includes a 30-minute film. uncp.edu/nativemuseum
Pikeville A Secret Garden Winery, 1008 Airport Rd., (919) 734-0260. Featuring naturally fermented, handcrafted wines from our native grape, the Muscadine, the official fruit of North Carolina. asecretgardenwinery.com
Pine Level Hinnant Family Vineyards & Winery, 826 Pine Level-Micro Rd., (919) 965-3350. Come relax in our spacious tasting room, where we have a variety of wines to tempt your palate. If education is what you’re after, take a tour through our winery and learn the entire process. hinnantvineyards.com
Pinehurst Sandhills Horticultural Gardens,
3395 Airport Rd., (910) 695-3882. Featuring 10 major gardens, including the Ebersol Holly Collection (largest on the East Coast), a specialized conifer garden, the Sir Walter Raleigh Garden and the Desmond Native Wetland Trail Garden. sandhillshorticulturalgardens.com
Tufts Archives, Given Memorial Library,
150 Cherokee Rd., (910) 295-3642. James Walker Tufts’ dream of Pinehurst unfolds in the letters, pictures and news clippings displayed here, dating from 1895. tuftsarchives.org
Pineville President James K. Polk State Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy., (704) 889-7145.
Birthplace of the 11th United States president. Visitors center with a film, artifacts, exhibits and displays illustrating the life and times of Polk. Guided tours are offered through reconstructed log buildings furnished in late 1700s to early 1800s. nchistoricsites.org/polk
Pinnacle Horne Creek Living Historical Farm State Historic Site, 308 Horne Creek Rd.,
(336) 325-2298. Take part in daily activities and special events of bygone farm life, as well as see, smell, touch and hear things once common in rural North Carolina. nchistoricsites.org/horne
Pilot Mountain State Park, 1792 Pilot
Knob Park Rd., (336) 325-2355. Approach from any direction, and you’ll see Pilot Mountain rising more than 1,400 feet above the rolling countryside. This solitary peak is the centerpiece of Pilot Mountain State Park. A 7-mile woodland corridor joins two sections of the park – mountain and more primitive river – each offering a wealth of opportunities for outdoor fun. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/pimo/ main.php
Pittsboro Carolina Tiger Rescue, 1940 Hanks
Chapel Rd., (919) 542-4684. This 55-acre sanctuary is home to more than 75 animals, including tigers, ocelots, binturongs and more. Guided walking tours by reservation only and must be scheduled in advance. carolinatigerrescue.org
Fearrington Village, 240 Market St.,
(919) 542-2121. Tucked away on farmland dating to the 1700s, the farm pastures, home to Fearrington’s famous Belted Galloway Cows and Tennessee Fainting Goats, surround the village center, which offers a bustling collection of high-quality shops and dining options. fearrington.com
SilkHope Winery, 2601 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd., (919) 545-5696. Our winery receives warm sunlight during the day, making it an ideal location for producing our awardwinning wines. We offer tours and tastings, and we encourage everyone to visit us to learn more about our winemaking process. silkhopewinery.com
piedmont attractions Starrlight Mead, 480 Hillsboro St., #1000,
(919) 533-6314. Using local honey and lots of love, we are crafting award-winning mead – honey wine – to surprise and delight you. Stop by for a mead tasting, a tour of the facility and a friendly welcome. starrlightmead.com
Princeton Powell’s Gardens, 9468 US Hwy. 70,
(919) 936-4421. Features 600 varieties of bearded irises and daylilies, as well as the largest collection of hosta in the Southeast.
Raleigh African American Cultural Complex,
119 Sunnybrook Rd., (919) 250-9336. Unique collection of artifacts, documents and displays of outstanding contributions made by AfricanAmericans and housed in several buildings along a picturesque nature trail. aaccmuseum.org
Contemporary Art Museum (CAM),
409 W. Martin St., (919) 513-0946. Explores what’s now and nearing in an always-changing museum experience with the most contemporary works of art and design possible. camraleigh.org
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens, 1300 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.,
Legends of Harley Drag Racing Museum, 1126 S. Saunders St.,
(800) 394-2753. Check out the only HarleyDavidson drag-racing museum in the world, located on the second floor of one of the largest Harley dealerships in the United States. The expanded showroom is the home of the world-famous drag-racing champion Ray Price. rayprice.com
Marbles Kids Museum and Wells Fargo IMAX Theatre, 201 E. Hargett St., (919) 834-4040. A hands-on, minds-on interactive museum that inspires children to pretend, use their imaginations, be curious and simply have fun. marbleskidsmuseum.org
Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St.,
(919) 857-4364. An antebellum plantation house and outbuildings, home to five generations of an influential Raleigh family. Tour of the park also includes the birthplace of President Andrew Johnson. raleighnc.gov/mordecai
North Carolina Executive Mansion,
200 N. Blount St., (866) 724-8687. This Victorian-style mansion, built from native North Carolina materials, has been home to North Carolina governors since 1891. Tours of both the house and gardens are available, but reservations must be made in advance. nchistoricsites.org/capitol/exec/exectour.htm
(919) 834-6264. A colorful variety of trees, shrubs and flowering plants encircle a life-size bronze statue of the national civil rights leader, and the King Memorial Wall surrounds the statue. A 12-ton granite water monument honors 25 civil rights pioneers. king-raleigh.org
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North Carolina Museum of History,
211 New Bern Pl., (919) 832-8357. Oldest house within Raleigh’s original city limits on its original site, built in 1799. Learn about the family’s descendants and furnishings and about 200 years of Raleigh’s growth. Gardens contain native plants and shrubs. haywoodhall.org
Historic Oak View County Park,
4028 Carya Dr., (919) 250-1013. This antebellum farmstead features an 1855 Greek Revival house, detached plank kitchen, an herb garden, a barn and the 3,000-square-foot Farm History Center. wakegov.com/parks/oakview
Historic Trolley Tours, 1 Mimosa St., (919) 857-4364. Journey through the heart of the capital city on a narrated tour to visit historic sites, art galleries, museums, shops and restaurants. Board or de-board at any stop. raleighnc.gov Historic Yates Mill County Park,
4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., (919) 856-6675. The 174-acre park features hiking trails; historic Yates Mill, Wake County’s last remaining gristmill, which is now fully restored; and the mill’s 20-acre pond. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Rd., (919) 515-3132.
Blue Ridge Rd., (919) 839-6262. One of the premier visual arts museums in the Southeast, featuring a dramatic new gallery building. Home to a world-class collection, plus 164-acre Museum Park. ncartmuseum.org
5 E. Edenton St., (919) 807-7900. Explore North Carolina’s past and learn about its people. Exhibits highlight the state’s military history, decorative arts, sports heroes and more. ncmuseumofhistory.org
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones St., (877) 462-8724.
The Southeast’s largest natural history museum offers four floors of exhibits and live animals. Highlights include the Willo, the first dinosaur discovered with a fossilized heart, the Living Conservatory, daily hands-on programs and the fascinating Nature Research Center. naturalsciences.org
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, 5 E. Edenton St., (919) 807-7900. Exhibits personal items donated by approximately 360 inductees. Learn about these sports legends and the impact of sports in the state. ncshof.org North Carolina State Capitol,
1 E. Edenton St., (919) 733-4994. Built between 1833 and 1840, this National Historic Landmark is one of the bestpreserved examples of a civic building in the Greek Revival style of architecture. nchistoricsites.org/capitol
North Carolina State Legislative Building, 16 W. Jones St., (919) 733-4111.
A nationally known arboretum, this 8-acre garden includes a White Garden, Japanese Garden and award-winning, 350-foot perennial border. ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum
Home of the North Carolina General Assembly. ncleg.net
Joel Lane Museum House, 728 W. Hargett
Raleigh City Museum, 220 Fayetteville St.,
St., (919) 833-3431. This landmark (c.1760) is Wake County’s oldest existing building. Costumed docents give tours and tell the story of the authentically restored house, its 18th-century furnishings and beautiful period gardens. joellane.org
(919) 832-3775. Dedicated to preserving and interpreting the heritage of North Carolina’s capital city through temporary and permanent exhibits. Housed in a historic 1874 building with many original features. raleighcitymuseum.org
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Raleigh Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture St.,
(919) 733-7417. Enjoy 75 acres of indoor and outdoor specialty shops, restaurants, garden center, fruits and vegetables at this stateowned market. The NC Meat & Cheese Center features farm-raised specialty meats. ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/raleigh
Triangle Glides, 321 S. Blount St.,
(800) 979-3370. Guided Segway tours will get you up close and personal to Raleigh’s points of interest. If you’d rather get out on the water and learn to stand-up paddle, also known as SUP, you can join us at Raleigh’s Lake Wheeler. triangleglides.com
William B. Umstead State Park,
8801 Glenwood Ave., (919) 571-4170. Stroll along nature trails or walk into the heart of the woodlands on 22 miles of hiking trails that wander through a pine and hardwood forest. Also offered are camping, picnicking, canoe rentals, fishing, visitor center nature study and 13 miles of horseback riding and mountain biking trails. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/wium/main.php
Ramseur Millstone Creek Orchards, 506 Parks Crossroads Church Rd., (336) 824-5263. Tour this working orchard that specializes in apples, peaches, blueberries, grapes, pumpkins and vegetables.
Randleman Petty’s Garage, 311 Branson Mill Rd.,
(877) 498-3745. Plant your feet within the walls of the Petty compound, where 10 NASCAR championships and more than 250 race wins began. Today, this team of automotive professionals builds high-performance street cars.
Randleman Lake, 7123 Adams Farm Rd.,
(336) 498-5281. With a lake surface of more than 3,000 acres and 100 miles of beautiful shoreline, enjoy recreational activities such as boating, fishing, sailing and paddleboats. ptrwa.org
Richard Petty Museum, 142 W. Academy St., (336) 495-1143. Race into this museum showcasing the career of the King of NASCAR and his family from the early dirt days to the present with cars, trophies, awards and personal memorabilia. rpmuseum.com
Red Springs Flora Macdonald Gardens, 200 S. College St., (910) 843-5000. Always known for the variety of azaleas in the spring, the gardens still have many of the original plants. As part of a restoration, many new botanical specimens have been added and lost plants replaced. capefearscots.com/campus.html#gardens
Roanoke Rapids Roanoke Canal Museum & Trail,
15 Jackson St. Ext., (800) 522-4282. Contains some of the most impressive and bestpreserved early 19th-century canal construction in the nation. Enjoy the interactive museum, hiking trail with rustic bridges, or try your hand at navigating a boat in a locks system. roanokecanal.com
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piedmont attractions Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St., (704) 633-5946. This 1854 courthouse, one of the finest examples of pre-Civil War architecture in the state, now houses artifacts and displays on the life and history of Rowan County. rowanmuseum.org
Salisbury Heritage Walking, History & Art Tours, 204 E. Innes St., Ste. 120, (800) 332-2343. Choose one of several interesting tours to learn more about Salisbury. The African-American Walking Tour chronicles the historic moments, great leaders and the lives of generations of African-Americans who contributed to the town’s industrial, artistic, cultural and spiritual life. The Heritage Walking Tour offers a personal glimpse into the history and architecture of historic downtown Salisbury and the stately homes of the West Square District. The History & Art Trail features sites, markers, monuments and art relating to significant people and places in local history, culture, industry and the arts. All are self-guided with information available at the visitors center. visitsalisburync.com/things-to-do/historicattractions/default.aspx
North Carolina Zoo, Asheboro Roanoke Valley Veterans Museum, 1620 E. 10th St., (800) 522-4282. Extensive collection of military memorabilia and medals, as well as a military library. visithalifax.com/ Dallas-Jones-Veterans-Center.html
Rocky Mount Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, Imperial Centre Plaza, 270 Gay St., (252) 972-1163. The Arts Center consists of a visual arts building that includes 10 galleries with a permanent collection, rotating professional, historical and children’s exhibits. The Children’s Museum & Science Center is home to the Cummin’s digital planetarium, plus exotic live animals, hands-on exhibits and displays. imperialcentre.org
Rocky Mount Fire Museum, 404 S. Church St., (252) 972-1376. Houses a wooden fire main, old photos of firefighters, the city’s first fire alarm system and other mementos. A main display is a horse-drawn steam engine built in 1878 and used in Rocky Mount from 1896-1922. rockymountnc.gov/fire/museum.html
Roxboro Hyco Lake, NC Hwy. 57 N., (336) 599-4343. Covers 3,750 acres with 120 miles of shoreline, providing many opportunities for outdoor recreation, including boating, camping, fishing and picnicking. visitroxboronc.com
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Cauble Creek Vineyard, 700 Cauble Farm Rd., (704) 633-1137. Join us and taste the fruits of the native Muscadine grape varieties. Take in our hospitality and stretch your legs on a nice walk around the homestead. caublecreekvineyard.com
Dan Nicholas Park, 6800 Bringle Ferry Rd., (866) 767-2757. This 425-acre park offers a 10-acre lake for paddleboating and fishing, Rowan Wildlife Adventures, tennis courts, picnic shelters, Hurley Family Water Plaza, playground, volleyball, horseshoes, ball fields, miniature golf, carousel, gem mining, fresh water aquarium and miniature train ride for children. dannicholas.net
Historic National Cemetery and Confederate Prison Site, 202 Government
Rd., (800) 332-2343. While this is the final resting place for veterans of all wars, buried in 18 trench graves are 11,700 Union soldiers who died at the Salisbury Confederate Prison during the Civil War. Three monuments stand as a tribute. visitsalisburync.com/things-to-do/ historic-attractions/default.aspx
Historic Salisbury Trolley Tours,
204 E. Innes St., Ste. 120, (800) 332-2343. What better way to experience 250 years of Salisbury heritage and the continuum of architectural styles in our historic districts than on a trolley tour? Tours are available on Saturdays from April-Oct. visitsalisburync.com
A 2,800-acre lake with a 120-acre park. Camping, walking, canoeing, kayaking, picnicking and fishing offered. recreation.personcounty.net
Josephus Hall House, 226 S. Jackson St., (704) 636-0103. Impressive house museum built in 1820 in the Federal style; additions in 1859 and 1900 have given the house Greek Revival and Victorian features. The interior boasts painted ceilings, original fixtures and an impressive collection of mid-Victorian furnishings and decorative accessories. historicsalisbury.org
Person County Museum of History, 309 N. Main St., (336) 597-2884. Located in the 1901 home of Gov. W.W. Kitchin (1809-1813), the complex includes the Kitchin home, Woodsdale General Store (c.1893), Dr. John H. Merrit’s office (c.1860) and a tobacco barn. visitroxboronc.com
Old Stone Winery, 6245 Hwy. 52, (704) 279-0930. Uniquely American wines and European blends made with hard work, craftsmanship and attention to detail. Our wine list specializes in white and red Muscadine wines. Free tours and tastings are offered daily. osvwinery.com
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Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., (704) 636-1882. Offers a wide range of nationally and regionally recognized artists. Revolving exhibitions feature interesting and powerful sculptures. waterworks.org
Sanford Deep River Sporting Clays, 284 Cletus Hall Rd., (919) 774-7080. With minimal coaching, even someone who has never shot before can enjoy a round of sporting clays. Targets are thrown to simulate the flight patterns of low-flying ducks, teal coming off the water or woodcock zipping through the trees. Clays even shoot across the ground like a hopping rabbit. And you don’t have to hit every clay to have a great time. deepriver.net House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site, 288 Alston House Rd., (910) 947-2051. The house (c.1772) was the scene of a Whig/ Tory conflict during the American Revolution, and some of the bullet holes are still visible. Also the home of four-term North Carolina governor and prominent statesman Benjamin Williams from 1798-1814. nchistoricsites.org/horsesho
Scotland Neck Sylvan Heights Bird Park, 500 Sylvan Heights Pkwy., (800) 522-4282. Features the world’s largest collection of waterfowl in continentally themed aviaries. Picnic area, playground, interactive bird station, fossil dig and accessible treehouse overlooking the wetlands. shwpark.com
Ventosa Plantation Vineyard & Winery, 279 Clark Canal Rd., (252) 826-3416. This generations-old farm is proud of its winery. We have developed unique Magnolia, Noble and Carlos wines that are light, crisp and pleasing to the palate. Stop by our tasting room or schedule an appointment for a tour.
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Seagrove Museum of NC Traditional Pottery,
127 E. Main St., (800) 626-2672. Celebrate the history and heritage of this 200-year-old working community of potters by viewing displays of diverse designs, colors and shapes. Within walking distance of several pottery shops and galleries.
NC Pottery Center, 233 East Ave.,
(336) 873-8430. Showcasing the remarkable history and ongoing tradition of potterymaking in North Carolina, the center provides information on statewide pottery communities.
Seagrove Orchids, 3451 Brower Mill Rd.,
(336) 879-6677. Tour this working orchid nursery cultivating and offering more than 200 different species for new to experienced orchid lovers.
Seagrove Potteries, Various locations, (800) 626-2672. Visit Seagrove, the handmade pottery capital of the United States, where artisans create handcrafted pottery made in the same traditions that began here more than 200 years ago. Nearly 100 shops and galleries scattered throughout the area. heartofnorthcarolina.com
Sedalia Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum at Historic Palmer Memorial Institute,
6136 Burlington Rd., (336) 449-4846. Visit North Carolina’s only state-supported historic site to recognize a woman, and one of the first to honor an African-American. The site is the location of the former Palmer Memorial Institute, an African-American preparatory school established by Brown in 1902. nchistoricsites.org/chb
Cleveland County Arts Center,
111 S. Washington St., (704) 484-2787. Located in the historic post office, the arts center provides year-round, rotating exhibits and occasionally performing arts. Regional artists supply the gift shop with unique items. ccartscouncil.org
Historic District Walking Tour,
Downtown, (866) 305-9973. Enjoy a walking tour in uptown Shelby amid historic structures dating back to the 1850s, including the O. Max Gardner House, a National Historic Landmark, and the Cleveland County Historical Museum, a 1907 Classic Revival courthouse. clevelandchamber.org/pdf/2005/ 2005WalkingTour.pdf
International Lineman’s Museum, 529 Caleb Rd., (704) 482-7638. Preserving the heritage of linemen and the electrical industry, this museum contains hundreds of artifacts dating back to the late 1800s, such as meters, books, climbing apparel and a 1955 Studebaker A Frame line truck. linemanmuseum.com Moss Lake, 2641 Oak Grove Rd.,
(704) 482-7926. More than 2,000 acres with 57 miles of shoreline, 1,660 acres of water and an average depth of 50 feet. The lake serves as an active recreational destination for boaters, fishermen and water tournaments. mosslake-nc.com
Owl’s Eye Vineyard & Winery, 1414 Metcalf Rd., (866) 980-9463. Whether you are a wine connoisseur or are just beginning to explore wine, we are happy to give you a memorable and enjoyable experience. Visit us for tours and tastings. owlseyevineyard.com
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Selma Atkinson Milling Co., 95 Atkinson Mill Rd., (800) 948-5707. Built in 1757, the mill has been in continuous operation for more than 240 years. Today, Atkinson’s Mill is the only water-powered gristmill operating in the area. atkinsonmilling.com Selma Antiques District, 100 N. Raiford St., (919) 965-9841. We have numerous antique shops and malls for the serious antique collector, as well as the casual antiquer or seeker of simpler collectibles. selma-nc.com
Seven Springs Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, 240 Park Entrance Rd., (919) 778-6234. This 750-acre park on the Neuse River features a 90-foothigh sand cliff, hiking trails and water sports. Creative dioramas and audiovisuals in the museum depict the unique geology and natural history of the area. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/clne/main.php
Shelby City Park Carousel & Rotary Train,
850 W. Sumter St., (704) 484-6476. Restored 1919 Herchell-Spillman carousel with handcarved wooden animals and menagerie figures, plus inside row paintings. Miniature train ride (c.1952, restored). cityofshelby.com/ govt/dept_parks_rec/carrousel_train.php
Celebrity Dairy, 2106 Mt. Vernon-Hickory Mountain Rd., (877) 742-5176. Home to a herd of 100 Alpine and Saanen goats. Here is the heart of our low-impact, sustainable agriculture farm – scene of spring kidding, twice-daily milking and the production of award-winning farmstead goat cheese. celebritydairy.com
Horizon Cellars, 466 Vineyard Ridge,
(919) 742-1404. Generous tasting room that allows guests to overlook the fermentation tanks from above. Five acres of vines, including Viognier, Cabernet Franc and Chambourcin. horizoncellars.com
Smithfield Arboretum at Johnston Community College, 1240 E. Market St., (919) 209-2052.
Offers visitors walking trails along the Southern Garden, showcasing traditional trees, flowers and ornamental shrubs in the Southern region. Enjoy dogwoods, azaleas, lilies, roses and irises blooming throughout the year. johnstoncc.edu/arboretum
Ava Gardner Museum, 325 E. Market St., (919) 934-5830. Home to incredible collection of items, including childhood memorabilia, film clips, costumes, photos, film scripts, magazine covers and scrapbooks of the legendary actress and Smithfield native. avagardner.org
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Buffalo Creek Greenway, 600 Booker Dairy Rd., (919) 934-2148. This 2.94-mile trail is the last land-based section of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail; the Neuse River will take visitors on to the Pamilco Sound. smithfield-nc.com Carolina Premium Outlets, 1025 Industrial Park Dr., #905, (919) 989-8757. More than 80 factory-direct stores, many designer and famous-maker labels in one convenient location. premiumoutlets.com/carolina
Snow Camp Historic Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre, 301 Drama Rd., (800) 726-5115. Annual performances of William Hardy’s highly acclaimed Sword of Peace, which highlights the struggle of the peaceful Quakers in the time of the Revolutionary War, and Mark Sumner’s thought-provoking Pathway to Freedom, about the heroism of those involved in the Underground Railroad. Performances on alternating nights, June-Aug. snowcampdrama.com Wolfe Wines, 8973 Old Plank Rd., (919) 594-9653. Stop by and sample the finest selection of whole fruit wines, featuring Wild Blackberry Reserve, raspberry, Millhouse Muscadine, cherry, strawberry, Norton grape and more. wolfewines.com
Southern Pines Historic Shaw House Properties, 110 Morganton Rd., (910) 692-2051. Three historic houses (1770-1820) are furnished with plain-style furniture, depicting life in the early Sandhills. moorehistory.com Taxidermy Hall of Fame of NC/Antique Tool Museum/Creation Museum, 156 N.W. Broad St., (910) 692-3471. Every kind of North Carolina wildlife (within the law), state and national taxidermy ribbon winners and the oldest rock on earth.
Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 N. Ft. Bragg, (910) 692-2167. A 571-acre nature preserve of longleaf pine forest, home of the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker, nature center museum, hiking. Bicycling is prohibited. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/wewo/main.php
Spencer North Carolina Transportation Museum, 411 S. Salisbury Ave., (877) 628-6386. Located on the site of what was once Southern Railway Company’s largest steam locomotive repair facility. Visit antique automobiles at Bumper to Bumper, and trace the history of transportation in Wagons, Wheels & Wings. Experience days of the working railroad repair shop in the restored 1924 Robert Julian roundhouse. The museum features 13 buildings, 57 acres, including a restored roundhouse and exhibits on early transportation. Seasonal train ride (fee), audiovisual show, visitor center and gift shop. nctrans.org
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Stanley Brevard Station Museum, 112 S. Main St.,
(704) 263-9801. Displays a collection of railroad and sports memorabilia and a military display. brevardstation.com
State Road Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery, Chatham Lodge Ln., (336) 835-4230. Founded in 2003 among the green hills surrounding Elkin at the historical Klondike Cabins, fine wines are produced from North Carolina’s premier Yadkin Valley wine country. grassycreekvineyard.com
Statesville Allison Woods, 2106 Turnersburg Hwy., (704) 873-5976. More than 3,000 acres of historic gardens and structures dating back to the 1760s, this designated National Historic Place and Natural Heritage Site is a treasure trove of natural and cultural heritage, plus the site of Civil War reenactments, living history events and demonstrations. allisonwoodslivinghistory.org Fort Dobbs State Historic Site, 438 Ft. Dobbs Rd., (704) 873-5882. Site of French and Indian War fort. Archaeological sites, artifact displays, nature trails and recreational facilities. Named for Royal Gov. Arthur Dobbs. nchistoricsites.org/dobbs Iredell Museums, 134 Court St., (704) 873-4734. Located in the 1899 Water Pump Station, the museum’s permanent collection includes noteworthy portrait miniatures, historical artifacts, vintage clothing, and numerous paintings and sculptures from notable local artists. iredellmuseums.org
Stokesdale Stonefield Cellars Winery, 8220 NC Hwy. 68 N., (336) 644-9908. Award-winning winery offering the complete wine experience in an accessible and romantic setting. On-site tasting room, plus tours. stonefieldcellars.com
Tarboro Blount-Bridgers House/Hobson Pittman Memorial Gallery, 130 Bridgers St.,
(252) 823-4159. This Federal-style plantation house (c.1808) houses a collection of 19th-century furniture, furnishings and Edgecombe County memorabilia. The second floor houses a living museum to artist Hobson Pittman. edgecombearts.org/bbh.htm
Tarboro National Recreation Trail, Downtown, (252) 823-7241. Stroll by structures representing Colonial, antebellum and Victorian architectural periods. Significant historic sites are the Pender Museum, the Town Common, the Cotton Press Complex and Calvary Church.
Taylorsville Ginger Creek Vineyards, 858 John Cline Rd., (828) 312-4362. We handcraft our wines in small batches to achieve that true traditional wine flavor, texture, nose and satisfaction.
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Thomasville 1870 Train Depot, 44 W. Main St.,
(800) 611-9907. Built in 1870, one of the oldest remaining railroad depots in North Carolina has been restored and is on the National Register of Historic Places. thomasvilletourism.com
North Carolina Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, I-85 rest area, MP 100,
(336) 472-4422. Recognizes 1,607 North Carolinians killed or missing in the Vietnam War.
World’s Largest Chair, 44 W. Main St.,
(800) 611-9907. A symbol of Thomasville’s furniture heritage, the 30-foot-high monument stands in the heart of downtown Thomasville. thomasvilletourism.com
Tillery Remembering Tillery History House,
321 Community Center Rd., (800) 522-4282. The museum stands on former plantation land worked by generations of African-American slaves. Housed in a former New Deal Resettlement home, the museum provides a unique educational experience for visitors of all ages. visithalifax.com
Trinity Linbrook Heritage Estate, 5297 Snyder
Country Rd., (800) 626-2672. Linbrook Hall is one of the largest homes in the Southeast, with more than 60 rooms filled with the Neal family’s personal collection of antiques. Relive Randolph County farm life from 1905-1944 with docent-guided tours at the Neal Farm’s Hoover House. Also at the Neal Farm’s Hoover House or at the Neal John Deere Tractor and Industrial Museum, view rare John Deere tractors and collectibles, featuring Hi-Crop and orchard models restored to like-new condition and periodically operated in field demonstrations. linbrookheritageestate.com
Zimmerman Vineyards, 1428 Tabernacle
Church Rd., (336) 861-1414. Located at the foot of beautiful Mt. Shepherd and featuring a rustic flagstone terrace and unique stone bar, we are nestled between 6 acres of vineyards with a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. zimmermanvineyards.net
Troutman Davesté Vineyards, 155 Lytton Farm Rd., (704) 528-3882. While offering some traditional favorites like Merlot and Chardonnay, wine lovers are enjoying our Chambourcin and Viognier. And some of our wines are further distinguished by being produced from varietals rarely grown in North Carolina, including Malbec and Rkatsiteli. daveste.com Lake Norman State Park , 159 Inland
Sea Ln., (704) 528-6350. Covering 1,458 acres, Lake Norman is the largest man-made lake in the state. The park offers picnic areas; a swimming area; canoe, rowboat and paddleboat rental; group camping facility (tents only); family tent/trailer area; fishing; hiking trails; and boat launch access to Lake Norman. Free; fee for camping and rentals. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/lano/main.php
Troy Badin Lake Recreation Area, Mullinix Rd., NC Hwy. 109 N., (910) 576-6391. Badin Lake is a focal point for campers, hikers, anglers, boaters and swimmers. uwharries.com
Union Grove Linney’s Mill, 4635 Linney’s Mill Rd., (704) 592-2075. One of the few fully operational and producing old water mills in existence in North Carolina. Swinging bridge and mill store, which offers stone-ground cornmeal and grits, as well as other flour mixes. Rustic campground on property. linneysmill.com
Vale WoodMill Winery, 1350 WoodMill Winery Ln., (704) 276-9911. Nestled in the shadows of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and surrounded by the natural beauty, tranquility and charm of the rolling foothills. We produce Muscadine, Scuppernong and blueberry wines from dry to sweet. woodmillwinery.com
Wagram Cypress Bend Vineyards, 21904 Riverton Rd., (910) 369-0411. Taste all of our wine selections and enjoy the atmosphere produced by the fruits of generations of labor. cypressbendvineyards.com
Wake Forest Falls Lake State Recreation Area, 13304 Creedmoor Rd., (919) 676-1027. This 12,000-acre lake and 26,000 acres of woodlands offer a variety of outdoor activities. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/fala/main.php
Warrenton Buck Spring – Nathaniel Macon Homeplace, 217 Nathaniel Macon Dr., (252) 257-3640. Replica of the home of Nathaniel Macon (1758-1837), nationally prominent United States congressman. Facilities include home, outbuildings and gravesite, nature trail and recreation facilities.
Historic District – Warrenton, 130 N. Main St., (252) 257-3114. Repository for a treasure of antebellum history, this beautiful town is alive with historic homes, antique stores and quaint shops. Walking tour available. warrenton-nc.com
Waxhaw Mexico Cardenas Museum, 6403 Davis Rd., (704) 843-6045. Celebrates the ties between the people of Mexico, their former president Lázaro Cárdenas, and Wycliffe Bible Translators, who began working in the country in the 1930s. Displays include artifacts and artwork.
piedmont attractions Museum of the Alphabet, 6409 Davis Rd., (704) 843-6066. Ever wonder how man’s alphabets and languages developed? This museum explores ancient alphabets from around the world and discusses how Wycliffe Bible Translators develop written representations of spoken languages. Museum of the Waxhaws & Andrew Jackson Memorial, 8215 Waxhaw Hwy.,
(704) 843-1832. Focuses on the region’s history from 1650-1900. Andrew Jackson, the nation’s seventh president, is one of the subjects covered at the museum. museumofthewaxhaws.com
Welcome RCR Racing Museum, 236 Industrial Dr.,
(800) 476-3389. NASCAR Cup and Nationwide shop self-guided tours. Museum includes a variety of race cars, trophies and photos of RCR’s 40-plus years in the sport, including the career of the legendary Dale Earnhardt. rcrracing.com
Weldon Riverside Mill, 200 Mill St., (800) 522-4282. Antique treasures in the lovingly restored cotton mill building. Handmade pottery, jewelry, metal, glass and art in the largest gallery of American craft on I-95. A Civil War cemetery and a hand-hewn stone aqueduct are located nearby. riversidemill.net
Westfield Carolina Zipline, 1085 Nickell Farm Rd.,
(336) 972-7656. Our high course consists of a series of suspended platforms, travels throughout the forest and finishes with The Long One, a cable that spans more than 1,000 feet. The Web consists of a series of cables that criss-cross over a ravine, allowing you to touch the ground between lines, and finishes with a ride on a cable that spans almost 1,000 feet. Each tour consists of eight to 10 cables. carolinaziplines.com
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Imagination Station Science Museum, 224 E. Nash St., (252) 291-5113. Science education museum with many exhibits for every age. Exotic animals from around the world on display. Up-close experiences with daily live science programs and demonstrations. imaginescience.org North Carolina Baseball Museum, Fleming Stadium, 300 Stadium St., (252) 296-3048. Showcases baseball memorabilia from across North Carolina. Features a Walk of Fame and baseball mementos from ball players such as Catfish Hunter, Hoyt Wilhelm, Gaylord Perry, Enos Slaughter, Rick Ferrell and Buck Leonard. wilsonnc.org
Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House Museum, 1202 E. Nash St., (252) 296-3056.
Adams Vineyards and Winery, 3390 John Adams Rd., (919) 567-1010. We invite you to stop by, enjoy a tour and visit our tasting room to experience the excellent selection of wines we offer. adamsvineyards.com
Features artifacts that depict the culture and contributions of African-Americans to the history and development of Wilson. The house was built in 1946 by Freeman, who was a noted local black stonemason.
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Wilson Botanical Garden, 1806 Goldsboro St., (252) 237-0111. Comprised of a tree collection, five different turf-grass species evaluation, bird and butterfly gardens, along with display gardens, plus a perennial border, daylily and hosta collections. The garden is open from sunrise to sunset. wilson-co.com/arboretum
Arts Galleries of Wilson, 124 Nash St. S.W., (252) 291-4329. Exhibits are on display in the Annie Boykin Gallery in the Arts Center, G.R. Hammond Gallery in the Boykin Center and the Lowe Celebration Hall. wilsonarts.com C.W. Stokes House, 209 Broad St.,
(252) 243-8440. A fully restored bungalow full of English antiques. All the artifacts, collections, memorabilia and artwork are by local artists. The self-guided downtown walking tour starts here. wilson-nc.com
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Wilson Rose Garden, 1800 Herring Ave.,
(252) 399-2266. An All-America Rose Selections Public Garden, offering more than 1,200 rose plants consisting of 100 various types, ranging from historic old garden roses to modern hybrids to David Austin’s modern English roses. wilsonrosegarden.com
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One of America’s most authentic historical attractions. The historic town of Salem (founded in 1766 by Moravians) and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, along with award-winning heirloom gardens, engage visitors in a memorable experience about those who lived and worked in the early American South.
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piedmont attractions Single Sisters House Museum,
601 S. Church St., (336) 721-2600. Experience the fascinating story of the education of girls and women since 1772. Don’t forget to look for the home of Sister Maus, the subject of two children’s books; her mouse hole can be seen in the central hallway. salem.edu
Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA),
750 Marguerite Dr., (336) 725-1904. The modern galleries consistently exhibit the most innovative and cutting-edge art of today from emerging international artists. secca.org
Winston Cup Museum, 1355 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., (336) 724-4557. Houses authentic race cars from different eras of the 33 years of NASCAR Winston Cup History. On display are trophies, driver uniforms, helmets, winner’s checks, autographed pictures and original racing posters. winstoncupmuseum.com
Yadkinville Allison Oaks Vineyards, 221 E. Main St.,
Print Works Bistro, Greensboro
Wingate Jesse Helms Center, 3910 US 74 E., (704) 233-1776. Commemorating the life and career of United States Sen. Jesse Helms. A Union County native, this nonpolitical center displays memorabilia and maintains the senator’s archives. jessehelmscenter.org
Winston-Salem Associated Artists of Winston-Salem Gallery, Wingate University, 251 N. Spruce
St., (336) 747-1463. Exhibitions at the canvas of the community range from member shows to regional and national competitions. Visit our gallery downtown. associatedartists.org
Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., (336) 723-9111. A compelling destination to play and learn by experiencing literature, storytelling and the arts. childrensmuseumofws.org Delta Arts Center, 2611 Walkertown Rd.,
(336) 722-2625. Exhibits range from local to international and emphasize the contributions of African-Americans. deltafinearts.org
Diggs Gallery, Winston-Salem State University, 601 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., (336) 750-2458. Visit the sculpture gardens and take in the breathtaking John Biggers murals, more than 30 feet in height, located in the O’Kelly Library. Offers 10-15 exhibits each year, most highlighting African Diaspora and AfricanAmerican art and culture. wssu.edu/diggs Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Rd., (336) 924-8191. Site of the first Moravian settlement (1753) in the state. Experience frontier life as you walk through the 1788 church, reconstructed palisade fort and historic community garden. Nearby Bethania, the second settlement, is a National Historic District. bethabarapark.org
Historic Brookstown Mill, 200 Brookstown Ave., (866) 728-4200. While the roots of Salem’s textile tradition go back to the establishment of the town of Salem in 1766, this first factory marked the transition to mass production of textiles. visitwinstonsalem.com
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Historic Oak Grove School, 2637 Oak Grove Cir., (336) 722-5138 Ext. 225. This completely restored one-room schoolhouse lies within one of Forsyth County’s oldest African-American communities. Built in the early 1900s, it is now a center/museum with period furniture, schoolroom memorabilia and African-American history exhibits.
Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University, 1834 Wake Forest Rd., (336) 758-5282. Enjoy this intimate museum with permanent exhibits consisting of cultural objects from the Americas, Africa, Asia and South Pacific. wfu.edu/MOA Old Salem Museums and Gardens, 900 Old Salem Rd., (888) 653-7253. Founded in 1766 to house professional Moravian craftsmen, now known as Old Salem, and one of America’s most authentic and welldocumented Colonial sites, with 100 restored and reconstructed buildings. Our unique museums – the Historic Town of Salem and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA), along with award-winning heirloom gardens – engage visitors in an educational and memorable historical experience about those who lived and worked in the early South. oldsalem.org
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Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Rd., (888) 663-1149. The former home of tobacco baron R.J. and Katharine Reynolds, today this is one of the nation’s premier American art museums. The 64-room estate houses an exceptional art collection spanning three centuries and representing the finest works by American artists. reynoldahouse.org
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SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Rd., (336) 767-6730. Children of all ages will enjoy the many interactive, hands-on exhibits within spacious galleries. Wish upon a star in the state-of-the-art planetarium while learning about the solar system. Stroll through the environmental park to see a variety of animals and explore our outdoor science park. sciworks.org
(336) 677-1388. Come downtown and taste our distinctive and unique wines, including our Orchard White, Proprietors Red, Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. allisonoaksvineyards.com
Brandon Hills Vineyard, 1927 Brandon Hills Rd., (336) 463-9463. This unspoiled old tobacco farm now emulates its hardiness by producing the succulent grapes that are reflected in our flavorful wines. Enjoy our great wines in the tasting room or on the back porch, which offers an exquisite view of our vineyard. Tours of the vineyard are available. brandonhillsvineyard.com Hanover Park Vineyard, 1927 CourtneyHuntsville Rd., (336) 463-2875. The wines created here have an Old World feel, so enjoy relaxing on the front porch with a glass of your favorite. We offer tastings for a nominal fee, which includes the glass. Tours are available upon request. hanoverparkwines.com
Yanceyville Historic District – Yanceyville,
Downtown, (336) 694-6106. Centered by a magnificent antebellum courthouse designed by William Percival, the court square and 23 other buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. Most of the structures were built between 1830 and the beginning of the Civil War. A number of impressive homes line West Main Street as you travel from the square to Dongola, an 1837 Greek Revival home now part of the Carolina Pinnacle Studios complex. caswellcountync.gov
Richmond Miles History Museum, 15 Main St., (336) 694-4965. Displays artifacts of Caswell County’s history.
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accommodations The following list of accommodations in the Piedmont region is arranged alphabetically by city. You may find more detailed information on any of these accommodations online at visitnc.com or the individual property’s website. An index to advertisers is on page 168.
Aberdeen Hotels/Motels
Country Hearth Inn & Suites (910) 944-2324 teeitup7.com
Hampton Inn & Suites (910) 693-4330 gosandhillsgolf.com Motel 6 (800) 466-8356 motel6.com Vacation Rentals
Legacy Golf Links (888) 287-2199 legacygolfnc.com /sites / courses/layout11.asp? id =286&page =49473 Maples Golf Packages (800) 889-5323 maplesgolf.com
Advance Hotels/Motels
Hampton Inn Bermuda Run (800) 426-4866 hampton.com
Private Campgrounds
Thousand Trails – Forest Lake (877) 362-6736 1000trails.com
Albemarle Hotels/Motels
Americas Best Value Inn and Suites (704) 982-3939 americasbestvalueinn. com/bestv.cfm?idp= 1276
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Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.hilton.com Heart of Albemarle (704) 982-3297 Holiday Inn Express & Suites (704) 986-2100 hiexpress.com /hotels/ us/en/albemarle/aemnc /hoteldetail# Lion Inn (704) 982-8194 Quality Inn (800) 228-5150 qualityinn.com/hotelalbemarle-nor th_ carolina-NC110 Ritchie’s Motel (704) 982-6766 Sleep Inn & Suites (704) 983-2770 sleepinn.com/hotelalbemarle-north_ carolina-NC332? promo =gglocal
Apex Hotels/Motels
Americas Best Value Inn (888) 315-2378 americasbestvalueinn. com/bestv.cfm?idp=1673
B&Bs and Country Inns
B & B Country Garden Inn (800) 251-3171 bnbcountrygarden inn.com
Comfort Inn (800) 228-5150 comfortinn.com/hotel/ nc038 Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com /apexnc Value Place (919) 387-4636 valueplace.com
Hotels/Motels
Comfort Inn (800) 424-6423 choicehotels.com
Vacation Rentals
Belmont Hotels/Motels
Abbey Inn (704) 825-5506 American Motel (704) 825-3753
Hampton Inn-Montcross (800) 426-4866 hamptoninnbelmont.com
Ararat The Vineyard Cabin (336) 374-5078 rockhillvineyards.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites (336) 626-9197 marriot t.com
Heritage Inn (704) 825-2269
Private Campgrounds
Hampton Inn (800) 426-4866 hamptoninn.com
Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com /mtholly/ belmt
Homeplace Recreational Park (336) 374-5173 homeplacepark.com
Archdale Hotels/Motels
Comfort Inn (800) 424-6423 choicehotels.com
Country Inn & Suites (800) 456-4000 countryinn.com Days Inn (336) 434-5151
Holiday Inn Express & Suites (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com Quality Inn (800) 424-6423 choicehotels.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Hunter’s Run Lodge (336) 629-3074
Private Campgrounds
Holly Bluff Family Campground (336) 857-2761 Fairfield Inn & Suites (336) 434-0055 marriot t.com Hampton Inn (800) 426-4866 hamptoninn.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com
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B&Bs and Country Inns
Wisteria Inn at Stowe Manor (704) 825-4847 stowemanor.com
Biscoe Hotels/Motels
Days Inn (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com
Black Creek B&Bs and Country Inns
SoCo Farm & Food (252) 243-8441 soconc.com
Boiling Springs Hotels/Motels
AmericInn Lodge & Suites (704) 434-9996 americinn.com /display_ proper ty.aspx?id=285
Vacation Rentals
Deep River Campground (336) 629-4069
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Candlewood Suites (919) 387-8595 candlewoodsuites.com/ apexnc
Asheboro
Trails End Family Campground (336) 629-5353 Zooland Family Campground (336) 381-3422
Badin Vacation Rentals
Camelia Cottage (704) 422-5380
The Villa at Water’s Edge (443) 463-4046 thevillaatwaters edge.com
Benson Hotels/Motels
Days Inn (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Preston Woodall House Bed & Breakfast (919) 894-7025 woodallhouse.com
Bessemer City Hotels/Motels
Americas Best Inn (704) 867-0231 americasbestinn bessemer.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Hamrick-Goode House Bed & Breakfast (704) 477-6997 hamrickgoodehouse.com
Boonville Vacation Rentals
RagApple Lassie Vineyards’ Guest House (866) 724-2775 ragapplelassie.com Rosiejoe’s Guest House (336) 367-7604 rosiejoes.com Private Campgrounds
Holly Ridge Family Campground (336) 367-7756 hollyridgecampground. tripod.com
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Bunnlevel Private Campgrounds
Little River Trails (910) 893-4351 webpages.char ter.net/ littlerivertrails/little rivertrails.htm
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Hotels/Motels
Best Western Plus (800) 528-1234 bestwestern.com
Corporate Suites (336) 343-4000 mycorporatesuites.com Country Suites (800) 456-4000 countryinns.com/ burlingtonnc Courtyard (800) 321-2211 marriot t.com/gsobr Econo Lodge (800) 424-6423 choicehotels.com Hampton Inn & Suites (800) 426-7866 burlingtonncsuites. hamptoninn.com
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Holiday Inn Express (888) 465-4329 holidayinnexpress.com Microtel Inn & Suites (888) 771-7171 microtelinn.com Motel 6 (800) 466-8356 motel6.com Quality Inn (800) 424-6423 choicehotels.com Ramada Convention Center (800) 272-6232 ramada.com Red Carpet Inn and Suites (800) 329-7466 hifranchise.com Royal Inn & Suites (336) 227-2003
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Super 8 (800) 800-8000 super8.com B&Bs and Country Inns
BarberShop Guest House (336) 437-9771 rockwor thhouse.com
Carthage Hotels/Motels
White Horse Motel (910) 947-2597
B&Bs and Country Inns
Old Buggy Inn (910) 947-1901 oldbugg yinn.com Resorts
Little River Golf & Resort (888) 766-6538 littleriver.com Private Campgrounds
Heritage Campground (910) 783-8810 heritagecamp ground.com
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Extended Stay-Regency Parkway (919) 460-1161 extstay.com
Hilton Garden Inn (919) 377-0440 raleighcar y.hgi.com Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites (800) 465-4329 hicaryhotel.com Homewood Suites (800) 225-5466 raleighcar y.homewood suites.com La Quinta Inn & Suites (800) 531-5900 966.lq.com Red Roof Inn Cary (800) 733-7663 redroof.com/reservati ons/inn_details.asp? innNumber=247 Residence Inn (800) 331-3131 residenceinn.com /rdury Studio Plus Cary (800) 646-8000 extstay.com
Comfort Suites Regency Park (800) 517-4000 choicehotels.com /hotel / nc039 Courtyard-Raleigh (800) 321-2211 cour tyard.com /RDUCA Embassy Suites-Research Triangle (800) 362-2779 raleighdurham.embassy suites.com Extended Stay America (800) 398-7829 extendedstay america.com/crp
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TownePlace Suites-Weston Parkway (800) 257-3000 marriot t.com/rdutw The Umstead Hotel and Spa (866) 877-4141 theumstead.com
Chapel Hill
Courtyard (800) 321-2211 cour tyardchapel hill.com Days Inn (919) 929-3090 daysinn.com The Franklin Hotel (866) 831-5999 franklinhotelnc.com Hampton Inn & Suites (800) 426-7866 hampton-inn.com/hi/ chapelhillsuites
The Carolina Inn (800) 962-8519 carolinainn.com Chapel Hill Inntown (888) 708-1201 chapelhillinntown.com
Emmett South Cottage (919) 942-6909 vrbo.com/213064
Candlewood Suites-University (888) 226-3539 candlewoodsuites.com
How Suite It Is (919) 923-6787 howsuiteitis.com
Comfort InnExecutive Park (800) 228-5150 comfortinn.com/hotel/ NC022
Private Campgrounds
Comfort Suites-Airport (704) 971-4400 comfortsuites.com
Spring Hill Park (800) 824-8807 springhillpark.com
Charlotte
Quality Inn (877) 424-6423 choicehotels.com /hotel / nc694
Americas Best Value Inn (800) 466-5337 americasbestvalue inn.com
Sheraton Hotel (800) 325-3535 sheratonchapelhill.com
Hotels/Motels
B&Bs and Country Inns
Chapel Hill Bed and Breakfast (919) 967-3745 chapelhillbandb.com The Inn at Bingham School (800) 566-5583 innatbinghamschool.com
Budget Inn (704) 372-6250
Comfort Suites-North (704) 598-0478 choicehotels.com Comfort Suites-University (877) 547-0049 hgmhotels.com Continental Inn (704) 597-8100 Country Hearth Inn (704) 596-9390 countryhearth charlotte.com
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Country Inn & Suites (800) 456-4000
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites (704) 596-8222 americasbestvalue inn.com
Country Inn & Suites-University (704) 549-8770 countryinns.com
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Americas Best Value Inn and Suites (704) 398-3144 americasbestvalue inn.com The Siena Hotel (800) 223-7379 sienaho tel.com
Brookwood Inn (800) 716-6115 Budget Inn (704) 596-0182
Aloft Charlotte Uptown (704) 333-1999 alof thotels.com/ charlotteuptown
Residence Inn (800) 331-3131 marriot t.com/ RDUHL
The Blake Hotel (704) 372-4100 theblakehotel.net
Chapel Hill Studio (919) 280-7684 vflyer.com /home/flyer/ home/1397435
Holiday Inn Express-Farrington Road (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com /chapel hillnc
Hotels/Motels
Aloft Chapel Hill (877) 462-5638 alof tchapelhill.com
Rock Quarry Farm (919) 929-1408 rockquarry farm.com Vacation Rentals
Hampton Inn (800) 426-4866 hamptoninn.hilton.com
Hotels/Motels
Best Western Plus Inn & Extended Stay (800) 227-9466 bestwestern.com/ car yinnsuites
Chapel Hill University Inn (888) 452-5765 chapelhilluniversit y inn.com
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Courtyard-Airport (888) 763-7733 marriot t.com/cltca Courtyard-Arrowood (800) 321-2211 cour tyard.com /CLTAW Courtyard-Ballantyne Resort (800) 321-2211 marriot t.com/ CLTBL
The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge (866) 248-4824 theballant ynehotel.com
Courtyard-City Center (704) 926-5800 cour tyard.com /CLTUP
Best Inns of America (704) 527-8500
Courtyard-SouthPark (800) 321-2211 marriot t.com/ CLTEX
Best Western Independence Hotel (704) 845-2810 bestwestern.com
Courtyard-University (704) 549-4888 marriot t.com/ CLTUN
Best Western Sterling Hotel & Suites (800) 780-7234 bestwestern.com
Crowne Plaza (800) 762-1995 cpcharlottehotel.com
piedmont accommodations Days Inn-Airport (888) 440-2021
The Dunhill Hotel (800) 354-4141 dunhillhotel.com
Fairfield Inn-I-77 North (800) 228-2800 marriot t.com/clthb
Hilton Garden Inn-North (704) 597-7655 hilton.com
Days Inn-North, University (800) 843-0942
Econo Lodge (800) 553-2666
Four Points (800) 522-1994 fourpoints.com/charlot te
Hilton Garden Inn-Uptown (800) 445-8667 hiltongardeninn.com
Golden Green Hotel (704) 333-3563
Hilton-Center City (800) 445-8667 charlot tecentercity. hilton.com
Days Inn-Northlake (704) 598-7712 Days Inn-Woodlawn (704) 525-5500 the.daysinn.com/ charlotte00982 Doubletree Airport (800) 996-3426 doubletree.hilton.com
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites (704) 377-1501 econolodgecharlotte.com Econo Lodge Inn & Suites-Airport (704) 392-0600 choicehotels.com
Hampton Inn & Suites-Arrowood (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.hilton.com
Econo Lodge-Clanton (800) 228-5160
Hampton Inn & Suites-South Park @ Phillips Place (800) 426-7866 hamptonsouthpark.com
Doubletree Guest Suites-SouthPark (800) 647-8483 doubletree.com/en/dt/ hotels/index.jhtml? ctyhocn=CLTDTDT
Econo LodgeMerchandise Mart (800) 882-3836
Doubletree Hotel-Gateway Village (800) 222-8733 charlot tegateway village. doubletree.com
Economy Inn (704) 597-0470 Embassy Suites (704) 527-8400 embassy-charlotte.com
Hampton Inn-University Place (800) 426-7866 hamptoncharlotte.com
Drury Inn & Suites-North (800) 378-7946 drur yhotels.com/ proper ties/charlot te.cfm
Fairfield Inn-Arrowood (704) 319-5100 marriot t.com/cltfa
Hampton Inn-Uptown (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.com
Econo Lodge-University (800) 553-2666
Hampton Inn-I-85 Airport (800) 426-7866
Hilton-Executive Park (800) 445-8667 charlot teexecutivepark. hilton.com Hilton-University Place (800) 445-8667 charlot teuniversity. hilton.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-Arrowood (888) 465-4329 hiexpress.com /arrowood Holiday Inn-Airport (800) 647-7829 hicharlotteairport.com
Holiday Inn-Billy Graham Parkway (800) 252-7466 holiday-inn.com/ cltbillygraham
Hyatt House-Center City (704) 373-9700 charlot tecentercity. house.hyatt.com
Holiday Inn-Center City (704) 335-5400 holiday-inn.com/ charlotte-ctr
Hyatt Place-Airport/ Tyvola Road (800) 833-1516 hyat t.com
Holiday Inn-University Executive Park (800) 764-5328 hicharlotteu.com
Hyatt Place-Arrowood (800) 833-1516 hyat t.com
Homewood Suites-Airport (800) 225-5466 homewoodsuites charlotte.com Homewood Suites-Ayrsley (704) 970-5500 charlot teayrsley.home woodsuites.com Homewood Suites-North (800) 225-5466 homewoodcharlotte.com Howard Johnson-Woodlawn (800) 446-4656 howardjohnson charlotte.com
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Hyatt Place-City Park (800) 747-8483 hyat t.com Hyatt Summerfield Suites-Airport (800) 833-4353 hyat tsummerfield suites.com Independence Hotel and Extended Stay (800) 424-2756 InTown Suites (704) 599-2381 La Quinta Inn & Suites-Airport South (800) 531-5900 laquinta.com
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Duke Mansion (888) 202-1009 dukemansion.com
Value Place-I 40 (919) 779-5800 valueplace.com/extend ed-stay-hotels/locations /nor th-carolina/ Raleigh- NC-Garner
The Morehead Inn (888) 667-3432 moreheadinn.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
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B&Bs and Country Inns
Exercise Room
VanLandingham Estate Inn & Conference Center (888) 524-2020 vanlandingham estate.com Victorian Villa (704) 394-5545 victorianvillainn.com
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Private Campgrounds
American Tobacco Entertainment District, Durham La Quinta Inn-Airport (800) 531-5900 laquinta.com Lacasa Inn-South (704) 522-7110 lacasahotels.com MainStay Suites (704) 521-3232 choicehotels.com Marriott-City Center (704) 333-9000 charlot temarriot tcity center.com Marriott-Executive Park (800) 228-9290 marriot t.com/ CLT NC Marriott-SouthPark (800) 334-0331 marriot t.com/ CLT PH Microtel (800) 598-2882 Microtel Inn & Suites-North (877) 621-5459 microtelinn.com Microtel Inn-Airport (800) 840-2972 microtelinn.com Microtel InnUniversity Place (800) 276-0613 microtelinn.com
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Quality InnExecutive Park (800) 424-6423 choicehotels.com Ramada InnAirport Central (800) 488-9110 ramada.com Ramada-Airport North (704) 394-4111 ramada.com Ramada-Airport South and Conference Center (704) 525-8350 ramadacharlot te airport.com Ramada-Northeast (704) 596-2999 ramadasoutheast.com Red Roof Inn-Airport (800) 843-7663 redroof.com RenaissanceSouthPark Hotel (704) 501-2510 renaissancecharlotte southpark.com RenaissanceSuites Hotel (800) 468-3571 renaissancehotels.com/ cltbr
Motel 6-Coliseum (800) 843-7663 redroof.com
Residence Inn-Piper Glen/Ballantyne (704) 319-3900 marriot t.com/cltpg
Omni Hotel (800) 843-6664 omnicharlotte.com
Residence Inn-South (800) 331-3131 residenceinn.com
Quality Inn & Suites-UNCC (800) 228-5151
Residence Inn-SouthPark (704) 554-7001 residenceinn.com
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Residence Inn-University Research Park (704) 547-1122 Residence Inn-Uptown Stadium (704) 340-4000 marriot t.com/cltru The Ritz-Carlton (704) 547-2244 ritzcarlton.com Sheraton-Airport (800) 325-3535 sheraton.com/ charlotteairpor t Sleep Inn-Billy Graham Parkway (800) 753-3746 choicehotels.com /ires/ en-US/html/HotelInfo ?hotel= NC084 Sleep Inn-North (704) 399-7778 abcinns.com/Hotels/ slinn-char.asp Sleep InnUniversity Place (800) 627-5337 choicehotels.com /hotel / nc005 SpringHill Suites-Airport (704) 405-6061 marriot t.com/cltsa SpringHill Suites-University (704) 503-4800 marriot t.com/cltsh Staybridge Suites-Arrowood (704) 527-6767
Staybridge Suites-Ballantyne (704) 501-5410 ballant yneresort.com/ staybridge /index.cfm Suburban Extended Stay (704) 544-3993 suburbanhotels.com Suburban Lodge Extended Stay (800) 951-7829 surburbanlodge.com Suburban Lodge-Pressley (704) 679-4112 Suburban Lodge-University (704) 599-2380 Super 8-Carowinds/ Airport (800) 800-8000 super8.com Super 8-Coliseum (800) 800-8000 TownePlace Suites (800) 257-3000 marriot t.com/clt tw TraveLodge Hotel & Suites (800) 578-7878 Villager Lodge (704) 522-0364 extendedstaynetwork.com
Snuggle Inn (919) 553-4676 snuggle-innnc.com
Clemmons Hotels/Motels
Camp Wilderness Resort (800) 888-4386 carowinds.com /camp ground/campground.htm
Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com / clemmonsnc
Elmore RV Park (800) 598-1323 elmorer vpark.com
Super 8 (800) 800-8000 super8clemmons.com
Claremont
Village Inn Event Center (800) 554-6416 thevillageinn.com
Hotels/Motels
Super 8 (800) 800-8000 super8.com
Clayton
B&Bs and Country Inns
Tanglewood Park Manor House Bed and Breakfast (336) 778-6370 tanglewoodpark.org
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Comfort Inn-I-40 (800) 424-6423 choicehotels.com /hotel / nc366 Comfort Suites (919) 553-1234 choicehotels.com /hotel / nc302 Hampton Inn-I-40 (800) 426-7866 hampton-inn.com Holiday Inn Express (919) 719-3415
Westin (800) 937-8461 westin.com /charlotte
Sleep Inn-I-40 (800) 753-3746 choicehotels.com /hotel / nc321
Wingate Inn-Airport (704) 395-3600 wingateinns.com
Super 8-I-40 (800) 526-3766 super8.com
Wingate-I-77 @ Tyvola (800) 228-1000 charlot tewingate.com
Morning Glory Inn (919) 550-8547 morning-glory-inn.com
Clinton Hotels/Motels
Budget Inn (910) 592-4747
Comfort Inn (800) 424-6423 comfortinn.com/hotel/ nc346 Days Inn (800) 325-2525 daysinnc.com Inn at Clinton (910) 592-1990 theinnatclintonnc.com Rosewood Motel (910) 592-5557 B&Bs and Country Inns
The Ashford Inn (888) 288-4346 ashford-inn.com
piedmont accommodations The Shield House Inn (800) 462-9817 shieldhouseinn.com
Concord
Holiday Inn Express Days Inn Hotel & Suites (800) 329-7466 (800) 465-4329 sixcontinentshotels.com/ hiexpress?_franchisee= Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (800) 710-9110 Mayfair Motel hiexpress.com / (704) 786-1175 conovernc
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Affordable Corporate Suites (704) 788-1652 corporatesuites.biz / concord.cfm
Americas Best Value Inn (888) 315-2378 americasbestvalue inn.com Advertising Partner, p. 11
Comfort Suites (704) 979-3800 comfortsuites.com/ hotel/NC392 Concord Howard Johnson (800) 466-4656 Country Inn & Suites (800) 456-4000 countryinns.com/ concordnc Courtyard (704) 260-0042 marriot t.com/hotels / travel/cltco-cour tyard -charlotte-concord Days Inn (800) 225-3297 the.daysinn.com/ concord06394
Residence Inn (704) 260-0062 marriot t.com/hotels / travel/cltcn-residenceinn-charlotte-concord
La Quinta Inn & Suites (800) 753-3757 laquintahickory.com
Sleep Inn (800) 424-6423 sleepinn.com
Private Campgrounds
Sleep Inn & Suites (800) 424-6423 sleepinn.com/hotelconcord-north_ carolina-NC334 SpringHill Suites (888) 287-9400 marriot t.com/hotels / travel/clthc-springhillsuites-charlot teconcord-mills Suburban Extended Stay Hotel (800) 424-0423 suburbanhotels.com/ hotel-concord-north_ carolina-NC536?sid= ZIq4i.wF7kSgFctg Wingate (800) 228-1000 wingateinnconcord.com
Great Wolf Lodge (866) 925-9653 greatwolf.com /concord
Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 panoshotels.com/hotel 3.html Hampton Inn & Suites-Speedway (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.com/en/hp/ hotels/index.jhtml? ctyhocn=CLTKGHX Hilton Garden Inn (800) 782-9444 charlot teconcord. hgi.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Whippoorwill Inn (336) 420-6003 whippoorwillinn.com Vacation Rentals
Resorts
Embassy Suites (704) 455-8200 embassysuites concord.com
Danbury
Advertising Partner, p. 109 Private Campgrounds
Apollo Mobile Home & Travel Park (704) 455-2409
Charlotte Motor Speedway (800) 455-3267 charlot temotorspeed way.com Fleetwood Camping Resort (704) 455-4445
Lake Hickory RV Park (828) 256-4303
Cornelius Hotels/Motels
Clarion Inn (877) 424-6423 clarioninn.com
Comfort Inn & Suites (800) 228-5151 comfortinn.com/ hotel/nc105 Days Inn-Lake Norman (800) 465-4329 daysinn.com/hotels/ nor th-carolina/cornelius /search-results Econo Lodge (800) 848-9751 econolodge.com/hotel/ nc105 Hampton InnLake Norman (800) 426-7866 hampton-inn.com Microtel Inn (800) 642-7622 microtelinn.com
Creedmoor Hotels/Motels
Best Western Inn (919) 575-5942
Dallas Hotels/Motels
Conover
Hill Top Motel (704) 922-7876
Hotels/Motels
Affordable Suites (828) 464-7100
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The Artist’s Way House (336) 593-2900
Dan River Cottage (336) 593-8780 danburygeneralstore.net The Retreat at Hanging Rock (336) 409-1763 solmart.net Private Campgrounds
Sunset Park Campground (336) 593-2992
Davidson Hotels/Motels
Davidson Village Inn (800) 892-0796 davidsoninn.com
Homewood Suites (800) 560-7964 homewoodsuites.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Walnut Street Bed and Breakfast (704) 896-8335 walnutstreetbandb.com
Denver B&Bs and Country Inns
The Blue Heron B & B (704) 483-4408 blueherononlake norman.com Private Campgrounds
Cross Country Campground (800) 852-4840
Dobson Hotels/Motels
Hampton Inn & Suites at Shelton Vineyards (336) 353-9400 hamptoninn.hilton.com
Surry Inn Motel (336) 366-3000 geocities.com /surryinn 77/visit-us.html B&Bs and Country Inns
Rockford Inn Bed and Breakfast (336) 374-6644 rockfordbedand breakfast.com
Dunn Hotels/Motels
Comfort Inn (800) 228-5150 comfortinn.com
Dawson Motor Court (910) 892-3637 Downtown Motor Court (910) 892-7148 Hampton Inn (800) 426-4866 hamptoninn.com
Durham Hotels/Motels
Americas Best Value Carolina Duke Inn (919) 286-0771 americasbestvalueinn. com/bestv.cfm?idp=612 Advertising Partner, p. 11
Brookwood Inn (800) 716-6401 brookwoodinn durham.com Budget Inn (919) 682-5100 Candlewood SuitesRTP/Southpoint (877) 226-3539 candlewoodsuites.com Comfort InnMedical Park (877) 424-6423 comfortinn.com/hotel- durham-nor th_carolina -NC613
Holiday Inn Express (800) 315-2621 hiexpress.com /dunnnc
Comfort Inn-RTP (800) 592-3137 comfortinn.com/hotel/ nc490
Jameson Inn (800) 526-3766 jamesoninns.com
Comfort Inn-University (877) 424-6423 comfortdurhamhotel.com
Quality Inn (910) 892-8101
Comfort SuitesRDU/RTP (877) 424-6423 comfortsuitesrtp.com
Relax Inn (910) 892-7167 Royal Inn (866) 809-7992 Super 8 (910) 892-1293 super8.com Valley Motor Inn (910) 892-8711 B&Bs and Country Inns
Barrington House Bed & Breakfast (919) 892-6980 barring tonhousenc.com Simply Divine Bed & Breakfast (910) 892-2296 simplydivinebedand breakfast.com
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Courtyard (800) 321-2211 marriot t.com/rdufs Courtyard-RTP (800) 321-2211 marriot t.com/proper ty/ proper tyPage /RDURT Crossland Economy Studios (800) 276-7752 crosslandstudios.com/ minisite/?hotelID=522 Days Inn (800) 225-3297 daysinn.com/DaysInn / control/ Booking/ propert y_info?property Id=11316 DoubleTree Suites (800) 365-9876 raleighdurhamsuites. doubletree.com
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piedmont accommodations Duke Tower Hotel & Condominiums (866) 385-3869 duketower.com
Four Points-Southpoint (919) 806-8200 fourpoints.com/durham southpoint
Holiday Inn Express & Suites-RTP (888) 465-4329 hiexpress.com /rtp
Econo Lodge-RTP (888) 315-2378 econolodge.com/hotel- durham-nor th_carolina -NC191?sid =xhm2og. XJomOgW5Pg.2
Hampton Inn & Suites-North I-85 (800) 426-7866 durhamnorthi85suites. hamptoninn.com
Holiday Inn Express-Guess Rd. (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com / durhamnc
Extended Stay America-University (800) 398-7829 extendedstayamerica.com /minisite/default.asp? Portal=1&hotelID =739
Highwood Suites (919) 361-1234 Hilton Garden Inn-RTP (888) 370-0984 researchtrianglepark. hgi.com
Extended Stay Deluxe-Miami Blvd North (800) 646-8000 extendedstaydeluxe.com /minisite /?hotelID =458
Hilton Garden Inn-Southpoint (877) 782-9444 durhamsouthpoint.stay hgi.com
Extended Stay Deluxe-Miami Blvd South (800) 444-8888 extendedstaydeluxe.com /minisite /?hotelID =913
Hilton-Duke University (800) 445-8667 durham.hilton.com Hilton-RDU/RTP (800) 445-8667 hiltonr tp.com
Homestead Studio Suites (888) 782-9473 homesteadhotels.com Homestead Studio Suites-University (888) 782-9473 homesteadhotels.com Homewood Suites (800) 225-5466 durhamchapelhill.home woodsuites.com Homewood SuitesRDU/RTP (800) 225-5466 raleighdurham. homewoodsuites.com
Hotel Indigo-RDU/RTP (877) 846-3446 bestdurhamhotel.com
Motel 6 (919) 309-0037 motel6.com
Residence Inn (800) 331-3131 marriot t.com/ RDUDR
La Quinta Inn & Suites (800) 531-5900 lq.com/lq/proper ties/ propert yProfile.do?ident =LQ183
Quality Inn & Suites (919) 382-3388 duke85.com
Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center (800) 325-3535 sheratonrtp.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites-RTP (800) 531-5900 lq.com/lq/proper ties/ propert yProfile.do?ident =LQ184& propId =18 4 Marriott-City Center (800) 909-8375 marriot t.com/rducv
Millennium Hotel Durham (866) 866-8086 millenniumhotels.com/ millenniumdurham
Red Roof Inn-University Medical Center (800) 733-7663 redroof.com/reservations/ proper ty-detail.aspx? pid =164
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Red Roof InnDurham-Chapel Hill Blvd (800) 843-7663 redroof.com/reservations /proper ty-detail.aspx? pid =0201
Marriott-RTP (800) 228-9290 marriot t.com/proper ty/ proper tyPage /RDUCP
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Radisson Hotel-RTP (800) 333-3333 radisson.com/research trianglenc
Red Roof Inn-RTP (800) 733-7663 redroof.com/reservations /proper ty-detail.aspx? pid =155
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Sleep Inn (800) 424-6423 sleepinn.com/hotel/ nc327 SpringHill Suites (919) 403-1111 marriot t.com/rdurl SpringHill SuitesRDU/RTP (888) 287-9400 marriot t.com/rdush Staybridge Suites (877) 238-8889 staybridgedurham.com Studio Plus Hotel (800) 646-8000 studioplus.com/minisite/ default.asp?hotelID =455
piedmont accommodations Super 8 Motel (800) 800-8000 super8.com The University Inn (800) 313-3585 universityinnduke.com Wingate by Wyndham-RDU/RTP (866) 800-1441 the.wingateinns.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Arrowhead Inn (800) 528-2207 arrowheadinn.com
Blooming Garden Inn (888) 687-0801 bloominggardeninn.com Carol’s Garden Inn (877) 922-6777 carolsgardeninn.com Greystone Inn (919) 688-1227 greystoneinn.info The Holly House (800) 687-0801 The King’s Daughters Inn (877) 534-8534 kingsdaughtersinn.com Morehead Manor Bed & Breakfast (888) 437-6333 moreheadmanor.com Old North Durham Inn (919) 683-1885 bbonline.com/nc/ oldnor th
Eagle Springs B&Bs and Country Inns
Inn at Eagle Springs (910) 673-2722
East Bend Vacation Rentals
Aquilla Creek Cottage (866) 219-0546 aquillacreekcottage.com
Eden Hotels/Motels
Econo Lodge (877) 424-6423 Eden Inn (336) 623-9161
Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 Jameson Inn (800) 466-5337 Shayona Inn (336) 623-1500
Efland
Vacation Rentals
Resorts
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club (800) 443-3853 washing tondukeinn.com Private Campgrounds
Birchwood RV Park (919) 493-1557 birchwoodr v.com
Hotels/Motels
The Acorn Residence Inn (336) 516-4777 acornhousingelon.com B&Bs and Country Inns
The Acorn Inn (336) 585-0167 acorninnelon.com
Enfield B&Bs and Country Inns
Bellamy Manor & Gardens Bed & Breakfast (252) 445-2234 manorbnb.com
Heathsville Haven Bed and Breakfast (252) 445-5448 heathsvillehaven.com Private Campgrounds
Enfield/Rocky Mount KOA (800) 562-5894 koa.com /campgrounds / enfield
B&Bs and Country Inns
The Shady Glen Bed & Breakfast (919) 563-4841 theshadyglenbnb.com Vacation Rentals
Fickle Creek Farm ficklecreekfarm.com
Fayetteville Hotels/Motels
Airport Inn Budget Motel (910) 485-4168 American Eagle Inn (910) 483-0431 aeifayetteville.com
Comfort Inn-Ft. Bragg (800) 537-2268 comfortfayetteville.com
Fairfield Inn-I-95 (800) 235-5363 marriot t.com
Knights Inn-Ft. Bragg (800) 325-4163 nitesinn.com
Comfort Inn-I-95 (800) 621-6596 choicehotels.com
Fairlane Lodge (910) 867-8968
Motel 6 (800) 466-8356 motel6.com
Cottonade Square Guest Inn (910) 864-6655
Courtyard (910) 487-5557 marriot t.com/faych
Hampton Inn-I-95 (910) 323-0011 fayettevillei95. hamptoninn.com
Crown Inn (910) 485-6107 Days Inn (910) 323-9850
Hampton Inn-Spring Lake/Ft. Bragg (800) 426-7866 springlake.hampton inn.com
Days Inn-North/ Fort Bragg (800) 329-7466 thedaysinn.com/ wade05264
Hilton Garden InnFort Bragg (910) 860-3600 fayettevillefortbragg. hgi.com
Deluxe Inn (910) 484-2666
Holiday Inn Bordeaux & Conference Center (800) 325-0211 hibordeaux.com
Double Tree (910) 323-8282 Eastover Inn (910) 483-9038 bookroomsnow.com / locations/sncfv
Hotels/Motels
Budget Inn (910) 483-9038
Economy Inn (910) 323-3938
Fairfield Inn & Suites (336) 353-2008
Candlewood SuitesFt. Bragg (910) 868-0873 candlewoodsuites.com
Embassy Suites-Ft. Bragg (910) 826-3600 embassysuites3. hilton.com
Carolina Motor Inn (910) 433-2022
Extended Stay America (800) 482-1254 extendedstayhotels.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Home Coming Bed & Breakfast (336) 526-7770 homecominghouse.com Vacation Rentals
Frog Holler Cabins (336) 526-2661 froghollercabins.com
Cloverleaf Motel (910) 483-3171 Coliseum Inn (910) 485-5161 College Arms Guest Inn (910) 488-2650
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Fayetteville Inn & Suites (877) 486-8380 Hampton InnCross Creek (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.com
Boulevard Motel (910) 867-6136
The Elk Inn (336) 835-7780
Family Lodge (910) 868-1106
Country Hearth Inn & Suites (888) 443-2784 countryhearth fayetteville.com
Econo Lodge (800) 446-0650 econolodge.com/hotel/ nc192
Elkin BridgeStreet Corporate Housing (800) 278-7388 bridgestreet.com
Elon
Extended Stay Deluxe (800) 646-8000 extendedstayhotels.com Fairfield Inn-Cross Creek (910) 487-1400 fair fieldinn.com /fayfi
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com / fayet tevillenc Holiday Inn-I-95 (910) 323-1600 holidayinn.com/ fayettevill-95 Home2 Suites (910) 223-1170 fayetteville.home2 suites.com Howard Johnson Express Inn (910) 483-1113 hojo.com Inn & Suites-Fort Bragg (877) 485-0520 baymontfayetteville.com Innkeeper-Cross Creek (800) 466-5337 dalyseven.com
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Mt. Rose Motel (910) 485-6186 Patel’s Motel (910) 323-4322 bookroomsnow.com / locations/rncf va Quality Inn (910) 485-6866 choicehotels.com Quality Inn-Ambassador (800) 828-2346 ammonshotels.com Red Roof Inn (800) 733-7663 redroof.com Regency Inn (910) 483-2621 Relax Inn Motel (910) 485-8175 Residence InnCross Creek (800) 627-7468 marriot t.com/fayri Roadside Inn (910) 485-8121 Sleep Inn (800) 538-0015 sleepinnfayet teville.com Suburban Extended Stay (800) 424-6423 choicehotels.com Super 8 (800) 800-8000 super8.com Town & Country Motel (910) 483-5168 Towne Place Suites (910) 764-1100 marriot t.com/fayri Travel Inn (910) 483-0444 Tropical Motel (910) 867-4161 Value Place (910) 433-2672 valueplace.com
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piedmont accommodations Value Place (910) 864-8360 valueplace.com Value Place Rowan (910) 488-3000 valueplace.com Wingate (910) 826-9200 wingatehotels.com
Exercise Room
Gloria and Edgar’s Bed and Breakfast (910) 484-6827
Indoor Pool
Internet
Complimentary Breakfast
The McPherson House (910) 323-0081 Private Campgrounds
Art’s RV Sites (910) 867-1226
Lake Waldo’s Beach Campground (910) 424-4814 lakewaldosbeach campground.com Lazy Acres Campground (888) 852-4536 lazyacrescamp ground.net
Hotels/Motels
Fuquay-Varina
Best Western Executive Inn (877) 574-2464 bestwestern.com
Comfort Inn (800) 424-6423 comfortinn.com/hotel/ NC048 Quality Inn (800) 424-6423 qualityinn.com/hotel- fuquay_varina-north_ carolina-NC689 B&Bs and Country Inns
Chateau Bellevie (919) 622-6128 chateaubellevie.com Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn and Garden (866) 552-3782 fuquayinn.com
Garner Hotels/Motels
Fort Bragg Hotels/Motels
Landmark Inn (910) 495-1215 landmarkinnftbragg.com
Four Oaks
Best Western Plus Edison Inn (919) 662-4890 bestwesternnorthcarol ina.com /hotels/bestwestern-edison-inn Econo Lodge-South (800) 228-5150 econolodge.com/hotel- garner-nor th_carolina -NC140
Hotels/Motels
Four Oaks Lodging (877) 220-8546 fouroakslodging.com
Hampton Inn (888) 426-7866 hamptoninn.hilton.com
Travelers Inn (919) 934-4194
InTown Suites-Raleigh (888) 951-8100 intownsuites.com / locations/raleighsouth-xrs
B&Bs and Country Inns
The Dwelling Place Bed & Breakfast (919) 963-4088
Wingate-South (800) 228-1000 wingatehotels.com
Private Campgrounds
Four Oaks RV Resort (877) 220-8546 fouroaksrvresort.com
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Smithfield KOA (800) 562-5897 koa.com /campgrounds / smithfield
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Outdoor Pool
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Affordable Suites of America (704) 853-0045 affordablesuites.com
Super 8 (800) 800-8000 super8motel.com
Gibsonville B&Bs and Country Inns
Burke Manor Inn Bed & Breakfast (888) 679-1805 burkemanor.com
Budget Inn (704) 865-3421
Godwin B&Bs and Country Inns
Comfort Suites (800) 424-6423 choicehotels.com / ho tels/nc02 8 Courtyard (800) 891-3766 cour tyard.com /cltcg Days Inn (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com Express Inn & Suites (704) 852-9177 expressinnand suites.com Fairfield Inn (800) 891-3955 marriot t.com/cltgs Hampton Inn (800) 426-4866 hampton-inn.com/hi/ gastonia Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com / gastonianc Knights Inn (800) 843-5644 knightsinn.com Midtown Motor Inn (704) 864-9751 midtowngastonia.com Motel 6 (800) 466-8356 motel6.com Red Carpet Inn & Suites (704) 868-4900
Jackson Farms Guest House (910) 567-2978 jacksonfarm.com
Gold Hill B&Bs and Country Inns
Bed and Bike Inn (704) 463-0768 bedandbikeinn.com
Goldsboro Hotels/Motels
Americas Best Value Inn (919) 734-4542 americasbestvalue inn.com Advertising Partner, p. 11
Comfort Suites (800) 424-6423 comfortsuites.com Country Inn & Suites (800) 456-4000 countryinns.com/ goldsboronc Days Inn (919) 735-7911 daysinn.com Econo Lodge (919) 736-4510 Hampton Inn (877) 499-9745 hampton-inn.com/hi/ goldsboro Holiday Inn Express (877) 518-5479 hiexpress.com / goldsboronc
Jameson Inn (800) 526-3766 jamesoninns.com Lodge Inn (919) 736-0455 B&Bs and Country Inns
Plum Tree Gardens Bed and Breakfast (919) 736-3356 plumtreegardens.com Private Campgrounds
Busco Beach (919) 222-9614 buscobeachandatv park.com
Graham Hotels/Motels
Affordable Suites (336) 229-0300 affordablesuites.com Comfort Suites (800) 424-6423 comfortsuitesgraham.com Embers Motor Lodge (336) 228-1366 Homestead Suites (336) 221-9199 homestay-suites-graham. magnusonhotels.com B&Bs and Country Inns
River Landing Inn (919) 602-0296 riverlandinginn.com Private Campgrounds
Hidden Lake Park (336) 578-5980
Greensboro Hotels/Motels
Americas Best Value Inn (336) 297-1996 americasbestvalueinn. com/bestv.cfm?idp=1975 Advertising Partner, p. 11
Amerihill Inn & Suites (336) 299-4612 Battleground Inn (800) 932-4737 battlegroundinnnc.com
Baymont Inn & Suites (877) 229-6668 baymontinn greensboro.com Best Western Plus Windsor Suites (800) 528-1234 bestwestern.com Best Western Plus-Airport (800) 780-7234 bestwestern.com Biltmore Greensboro Hotel (800) 332-0303 thebiltmore greensboro.com Budget Inn (336) 274-7656 Cavalier Inn (336) 275-8523 cavalier-inn.com Clarion-Airport (336) 299-7650 clariongreensboro.com Comfort Inn (336) 297-1055 comfortinn.com Comfort Suites-Airport (800) 424-6423 choicehotels.com / hotels/nc836 Comfort SuitesFour Seasons (877) 424-6423 comfortsuites.com/ hotels/nc485 Continental Inn & Suites (336) 553-2763 continentalinn greensboro.com Courtyard (800) 364-3520 cour tyard.com /gsown Courtyard-Airport (336) 668-1090 marriot t.com/gsoca Crestwood Suites-Airport (877) 398-3633 crestwoodsuites.com Days Inn-Airport (336) 668-0476 Doubletree Hotel (800) 222-8733 greensboro.doubletree.com
piedmont accommodations Drury Inn & Suites (800) 378-7946 drur yhotels.com Econo Lodge Inn & Suites (800) 424-6423 choicehotels.com / hotels/NC383 Embassy Suites Hotel-Airport (336) 668-4535 embassysuites3. hilton.com Extended Stay Deluxe (800) 804-3724 extendedstay.com Extended Stay of America (800) 398-7829 extendedstay.com
Hilton Garden Inn (877) 782-9444 greensboro.stayhgi.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Airport (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites-East (336) 697-0101 hiexpress.com / greensboroeast Holiday Inn Express-Wendover (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com / greensboro Homestead Lodge (336) 272-5834 Homewood Suites (800) 225-5466 homewoodsuites.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites (800) 228-2828 marriot t.com/ gsogw Fairfield Inn-Airport (800) 228-2800 fair fieldinn.com /gsoap Fairview Inn-Airport (866) 668-9401 fair viewinnairport.com
Hyatt Place (336) 852-1443 greensboro.place. hyatt.com The Inn at Greensboro Airport (336) 668-0421 magnusonhotels.com/ M20587 La Quinta Inn & Suites (800) 753-3757 lq.com
Oaks Motel (336) 272-0105 Park Lane HotelFour Seasons (800) 942-6556 park-lane-hotel.com Proximity Hotel (800) 379-8200 proximityhotel.com Quality Inn & Suites-Airport (336) 668-3638 choicehotels.com /hotel / nc360 Quality Inn & Suites-Coliseum (877) 424-6423 qualityinn.com Quality Inn & Suites-Guilford Convention Center (866) 611-6769 qualityinn.com Rainbow Motel (336) 621-4040 Ramada-Coliseum (336) 294-9922 ramada.com Red Carpet Inn (800) 251-1962 bookroomsnow.com Red Roof Inn-Airport (800) 733-7663 redroof.com
Grandover Resort & Conference Center (800) 472-6301 grandover.com
Landmark Inn (336) 275-0800
Greensboro Motel (336) 369-1075
Lodge America (888) 249-4100 sunsuites.com
Hampton Inn & Suites-Coliseum (336) 553-1818 hamptoninn.com
Marriott (800) 228-9290 marriot t.com/gsonc
Relax Inn (336) 621-0625
Hampton Inn-Airport (336) 605-5500
Marriott-Downtown (336) 379-8000 marriot t.com/gsodt
Residence Inn-Airport (336) 632-4666 marriot t.com/gsoga
Hampton InnFour Seasons (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.com
Microtel Inn & Suites (800) 771-7171 microtelinn.com
Sands Motel (336) 621-5622
Hawthorn Suites (800) 337-0202 hawthorn.com
Motel 6-Airport (800) 466-8356 motel6.com O. Henry Hotel (800) 965-8259 ohenryhotel.com
Red Roof Inn-Coliseum (800) 733-7663 redroof.com Regency Inn & Suites (336) 621-6210
Scottish Inn (336) 398-2500 Sheraton-Four Seasons & Joseph S. Koury Convention Center (800) 242-6556 sheratongreensboro.com
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Sleep Inn-Airport (866) 446-4683 sleepinngreensboro.com Springhill Suites (888) 287-9400 marriot t.com/gsosh Studio Plus Deluxe Studios-Wendover (336) 547-0405 studioplus.com Studio 6 (800) 897-0202 staystudio6.com Suburban Extended Stay (800) 424-6423 choicehotels.com Super 8 (800) 800-8000 super8.com Super 8-Coliseum (800) 800-8000 super8.com Wingate (800) 228-1000 wingategso.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Greenwood Bed & Breakfast (866) 374-5456 greenwoodbb.com
Grover
Harmony
B&Bs and Country Inns
Private Campgrounds
Inn of the Patriots Bed & Breakfast (704) 937-2940 theinnofthepatriots.com
Van Hoy Farms Family Campground (704) 539-5493 vanhoyfarms.com
Hamptonville
Haw River
Hotels/Motels
Hotels/Motels
Welborn’s Motel (336) 468-2622
Days Inn (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com
Yadkin Inn (336) 468-2801 B&Bs and Country Inns
Henderson
The Belle House Bed & Breakfast (336) 468-6565 thebellehouse.com
Hotels/Motels
Ambassador Inn & Suites-Kerr Lake (252) 492-1126
Vacation Rentals
Budget Host InnKerr Lake (800) 283-4678
Winding Creek Farm Cabin (704) 953-2193 cabins.com /usa/nc/nc_ hamptonville_001/nc_ hamptonville_farm_ 001.html
Cardinal Motel (252) 492-1148
1910 Somers House (704) 539-4808 vrbo.com/414388
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Econo Lodge-Kerr Lake (800) 228-5150
Groome Inn (336) 510-3802 thegroomeinn.com Haynes Bed & Breakfast (866) 223-9445 haynesbedand breakfast.com Troy-Bumpas Inn Bed & Breakfast (336) 370-1660 troy-bumpasinn.com
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Twin Lakes Lodge Bed & Breakfast (888) 484-5253 thetwinlakeslodge.com Private Campgrounds
Greensboro Campground (877) 274-4143 greensborocamp ground.com
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piedmont accommodations Hampton Inn-Kerr Lake (252) 492-3007 hampton-inn.com/hi/ henderson Holiday Inn ExpressKerr Lake (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com / hendersonnc Jameson Inn-Kerr Lake (252) 430-0247 jamesoninns.com
Courtyard (828) 267-2100 marriot t.com
Crowne Plaza (800) 465-4329 crow neplaz a.com/ hickor ync Deluxe Inn (828) 328-2111
Kerr Lake Inn-Kerr Lake (252) 492-7003
Complimentary Breakfast
Knights Inn-Kerr Lake (252) 492-4041 Scottish Inns-Kerr Lake (252) 438-6172 Sleep Inn-Kerr Lake (252) 433-9449
Outdoor Pool
Indoor Pool
Internet
B&Bs and Country Inns
The Guest House at Burnside Plantation (252) 438-7688 burnsideplantation.com
Lamplight Inn and the Tobacco Farm RV Camp-Kerr Lake (877) 222-0100 lamplightbnb.net Run of the Mill Bed & Breakfast Inn (252) 492-9599 runofthemillbandb.com Vacation Rentals
The Cabin at Hillside Farms (252) 430-4321
Pearl’s Place-Kerr Lake (252) 438-4767 Satterwhite Point Marina Cabins-Kerr Lake (252) 438-4441 satterwhitept.com
Hickory Hotels/Motels
Best Western (800) 937-8376 bestwestern.com Budget Express (828) 322-1740
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The Inn at Hickory (800) 654-2961 theinnathickory.com
Hiddenite Private Campgrounds
Hiddenite Family Campground (828) 632-3815 hiddenitecamp ground.com
High Point Fairfield Inn & Suites (800) 228-2800 marriot t.com Gateway Extended Stay (800) 789-0686 gatewayhotelhickory nc.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
JH Adams Inn (888) 256-1289 jhadamsinn.com
Seven Oaks Bed & Breakfast (336) 899-6257 7oaksbedand breakfast.com Private Campgrounds
Oak Hollow Family Campground (336) 883-3492
Hillsborough
Hotels/Motels
American Inn & Suites and Motel 6 (336) 885-6000 motel6.com Ashford Suites (877) 502-9522 ashfordsuites.com
Hotels/Motels
Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com / hillsborough
Microtel Inn & Suites (888) 771-7171 microtelinn.com
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center (800) 789-0686 gatewayhotelhickory nc.com
Atrium Inn (888) 928-7486 atrium-inn.com
Hampton Inn (828) 624-2000
Biltmore Suites Hotel (888) 412-8188 biltmoresuiteshotel.com
Southern Country Inn (919) 732-8101
Courtyard by Marriott (800) 321-2211 marriot t.com/gsocy
B&Bs and Country Inns
Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com / hickory_mar t Jameson Inn (828) 304-0410 jamesoninns.com
Crestwood Suites (336) 886-5665 crestwoodsuites.com
Motel 6 (800) 466-8356 motel6.com
High Point Plaza & Conference Center (336) 889-8888 highpointplaza.com
Quality Inn & Suites (800) 431-0678 choicehotels.com
Hotel NC (336) 886-4141
Quality Suites (828) 323-1211 qualitysuiteshickor y.com Red Roof Inn (800) 843-7663 redroof.com
Knights Inn (336) 841-7717 knightsinn.com Quality Inn (336) 861-3000 qualityinn.com
Regency Inn (800) 446-4656
The Townhouse Inn (336) 882-4103 thetownhouseinn.com
Royal Inn (828) 322-4311
Travel Inn Express (336) 883-6101
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Scottish Inns (919) 383-2561
Inn at Teardrops (919) 732-1120 innatteardrops.com
Holly Springs Hotels/Motels
Hampton Inn & Suites (919) 552-7610 hamptoninn.hilton.com/ en/hp/hotels /index.jhtm l?ct yhocn= RDUHSHX
Hope Mills Private Campgrounds
Spring Valley RV Park & Campground (910) 425-1505
Huntersville Hotels/Motels
Best Western Plus Inn & Suites (704) 875-7880 book.bestwestern.com/ bestwestern/priceAvail. do?stdRateFlag =false Candlewood SuitesLake Norman (704) 895-3434 candlewoodsuites.com Comfort Suites (704) 875-6220 choicehotels.com Country Suites (888) 201-1746 countryinns.com/ huntersvillenc Courtyard-Lake Norman (800) 321-2211 marriot t.com/cltln Hampton Inn & Suites (704) 947-5510 huntersvillesuites. hamptoninn.com
Private Campgrounds
Sycamore Lodge Resort (800) 370-1645 travelresorts.com/ sycamore_lodge.asp
Jonesville Hotels/Motels
Americas Best Value Inn (336) 835-2261 americasbest valueinn.com Advertising Partner, p. 11
Best Western Yadkin Valley Inn & Suites (800) 465-6329 holidayinn.com Comfort Inn (800) 842-7176 comfortinn.com Days Inn (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.com Rose’s Village Motel (336) 835-3609
Holiday Inn Express & Suites (800) 527-1133 hiex press.com /ho tels/ us/en/hunters ville/ cltck/ hoteldetail Quality Inn (800) 272-6232 qualityinn.com Ramada (800) 854-9517 ramada.com Residence Inn (888) 236-2427 residenceinn.com Sleep Inn-Lake Norman (800) 753-3746 sleepinn.com/hotel/ nc316
Jackson Springs Vacation Rentals
Foxfire Golf & Travel (800) 736-9347 golf fox fire.com
Super 8 (888) 288-5081
Julian B&Bs and Country Inns
Georgia Belle Inn (336) 697-9727
Kannapolis Hotels/Motels
Americas Best Value Inn (888) 315-2378 americasbestvalue inn.com Advertising Partner, p. 11
Econo Lodge (800) 848-9750 Fairfield Inn (800) 228-2800 marriot t.com/cltkn
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Lake Norman Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (704) 743-1080 hixconcord.com Home-Towne Suites (704) 788-2140 Microtel Inn & Suites (704) 782-2300 microtelinn.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Duncan Hill Inn (704) 938-7817 duncanhillinn.com
Kenly Hotels/Motels
Budget Inn (919) 284-5588
Days Inn (800) 329-7466 the.daysinn.com/kenly 06939 Deluxe Inn (919) 284-3655
Econo Lodge (800) 800-8000 econolodge.com Quality Inn (919) 284-1000 econolodge.com/hotel/ nc229
Kernersville Hotels/Motels
Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com Kings Inn (336) 996-3671 Quality Inn (800) 228-5151 qualityinn.com
Sleep Inn (800) 424-6423 sleepinn.com/hotel/ NC820
King Hotels/Motels
Econo Lodge (800) 553-2666 stokespureplay.com
Kings Mountain Hotels/Motels
Best Western First Victory Inn (704) 739-2544
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com Quality Inn (704) 739-7070 choicehotels.com Private Campgrounds
Hounds Gate Campground (704) 739-4474 houndsgatewaycamp ground.com
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Knightdale Hotels/Motels
Country Hearth Inn (888) 443-2784 countryhearth knightdale.com
Holiday Inn Express (910) 291-3300 Jameson Inn (800) 526-3766 jamesoninns.com Pine Acres Lodge (910) 276-1531
Landis Hotels/Motels
Center Motel (704) 932-4656
Laurinburg Hotels/Motels
Clinton Inn (910) 276-6555 Comfort Inn (910) 277-7788 comfortinn.com
Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.hilton.com/ en/hp/hotels /index.jhtm l?ct yhocn= LRNBGHX
Scotland Inn Hotel (800) 582-2106
De Starte Bed and Breakfast (704) 538-3670 Private Campgrounds
Brackett’s Cedar Park (704) 538-7124
Lawsonville B&Bs and Country Inns
B&Bs and Country Inns
Thomas Walton Manor Bed & Breakfast (910) 276-0551 thomaswaltonmanor.com
Lawndale
Southwyck Farm Bed & Breakfast (336) 593-8006 southwyckfarm.com
Lexington Hotels/Motels
B&Bs and Country Inns
Buffalo Creek Farm Bed & Breakfast (704) 538-1479 buffalocreekfarm.net
Affordable Suites of America (336) 956-1828 affordablesuites.com Budget Inn (336) 248-5171
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piedmont accommodations Country Hearth Inn & Suites (888) 443-2784 countryhearth.com Days Inn & Suites (336) 357-2333 daysinn.com Economy Inn (336) 248-5111
Linwood
Louisburg
Private Campgrounds
Hotels/Motels
Private Campgrounds
High Rock Lake Campground (336) 798-1196 highrocklakecamp ground.com
CrossWinds Family Campground (336) 853-4567 crosswindsfamilycamp ground.com
Lincolnton
Exercise Room Complimentary Breakfast
Hwy 8 Motel (336) 357-6444 hwy8motel.com Lexington Triad Inn (336) 249-0111 Quality Inn (800) 424-6423 qualityinn.com
Littleton
Comfort Inn (800) 551-5457
Vacation Rentals
RE/MAX RentalsLake Gaston (877) 586-7257 vacationonlake gaston.com
Days Inn (704) 735-8271 Hampton Inn (704) 736-2000 lincolnton.hampton inn.com
Wolfpit Bed and Breakfast (919) 496-7662 wolfpitbandb.com
Love Valley B&Bs and Country Inns
Private Campgrounds
Outdoor World (252) 586-4121 campoutdoorworld.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
The White Oak Inn (704) 736-1944 thewhiteoakinnnc.com
Stonehouse Timber Lodge (877) 846-2379 lakegastonfun.com
Regency Inn (336) 248-5927 Vacation Rentals
Miss Kitty’s Bed & Breakfast (704) 592-4885 lovevalley.com/misskit ty /index.html
Lumberton Hotels/Motels
Americas Best Value Inn (888) 315-2378 americasbestvalueinn.com
Casual Lake Living (336) 798-6157 casuallakeliving.com
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Internet
Economy Inn (919) 496-3108 B&Bs and Country Inns
Hotels/Motels
Holiday Inn Express (888) 465-4329 hiexpress.com
Days Inn (919) 340-4449 daysinn.com
Atkinson’s Inn and Suites (910) 674-3185 atkinsoninnand suites.com
Southern Inn (910) 738-1502 Super 8 (800) 800-8000
Best Western (800) 937-8376 bestwestern.com
Travelers Inn (910) 738-2441
Budget Inn (910) 739-3254
Private Campgrounds
Comfort Inn (800) 424-6423 Comfort Suites (800) 424-6423 Country Inn & Suites (800) 456-4000 Days Inn (800) 329-7466 Deluxe Inn (910) 738-4265 Economy Inn (910) 739-7541 Fairfield Inn (800) 228-2800 marriot t.com/faylb Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hampton.com
Sleepy Bear’s RV Park (910) 739-4372 sleepybearsrvpark.com
Madison Hotels/Motels
Budget Inn (336) 548-6011
B&Bs and Country Inns
Hunter House Bed & Breakfast hunterhousebedand breakfast.com Private Campgrounds
Humphrey’s Ridge Family Campground (336) 427-3949
Marshville Hotels/Motels
Outdoor Pool
Holiday Inn-North I-95 (800) 465-4329 holidayinn.com/ lumbertonnc Howard Johnson Express Inn (800) 446-4656 hojo.com Knights Inn (910) 738-2461 67021
Motel 6 (800) 466-8356
Budget Inn (704) 624-2153
Marston Private Campgrounds
Long Leaf Pine Oasis (910) 266-8372 oasisofnor th carolina.com
Matthews Hotels/Motels
Quality Inn (910) 739-4800 choicehotels.com
Comfort Inn (800) 848-9749
Ramada Hotel and Suites (800) 272-6232
Country Inn & Suites (800) 456-4000 countryinns.com/ mat thewsnc
Redwood Motor Lodge (910) 739-4304
Courtyard (800) 321-2211 marriot t.com/cltcm Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.hilton.com
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piedmont accommodations Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com / matthewsnc Inn Towne Suites (704) 882-4768 Microtel Inn (704) 814-9131 microtelinn.com Sleep Inn (704) 841-1660 choicehotels.com /ires/ en-US/html/HotelInfo ?hotel= NC032 Suburban Lodge (800) 951-7829 B&Bs and Country Inns
803 Elizabeth Bed & Breakfast (704) 841-8900 803elizabeth.com Matthews Manor Bed & Breakfast charlot tebedand breakfast.com
Mayodan B&Bs and Country Inns
Autumn Creek Vineyards’ Cabin in the Vines (336) 548-1846 autumncreek vineyards.com
McLeansville Hotels/Motels
Hampton Inn (800) 426-4866 greensboroeastnc. hamptoninn.com
Mebane Hotels/Motels
Budget Inn (919) 563-3513
Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hampton-inn.com Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
The Old Place (919) 563-1733 bedandbreakfast.com / north-carolina-mebane- theoldplacebed breakfast.html
Milton B&Bs and Country Inns
Heathfield House Bed & Breakfast (336) 234-9037
Mocksville Hotels/Motels
Days Inn & Suites (336) 751-5966 HighWay Inn (336) 751-7060 highwayinn mocksville.com
Quality Inn (800) 852-0035 choicehotels.com /hotel / nc152 Scottish Inns (800) 251-1962 bookroomsnow.com / locations/sncmo Private Campgrounds
Lake Myers RV Resort (336) 492-7736 woodalls.com
Monroe Hotels/Motels
Americas Best Value Inn (704) 289-1581 americasbestvalue inn.com
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Best Western Inn & Suites (704) 283-4746 Days Inn (704) 289-4581 Economy Inn (800) 848-5467 Hampton Inn (704) 220-2200 Holiday Inn Express (704) 289-1555
Quality Inn & Suites (704) 283-9600 Vacation Rentals
Treehouse Vineyards’ Treehouse Rental (704) 283-4208 treehousevineyards.net
Mooresville Hotels/Motels
Candlewood Suites (877) 660-8543 candlewoodsuites.com Candlewood Suites (877) 660-8543 Days Inn (800) 329-7666 daysinn.com Fairfield Inn (800) 228-2800 fair fieldinn.com Hampton Inn & Suites (800) 426-4866 hamptoninn.hilton.com Hilton Garden Inn (877) 782-9444 charlot temooresville. stayhgi.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (877) 834-3613 hiexpress.com Quality Inn & Suites (888) 489-9290 qualityinn.com/hotel- mooresville-north_ carolina-NC355 Sleep Inn & Suites (800) 753-3746 choicehotels.com SpringHill Suites (888) 236-2427 marriot t.com Super 8 (800) 800-8000 super8.com TownePlace Suites (888) 235-6613 marriot t.com Wingate (800) 228-1000 wingatehotels.com
Knights Inn (704) 289-9111
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Morrisville Hotels/Motels
Cambria Suites-RDU (919) 361-3311 cambriasuitesrdu.com Country Inn & Suites-RDU (800) 596-2375 countryinns.com/ rduairpor t Courtyard-RDU (800) 321-2211 marriot t.com/ RDURD Days Inn-RDU/RTP (800) 329-7466 daysinnraleigh airport.com Extended Stay America-RDU/RTP (800) 398-7829 extendedstayhotels.com Fairfield Inn & Suites-RDU (800) 228-2800 fair fieldinn.com /rdufa Four Points-RDU (919) 380-1221 fourpointsraleigh durhamairport.com Hampton Inn-RDU (800) 426-4866 hilton.com /en /hp / hotels/index.jhtml? ctyhocn =RDUMVHX Hilton Garden Inn-RDU (800) 782-9444 raleighdurham. stayhgi.com Holiday Inn Express-RDU (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com / rduairport
La Quinta Inn & Suites-RDU (800) 531-5900 944.lq.com
Vacation Rentals
La Quinta Inn-RDU (800) 531-5900 laquinta.com
Oak Crest (336) 351-4351 oakcrestcottage.com
Microtel Inn-RDU/RTP (800) 771-7171 microtelinnrdu morrisville.com
Private Campgrounds
Residence Inn-RDU (800) 331-3131 residenceinn.com /rduap Staybridge Suites-RDU (800) 238-8000 staybridge.com/ Raleighncmor
Holly Hill Cabin (336) 401-1102 hollyhillcabin.com
Mayberry Campground (337) 789-6199 mayberr ycamp ground.com Veterans Memorial Park (336) 786-2236 visitmayberry.com
Mount Holly B&Bs and Country Inns
Mount Airy Hotels/Motels
Best Western Bryson Inn (800) 528-1234 brintles.com/truckplaza1 Hampton Inn (800) 565-5249 mountairy.hampton inn.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (336) 719-1731 hiexpress.com The Hollows Motel (336) 789-6868 Knights Inn (800) 843-5644 knightsinn.com Mayberry Motor Inn (336) 786-4109 mayberr ymotorinn.com Microtel Suites (888) 771-7171
Holiday Inn-RDU (800) 465-4329 holidayinn.com/ rduairport
Quality Inn (800) 672-1667 qualityinn.com/hotel/ nc133
Hyatt House-RDU (800) 474-3772 raleighdurhamairpor t. house.hyat t.com
Star Lite Motel (336) 786-2171
Hyatt Place-RDU (800) 833-1516 raleighrdu.place. hyatt.com
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B&Bs and Country Inns
Andy’s Homeplace (800) 565-5249
Robin’s Nest Bed & Breakfast (704) 827-2420 robinsnestbb.com
Mount Olive Hotels/Motels
Sleep Inn & Suites (919) 658-1002 choicehotels.com
Mount Pleasant Hotels/Motels
Carolina Country Inn (704) 436-9616 carolinacountryinn.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Franklin Street Bed & Breakfast (704) 436-7378 franklinstreetbandb.com
Inn at Mt. Pleasant (704) 436-9386
New Hill B&Bs and Country Inns
Shady Wagon Farm (919) 542-7172 shadywagonfarm.com
Sobotta Manor Bed and Breakfast (336) 786-2777 sobottamanor.com
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New London Hotels/Motels
Exercise Room
Restaurant On-site
Pineview Motel (704) 463-7862
Private Campgrounds
Cotton Patch Campground (704) 463-5797 cottonpatchgold mine.com Whip-O-Will Campground (336) 461-2121 whipowillcamp ground.com
Complimentary Breakfast
Newton B&Bs and Country Inns
Peacock Inn (828) 464-5780 thepeacockinnnewton.com
Pembroke
B&Bs and Country Inns
Hotels/Motels
Holiday Inn Express (800) 315-2621 hiexpress.com / pembrokenc
The Fork Lodge Bed & Breakfast (704) 474-4052 forkstables.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Private Campgrounds
D.F. Lowry House Bed & Breakfast (910) 522-1030 dflowryhouse.com
Norwood Campground (704) 474-3800 norwoodcamping.com
Oxford
Pilot Mountain
Hotels/Motels
Hotels/Motels
Comfort Inn and Suites (800) 937-8376
Quality Inn & Suites (336) 368-2237 choicehotels.com /hotel / nc580
Econo Lodge (800) 272-6232
Hotels/Motels
Scenic Overlook Bed & Breakfast (336) 368-9591 scenicoverlook.com
Comfort Inn (800) 831-0541 comfort.pmc properties.com
Vacation Rentals
River Rhys Cabin (336) 648-7272 riverrhyscabin.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Dr. Flippin’s Bed & Breakfast (336) 368-1183 drflippins.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Oxford Bed and Breakfast at the Olde Parsonage (919) 702-8123 oxfordbedandbreakfast nc.com
Pilot Knob Inn Bed & Breakfast (336) 325-2502 pilotknobinn.com
Homewood Suites (877) 901-4663 olmstedvillage. homewoodsuites.com SpringHill Suites (910) 695-0234 marriot t.com/faysh
Vacation Rentals
Rose Cabin Retreat (336) 591-4861 thehillbillyhideaway.com
Pinebluff Hotels/Motels
King’s Inn (919) 693-4400
Pinehurst
Rosa Lee Manor (704) 364-3917 rosaleemanor.com
Pine Hall
Indoor Pool
Internet
The Trott House Inn (877) 435-7994 trot thouse.com
Norwood
Greenleafe Inn (910) 281-0255 greenleafeinn.com/ pinebluff/index.html
B&Bs and Country Inns
The Magnolia Inn (910) 295-6900
Pine Crest Inn (800) 371-2545 pinecrestinnpinehurst.com Vacation Rentals
Condotels of Pinehurst (800) 272-8588 condotelsof pinehurst.com
Pinehurst Area Realty (800) 633-8576 pinehurstarearealty.com Village of Pinehurst Rentals & Golf (800) 334-6613 pinehurstgolfonline.net Resorts
Outdoor Pool
National Golf Club (800) 471-4339 nationalgolfclub.com Pinehurst Resort (855) 211-2507 pinehurst.com
Holiday Inn Express (888) 527-6088 Quality SuitesCarolina Place (800) 527-1133 qualityinn.com
Pinnacle Private Campgrounds
Jomeokee Campground (336) 325-2296 jomeokee.net Pioneer Village Family Campground (336) 325-2582 home.comcast.net /~bkh 8025/pioneervillage.html
Pittsboro B&Bs and Country Inns
458 West Bed and Breakfast (919) 491-4229 458west.com/index.html Rosemary House Bed and Breakfast (888) 643-2017 rosemar y-bb.com Small B&B (919) 537-1909 smallbandbcafe.com Resorts
Fearrington House Inn (919) 542-2121 fearrington.com/house
Pleasant Garden B&Bs and Country Inns
Pineville 66642
Hotels/Motels
Comfort Suites Hotel (877) 305-2844 Four Points (704) 540-8500 star woodhotels.com
Hampton Inn & Suites (800) 426-7866 charlot tehis.com Hilton Garden Inn (704) 889-3279 charlot tepinevillegarden inn.com
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Walnut Lane Bed & Breakfast (336) 674-7093 walnutlane.com
Raeford Hotels/Motels
Days Inn (910) 904-1050 B&Bs and Country Inns
Murphy House Bed & Breakfast (910) 875-0092 murphyhousebandb.com
piedmont accommodations
Raleigh Hotels/Motels
Americas Best Value Inn (919) 277-8485 abviraleigh.com Advertising Partner, p. 11
Americas Best Value Inn-Crabtree (877) 848-8485 abviraleigh.com Advertising Partner, p. 11
Americas Best Value Inn-North Capital (800) 329-7666 americasbestvalue inn.com Advertising Partner, p. 11
Best Western Inn & Suites (800) 937-8376 bestwestern.com Best Western-North (800) 528-1234 bwraleighhotel.com Budget Inn (919) 828-2327 Candlewood Suites-Crabtree (800) 946-6200 candlewood suites.com/crabtreenc Capital Inn (919) 833-1901 Claremont Inn (919) 828-5151 Clarion HotelState Capital (800) 424-6423 raleighclarion.com
Comfort Suites-Arena (800) 424-6423 comfortsuitesarena.com Comfort Suites-North (800) 424-6423 comfortsuitesnor th raleigh.com Country Lodge (919) 834-6881 Courtyard – Crabtree (800) 521-7521 marriot t.com/proper ty/ proper tyPage /RDUCY Courtyard – North/ Triangle Town Center (919) 645-0088 marriot t.com/ RDUNT Courtyard Raleigh-Midtown (800) 321-2211 cour tyardraleigh midtown.com Days Inn-Crabtree (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com/hotel/ 20534 Days Inn-Downtown (877) 264-6766 the.daysinn.com/ raleigh14390 Days Inn-North Beltline (866) 589-4994 the.daysinn.com Days Inn-South (800) 329-7466 the.daysinn.com/raleigh 04856?sid=A AAksrACw AAABgqA AK DoubleTree (919) 239-4777 raleighcar y. doubletree.com
Comfort Inn & Suites-Crabtree (800) 424-6423 comfortinn.com/ hotel-raleigh-north_ carolina-NC683
DoubleTree Brownstone-University (919) 828-0811 brownstonehotel.com
Comfort Inn-Downtown (919) 863-0091 comfortinndowntown raleigh.com
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites (800) 424-6423 econolodge.com
Comfort Suites (866) 919-6900 comfortsuites.com/hot el-raleigh-north_carolin a-NC330
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Econo Lodge-North (800) 424-6423 econolodge.com/hotel- raleigh-north_carolina -NC487
BikeFest, Hillsborough Embassy Suites-Crabtree (800) 362-2779 raleighcrabtree. embassysuites.com Embassy SuitesRDU/Brier Creek (800) 362-2779 raleighdurhamairpor t briercreek.embassy suites.com Extended Stay America-North (800) 398-7829 extendedstay america.com/RNR
Hampton Inn-Midtown (866) 276-3792 raleighnor th.hampton inn.com
Holiday Inn-North (800) 465-4329 holidayinn.com/ raleighnnc
La Quinta Inn & Suites-Crabtree (800) 531-5900 959.lq.com
Hawthorn Suites (888) 226-3539 hawthorn.com/raleigh
Home Suite Home (888) 824-0349 homesuitehomenc.com
LodgeAmerica (888) 249-4100 lodgeamerica.com / property.php?p =raleigh
Hilton Garden Inn-Triangle Town Center (919) 876-5650 raleighnor theast.hgi.com
Homestead Studio Suites (888) 824-0349 homesteadhotels.com / RCH
Hilton North-Midtown (800) 445-8667 northraleigh.hilton.com
Homestead Studio Suites-Crabtree (800) 782-9473 homesteadhotels.com / hw y
Fairfield Inn & Suites-Crabtree (800) 228-2800 fair fieldinn.com /RDUCT Hampton Inn & Suites (800) 426-7866 carysuites.hampton inn.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites-NC State (800) 465-4329 hiex press.com /ho tels/ us/en/r aleigh /rdugs / ho teldet ail
Hampton Inn & Suites-RDU/Brier Creek (919) 484-0500 raleighdurhamairpor t briercreeksuites. hamptoninn.com
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-North (800) 465-4329 ichotelsgroup.com/h /d/ ex/1/en/hd/wkfnc
Hampton Inn-Capital Blvd/North (800) 426-4866 hamptoninn.hilton.com/ en/hp/hotels /index.jhtm l?ct yhocn= RDUHHHX
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Holiday InnCrabtree Valley (800) 465-4329 holidayinn.com/rducrabtree
Homestead Studio Suites-North (919) 981-7353 homesteadhotels.com / RAL Homewood Suites-Crabtree Valley (800) 225-5466 raleighcrabtreevalley. homewoodsuites.com Hospitality Studios (800) 528-1234 Hyatt Place-North (800) 833-1516 raleighnor th.place. hyatt.com King’s Motel (919) 834-2524
Marriott-City Center (919) 833-1120 marriot t.com/rdumc Marriott-Crabtree Valley (800) 228-9290 marriot t.com/proper ty/ proper typage /rdunc Microtel Inn & Suites (888) 771-7171 microtelinn.com Milner Inn (877) 645-6377 milner-hotels.com/ raleigh /index.html Motel 6 (800) 466-8356 motel6.com /reser vations /motel_detail.asp? MotelId= 4498 Motel 6-Crabtree (800) 466-8356 motel6.com Motel 6-East (800) 466-8356 motel6.com
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piedmont accommodations Quality Inn-North (919) 878-9550 qualityinn.com/hotel- raleigh-north_carolina -NC419 Raleigh Inn (919) 231-0200 Ramada-Blue Ridge (919) 832-4100 blueridge.pmc proper ties.com Red Roof Inn-Convention Center/NCSU (800) 733-7663 redroof.com/reservati ons/inn_details.asp? innNumber=256 Renaissance HotelNorth Hills (888) 236-2427 marriot t.com Residence InnCrabtree Valley (800) 331-3131 marriot t.com/proper ty/ proper typage /rduee Residence Inn-Midtown (800) 331-3131 marriot t.com/proper ty/ proper typage /rdurb Sheraton Hotel (800) 325-3535 sheraton.com/raleigh Studio Plus Deluxe-North (888) 788-3467 studioplus.com Super 8 (919) 861-7822 super8.com Super 8 (800) 800-8000 the.super8.com/hotel/ 08538 Super 8-Downtown (800) 800-8000 super8.com Super 8-North (800) 553-7749 super8.com Value Place Hotel-North (919) 322-1550 valueplace.com
Wake Inn (919) 231-3000 wakeinn.com Wingate (800) 228-1000 wingateinns.com Wingate by Wyndham-Arena (919) 847-7383 ncraleighhotel.com
Ridgeway Private Campgrounds
Boyd’s BP Station Campgrounds (252) 456-3996
Roanoke Rapids Hotels/Motels
B&Bs and Country Inns
Oakwood Inn Bed & Breakfast (800) 267-9712 oakwoodinnbb.com
Woodburn Cottage (919) 828-2276 woodburncottage.com
Brookwood Motel (252) 537-3532 Carolina Inn (252) 537-4164
Comfort Suites (252) 535-3300 comfortsuites.com/hotel -roanoke_rapids-north_ carolina-NC483 Fairfax Motel (252) 537-3567
Randleman B&Bs and Country Inns
Hill Top Bed & Breakfast (336) 799-4396 hilltopbedand breakfastnc.com
Reidsville Hotels/Motels
Budget Inn (336) 349-6540 Colonial Inn (800) 272-6232 Days Inn (800) 329-7466
Holiday Inn Express (336) 361-4000 Quality Inn (800) 221-2222 Royal Inn Motel (336) 349-9988 ncnorthstar.com Williams Motel (336) 349-8457 ncnorthstar.com
Richfield Hotels/Motels
Garden Inn (704) 463-7514
Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 roanokerapids.hampton inn.com Hilton Garden Inn (252) 519-2333 hiltongardeninn. hilton.com Holiday Inn Express (888) 465-4329 holiday-inn-express.com Jameson Inn (800) 526-3766 jamesoninn.com Motel 6 (800) 466-8356 motel6.com Quality Inn (252) 537-9927 qualityinn.com Sleep Inn (800) 753-3746 sleepinn.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Twin Magnolias Bed & Breakfast (252) 308-0019 angelfire.com /biz/ twinmagnolias
The Velvet Cloak Inn (888) 828-0335 velvetcloakinn.com
see page 159 for local information sources
Private Campgrounds
The RV Resort at Carolina Crossroads (252) 535-7000 rvresor tatcc.com
Rockingham Hotels/Motels
Americas Best Value Inn (910) 997-5521 americasbestvalue inn.com
Advertising Partner, p. 11
Budget Inn (910) 895-5231 Budgetel Inn & Suites (910) 997-6636 Chek Inn (910) 895-5278 Comfort Suites (910) 410-0077 choicehotels.com Days Inn (800) 325-2525 Economy Motel (910) 895-4092 Holiday Inn Express & Suites (800) 315-2621 hiexpress.com / rockinghamnc
Country Hearth Inn (800) 800-8000 Country Inn & Suites (800) 456-4000 countryinn.com/ rock ymountnc Courtyard by Marriott-Gateway Center (800) 321-2211 marriot t.com Deluxe Inn-Gold Rock (252) 446-2411 Doubletree Hotel (800) 222-TREE doubletree1.hilton.com
Economy InnGold Rock Area (252) 442-8075
Hal Orr’s Inn (252) 442-4151 Hampton Inn (800) 426-4866 hamptoninn.hilton.com
Americas Best Value Inn (336) 599-9276 americasbest valueinn.com Advertising Partner, p. 11
Innkeeper (800) 466-5337 Timberland Motel (336) 599-2144
Salemburg Holiday Inn (888) 543-2255 holiday inn.com/ rock ymountnc
Northgate Suites (252) 407-8384
Comfort InnGateway Center (800) 228-5150 choicehotels.com
Roxboro
Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.com
Ashburn Inn (252) 977-3505
Carolina Inn (252) 977-3661
Travelers Inn & Suites-Gold Rock Area (252) 977-9595
Gold Rock Inn & Suites (252) 977-0101
Motel 6 (800) 466-8356 motel6.com
Candlewood Suites (877) 727-2449 candlewoodsuites.com
Sunshine Inn (252) 446-7195
Budget Inn (336) 599-3151
Affordable Suites of America (252) 451-0015 affordablesuites.com/ rock ymount
Best Western-Gold Rock (800) 528-1234 book.bestwestern.com
Rocky Mount Inn (252) 442-8101 rock ymountinn.net
Executive Inn (252) 446-3201
Regal Inn Motel (910) 997-3336
Hotels/Motels
Residence InnGateway Center (800) 331-3131 marriot t.com/ RWIRI
Hotels/Motels
Economy Inn (252) 446-5171
Quality Inn & Suites (910) 895-0099
Rocky Mount
nc
Private Campgrounds
Laurel Lakes Family Campground (919) 422-8413
Salisbury Hotels/Motels
Quality Inn-Gold Rock (800) 424-6423 Quality Inn-Tiffany (800) 424-6423 qualityinn.com Red Carpet Inn (800) 238-0767 Red Carpet Inn-Gold Rock Area (800) 251-1962
Affordable Suites of America (704) 636-7400 affordablesuites.com Comfort Suites (704) 630-0065 Days Inn (704) 633-5961 Economy Inn (704) 637-8910 Executive Inn (704) 637-6726 Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.com
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piedmont accommodations Happy Traveler Inn (704) 636-6640 Holiday Inn (800) 465-4329 holiday-inn.com/ salisburync Quality Inn (800) 937-8376 Super 8 (800) 800-8000 super8.com Volonte Motel (704) 636-3952 B&Bs and Country Inns
Rowan Oak House Bed & Breakfast (800) 786-0437 rowanoakbb.com
Turn of the Century Victorian Bed & Breakfast (800) 250-5349 turnofthecenturybb.com
Vacation Rentals
Loft 130 (704) 267-6480 loft130.com
Comfort Suites (866) 320-5929 choicehotels.com /hotel / NC559 Days Inn (800) 329-7466
Private Campgrounds
Tamarac Marina Campground (704) 636-1918 tamaracmarina.com
Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.hilton.com Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com /sanford nc
Sandy Ridge
Quality Inn (919) 774-6411 qualityinn.com/hotel- sanford-north_ carolina-NC427? promo =gglocal Private Campgrounds
G. Winders Campground (919) 776-2229
Jameson Inn (919) 708-7400 jamesoninn.com
Crooked Creek Ranch (336) 871-9341
The Palomino Motel (919) 774-6600 thepalominomotel.com
Sanford Hotels/Motels
Americas Best Value Inn (919) 776-5121 americasbestvalue inn.com
Prince Downtown (919) 775-2328
B&Bs and Country Inns
Duck Smith House Bed & Breakfast (888) 869-9018 ducksmithhouse.com Seagrove Stoneware Inn (336) 707-9124 seagrovestoneware.com
Scotland Neck Hotels/Motels
B&Bs and Country Inns
Seagrove
Scotland Neck Inn (252) 826-5141 bestwestern.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Tartan House Bed & Breakfast (252) 826-3706 townofscotlandneck.com
Selma Hotels/Motels
Days Inn (800) 465-4329 daysinn.com
Masters Inn (800) 633-3434 mastersinn.com Quality Inn (800) 424-6423 choicehotels.com Regency Inn (919) 975-0102 Royal Inn (800) 368-8442 Private Campgrounds
RVacation Campground (919) 965-5923 rvacation.us
Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.com
Sharpsburg Hotels/Motels
Luxury Inn (919) 202-0000
Bright Leaf Motel (252) 977-1988 Budget Inn (252) 977-6817
Internet
Advertising Partner, p. 11
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Get hooked on all the fun in Halifax County. Take our tour of more than 50 creative fish. Meet fine-feathered friends at Sylvan Heights, the world’s largest bird park. Embrace history in Historic Halifax, the birthplace of independence. Find outdoor adventures at Medoc Mountain, the Roanoke River and Lake Gaston.
(800) 522-4282 www.visithalifax.com
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piedmont accommodations Family Inn (252) 236-4372 Holiday Lodge Motel (252) 442-8018 Rose Motel (252) 442-6753 Starlight Motel (252) 442-2267
Shelby Hotels/Motels
Affordable Suites of America (800) 333-1950 affordablesuites.com Americas Best Value Inn (888) 315-2378 americasbestvalue inn.com Advertising Partner, p. 11
Days Inn (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com
Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel (704) 480-0881 hiexpress.com Super 8 – Shelby (800) 800-8000 super8.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Nell’s FarmHouse (704) 484-2165 nellsfarmhouse.com
Sherrills Ford Private Campgrounds
Wildlife Woods Campground (704) 483-5611
Siler City Hotels/Motels
Country Hearth Inn (919) 663-2511 countryhearthsiler city.com Days Inn (800) 544-8313 daysinn.com Relax Inn (919) 742-5684 relaxinnsiler.com
Siler City Motor Lodge (919) 663-2181 silercitymotel.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Heartfriends Inn Bed and Breakfast (877) 679-0980 hear tfriendsinn.com
Inn at Celebrity Dairy (877) 742-5176 celebritydair y.com
Jameson Inn (800) 526-3766 jamesoninns.com Sleep Inn & Suites (877) 424-6423 choicehotels.com /hotel / nc466 Super 8 (800) 800-8000 super8.com Village Motor Lodge (800) 531-0063
Snow Camp Private Campgrounds
Cane Creek Campground and RV Park (336) 376-8324 canecreekcamp ground.com
Snow Hill Sims Private Campgrounds
Rock Ridge Campground (252) 291-4477 rockridgecamp groundnc.com
Smithfield Hotels/Motels
Americas Best Value Inn (800) 446-4656 americasbestvalue inn.com Advertising Partner, p. 11
Smithfield – Johnston County 66570
Whether you love shopping for bargains at Carolina Premium Outlets, Civil War heritage at Bentonville, recreation at Howell Woods and Clemmons, or Hollywood glamour at the Ava Gardner Museum, Smithfield/ Johnston County is the place to visit on the I-95 corridor.
(800) 441-7829 www.johnstoncountync.org
Becky’s Log Cabin Motel (919) 934-1534 beck yslogcabin.com Best Western Inn (800) 428-2627 bestwestern.com/smith fieldinnnorthcarolina Comfort Inn (800) 424-6423 choicehotels.com / hotel /nc510 Holiday Inn Express & Suites-I-95 (888) HOLIDAY hiexpress.com /hotels/ us/en/smithfield / smaes /hoteldetail
see page 159 for local information sources
B&Bs and Country Inns
Benjamin W. Best Country Inn and Carriage House (866) 633-0229 bwbestinn.com
Southern Pines Hotels/Motels
Best Western Pinehurst Inn (800) 348-2965 gosandhillsgolf.com Days Inn (800) 262-5737 daysinnsp.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Covington House (910) 695-0352
Jefferson Inn (910) 692-9911 jeffersoninnsouthern pines.com Knollwood House (910) 692-9390 knollwoodhouse.com Vacation Rentals
Sarvis Management & Real Estate Services (800) 692-4448 sarvismanagement.com Talamore Golf Resort (800) 552-6292 talamoregolfresort.com Resorts
Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club (800) 323-2114 pineneedles- midpines.com
Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club (800) 747-7272 pineneedles- midpines.com
Spring Lake Hotels/Motels
Gateway Inn & Suites (800) 366-4283 gatewayinn.net Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (910) 436-1900 hiexpress.com / springlakenc
Econo Lodge & Suites (910) 692-2063
Sleep Inn & Suites (910) 436-6700 sleepinn.com/hotel/ nc252
Holiday Inn Express (910) 693-2280
Starlite Motel (910) 497-1174
Microtel Inn (877) 693-3738 microtel-inn.com
Super 8 (800) 800-8000 super8.com
Residence Inn (910) 693-3400 marriot t.com/fayph
nc
Star B&Bs and Country Inns
The Star Hotel Bed and Breakfast Inn (800) 504-4279
State Road Vacation Rentals
Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery’s Klondike Cabins (336) 835-4230 grassycreekvineyard.com
Statesville Hotels/Motels
Affordable Corporate Suites (877) 456-3062 affordablecorporatesuite s.net/statesville.html Americas Best Value Inn (888) 315-2378 americasbestvalueinn. com/bestv.cfm?idp= 1923 Advertising Partner, p. 11
Best Western (800) 780-7234 Brookwood Inn (800) 228-2800 Comfort Inn & Suites (888) 465-4329 abcinns.com
Courtyard (800) 627-7468 marriot t.com/ hotels / tr avel/hkysb-cour t yard-sta tes villemoores ville-lake- norman Days Inn (800) 329-7466 the.daysinn.com/ statesville04772 Economy Inn (704) 873-4000 Hallmark Inn (704) 872-2781
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The Kerr House Bed and Breakfast (877) 308-0353 kerrhousebandb.com
Restaurant On-site
Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hamp toninn.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (888) 465-4329 hiexpress.com
Complimentary Breakfast
Exercise Room
Lodge Inn & Suites (704) 872-4101
Internet Indoor Pool
KOA-I-77 (800) 562-5705 koa.com /campgrounds / statesville Midway Campground & RV Resort (704) 546-7615 kiz.com /midway
Masters Inn (800) 633-3434 mastersinn.com/ statesvillenc Microtel (888) 771-7171 microtelinn.com
Stoneville
Ramada Inn (800) 854-9517 ramada.com Red Roof Inn (800) 843-7663 redroof.com Sleep Inn (800) 753-3746 abcinns.com/Hotels/ slinn-state.asp B&Bs and Country Inns
Clichy Inn (877) 843-9267 clichyinn.com
Hotels/Motels
Comfort Inn (336) 472-6600
Country Hearth Inn (888) 443-2784 countryhearth.com Microtel Inn & Suites (888) 771-7171 thomasvillehotels.com Quality Inn & Suites (800) 424-6423
Dan River Campground (336) 427-8530
Tarboro Hotels/Motels
Best Western (800) 465-4329 Comfort Inn (800) 228-5150
B&Bs and Country Inns
Main Street Inn (252) 823-3221 mainstreetinn.biz
Taylorsville Hotels/Motels
Ridgecrest Suites (828) 632-7829 ridgecrestsuites.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Apple City Bed & Breakfast (828) 635-1850 applecitybnb.tripod.com
Affordable accommodations, great food, history, shopping, golf, Carolina BalloonFest and other great family events all where I-77 and I-40 meet.
(877) 531-1819 www.visitstatesville.org
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Private Campgrounds
Fayetteville KOA (800) 562-5350 koa.com /campgrounds / fayet teville
Townsville Private Campgrounds
Steele Creek Marina Campground (252) 492-1426 steelecreekmarina.net
Troy Hotels/Motels
Executive Inn (910) 572-3701
Vacation Rentals
The Underground House (910) 571-2890 uwharriemountain rentals.com Uwharrie Cabin Rentals (800) 516-2309 uwharriecabin rentals.com
Union Grove Private Campgrounds
Fiddler’s Grove Campground (828) 478-3735 fiddlersgrove.com
Vass Resorts
Woodlake Resort & Golf Club (888) 843-5253 woodlakecc.com
Walnut Cove B&Bs and Country Inns
The Old Farmhouse Inn (336) 591-7635 theoldfarmhouseinn.com Vacation Rentals
Wadesboro Hotels/Motels
Anson Inn (704) 694-4616 Executive Inn (704) 694-7070
B&Bs and Country Inns
Linney’s Mill (704) 592-2075 linneysmill.com
66581
Wade
Thomasville Inn (336) 475-1327
Private Campgrounds
Motel 6 (800) 466-8356 Quality Inn (800) 426-7866 choicehotels.com
Outdoor Pool
Private Campgrounds
Thomasville
The Forever Inn B&B (704) 695-1304 theforeverinn.com Sullivan Place Bed & Breakfast (704) 694-2511 sullivanplace.biz
Wagram Private Campgrounds
Pine Lake RV Resort & Campground (800) 746-3505 pinelakervresort camp.com
Wake Forest Hotels/Motels
Candlewood Suites Wake Forest (877) 226-3539 candlewoodwf.com Hampton Inn Wake Forest (800) 426-4866 hamptoninn.com
Sleep Inn Wake Forest (919) 556-4007 sleepinnwakeforest.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Lions Gate Inn (919) 605-6753 lionsgateinn.net
Rose Cabin (336) 591-4861 thehillbillyhideaway.com
Whispering Pines Resorts
Country Club of Whispering Pines (800) 334-9536 countryclubof whisperingpines.com
Whitsett Warrenton B&Bs and Country Inns
Ivy Bed & Breakfast (800) 919-9886 ivybedandbreakfast.com Magnolia Manor Plantation Bed & Breakfast (252) 257-6055 magnoliamanorbnb.com
Weldon Hotels/Motels
Days Inn (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com
New Yorker Motel (252) 536-3148 Orchard Inn (252) 536-2131 Private Campgrounds
Ponderosa Campground – RV Park (252) 536-4741
Wendell B&Bs and Country Inns
Sunset Inn Bed & Breakfast (919) 365-0353
Westfield B&Bs and Country Inns
Joshua Cox Inn (336) 972-7656 carolinaziplines.com Singletree Gun & Plough (336) 593-2155 singletreegunand plough.com
Hotels/Motels
Comfort Suites (336) 449-5161 comfortsuites.com/ hotels/nc622
Wilson Hotels/Motels
Affordable Suites of America (252) 234-9090 affordablesuites.com Americas Best Value Inn (800) 553-2666 americasbest valueinn.com Advertising Partner, p. 11
Candlewood Suites (252) 291-9494 candlewoodsuites.com Comfort Suites (252) 265-8850 Country Inn & Suites (888) 201-1746 countryinns.com/ wilsonnc Days Inn (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com Deluxe Inn (252) 237-1178 Economy Inn of Wilson (252) 243-4133 Fairfield Inn & Suites (800) 228-2800 Hampton Inn (252) 291-0330 hamptoninn.com Hampton Inn-Downtown (800) 426-4866 hamptoninn.com
piedmont accommodations Heart of Wilson (252) 237-3124 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-Downtown (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-I-95 (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com Jameson Inn (800) 526-3766 jamesoninn.com Kenwood Court Motel (252) 243-2194 Microtel Inn (252) 234-0444 microtelinn.com Quality Inn (800) 228-5150 choicehotels.com Relax Inn (252) 243-8437 Sleep Inn (800) 424-6423 Super 8 (252) 237-8700 Village Motor Lodge (252) 243-3331 Wayside Motel (252) 281-1995 Private Campgrounds
Kampers Lodge (252) 237-0905 kamperslodge@ ear thlink.net
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Winston-Salem The Historic Brookstown Inn (800) 845-4262 brookstowninn.com Holiday Inn (800) 465-4329 hiselect.com/ winstonsalem Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com Holiday Inn Express-Downtown West (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com /winston nc Innkeeper (800) 466-5337 dalysevenhotels.com La Quinta Inn & Suites (800) 531-5900 lq.com Marriott Hotel (877) 888-9763 twincit yquarter.com
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Augustus T. Zevely Inn Bed & Breakfast (800) 928-9299 winston-salem-inn.com
Henry F. Shaffner House (336) 777-0052 shaffnerhouse.com Summit Street Bed & Breakfast Inns (336) 777-1887 bbinn.com
Boxwood Motel (336) 679-8001
Days Inn of Yadkinville (336) 679-5000 daysinnyadkinville.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Vintage Inn Bed and Breakfast (866) 219-0696 vintageinnbedand breakfast.com
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Days Inn (800) 329-7466
Zebulon B&Bs and Country Inns
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attractions The following list of attractions in the Coast region is arranged alphabetically by city. You may find more detailed information on any of these attractions online at visitnc.com or the individual attraction’s website. An index to attractions is on page 162.
Regional Attractions Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, (252) 473-1131. More than 150,000
acres of wetland habitats and a wide variety of wildlife, including alligators, black bears and red wolves. Hiking and wildlife trails, plus observation platforms to view the varied plant species. fws.gov/alligatorriver
of brick and stone, was intermittently garrisoned before being seized by Confederate troops in 1861 at the outbreak of the Civil War. During the Reconstruction Era, it was used as a prison. Fort Macon was regarrisoned for the SpanishAmerican War and during World War II. Tours daily except Christmas Day. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/foma/main.php
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore,
(252) 473-2111. As the first national seashore in the country, CHNS preserves and protects 75 miles along North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The national park includes Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and visitors centers at Buxton (year round), Bodie Island and Ocracoke (seasonal). Free; fee for camping. nps.gov/caha
Cape Lookout National Seashore, (252) 728-2250. Consists of three undeveloped barrier islands covering 55 miles. Activities include fishing, swimming, birding, boating, windsurfing, kayaking and shelling. Cape Lookout Lighthouse is located on South Core Banks and is accessible by public ferry or private boat. nps.gov/calo Croatan National Forest, (252) 638-5628. This coastal national forest contains 159,000 acres of estuary, hardwood forest, longleaf pine and pocosin. Recreation areas for camping, picnicking, swimming, canoeing, hiking and wildlife observation. Fishing and hunting. vstnc.co/cnf Historic Albemarle Tour, (800) 734-1117. Self-
paced, self-guided driving trail takes the traveler through 400 years of American history, culture and the environment of 17 coastal North Carolina counties. Easily identifiable brown and white signs throughout the region invite visitors to follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and pirates, soldiers and slaves, sea captains and Colonists at the 27 sites on the trail. historicalbemarletour.org
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge,
(252) 987-1118. Located between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe, the 6,000-acre refuge is a haven for more than 365 species of birds. Observation platforms, bird walks, programs and life-saving station kiosk. fws.gov/peaisland
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge,
(252) 796-3004. Covers more than 110,000 acres in Washington, Hyde and Tyrrell counties. The refuge includes portions of the Scuppernong and Alligator rivers. Visitors may observe a variety of wildlife, birds, natural vegetation and beauty. Begin your visit at the Walter B. Jones Sr. Visitor Center. fws.gov/pocosinlakes
Atlantic Beach Fort Macon State Park, (252) 726-3775. Built
between 1826 and 1834 to guard the entrance to Beaufort Harbor, this five-sided fort, constructed
Aurora Fossil Museum, 400 Main St.,
(252) 322-4238. Discover prehistoric man, ocean life 15 million or more years ago and geological formations. The museum boasts a large collection of fossils from the nearby PCS Phosphate mine and allows visitors to see fossilized bones, teeth, shells and coral. aurorafossilmuseum.com
Bald Head Island Old Baldy Lighthouse & Smith Island Museum, 101 Lighthouse Wynd, (910) 457-7481. For nearly 200 years, North Carolina’s oldest standing lighthouse has marked the mouth of the historic Cape Fear River. Smith Museum is housed in a replica of 1850s lighthouse keeper’s cottage. oldbaldy.org
Bath Historic Bath State Historic Site, 207 Carteret St., (252) 923-3971. Incorporated in 1705, Bath is the oldest town in North Carolina. Features Palmer-Marsh House (c.1751), a furnished Colonial home of a wealthy official; Bonner House (c.1830), furnished home of a Bath planter; and Van Der Veer House (c.1790), self-guided museum of the town of Bath. Guided tours begin each hour from the visitor center, and a free 15-minute orientation video is offered. nchistoricsites.org/bath
Beaufort Beaufort Historic Site, Turner St.,
(800) 575-7483. Tour beautifully restored historic homes interpreted in period style, the old jail, the oldest wood-framed courthouse in the state, an apothecary shop and the Old Burying Ground. Hear costumed guides tell stories of pirates, sea captains, star-crossed lovers and Confederate spies. beauforthistoricsite.org
North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front St., (252) 728-7317. Preserves and interprets all aspects of the state’s rich maritime heritage through educational exhibits and programs. Tour the Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge 1718 exhibit, which showcases artifacts recovered from the flagship of the world’s most notorious pirate. ncmaritimemuseum.org
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Rachel Carson Estuarine Reserve, 101 Pivers Island Rd., (252) 838-0883. These islands provide nesting for a great variety of shorebirds and an ecosystem that is home to clams, whelks, fish, fiddler crabs and other creatures that are critical to the food web. It is also home to wild horses. Accessible only by private boat or ferry. nccoastalreserve.net
Shackleford Banks Wild Horses, Foundation For Shackleford Horses, 306 Golden Farm Rd.. Come see the legendary banker ponies who have roamed free on our islands for more than 400 years. The herd numbers more than 200 horses that are the only inhabitants of this southernmost of the Outer Banks barrier island chain. Ferry services operate daily to take passengers to view the horses. shacklefordhorses.org
Belhaven Belhaven Memorial Museum, 211 E. Main St., (252) 943-6817. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this museum includes 30,000 buttons, dressed-flea wedding couple, antique dolls and toys, war artifacts, old money, furniture, farm tools, period fashions and technological antiquities from around the world.
Boiling Spring Lakes Boiling Spring Lakes Preserve, NC Hwy. 87, (910) 395-5000. Located on more than 6,000 acres, this preserve includes a bounty of rare flora and fauna, including the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker and more than 400 vascular plant species, including the rare Venus Flytrap. Walk through a portion of the fragile acres on the nature trail. ncbrunswick.com/activity/boiling-springlakes-preserve-mainland.aspx
Burgaw Bannerman Vineyard, 2624 Stag Park Rd., (910) 259-5474. We grow six different varieties of native North Carolina Muscadine grapes. Enjoy our sweet and semisweet White Oak blend wines. We welcome you to our tasting room to sample wines, meet our staff and enjoy our wonderful vineyard. bannermanvineyard.com
Blackwater Kayaking Charters, 30 Bell Williams Rd., (910) 231-0847. Travel the Black and northeast Cape Fear rivers with family and friends on expertly guided tours. Build memories to last a lifetime. blackwaterkayakcharters.com
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coast attractions Burgaw Train Depot, 115 S. Dickerson St., (910) 259-9817. Come take a tour of what’s believed to be the oldest train depot in the state, dating back to 1850. Recently renovated, the depot also contains the Transportation Museum, along with special exhibits. burgawchamber.com
Buxton Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, 46375 Lighthouse Rd., (252) 995-4474. The tallest brick lighthouse in North America was used to provide a navigational bearing, enabling ships to avoid the treacherous and shifting Diamond Shoals. Open for climbing the third Friday in April through Columbus Day (early October). nps.gov/caha
Camden Camden County Heritage Museum,
117 N. NC Hwy. 343, (877) 771-8333. Housed in the former Camden County jail (c.1910), the museum is a well-preserved reminder of local methods of incarceration at the turn of the century and also documents the history of Camden County with changing exhibits. dismalswampwelcomecenter.com
Carolina Beach Carolina Beach State Park,
1010 State Park, (910) 458-8206. Spot the rare Venus Flytrap and other species of plants. Wind your way through habitats along intriguing trails, or enjoy fishing and boating. Covers 712 acres with 5 miles of hiking trails, boat ramps, slips and fuel dock. Campsites, picnic areas, group camping. Free; fee for camping, ramps and slips. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/cabe/main.php
Caswell Beach Oak Island Lighthouse, 300-A Caswell
Beach Rd., (910) 278-1328. The lights are 169 feet above the water, as reported on nautical charts, and can be seen for 24 nautical miles. The actual structure is 153 feet tall, but it stands on a slight rise. There is no spiral staircase as found in most older lighthouses, but instead a series of ship ladders with a total of 131 steps to the gallery level. Tours to the top of the lighthouse are available all year by appointment, which can be made through the website. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, tours to the second level only are available from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. oakislandlighthouse.org
Cedar Island Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge,
Lola Road at NC Hwy. 12, (252) 926-4021. Approximately 11,000 acres of irregularly flooded brackish marsh and 3,480 acres of woodlands. Provides habitat and protection for several endangered species and migratory fowl. fws.gov/cedarisland
Columbia Columbia on the Scuppernong, 103 Main St., (252) 796-2781. This 35-acre district consists of a collection of buildings dating from the 19th century to World War I. Architecture styles range from Victorian to Craftsman, Tudor Revival to Romanesque. Self-guided tour. Columbia Theater Cultural Resources Center, 304 Main St., (252) 796-1000. A
combination of environmental education and local history awaits you in this renovated movie palace. We have artifacts from fishing, forestry and farming in the Albemarle Sound region, and animatronic “Hunter Jim” will tell you about hunting traditions in The Sounds. partnershipforthesounds.org
Scuppernong River Interpretive Trail, 205 S. Ludington Dr., (252) 796-3004. A 3/4-mile loop through a pristine hardwood swamp forest along the Scuppernong River. Interpretive signs explain the workings of the blackwater swamp ecosystem and encourage visitors to look, listen and learn while they stroll through nature’s garden. fws.gov/pocosinlakes Vineyards on the Scuppernong, 117 S. Elm St., (252) 796-4727. Come visit us in our tasting room and experience for yourself how varied the wines from this grape can be. Our tasting room is in a lovingly restored municipal building on the banks of the beautiful Scuppernong River – the perfect setting for a taste of the wines that are so much a part of the history of the region. vineyardsonthescuppernong.com
Corolla Currituck Beach Lighthouse,
1101 Corolla Village Rd., (252) 453-4939. First illuminated on Dec. 1, 1875. More than 1 million red bricks were used to build this lighthouse. Visitors can climb the 214 steps to get a breathtaking view of the ocean and sound. currituckbeachlight.com
Segway of the Outer Banks, 107-C Corolla Light Town Center, (252) 453-0877. Go off-road with a fat-tire Segway XT on our Mustang Trail Ride. segs-onthebeach.com Whalehead Club, Currituck Heritage Park, 1100 Club Dr., (252) 453-9040. This unique home, built in the 1920s, has been beautifully restored to its original grandeur. Inside the museum, see Tiffany lighting, Majorelle furnishings and unique Art Nouveau custom detailing throughout the house. whaleheadclub.org Wild Horse Museum, Historic Corolla
Village, 1129 Corolla Village Rd., (252) 453-8002. Our friendly staff provides free information about the area’s historic and wild Spanish Mustangs. Includes touch exhibits for children, a wall-sized aerial map of the horses’ range and video displays. corollawildhorses.com
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Creswell Pettigrew State Park, 2252 Lake Shore Rd., (252) 797-4475. An angler’s paradise, this park is the home of Lake Phelps, a 16,600-acre natural lake, a virgin forest and recreational facilities, including a family campground, group camping, trails, picnic areas, boat ramp, exhibits, fishing pier and play fields. Ideal for shallow-draft sailboats, canoeing and windsurfing. View displays of prehistoric American Indian culture in the exhibit hall. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/pett/main.php Somerset Place State Historic Site, 2572 Lake Shore Rd., (252) 797-4560. This antebellum plantation offers an insightful view of life before the Civil War. During its existence (1785-1865), it encompassed 100,000 acres as one of North Carolina’s most prosperous, and was home to more than 300 slaves. nchistoricsites.org/somerset
Currie Moores Creek National Battlefield, 40 Patriots Hall Dr., (910) 283-5591. Site of one of the first battles in the South of the Revolutionary War and the first patriot victory of the war. Museum, audiovisual program, selfguided history and nature trails, and picnic area. nps.gov/mocr
Currituck Historic Currituck Settlement, Currituck Rd., (252) 223-2708. Includes the Jacobean Jail, the oldest standing jail in North Carolina (1790), and the Currituck Courthouse (1723). The Currituck Sound Ferry leaves the mainland for Knotts Island six times per day, seven days a week.
Dublin Lu Mill Vineyards, 474 Suggs-Taylor Rd., (800) 545-2293. Bladen Blush, Cape Owen Red, Taylor Divine and Merry Christmas, plus alcohol-free wines. In addition to our wines, products include Muscadine grapes, blackberries and blueberries. We also have pond fishing, farm tours and an antique museum. lumilvineyard.com
Edenton Chowan Arts Council Gallery,
504 S. Broad St., (252) 482-8005. Enjoy rotating exhibits throughout the year by local, state and regional artists, along with an extensive gallery featuring handmade jewelry, pottery and artwork. chowanarts.com
Edenton National Fish Hatchery,
1104 W. Queen St., (252) 482-4118. Enjoy an aquarium and exhibits. Walking trails and ponds in back are accessible for visitors. fws.gov/edenton
1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse,
W. Water St., (252) 482-2637. One of the last screwpile lighthouses of its kind in the country. This historic lighthouse, over Edenton Bay, offers a complete look at life on the water from a lightkeeper’s perspective. edentonlighthouse.org
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108 N. Broad St., (252) 482-2637. North Carolina’s second oldest town and first Colonial capital, Edenton was incorporated in 1722. Today, it retains an extensive historic district with architectural styles spanning the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. Guided daily walking tours from the visitors center include historic sites such as St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (c.1736), Cupola House (c.1758), Barker House (c.1782), 1767 Chowan County Courthouse and James Iredell House (c.1773). Trolley tours cover a larger area of the historic district. Visitors center features exhibits and an audiovisual program. edenton.nchistoricsites.org
Providence Burial Ground, W. Albemarle
St., (252) 482-2637. Burial ground of prominent, free blacks and military people from the late 18th and 19th centuries.
Edward Bennett Vineyards, 6832 Old Sandhill Rd., (877) 762-9463. Lying on a parcel of Colonial grant land, our wine is made in barrels in a converted tobacco barn using recipes and techniques that emulate those of the earliest Colonists. Tours and tastings available. bennettvineyard.com
Elizabeth City Arts of the Albemarle, 516 E. Main St., (252) 338-6455. The gallery showcases and promotes fine art and traditional crafts of both regional and local artists and artisans. Featuring rotating shows and regional competitions. artsofthealbemarle.com
Episcopal Cemetery, 507 E. Ehringhaus St., (252) 335-0346. Contains an important collection of gravestones and cast-iron fences that illustrates funerary traditions of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Although the oldest date on a headstone is 1724, the cemetery was officially founded in 1828.
Museum of the Albemarle, 501 S. Water St., (252) 335-1453. Contains exhibits and facilities enabling visitors to experience the cultural history of 13 counties in northeastern North Carolina. museumofthealbemarle.com
Port Discover, 613 E. Main St., (252) 338-6117. Hands-on science center for kids and their families to explore and interact with the science around them. portdiscover.org
Weeksville Vineyards & Cellars, 1630 Salem Church Rd., (252) 330-2622. Enjoy the rustic charm of a gently restored 1930s-era farmhouse. This unique combination of vineyards, wine-tasting room and calm quiet of the country will transport you back to a bygone year. weeksvillevineyards.com
Elizabethtown Jones Lake State Park, 113 Jones Lake Dr., (910) 588-4550. The lake is one of the few remaining Carolina bay lakes, the origin of which has been a subject of speculation and debate. Camping, boating, picnic area, hiking, swimming and fishing with North Carolina license. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/jone/main.php
Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest, 4506 NC 242 N., (910) 588-4161. Covers 890 acres of managed forest. Authentic turpentine still, naval store, saps and tar used
to waterproof ships. Talking Tree trail, picnic shelter and restroom. Education programs by request. ncesf.org/TCESF/home.htm
Engelhard Historic Lake Landing, US 264, (252) 926-9171. A driving tour of the historic district covers 13,400 acres in eastern Hyde County. This agricultural district represents a superior example of surviving rural architectural heritage. hydecountychamber.org
Fairfield Alligator River Canoe and Small Boat Trail, Hwy. 94, (888) 493-3826. This 21-mile trail
is made to order for the endurance canoeist who wishes to test himself. This beautiful stream winds through brackish marshes with picturesque snags left from a former forest and is composed of three sections. hydecountychamber.org
Farmville May Museum and Park, 3802 S. Main St., (252) 753-6725. Located in an 1870s home, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, in the historic district, the museum chronicles the cultural and commercial heritage of Farmville and western Pitt County from Colonial times to the present. The museum interprets the area’s history through both permanent exhibits and changing special programs, and is home to an extensive collection of 19th- and early 20th-century quilts, which are displayed on a rotating basis. maymuseum.org
Frisco Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center, 53536 NC Hwy. 12,
(252) 995-4440. Features a nationally recognized collection of American Indian artifacts and exhibits. Includes educational displays, special films, live exhibits and a nature trail winding through a beautiful maritime forest. Trail for visually impaired persons, too. nativeamericanmuseum.org
Gatesville Merchants Millpond State Park, 66555
Civil War battle cries and secret whispers of underground slaves are woven through the fabric of this land. Nature still abounds in this friendly, homegrown community where hospitality is a well-watered crop. Bird – Bike – Paddle – Hike
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176 Millpond Rd., (252) 357-1191. Discover one of North Carolina’s rarest ecological communities. Massive cypress and gum trees covered with Spanish moss form a canopy for the dark waters of the millpond, which is a wilderness sanctuary for wetland wildlife. Paddle quietly through the pond and creek, and encounter beavers, otters, owls and others. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/memi/main.php
Grantsboro Pamlico County Heritage Center, 10642 NC Hwy. 55 E., (252) 745-2239. Changing exhibits feature handcrafted farm, woodlands and marine implements, equipment, modes of transportation and heavy machinery representative of rural eastern North Carolina during the 19th and 20th centuries. pamlicochamber.com/home/index.php
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Greenville Greenville Museum of Art,
802 S. Evans St., (252) 758-1946. The museum houses an impressive collection of 20th-century American art and the largest permanent display of Jugtown Pottery in eastern North Carolina. Contemporary works by North Carolina artists and exhibits of national, regional and local importance. gmoa.org
Pitt County Arboretum, 403 Government Cir., Ste. 2, (252) 902-1700. Herb, container, mixed border, perennial border, vegetable, fire hydrant and rose gardens, plus certified plant professional collection and more. Walter L. Stasavich Science & Nature Center, 1000 Mumford Rd., (252) 329-4562. Exhibits include a 10,000-gallon freshwater aquarium, a touch tank, live animal exhibits, the North American Wildlife diorama, shell display and the Waterfowl of the Atlantic Flyway exhibit. greenvillenc.gov
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Catechna Indian Village, 420 Creek Shore
Dr., (252) 524-5168. Demonstrations on historic pottery techniques, such as coil pottery, and the canoe-building techniques performed by American Indians in the past.
Hamilton Fort Branch, 2883 Fort Branch Rd.,
(800) 776-8566. This well-preserved, starshaped, Confederate earthen fort on Rainbow Banks overlooks the Roanoke River. Annual battle reenactment the first weekend in November. Seven of the original cannons on display. fortbranchcivilwarsite.com
Roanoke River Paddle Trail, Main St., (252) 792-0070. An emerging destination in northeast North Carolina, the Lower Roanoke River and its tributaries offer a unique wilderness experience for kayakers and canoeists. Meandering through the Coastal plain to the Atlantic Ocean, the Roanoke spreads out through the largest intact bottomland hardwood swamp forest east of the Mississippi River. roanokeriverpartners.org
Harkers Island Cape Lookout Lighthouse, 131 Charles St.,
(252) 728-2250. Built in 1859, the lighthouse also has a Light Station Visitor Center and Keepers Quarters Museum. The regular season for climbing is mid-May through mid-September, but please check the website. nps.gov/calo
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center, 1785 Island Rd.,
(252) 728-1500. Celebrate the living traditions of decoy carving, boat building and commercial fishing through the documentation and preservation of this Down East community’s cultural history. coresound.com
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum,
59200 Museum Dr., (252) 986-2995. Dedicated to preserving and interpreting the rich maritime history of the Outer Banks and the 1,000 known shipwrecks that rest off this coast. Learn of shipwrecks related to exploration, transportation and commerce. The popular shipping lanes off the Outer Banks made piracy and warfare an integral aspect of the region’s maritime history. graveyardoftheatlantic.com
Havelock US Marine Corps Aviation Exhibit,
201 Tourist Center Dr., (252) 444-4348. Five restored aircraft, scaled models depicting the aircraft lineage of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing at Cherry Point from its inception in 1942. Historic photographs and artifacts all combine to showcase the USMC’s aviation history. cityofhavelock.com
Hertford Historic District – Hertford,
118 W. Market St., (252) 426-3548. Self-guided walking tour of this picturesque town takes you by exquisite waterfront homes, boardwalks and piers, and the historic 1825 Perquimans County Courthouse. Jim “Catfish” Hunter Baseball Museum. historichertfordinc.org
Newbold-White House: A Colonial Quaker Homestead, 151 Newbold White
Rd., (252) 426-7567. Dating to 1730, the house is authentically restored and features period furnishings for a Colonial Quaker family. Seasonal herb garden, museum shop and picnic grounds. newboldwhitehouse.com
Old Neck Rural Historic District, Old Neck and New Hope Rds., (252) 426-7567. Features beautiful, historic plantation homes in the county’s traditional agricultural setting. Included on the tour are Land’s End (c.1835), FletcherSkinner-Nixon House (c.1815), Cove Grove (c.1830) and Stockton (c.1840). perquimans.com
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Periauger: An 18th Century Sailing Vessel, Hertford Municipal Park, Grubb St.,
(252) 426-7567. While a replica, this doublemasted, 30-foot boat is the only known example of the most common Colonial workboats from the period. newboldwhitehouse.com
Jacksonville Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Camp
Johnson gate entrance, Johnson Blvd., NC Hwy. 24, (910) 938-5328. Set in a wooded site with beautiful landscaping, this is a fitting tribute to our military men and women who answer the call every day without regard to personal safety. A solemn tribute to 273 Marines who gave the last full measure of devotion in Lebanon and Grenada on Oct. 23, 1983. The 9/11 World Trade Center Beam is here, too.
Lynnwood Park Zoo, 1071 Wells Rd.,
(910) 938-5848. This beautifully landscaped 10-acre park is home to mammals, birds and reptiles. Visitors enjoy a leisurely stroll on walkways that weave between exhibits. Children have a hands-on opportunity. lynnwoodparkzoo.com
Montford Point Museum, Bldg. M101 Camp Johnson, (910) 450-1340. Depicts the history of Camp Johnson (formerly known as Montford Point) as the training facility for black Marines from 1942-1949. montfordpointmarines.com 30 Acres and a Mule Farm, 125 McGowan Rd. (910) 324-4499. Fun, adventure and a little education for all ages. We have farm animals, gem mining, picnic/play area, hayrides and tours at our little Western town, Old Mule City. 30acremule.com
Jarvisburg Sanctuary Vineyards, 6957 Caratoke Hwy., (252) 491-2387. Our vineyards are greeted by brilliant sunrises and kissed by ocean breezes. Guided tours of our vineyard are available in season; self-guided tours available in the offseason when the vines are dormant. Tasting room located in the nearby Cotton Gin. sanctuaryvineyards.com
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Kenansville Cowan Museum, 411 S. Main St.,
(910) 296-2149. More than 2,000 artifacts reflecting the heritage of rural North Carolina include 18th- and 19th-century farming and household items. One-room log schoolhouse, log tobacco barn, one-room furnished log cabin and blacksmith shop on the grounds. cowanmuseum.com
Historic District – Kenansville,
141 Rutledge Rd., (910) 296-2175. More than 25 homes and buildings that are predominately 19th-century examples of Greek Revival architecture.
Liberty Hall Plantation, 409 S. Main St., (910) 296-2175. Restored 11-room Southern plantation of the 1800s includes 12 outbuildings, Visitor’s Center Exhibit Hall, herb and rose gardens. libertyhallnc.org
Kill Devil Hills
Neuseway Nature Preserve, 401-403 W. Caswell St., (252) 939-3367. In addition to the planetarium, the Health & Science Museum features hands-on health and science exhibits and programs. At the Exchange Nature Center, get your hands wet investigating our salt-water touch tank and explore numerous exhibits of plants and animals indigenous to North Carolina. At the park, enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, biking, picnicking and canoeing. neusewaypark.com
Knotts Island Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge, 316 Marsh Causeway, (877) 287-7488.
701 W. Ocean Acres Dr., (252) 441-2525. A 1,400-acre maritime forest with more than 5 miles of hiking trails, plus a visitors center and gift shop.
Wright Brothers National Memorial,
Martin Vineyards, 213 Martin Farm Ln.,
800 Colington Rd., (252) 441-7430. Site of the world’s first controlled-powered flights by the Wright brothers on Dec. 17, 1903. Museum exhibits, reproduction of the 1903 airplane and 1902 glider. Monument to the Wright brothers, reproduction of living quarters and hangar. nps.gov/wrbr
Kinston
(800) 810-1642. Sample native North Carolina Muscadine wines, made with a variety of red and white grapes. Pick your own seasonal peaches, apples or grapes. martinvineyards.com
Kure Beach Fort Fisher State Historic Site,
Ave., (252) 208-3780. Portrays institutional life from the early 1900s to the present through a collection of historical information and artifacts. These displays tell the Caswell story and relate the center to its place in the history of Kinston, Lenoir County and the state. caswellcenter.org
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. S., (910) 458-5538. At the dawn of the Civil War, the Confederacy constructed what was to become the largest and one of the most important earthwork fortifications in the South. Approximately 10 percent of Fort Fisher remains, along with a restored palisade fence. The visitor center offers interpretive exhibits and an audiovisual presentation. nchistoricsites.org/fisher
Caswell No. 1 Fire Station Museum,
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area,
118 S. Queen St., (252) 939-0171. A 1922 LaFrance Pumper is the focus of the museum, along with a collection of helmets, nozzles, ladders, fire extinguishers and other memorabilia that span a 100-year period.
1000 Loggerhead Rd., (910) 458-5798. Four miles and 288 acres of undeveloped beach. Nesting area for loggerhead sea turtles and water birds. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/fofi/main.php
CSS Neuse II, 118 W. Gordon St., (252) 560-2150. The only full-scale Civil War replica in the world. Step aboard the CSS Neuse II and experience the life of a Civil War sailor. cssneuseii.org
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, 900 Loggerhead Rd., (866) 301-3476.
Caswell Center Museum, 2415 W. Vernon
CSS Neuse Interpretative Museum, 100 N. Queen St., (252) 522-2107. Artifacts from the CSS Neuse ironclad, located just one block from the full-size replica of the Neuse II. Cut-out scale model for bird’s eye view of the inside. visitkinston.com Governor Richard Caswell Memorial,
2612 W. Vernon Ave., (252) 522-2091. Resting on the banks of the Neuse River, the selfguided museum tells stories that span two American wars and depict the life and career of North Carolina’s first elected governor. nchistoricsites.org/neuse
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(252) 522-0421. One of the oldest homes in Lenoir County, tastefully restored with authentic 18th-century furnishings. Built in 1772, once the home of Gov. Richard Caswell. harmonyhallkinston.com
More than 8,600 acres in the northeastern part of Currituck County. Visitors center is in the Kitchen Tract Hunt Club. Twenty miles of canals and creeks. Open for walking, biking, fishing and wildlife observation. fws.gov/mackayisland
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This 93,000-square-foot beachfront aquarium showcases diverse aquatic environments and wildlife from the Cape Fear River, swamps, estuaries, beaches and ocean. Experience a freshwater conservatory, touchpools and large ocean tank with daily dive shows. ncaquariums.com
Lake Waccamaw Lake Waccamaw State Park, 1866 State Park Dr., (910) 646-4748. One of the most unique bodies of water in the world with animals found nowhere else on earth, rare plants and endangered animals. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/lawa/main.php
Manteo Elizabethan Gardens, 1411 National Park
Dr., (252) 473-3234. A living memorial to the English Colonists who came to America in 1584-1587. Designed by the renowned firm of Innocenti and Webel, it contains elements of 16th-century statuary, indigenous plants and herbs. elizabethangardens.org
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site,
1401 National Park Dr., (252) 473-5772. The first English attempts at colonization in the New World (1585-1587) are commemorated here. Also includes the preservation of American Indian culture, the American Civil War and the Freedman’s Colony. nps.gov/fora
The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama,
1409 National Park Dr., (800) 488-5012. America’s longest-running outdoor drama portrays the fascinating story of about 120 men, women and children as they attempted to make a new home in an untamed land and then disappeared without a trace – a story that has remained one of history’s greatest mysteries for more than 400 years. Summer performances Mon.-Sat. thelostcolony.org
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, 374 Airport Rd., (866) 332-3475.
Experience the waters of the Outer Banks as you explore the 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic exhibit, Wetlands on the Edge, saltwater gallery and our interactive exhibit, Oceans Revealed: Power of the Planet. ncaquariums.com
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, 98 NC Hwy. 12, (800) 272-5199. Come see the variety of boats at the home of the largest and most modern fishing fleet on the Eastern Seaboard. We offer a comprehensive fishing experience for the “old salt” or the vacationing fisherman. oregon-inlet.com Advertising Partner, p. 146
Roanoke Island Festival Park, One Festival Park, (252) 475-1506. A 25-acre site rich with visitor activities celebrating history, education and the arts. Hop aboard the state’s own 16th-century representative sailing vessel, the Elizabeth II. roanokeisland.com Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse,
Queen Elizabeth St., (252) 475-1750. This reconstructed lighthouse contains exhibits highlighting Roanoke Island’s maritime heritage, including a history of the Marshes Lighthouse and its keepers. The original screwpile lighthouse aided mariners in Croatan Sound. outerbanks.org/attractions/historical_ sites/roanoke_marshes_lighthouse.asp
Morehead City The History Place, 1008 Arendell St.,
(252) 247-7533. Displays a widely varied collection reflecting the cultural history of North Carolina’s coast, from its indigenous American Indians through World War II. The research library offers a broad Civil War collection and genealogy research materials. thehistoryplace.org
Olympic Dive Center, 713 Shepard St., (252) 726-9432. Wreck diving at its finest, a great variety of dive experiences on the varied wrecks of North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. olympusdiving.com
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Jockey’s Ridge State Park, W. Carolista Dr.,
Brady C. Jefcoat Museum of Americana, High St., (252) 398-5922. Features the world’s largest collection of washing machines, flat irons, dairy equipment and music boxes. This extensive collection contains thousands of artifacts and Americana. murfreesboronc.org
(252) 441-7132. Rising 110 feet, this is the tallest active sand dune on the East Coast. Hiking, hang gliding, kite flying and sunset watching over Roanoke Sound. jockeysridgestatepark.com
Tanger Outlet Center, MP 16, Bypass, (252) 441-5634. Here you’ll find your favorite designers. Shipping and special orders available at many stores.
Historic District – Murfreesboro, 116 E. Main St., (252) 398-5922. Twelve-block historic district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Guided tour headquarters at Roberts-Vaughan Village Center (c.1790). murfreesboronc.org
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New Bern Firemen’s Museum,
Bodie Island Lighthouse, NC 12, (252) 441-5711. Rising 159 feet above sea level, the base of the tower is open seasonally, along with restored Double Keeper’s Quarters, which contains lighthouse exhibits and a book shop. nps.gov/caha
408 Hancock St., (252) 636-4087. This building houses steam pumpers and an extensive collection of early firefighting equipment, rare photographs and Civil War relics. newbernmuseums.com
Jennette’s Pier, 7223 S. Virginia Dare Trail,
New Bern Historic Trolley Tour, 333 Middle St., (800) 849-7316. Discover three centuries of history and architectural beauty in a comprehensive 90-minute trolley tour of historic downtown New Bern. Our professional guides will entertain you with fascinating details, historical narratives and true stories of this former royal capital. newberntours.com
MP 16.5, (252) 255-1501. Originally built in 1939, this is the oldest fishing pier on the Outer Banks. In addition to the restored pier, we feature educational programs, alternative energy demonstrations, live animal exhibits, a snack bar and tackle shop. Great family fun and good fishing, too. jennettespier.net
Tryon Palace, 529 S. Front St., (800) 767-1560. The 18th-century residence of the governor of the Colony and state of North Carolina. Interactive, multiperson games and hands-on exhibits delight visitors young and old at the North Carolina History Center, while guided tours, live reenactments and conversations with costumed interpreters bring history to life in vivid detail at the Governor’s Palace, gardens and historic homes. tryonpalace.org
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Birthplace of Pepsi, 256 Middle St., (252) 636-5898. On this spot in his pharmacy, Caleb Bradham invented Brad’s Drink, which later he patented as Pepsi-Cola. Today, you can relax and enjoy a Pepsi-Cola at the re-created soda fountain. pepsistore.com
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Lake Road Winery, 1120 Lake Rd., (252) 622-0930. Our comfortable and charming space is the perfect place to sample some of the best wines coastal North Carolina has to offer. lakeroadwinery.com
Oak Island Oak Island Nature Center, 52nd St. N.E. & E. Yacht Dr., (910) 278-5518. We offer live animal exhibits, as well as other nature exhibits and programs. The grounds around the center have trails with Talking Trees and walkways to the water, plus a walkway that spans the Intracoastal Waterway. oakislandnc.com/ Recreation/nature_center.htm
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Ocean Isle Beach Museum of Coastal Carolina,
Port O’Plymouth Museum, 302 E. Water St.,
Silver Coast Winery, 6680 Barbeque Rd.,
(252) 793-1377. Featuring the Civil War Battle of Plymouth, which took place April 17-20, 1864. The skirmish was North Carolina’s second-largest battle and the last major Southern victory of the war. Bullet shell and artifact collections. livinghistoryweekend.com/port_o.htm
21 E. Second St., (910) 579-1016. A natural history museum with a touch tank of live sea animals, numerous exhibits and natural habitat settings, including the Swamp, the Reef and Waterfowl. museumplanetarium.org (910) 287-2800. We combine our passion for fine wine with a deep desire to share good wines with friends and guests. We want to invite you to share the things we love most: the beauty of nature, the warmth of friendship and the goodness of wonderful wine. silvercoastwinery.com
Ocracoke British Cemetery, British Cemetery Rd., (888) 493-3826. During the height of the German submarine campaign in May 1942, the HMC Bedfordshire was torpedoed and sunk with all hands lost. Four bodies of the crew were subsequently found and buried here. Today, this corner of our island is forever England. Ocracoke Lighthouse, Lighthouse Road, (888) 493-3826. Completed in 1823 at 75 feet tall, the walls of the whitewashed tower, built of brick with a concrete veneer exterior, are five feet thick at the base. The lighthouse is not open to the public for climbing. nps.gov/caha/ocracoke-island-lighthouse.htm Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum, 49 Water Plant Rd., (252) 928-7375.
Offers visitors a glimpse of what life was like in earlier times through displays, artifacts and historic photographs. Open Easter through Thanksgiving; by appointment the rest of the year. ocracokemuseum.org
Oriental Oriental’s History Museum, 802 Broad St., (252) 670-9318. Explore the history of Oriental and the surrounding area. The museum features a dugout canoe, the porthole from the steamship Oriental – for which the town was named – and other local artifacts.
Pine Knoll Shores North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, 1 Roosevelt Dr., (800) 832-3474
(FISH). See eye-to-eye with turtles, eels, snakes, alligators and a kaleidoscope of colorful fish. Talk to divers as they mingle with sharks in the 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck. Enjoy dive shows, live animal programs and hands-on activities daily. Explore two nature trails or sign up for boat excursions, surfing lessons and other field trips. ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores
Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area,
1 Roosevelt Dr., (252) 726-3775. Offers an interpreted trail adjacent to and leading from the parking area of the Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Donated to the state by the family of the 26th president, this nature preserve attracts naturalists and photographers. Trail use is free.
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Roanoke River Lighthouse and Maritime Museum, 206 W. Water St., (252) 793-4777. This replicated lighthouse allows one to experience life as a lighthouse keeper (c.1866-1885). The museum offers a wealth of photographs that share the story of the river’s impact on fishermen, farmers, merchants, soldiers and others. roanokeriverlighthouse.org
Wildlife Museum & Gallery, 111 W. Water St., (252) 793-6600. Visitors are mystically transported from a trapper’s cabin in the Alaskan Outback to a safari tent in Africa’s Serengeti. Interactive exhibits include touch tables with hides and antlers.
Pollocksville Foscue Plantation House, 7509 N. US 17 Hwy., (252) 224-1803. The house stands at the heart of a once-sprawling plantation. Today, this tastefully restored Old South plantation house stands tall as a majestic reminder of the era. foscueplantation.com
Richlands Huffman Vineyards & Winery, 221 Haw Branch Rd., (910) 324-3997. Our wines are handcrafted in small batches. Muscadine, Vinifera and fruit wines range from sweet to dry. Our on-site vineyard boasts 25 varieties of grapes. huffmanvineyards.com Mike’s Farm, 1600 Haw Branch Rd., (800) 820-3276. Family-oriented business featuring agritourism, which includes hayrides, Christmas trees and pumpkin picking. Plus, enjoy our bakery, restaurant and gift shop. mikesfarm.com
Onslow County Museum, 301 S. Wilmington St., (910) 324-5008. Presents the rich heritage of Onslow County and the surrounding area. Includes two exhibit galleries and a research room. The museum features continuously changing historic and contemporary exhibits. co.onslow.nc.us/museum
Rodanthe Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station Historic Site & Museum, 23645 NC Hwy. 12, (252) 987-1552. First United States Lifesaving Station in North Carolina built and manned in 1874. The historic seven-building site has exhibits and displays, including one honoring the African-Americans who manned the Pea Island Lifesaving Station. chicamacomico.net
Rose Hill Duplin Winery, 505 N. Sycamore St., (800) 774-9634. Enjoy free wine tastings, as well as vineyard and winery tours at the oldest existing family-owned vineyard and winery in North Carolina. Pick your own grapes (in season), enjoy a dinner show (advance tickets only) or shop for Duplin wines, alcohol-free wines and resveratrol. duplinwinery.com
Scotts Hill Abbey Nature Preserve, 10200 US Hwy. 17, (910) 686-9518. Take pleasure in the wooden walkway built across the 10-acre pond, connecting with walking trails on both sides. Experience the great outdoors through the forest while hiking, bird-watching or just viewing the beautiful trees, plants, flowers and wildlife. poplargrove.com/nature_trail.htm
South Mills Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, 2356 US Hwy. 17 N., (877) 771-8333. The only center in the continental United States greeting visitors by both highway and waterway. The canal, part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, is the oldest continually operating canal in the country and has a colorful past.
Dismal Swamp State Park, 2294 US Hwy. 17 N., (252) 771-6593. Accessed by an 80-foot barge-swing bridge on the historic Dismal Swamp Canal. Visitors center, plus 17 miles of mountain biking/hiking trails, birding and photography opportunities. Boardwalk allows a modern passage into the swamp. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/disw/main.php
Southport Fort Johnston – Southport Museum, 219 E. Bay St., (800) 388-9635. Enjoy a docentled tour of the museum or take a self-guided tour of the exhibits, original documents and historical artifacts about Fort Johnston, which was originally built by the British in 1748 to protect the region from Spanish and French attack. cityofsouthport.com/index.aspx?page=126
North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport, 204 E. Moore St., (910) 457-0003. Preserves and interprets the rich maritime heritage of Southport and the lower Cape Fear area through exhibits, artifacts, programs and research library. ncmaritimemuseums.com
Sunset Beach Ingram Planetarium, 7625 High Market St., (910) 575-0033. Relax in the Sky Theater’s seats as you zoom through space. Great star shows, laser music shows and programs about astronomy, science and space exploration. museumplanetarium.org
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Surf City The Belle of Topsail, 518 Roland Ave., (910) 328-1621. Come party with the captain. Daily scenic sightseeing cruises, sunset cruise and captain’s party cruise. See the many sights of Topsail Island, from the dolphins to the osprey. belleoftopsail.com
Carolina Divers, 13567-B NC Hwy. 50, (866) 913-1653. Explore your adventurous side. Come certified or we’ll help you learn. We offer fun and exciting scuba diving classes for every level of diver. carolinadivers-nc.com
Swansboro Hammocks Beach State Park , 1572 Hammocks Beach Rd., (910) 326-4881. Made up of three different areas: the 30-acre mainland; the 980-acre Bear Island, an unspoiled barrier island only accessible by private boat or ferry; and Huggins Island, a 211-acre maritime island, site of Huggins Island Battery, the only unspoiled Confederate earthen fortification on the North Carolina coast. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/habe/main.php
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Swan Quarter Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge, 38 Refuge Rd., (252) 926-4021. North Carolina’s largest natural lake, Lake Mattamuskeet. The refuge is a haven for endangered species, such as bald eagles, peregrine falcons and American alligators. Completed in 1915 and now closed, Mattamuskeet Lodge was once the largest pumping station in the world. fws.gov/mattamuskeet
Swan Quarter National Wildlife Refuge, US 264, (252) 926-4021. More than 16,400 acres of salt marsh island and forested wetlands are home to a large variety of mammals and hundreds of species of birds. Two undeveloped trails available for hiking and biking during daylight hours. fws.gov/swanquarter
Grapefull Sisters Vineyard, 4903 Ramsey Ford Rd., (910) 653-2944. Come stroll through our working vineyard that has several varieties of Muscadines planted, including Carlos, Magnolia, Scuppernong and Nesbitt. grapefullsistersvineyard.com
Topsail Beach Missiles & More Museum, 720 Channel Blvd., (800) 626-2780. Artifacts and exhibits from prehistory to the present, including displays and artifacts dating from World War II. topsailhistoricalsociety.org
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Warsaw Country Squire Winery, 748 NC 24 & 50, (877) 830-1602. Many of our wines are named after favorite areas, and the wine label design is reflective of the owners’ Scottish heritage. Visit the Tartan Tasting Room to sample our work. countrysquireinn.com Duplin County Veterans Memorial Museum, 119 E. Hill St., (910) 293-2190. A beautifully restored Queen Anne-style house, the museum houses military artifacts and memorabilia from many periods in military history, as well as a restored tribute to the L.P. Best family.
Washington Goose Creek State Park, 2190 Camp Leach Rd., (252) 923-2191. A 1,596-acre natural area with 7.5 miles of nature trails, sandy swimming beach and picnic area, 12 primitive campsites, excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities and a boat ramp located on the Pamlico River. View marshes and bald cypress swamps, and the wildlife that inhabit them. Free; fee for camping. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/gocr/main.php North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E. Water St., (252) 948-0000. Explore science, art, nature and history where the rivers meet the sea at the Pamlico/Tar River estuary. partnershipforthesounds.org
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White Oak Harmony Hall, 1615 River Rd., (910) 866-4844. House restored to c.1760 with kitchen, general store, school and chapel. Guided tours.
Whiteville North Carolina Museum of Forestry, 415 S. Madison St., (910) 914-4185. Interpretive and interactive exhibits celebrate the natural history and cultural heritage of North Carolina’s forests and forestry industry. naturalsciences.org
Williamston Asa Biggs House, 100 E. Church St., (800) 776-8566. This 19th-century dwelling of Judge Asa Biggs is filled with photos and antiques, including chinaware used by Mrs. Biggs. visitmartincounty.com
Wilmington Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd., (910) 798-7700. Wander through a 67-acre garden of great live oaks draped in Spanish and resurrection fern, and acres of flowering camellias, azaleas, wisteria, dogwoods and freshwater lakes. airliegardens.org Battleship North Carolina, #1 Battleship Rd., (910) 251-5797. Offers a unique opportunity to walk the decks of a living legend. A self-guided tour takes you to nine decks where you can visit crews’ quarters, the
restored bridge and exhibits showing WWII-era experiences of crew members. battleshipnc.com
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Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts, 503 Market St.,
(910) 251-3700. Built as the city residence (c.1861) of a prominent planter, this is Wilmington’s most spectacular example of antebellum architecture. The mansion offers tours, exhibits on history and design arts, and an informative look at historic preservation in action. bellamymansion.org
Burgwin-Wright House Museum,
224 Market St., (910) 762-0570. This Georgianstyle townhouse (c.1770) has been restored and decorated with furnishings of the 18th and early 19th centuries. burgwinwrighthouse.com
Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.,
(910) 395-5999. This 42,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art museum features two centuries of North Carolina and American art, boasting one of the world’s major collections of the romantic color prints of Mary Cassatt. The permanent gallery displays works by Minnie Evans, Claude Howell and many others. Pyramid Park, on more than 9 acres, features long-leaf pine woodlands, outdoor sculptures, nature trails and a historic Civil War site. cameronartmuseum.com
Cape Fear Museum of History & Science, 814 Market St., (910) 798-4350.
Focuses on regional history, cultures and science. Extensive Civil War collection features Wilmington waterfront as it was in 1863 and diorama of the Second Battle of Fort Fisher (1865). capefearmuseum.com
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Cape Fear Riverboats (Henrietta III, Capt. J.N. Maffit), 101 S. Water St., #1,
(800) 676-0162. View Wilmington via narrated sightseeing, dinner and holiday cruises. cfrboats.com
Cape Fear Segway Tours, 106 N. Water
St., Ste. 108, (910) 251-2572. Cruise along the historic district’s cobblestone streets while passing stately homes and monuments, and then finish with a scenic trip along the riverfront boardwalk. capefearsegway.com
Cape Fear Serpentarium, 20 Orange St.,
(910) 762-1669. This unique attraction features more than 80 exotic snakes from around the world. capefearserpentarium.com
Children’s Museum of Wilmington, 116 Orange St., (910) 254-3534. A hands-on, learning-through-play center for children and their families. Interactive play stations invite imagination, exploration, introspection, interaction and creativity. playwilmington.org Historic District – Wilmington, Water & Market Sts., (800) 222-4757. With 230 blocks, the district is one of the state’s largest. Yearround tours via horse-drawn trolley and carriage, riverboat, trolley car or on foot. wilmingtonandbeaches.com Hollywood Location Walk of Old Wilmington, Riverfront at Market & Water
Sts., (910) 794-1866. It’s lights, camera, action as local actors lead you on actual movie and TV locations. Discover why, with more than 400 film credits, Wilmington is known as Hollywood East. hollywoodnc.com
Horsedrawn Tours of Wilmington,
0 Block Market St., (910) 251-8889. Our costumed driver narrates your unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions of Old Wilmington with our rescued horses. horsedrawntours.com
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park & Waterpark, 5320 Oleander Dr., (910) 791-0666. Water park with wave pool, lazy river, tube slide, kiddie splash pool and slides, tower slides and springs. Also go-kart track, mini golf, kids indoor playground, arcade and laser tag arena. junglerapids.com
Latimer House Museum and Gardens, 126 S. Third St., (910) 762-0492. Built in 1852 in the popular Victorian Italianate style, the house is now a museum with period furnishings, artwork and portraits of the Latimer family. latimerhouse.org
Lumina Winery & Brewery, 311 Judges Rd., OrderNumber
Unit 8A, (910) 793-5299. We are dedicated to the production of quality wines, offering a great selection of wines ranging from sweet to our dry reds. All of our beer is made fresh in our brewery with no preservatives. We specialize in brewing German- and Bohemian-style beer, using only yeast, hops, water and grain. luminawine.com
Noni Bacca Winery, 420 Eastwood Rd.,
#108, (877) 397-7617. At any given time, our fermenting room produces at least 20 different varieties of wine made from the finest “liquid grapes” in the market. nbwinery.com
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Fishing on the Coast Wilmington Railroad Museum, 505 Nutt St., (910) 763-2634. Recapture the essence of railroad days as you climb aboard a steam locomotive, wander through a bright red caboose or explore artifacts ranging from a 150-ton locomotive to a conductor’s 4-ounce timepiece. Enjoy the Lionel model railroad display and the HO display. wrrm.org Wilmington Trolley Co., 101 Water St., #1,
(910) 763-4483. Experience the grandeur and charm of Old Wilmington with a trolley tour of the historic district. The 8-mile, 45-minute narrated sightseeing tour includes beautiful mansions, haunted homes, museums, birthplaces of famous natives, TV/movie locations, African-American history, Civil War shipyards, brick-laden streets and more. wilmingtontrolley.com
Windsor Cashie Wetlands Walk, 101 York St.,
(919) 794-5553. Boardwalk in a natural wetlands environment with cypress trees and other swampland flora. Observation deck allows views of endangered waterfowl and swampland animals in their natural habitats. albemarle-nc.com/windsor
Historic Hope Plantation, 132 Hope
House Rd., (252) 794-3140. Established in the 1720s, the current mansion was built in 1803 by former North Carolina Gov. David Stone and was the centerpiece of a completely selfsustaining plantation. Today, visitors enjoy touring the faithfully restored mansion, outbuildings and grounds. hopeplantation.org
Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge, PO Box 430, (252) 794-5326.
Established in 1989, the refuge is home to animals such as deer, otter, beaver, muskrat and black bear, as well as more than 191 species of migrating birds. Informal trail systems, including the Charles Kuralt Trail, are open to the public for hiking and birdwatching. Some of the trails and refuge are only accessible by boat. Free; fee for camping. fws.gov/roanokeriver
Roanoke/Cashie River Center, 112 W.
Water St., (252) 794-2001. Focusing on the vast floodplain and bottomland swamp system of the lower Roanoke basin, historic items here include an “in situ” brick vault, a 150-year-old grave marker and an outbuilding from a historic home. partnershipforthesounds.org
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 302 S. Queen St., (252) 794-3420. Built in 1839 to succeed the Colonial Church of England Chapel. Consecrated in 1840. Unique building has a triplet stained-glass window and an active membership.
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Winton Historic District – Winton, PO Box 627,
(252) 398-5922. Inhabited by Meherrin Indians long before it was chartered as Hertford County’s oldest town. Historic and cultural attractions include the Century Post Office Museum, the Old Church Cemetery, C.S. Brown Regional Cultural Arts Center and Museum, and the Colonial Kitchen Museum.
Wrightsville Beach Johnnie Mercer’s Pier, 23 E. Salisbury St., (910) 256-2743. Extending more than 1,200 feet into the Atlantic Ocean, we’re the only concrete pier in the state. While we charge a nominal fee just to walk out, it’s well worth the experience. johnniemercerspier-nc.com Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, 303 W. Salisbury St., (910) 256-2569. The island’s fourth-oldest cottage has been restored to contain both rotating and permanent exhibits displaying the island’s rich history. wbmuseum.com
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson, 8884 St. Philips Rd. S.E., (910) 371-6613. Archaeological excavations have unearthed the Colonial port town of Brunswick; these excavations are exposed for viewing. The visitor center offers audiovisual programming, exhibits and artifacts. Fort Anderson, the 19th-century Confederate fortification, is wellpreserved. nchistoricsites.org/brunswic
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The following list of accommodations in the Coast region is arranged alphabetically by city. You may find more detailed information on any of these accommodations online at visitnc.com or the individual property’s website. An index to advertisers is on page 168.
Complimentary Breakfast
Exercise Room
Ahoskie Hotels/Motels
Ahoskie Inn (800) 582-3220
Tomahawk Motel (252) 332-3194
Atlantic Beach Hotels/Motels
Indoor Pool
Internet
Atlantis Lodge (800) 682-7057 atlantislodge.com
Windjammer Inn (800) 233-6466 windjammerinn.com Vacation Rentals
Atlantic Beach Realty/ Ocean Resorts (800) 786-7368 atlanticbeachrealty.net
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Caribbe Inn (252) 726-0051 caribbe-inn.com
Atlantic Sun Properties (252) 808-2786 atlanticsun properties.com
Clam Digger Inn (800) 338-1533 clamdiggerinn.com
Beach Vacation Properties (800) 334-2667 beachvacation proper ties.com
Fisherman’s Inn (800) 347-4571 fishermansinn.net Outdoor Pool
Seahawk Inn & Villas (800) 682-6898 seahawkinn-villas.com
Hampton Inn & Suites (252) 247-5118 hamptonatlantic beach.com Hollowell’s Motel (252) 726-5227 hollowellsmotel.com Island Inn (800) 636-3680 islandinnrentals.com
Bogue Shores Condominums (252) 726-7071 vacationhome servicesnc.com
Cannon & Gruber, Realtors (800) 317-2866 cannongruber.com /ntr
Sand Dollar Motel (252) 726-4106 thesanddollarmotel.net
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Surfside Realty (252) 726-0950 surfsiderealt yinc.com Whaler Inn Beach Club (800) 525-1768 whalerinn.com
Aurora Vacation Rentals
Creekside Cottages (252) 322-4473
Surf or Sound Realty (800) 926-6319 surforsound.com ?cid =link_nclist
Sands of Time RV Park & Campground (252) 995-5596 sandsof timecamp ground.com
Bald Head Island B&Bs and Country Inns
Marsh Harbour Inn (800) 680-8322 marshharbourinn.com
Avon Hotels/Motels
Avon Motel (252) 995-5774 avonmotel.com
Vacation Rentals
Colony Realty Corporation (800) 962-5256 hatterasvacations.com
Fred’s Shed (856) 451-2169 vacationshatteras.com/ Home.html
Coldwell Banker Spectrum Properties (800) 334-6390 spec trum properties.com
Vacation Rentals
Bald Head Island Limited (877) 344-6654 baldheadisland.com Advertising Partner, p. 137
Bald Head Vacations (910) 470-2253 baldheadvacations.com Tiffany’s Beach Rentals (910) 457-0544 tiffanysrentals.com
Barco
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Midgett Realty (252) 995-5333 midgettrealty.com Outer Beaches Realty (800) 627-3150 outerbeaches.com Sun Realty (800) 843-2034 sunrealtync.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
The Inn on Bath Creek Bed & Breakfast (252) 923-9571 innonbathcreek.com
Private Campgrounds
Vacation Rentals
Sandpiper Motel (252) 726-3148
Realty World-First Coast (800) 972-8899 nc-coast.com
Hatteras Realty (800) 428-8372 hatterasrealt y.com
Oceanana Family Resort Motel (252) 726-4111 oceanana-resort.com Palm Suites (800) 972-3297 palmsuites.com
Peppertree Atlantic Beach Villas (800) 438-6493 extraholidays.com/ AtlanticBeach
My NC Rental (757) 558-3653 myncrental.com
Bath Hotels/Motels
Bath Harbor Marina & Motel (252) 923-5711 bathharbor.com
Bayboro
Cousin Martha’s Bed & Breakfast (877) 464-7487 cousinsbedand breakfast.com Inlet Inn (800) 554-5466 inlet-inn.com
Hotels/Motels
Langdon House (252) 728-5499 langdonhouse.com
Private Campgrounds
Old Seaport Inn (800) 349-5823 oldseaportinn.com
The Bayboro House Hotel (252) 745-7270
River’s Edge Family Campground (252) 559-3603 riversedgefamilycamp ground.com
Beaufort
Otway House (252) 728-5636 otwayhouse.com Pecan Tree Inn (800) 728-7871 pecantree.com
Hotels/Motels
Beaufort Harbour Suites (252) 728-3483 beaufor tharbor suites.com
Core Creek Lodge (252) 728-4500 thecorecreeklodge.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Anchorage House (252) 728-9908 anchoragehouse.net Beaufort Inn (800) 726-0321 beaufor t-inn.com Captains Quarters Bed & Breakfast (800) 659-7111 captainsquarters.us The Cedars Inn (252) 838-1463 cedarsinn.com County Home B&B (252) 728-4611 countyhomeb-b.com
Vacation Rentals
Beaufort Realty Co. (800) 548-2961 beaufor trlty.com
Private Campgrounds
Coastal Riverside Campground (252) 728-5155
Belhaven B&Bs and Country Inns
Belhaven Water Street Bed and Breakfast (866) 338-2825 belhavenwaterstreet bandb.com Bellport Inn Bed & Breakfast (252) 943-9910 bellpor tinn.com J and L Tourist House (252) 943-2673 jandltouristhouse.com
coast accommodations Thomasina’s Bed & Breakfast (252) 943-2097 thomasinasbandb.com Private Campgrounds
Riverside Campground (252) 943-2926
Private Campgrounds
Cape Woods Campground (252) 995-5850 capewoods.com
Island Hide-Away Campground (252) 995-6628
Beulaville
Calabash
Private Campgrounds
Hotels/Motels
Whippoorwill Campground (910) 324-2619 whippoorwillcamp ground.com
Burgaw
Marsh Harbour Villas (910) 579-3700 marshharbour.org Resorts
Brunswick Plantation and Golf Resort (800) 332-8576 brunswickvillas.com
Hotels/Motels
Burgaw Motel (910) 259-4550
Buxton
Private Campgrounds
Hughes Family Campground (910) 579-6763 ncbrunswick.com
Hotels/Motels
Buxton Beach Motel (252) 995-5972 buxtonbeachmotel.com Cape Hatteras Motel (800) 995-0711 capehat terasmotel.com Cape Pines Motel (252) 995-5666 capepinesmotel.com Croatoan Inn (252) 995-5968 thecroatoaninn.com Hatteras Island Inn Buxton (800) 432-1421 Inn on Pamlico Sound (866) 995-7030 innonpamlicosound.com Lighthouse View Motel (800) 225-7651 lighthouseview.com Outer Banks Motel (800) 995-1233 outerbanksmotel.com Tower Circle Motel (252) 995-5353 towercirclemotel.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Cape Hatteras Bed & Breakfast (800) 252-3316 capehat terasbandb.com
Camden Private Campgrounds
North River Campground (252) 336-4414 northrivercamp ground.com
Cape Carteret Hotels/Motels
Carolina Beach Hotels/Motels
Atlantic Towers (800) 232-2440 atlantic-towers.com Beach House Inn & Suites (866) 458-5558 beachhouseinnand suites.com Beach Side Inn (910) 458-5598 beachsideinn.net Buccaneer Motel (910) 458-8506 Cole’s Motel (910) 458-5176 Courtyard (910) 458-2030 cour tyardcarolina beach.com Dolphin Lane (800) 725-4647 dolphinlane.com Drifter’s Reef Motel (910) 458-5414 drif tersreef.com
Golden Sands Motel (888) 458-8334 goldensandscarolina beach.com Mermaid Manor (866) 913-7871 mermaidmanornc.com Microtel Inn & Suites (866) 888-9919 microtelinn.com
Parkerton Inn (800) 393-9909 parkertoninn.com
North Pier Ocean Villas (800) 476-1589 northpiervillas.com
Harborlight Guest House (800) 624-8439 harborlightnc.com
Smith Cottages (910) 458-6543
Sea Ranch Motel (800) 849-8977 visitsearanch.com
United Beach Vacations (800) 334-5806 unitedbeach vacations.com
Sea Witch Motel (910) 707-0058 seawitchmotelcarolina beach.com
Victory Beach Vacations (888) 256-4804 victorybeach vacations.com
Surfside Motor Lodge (800) 516-9883 surfsidecb.com
Walker Realty (910) 458-3388 carolinabeach-nc.com
Wanda Inn Motel (910) 458-8367 Welcome Inn (910) 458-5539 B&Bs and Country Inns
Beacon House Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages (877) 232-2666 beaconhouseinnb-b.com Vacation Rentals
Beach Girls Realty (910) 458-5611 beachgirlsrealty.com
Blue Water Realty (866) 458-3001 bluewaterrealtyinc.com Bryant Real Estate (800) 994-5222 bryantre.com
Waterway RV Park (252) 393-8715
Chadbourn Hotels/Motels
Budget Inn (910) 654-5035
Chocowinity Hotels/Motels
Super 8 – Chocowinity (252) 946-8001 super8.com
Private Campgrounds
Winner’s RV Park (910) 458-1098 winnersrvpark.com
Private Campgrounds
Twin Lakes Camping Resort (252) 946-5700 twinlakesnc.com
Cedar Island Hotels/Motels
Driftwood Motel & Campground (252) 225-4861 clis.com/deg/
Coinjock Hotels/Motels
Midway Marina & Motel (252) 453-3625 midwaymarinamotel.com
Cedar Point Private Campgrounds
Cedar Point Campground (252) 393-7726
Dry Dock Family Motel (910) 458-9588
Best Western Silver Creek Inn (877) 459-1448 book.bestwestern.com/ bestwestern/product Info.do?propert yCode =34140
B&Bs and Country Inns
Sea & Sun Motel (910) 458-7918
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Oceaneer Motel (800) 447-0094 oceaneermotel.com Russo’s Motel (910) 458-5281 russosmotel.com The Savannah Inn (800) 334-8533 thesavannahinn.com
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Bullard Realty (800) 327-5863 bullardrealtyonline.com Carolina Beach Realty (877) 416-1212 carolinabeachrealty.net Gardner Realty & Mgmt. (800) 697-7924 carolinabeachlive.com Joy Lee Apartments (910) 458-8361 Laney Real Estate (800) 455-1594 laneyvacation rentals.com Network Real Estate (877) 489-1249 networkwilmington.com OceanBreeze Properties (910) 707-0308 oceanbreezenc.com
Greenville-Pitt County Convention & Visitors Bureau 66564
Discover more than you expect on the road to natural and historic wonders of coastal North Carolina. New-style Southern urban amenities, uptown festivals, farm-to-plate and satisfy-everyone dining, plus our sportstown flair, make us an ideal base for exploring the Coastal Plain’s vast recreational resources.
(800) 537-5564 www.visitgreenvillenc.com
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Hampton Lodge Camping Resort (252) 453-2732
Columbia Hotels/Motels
Dalton House Motel (252) 796-0381 B&Bs and Country Inns
The Brickhouse Inn (252) 766-3333 thebrickhouseinn.com Vacation Rentals
Egret on the Sound (828) 406-6229 egretonthesound.com Heron Cottage on the Albemarle Sound (252) 332-2484
Corolla Hotels/Motels
Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks (252) 453-6565 outerbanks.hampton inn.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Inn at Corolla Light (252) 453-3340 innatcorolla.com
Vacation Rentals
Beach Realty (800) 635-1559 beachrealt ync.com
Karichele Realty (800) 453-2377 karichele.com Kitty Dunes Rentals (800) 334-3863 kitt ydunes.com
Corolla Classic Vacations (866) 453-9660 corollaclassic vacations.com
Advice 5¢ (800) 238-4235 advice5.com
Vacation Rentals
Resort Realty (800) 458-3830 resortrealty.com
Kitty Hawk Rentals (800) 635-1559 beachrealt ync.com
Seaside Vacations (800) 395-2525 outerbanks vacations.com/vnc
Outer Banks Blue Realty Services (888) 623-2583 obxblue.com
Shoreline Preferred Properties (888) 449-2036 vacationinobx.com
Resort Realty (252) 261-8888 resortrealty.com
Stan White Realty (800) 753-6200 outerbanksrentals.com Sun Realty (899) 334-4745 sunrealtync.com Twiddy & Co. Realtors (800) 489-4339 twiddy.com Village Realty (252) 453-9650 villagerealtyobx.com
Creswell Private Campgrounds
Currituck
Carolina Shores Vacation Rentals (252) 715-1901 outerbankscarolina vacations.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Paramount Destinations (866) 753-3045 paramount destinations.com
Conman’s Campground (252) 797-7124 conmans.net
Brindley Beach Vacations (877) 642-3224 brindleybeach.com
Duck
Private Campgrounds
Bells Island Campground (252) 232-2590 bellsislandcamp ground.com
Dublin Vacation Rentals
Lu Mil Vineyards’ Cabins (800) 545-2293 lumilvineyard.com
Carolina Designs Realty (800) 368-3825 carolinadesigns.com
Ships Watch Association (800) 261-7924 shipswatch.com
Granville Queen Inn (866) 482-8534 granvillequeen.com
Whistling Pines Motel (252) 335-0817
Mulberry Hill Guest House (252) 509-1450 mulberr yhillinn.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
The Pack House Inn (252) 482-3641 thepackhouseinn.com
Edward B&Bs and Country Inns
Bennett Vineyards’ Grape House Bed & Breakfast (877) 762-9463 bennettvineyard.com
Elizabeth City Hotels/Motels
Stan White Realty (800) 992-2976 outerbanksrentals.com
Days Inn (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com
Sun Realty (800) 334-4745 sunrealtync.com
Econo Lodge (252) 338-4124 econolodge.com
Twiddy & Co. Realtors (800) 489-4339 twiddy.com Resorts
The Sanderling Resort & Spa (800) 701-4111 thesanderling.com
Edenton Hotels/Motels
Coach House Inn (252) 482-2107 motelcoachhouse edenton.com Hampton Inn (252) 482-3500 hamptoninn.com Super 8 (252) 482-2017 super8.com
Upper Broad Extended Stay (252) 333-0960 B&Bs and Country Inns
Captain’s Quarters Inn (800) 482-8945 captainsquartersinn.com
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Fairfield Inn & Suites (252) 333-1003 marriot t.com/hotels / hotel-information /travel /orfec-fair field-inn-and- suites-elizabeth-city Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.hilton.com/ hi/elizabethcit y Holiday Inn Express (800) 228-5150 hiexpress.com Microtel Inn & Suites (888) 771-7171 microtelinn.com Quality Inn (252) 338-3951 choicehotels.com /hotel / NC377 Queen Elizabeth Motel (252) 338-3961 Travelers Inn (252) 338-5451 travelersinn.webs.com
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Century 21 Coastland Realty (800) 822-2121 coas tland.com
Culpepper Inn (252) 335-9235 culpepperinn.com
Elizabeth City Bed & Breakfast (877) 324-8922 elizabethcitybb.com Grice-Fearing House Bed & Breakfast (252) 333-1792 gricefearinghouse.com The Pond House Inn (888) 335-9834 thepondhouseinn.com
Emerald Isle Realty (877) 503-4042 emer aldislerealt y.com Advertising Partner, p. 149
Realty World-First Coast Realty (800) 682-3423 nc-coast.com Shorewood Real Estate (888) 557-0172 shorewoodreal estate.com
Elizabethtown Hotels/Motels
Spinnaker’s Reach Realty (800) 245-7746 spinnakersreach.com
Private Campgrounds
Sun-Surf Realty (877) 873-0426 sunsurfrealty.com
Days Inn (800) 329-7466
White Lake RV Park (800) 227-5453
Emerald Isle Hotels/Motels
Bogue Inlet Motel (252) 354-3406 Islander Suites (800) 367-3381 islandernc.com Oceanview Inn (252) 354-2755 Rusty Pelican Inn (252) 354-3450 Waterway Inn (252) 393-8027 waterwayinn.net
B&Bs and Country Inns
Emerald Isle Inn and B&B (252) 354-3222 emeraldisleinn.com Vacation Rentals
Bluewater Vacation Rentals (866) 348-8975 bluewaternc.com/ ?NCK=ccnce
Private Campgrounds
Camp Ocean Forest (252) 354-3454 campoceanforest.com Holiday Trav-L-Park Resort (252) 354-2250
Engelhard Hotels/Motels
Hotel Engelhard (800) 290-5311 hotelengelhard.com
Jennette’s Lodge (252) 925-1461 B&Bs and Country Inns
Sallie Dixon’s B&B (252) 925-7921
Vacation Rentals
Heart Realty (252) 925-7200 jeanheartrealty.com Hyde Haven (252) 473-0835 hydehaven engelhard.com
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A fishing tradition known the world over! Charters offered at our full-service marina. Blue and white marlin, sailfish, tuna, dolphin, wahoo, bluefish, Spanish and king mackeral, striped bass, cobia red drum.
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Private Campgrounds
Big Trout Campground (252) 925-6651
Private Campgrounds
Eure
Osprey Nest Campground-RV Park (252) 926-4491
Private Campgrounds
Farmville Hotels/Motels
Evergreen
Marlboro Inn (252) 753-3145 visitgreenvillenc.com
Frisco Private Campgrounds
Hotels/Motels
Hyde-Away Motel (252) 926-8101
Super 8 (252) 537-1011
Gates Lawrence Lane House (252) 357-1279 gatescountynet.tripod.com
Grandy Hotels/Motels
Lumber River Campground (910) 654-5130 lumberrivertrailride.com
Fairfield
Hotels/Motels
B&Bs and Country Inns
Trail’s End Campground (252) 357-0587 trailsendcamping.com
Private Campgrounds
Garysburg
Frisco Woods Campground (800) 948-3942 outer-banks.com/ friscowoods
Walnut Island Lodge (866) 453-2261 walnutisland.com
Greenville Hotels/Motels
Affordable Suites of America (252) 355-5717 affordablesuites.com/ greenville
Baymont Inn & Suites (252) 364-8980 baymontinns.com
Days Inn (252) 752-0214 daysinn.com
Home-Towne Suites (252) 752-3411 htshotel.com
Best Western Plus (800) 937-8376 book.bestwestern.com
East Carolina Inn (800) 842-6576 visitgreenvillenc.com/ lodging
Jameson Inn (800) 526-3766 jamesoninns.com
Camelot Inn (252) 756-1150 camelotinnmotel.com Candlewood Suites (888) 226-3539 candlewoodsuites.com City Hotel (877) 271-2616 cityhotelandbistro.com Comfort Inn (800) 228-5151 comfortinn.com Courtyard (800) 321-2211 marriot t.com
Economy Inn (252) 754-8047 pages.suddenlink.net/ economyinn Greenville Motel (252) 756-1130 visitgreenvillenc.com/ lodging Hampton Inn (800) 426-4866 greenvillenc.hampton inn.com Hilton (800) 445-8667 hilton.com
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Microtel Inn & Suites (800) 771-7171 microtel-greenville.com Motel 6 (800) 843-7663 Quality Inn (252) 758-5544 visitgreenvillenc.com/ lodging Super 8 (800) 800-8000 super8.com Travelodge (800) 578-7878
Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com/greenvillenc
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• Traditional island hospitality • Couples, families & fishermen • Soundfront, harbor & village • Pet-friendly properties available Come see why we were named the #1 beach in the country in 2007.
(866) 576-7117 www.blueheronvacations.com
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coast accommodations University Inn (252) 756-7084 visitgreenvillenc.com/ lodging Wingate Inn (800) 228-1000 wingateinns.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Internet
Complimentary Breakfast
Exercise Room
Fifth Street Inn (252) 355-0699
Private Campgrounds
Bradford Creek Campground (252) 752-8886
Grimesland B&Bs and Country Inns
Paradise Bed & Breakfast (252) 746-2748 paradiselodge.biz
Hampstead
Outdoor Pool
Indoor Pool
B&Bs and Country Inns
Private Campgrounds
Cape Lookout RV Park (252) 504-3400
Hatteras Hotels/Motels
Breakwater Inn (252) 986-2565 breakwaterhat teras.com Hatteras Harbor Marina Efficiencies (800) 676-4939 hatterasharbor.com Hatteras Marlin Motel (866) 986-2141 hatterasmarlin.com Sea Gull Motel (252) 986-2550 seagullhat teras.com Village Marina Motel (252) 986-2522 villagemarina hat teras.com The Villas of Hatteras Landing (252) 986-1110 villasofhatteras.com Vacation Rentals
Bed & Breakfast at Mallard Bay (910) 270-3363 bedandbreakfast mallardbay.com
Dolphin Realty (800) 338-4775 dolphin-realt y.com
Vacation Rentals
Midgett Realty (800) 527-2903 midgettrealty.com
Carolina Coast Properties (800) 334-8318 carolinacoastprops.com
Harkers Island Hotels/Motels
Harkers Island Fishing Center Motel (252) 728-3907 harkersmarina.com
Hatteras Realty (800) 428-8372 hatterasrealt y.com
Outer Beaches Realty (888) 627-3650 outerbeaches.com Private Campgrounds
Hatteras Sands RV Resort (252) 986-2422 hatterassands.com
Vacation Rentals
Cape Lookout Realty (252) 728-2375 capelookoutrealt y.com
Great Island Cabins (252) 241-6783 nps.gov /calo/planyour visit/lodging.htm Jo Ann Mangum Coastal Vacation Rentals (888) 211-2203 joannmangum.com
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Havelock Hotels/Motels
Budget Inn Suites (252) 447-5621 Comfort Inn (800) 228-5150 Days Inn (800) 329-7466
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Hampton Inn (252) 447-9400 hamptoninn3.hilton.com Holiday Inn Express (888) 465-4329 hiexpress.com /hotels/ us/en/havelock/ewnes/ hoteldetail Hostess House (800) 501-5772 Knights Inn (252) 444-1414 Quality Inn (877) 424-6423 Sherwood Motel (252) 447-3184
Hertford B&Bs and Country Inns
Beechtree Inn (252) 426-7815 beechtreeinn.net
1812 on the Perquimans (252) 426-1812 bedandbreakfast.com / north-carolina-hertfor d-1812ontheperquimans .html Springfield Bed & Breakfast Inn (252) 426-8471 springfieldbb.com Private Campgrounds
Strick’s Family Campground (252) 426-7920 visitperquimans.com
Holden Beach Hotels/Motels
Gray Gull Motel (910) 842-6775 graygullmotel.com
Holden Beach Fishing Pier Room Rentals (910) 842-6483 Vacation Rentals
Alan Holden Vacations (800) 720-2200 holden-beach.com
Brunswickland Realty (800) 842-6949 brunswicklandrealty.com
Coastal Vacation Resorts (800) 252-7000 coastalvacation resorts.com Craig Realty (888) 746-2777 Hobbs Realty Vacations (800) 655-3367 hobbsrealt y.com/ Holden Beach/ VacationRentals Holden Beach Properties (877) 842-6485 holdenbeach properties.com Private Campgrounds
Green Oaks Campground (910) 842-2844 Holden Beach Pier Campground (910) 842-6483 Holden Beach RV Park (910) 842-1809 holdenbeachrv.com
Holly Ridge Private Campgrounds
Pinewood Campground (910) 329-1618 Stump Sound RV Campground (910) 329-1414
Hubert Private Campgrounds
Bear Creek Campground (910) 326-5839 Button’s Family Campground (910) 326-5271
Indian Beach Vacation Rentals
Windward Dunes (800) 659-7545 windwarddunes rentals.com
Jacksonville Hotels/Motels
Baymont Inn & Suites (866) 996-7937 baymontjacksonville.com Best Rest Inn (910) 455-2063 Budget Inn (910) 347-2158 Candlewood Suites (888) 226-3539 ichotelsgroup.com Coastal Motel (910) 455-1999 Comfort Suites (800) 228-5150 comfortsuites.com Days Inn (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com Econo Lodge (877) 424-6423 econolodge.com Economy Inn (910) 347-2147 Extended Stay America (800) 398-7829 extendedstay.com Fairfield Inn & Suites (800) 228-2800 marriot t.com/hotels / travel/oajfi-fair field-in n-and-suites-jacksonville Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com / jacksonvillenc
Sunset Inn (800) 434-3497 Super 8 (800) 454-3213 super8.com Towne Place Suites (910) 478-9795 marriot t.com/oajts Travel Inn (910) 347-1948 Triangle Motor Inn (910) 455-4923 B&Bs and Country Inns
The Colonel’s Lady Bed and Breakfast (910) 937-7718 Mill Avenue Bed & Breakfast (910) 346-2087
Vacation Rentals
Equine Country (910) 347-4511 equinecountryusa.com Private Campgrounds
Blue Creek Fishcamp’s RV Park (910) 346-3719 Cabin Creek Campground (800) 699-5305 campingfriend.com/ CabinCreekCampground
Jarvisburg Hotels/Motels
Home2 Suites (910) 355-3500 Liberty Inn (800) 845-3336 libertyinnlejeune.com Quality Inn (877) 424-6423 qualityinn.com Ramada (910) 455-4100 Sleep Inn & Suites (800) 424-6423 choicehotels.com
Suburban Extended Stay Affordable Suites Hotel-Camp LeJeune of America (910) 346-7759 (910) 347-2400 suburbanhotels.com affordablesuites.com/aff ordablesuites-jacksonvil le-nc-hotel/index.php
Sea Oats Motel (866) 894-6287 seaoatsmotel.net
Kenansville B&Bs and Country Inns
Murray House Country Inn (910) 296-1000 murrayhouseinn.com
Kill Devil Hills Hotels/Motels
Best Western Ocean Reef Suites (252) 441-1611 bestwestern.com/ocean reefsuites
coast accommodations Cavalier Motel (252) 441-5585 thecavaliermotel.com
Outer Banks Inn (888) 322-9702 theouterbanksinn.com
Comfort Inn – North (252) 441-6333 comfortinn.com/hotel/ nc416
Outer Banks Motor Lodge (877) 625-6343 obxmotorlodge.com
Days Inn & Suites Mariner (800) 329-7466 obxlodging.com Days Inn Oceanfront Wright Brothers (800) 329-7466 obxlodging.com
Quality Inn Carolina Oceanfront (800) 854-5286 qualityinncarolina oceanfront.com Ramada Plaza (800) 635-1824 ramadaplazanags head.com
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Driftin’ Sands Motel (800) 237-1083 obxlodging.com
Sea Ranch Hotel (800) 334-4737 searanchhotel.com
Ebb Tide Motel (252) 441-4913
Shutters on the Banks (800) 848-3728 colonyivmotel.com
First Flight Inn (252) 441-5007 firstflightinn.com John Yancey Inn (800) 592-6239 johnyanceyinn.com
Travelodge Nags Head Beach Hotel (800) 338-7761 nagsheadbeach hotel.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Atlantic Street Inn (252) 305-0246 atlanticstreetinn.com Cypress House Inn (800) 554-2764 cypresshouseinn.com Vacation Rentals
Cambridge Cove at Bermuda Bay (866) 316-1841 cambridgecoveobx.com/ cambridge_cove.html First Flight Rentals (866) 595-1893 firstflightrentals.com Hurricane Anita Cottage (252) 261-1862 vrbo.com/35828 Kitty Hawk Rentals (800) 635-1559 beachrealt ync.com
Sea Oats Realty (800) 933-2325 seaoatsrealty.com
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Sun Realty (800) 334-4745 sunrealtync.com
Hampton Inn (800) 250-5370 hamp toninn.com
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (252) 559-8888 hiexpress.com /kinstonnc
Wilbur & Orville Wright Cottage Court (252) 441-7331 wilburwright cottages.com Private Campgrounds
Joe & Kay’s Campground (252) 441-5468
Country Hearth Inn (800) 325-2525
Quality Inn (252) 527-3200 qualityinn.com
Buccaneer Motel and Beach Suites (800) 442-4412 buccaneermotelouter banks.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Bentley Vernon Hall Estate Bed & Breakfast (252) 523-2337 bentleybedand breakfast.com
Leslie’s Vacation Rentals (252) 441-6816 lesliesvacation rentals.com
Hotels/Motels
Beach Haven Motel (888) 559-0506 beachhavenmotel.com
WestParke Inn & Suites (252) 527-1500
Hotels/Motels
Kitty Hawk
Kinston Motor Lodge (252) 527-2171
Super 8 (252) 523-8146 super8.com
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Neuseway Nature Park Campground (252) 939-3367 neusewaypark.com
Hilton Garden Inn (252) 261-1290 outerbanks.stayhgi.com
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B&Bs and Country Inns
Cypress Moon Inn (877) 905-5060 cypressmooninn.com Vacation Rentals
Amazing Place (757) 868-4019 myvacationcondos.com/ seadunes.html Atlantic Realty (800) 334-8401 atlanticrealt y-nc.com Barrier Island Realty (800) 237-5177 bistation.com Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates (800) 552-6257 joelambjr.com Kitty Dunes Realty & Rentals (888) 860-3863 kitt ydunes.com Kitty Hawk Rentals (800) 635-1559 beachrealt ync.com Lillian B Rental Cottage (804) 226-2263 lillianb.com
Kitty Hawk RV Park (252) 261-2636 kitt yhawkr v.com
Knotts Island B&Bs and Country Inns
Barnes Hunting Lodge (252) 429-3163
Private Campgrounds
Sandy Point Resort Campground (252) 429-3094
Kure Beach Admiral’s Quarters Motel (855) 276-6835 admiralsquarters motel.com Blue Marlin Beach Lodging (800) 458-5752 blue-marlin.com
Saltaire Cottage Court (252) 261-3286 saltairecottages.com
Dry Dock by the Pier (910) 458-1153
Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas (252) 261-3837 seascapevillas.com
Shoreline Preferred Properties (800) 449-2036 vacationinobx.com Wright Property Management (800) 276-7478 wpmobx.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Hidden Treasure Inn (910) 458-3216 hiddentreasureinn.com Vacation Rentals
Island Realty (910) 458-8800 islandrealty-kure beach.com
Jim Ring Realty (910) 458-4300 ringrealtykurebeach.com Palm Air Realty (910) 458-5269 palmairrealtync.com Peterson’s Cottage (910) 458-3216 hiddentreasureinn.com Sandi Beach Inn (910) 458-5906 sandibeachinn.com
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Darlings by the Sea (800) 383-8111 darlingsby thesea.com
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Adventure Bound Campground (877) 453-2545 adventureboundnc.com
Pipers Dream (804) 226-2263 pipersdream.net
Seaside Vacations (800) 520-4251 outerbanks vacations.com
Private Campgrounds
Kure Keys Motel (910) 458-5277 kurekeysmotel.com Moran Motel (910) 458-5395 Pier View Cottages & Efficiencies (910) 458-5269 palmairrealtync.com The Sand Dunes Motel (800) 535-4984 thesanddunes.com Seven Seas Inn (866) 773-2746 sevenseasinn.com South Wind Motel (800) 874-9874 southwindmotel.com
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Lake Shore Lodge (910) 646-3748
Vacation Rentals
Miss Sadie’s Lakehouse vrbo.com/129997
Leland Hotels/Motels
Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites (888) 370-2127 bestwesternleland.com Comfort Suites Magnolia Greens (910) 383-3300 comfortsuitesmagnolia greens.com
Lewiston Woodville Vacation Rentals
The Thompson-Urquhart House (919) 836-2237 vrbo.com/77260
Manteo Hotels/Motels
Dare Haven Motel (252) 473-2322 darehaven.com Duke of Dare Motor Lodge (252) 473-2175
Elizabethan Inn (800) 346-2466 elizabethaninn.com Island Guesthouse & Cottages (252) 473-2434 theislandmotel.com
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B&Bs and Country Inns
White Oak River Campground (910) 743-3051 whiteoakrivercamp ground.com
Merritt Private Campgrounds
Bay River Campground (252) 745-4879 bayrivercampground.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
The Booth House (252) 473-3515 theboothhouse.com Burrus House Inn (252) 475-1636 burrushouseinn.com Cameron House Inn (800) 279-8178 cameronhouseinn.com The Inn at Kimbeeba (866) 473-6365 The Outdoors Inn (252) 473-1356 theoutdoorsinn.com Roanoke Island Inn (877) 473-5511 roanokeislandinn.com Scarborough House Inn (252) 473-3849 scarboroughhouse inn.com Scarborough Inn (252) 473-3979 scarborough-inn.com Tranquil House Inn (800) 458-7069 1587.com White Doe Inn Bed & Breakfast (800) 473-6091 whitedoeinn.com Vacation Rentals
Cheap OBX Vacations (252) 423-0815 cheapobxvacations.com Clemons Cottage (252) 256-2662 clemonscot tage.com Moore Island Properties (252) 473-2434 mooreisland properties.com Pirate’s Cove Vacation Rentals (877) 423-4503 pirates-cove.com / ?nck= obvb
Morehead City Hotels/Motels
Buccaneer Inn (800) 682-4982 magnusonhotels.com/ buccaneer Budget Inn (252) 247-4043 Econo Lodge Crystal Coast (800) 533-7556 Hampton Inn (800) 467-9375 moreheadcity.hampton inn.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites (800) 465-4329 Morehead Motor Inn (252) 726-5141 Quality Inn (800) 422-5404 crystalcoasthotels.com B&Bs and Country Inns
The Lighthouse Inn (252) 247-3133 nccoastchamber.com/ lighthouseinn Vacation Rentals
Foster Rentals Realty (252) 247-2048 jimfosterrealty.com
Trisha’s Bed and Breakfast (252) 232-0301 trishasinn.com
Murfreesboro B&Bs and Country Inns
The Barnes House Bed & Breakfast (252) 398-3676 bbonline.com/nc/ barneshouse Piper House Bed & Breakfast (252) 398-3531
Whitehurst-Adams Bed and Breakfast (252) 398-4445 Winborne House Bed and Breakfast (252) 398-5224 murfreesboronc.com
Nags Head Hotels/Motels
Beacon Motor Lodge (800) 441-4804 beaconmotorlodge.com Blue Heron Motel (252) 441-7447 blueheronnc.com Colonial Inn Motel (252) 441-7308 colonialinnmotel.com Comfort Inn – South (800) 334-3302 hotelsobx.com Dolphin Oceanfront Motel (800) 699-1962 dolphinmotel.net Islander Motel (252) 441-6229 islandermotel.com Nags Head Inn (800) 327-8881 nagsheadinn.com Oasis Suites (252) 441-5211 oasissuites.com Ocean Side Court (252) 441-6167 oceansidecour t.com Owens’ Motel (252) 441-6361 owensmotel.com
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Riverboat Landing Restaurant, Wilmington Rodeway Inn & Suites (252) 441-5242 choicehotels.com / hotels/nc651 Sandspur Motel & Cottage Court (800) 522-8486 sandspur.net Sea Foam Motel (252) 441-7320 seafoam.com See Sea Motel (800) 635-7007 coverealty.com Surf Side Motel (800) 552-7873 surfsideobx.com Tar Heel Motel (252) 441-6150 B&Bs and Country Inns
First Colony Inn (800) 368-9390 firstcolonyinn.com
Nags Head Beach Inn (800) 421-8466 nagsheadbeachinn.com
New Bern
Relaxlnn B&B (252) 441-2202 relaxinn.org
Nags Head Realty (800) 222-1531 nagsheadrealt y.com
Sandbar Bed and Breakfast (252) 489-1868 sandbarbedand breakfast.com
Outer Banks Resort Rentals (252) 441-2134 outerbanksresorts.com
Vacation Rentals
Rentals on the Ocean (252) 441-5005 rentalsontheocean.com
BB Hurricanes Waterfront Resort (252) 638-8566
Seaside Vacations (866) 884-0267 outerbanks vacations.com
Best Western Riverside Inn & Suites (252) 649-1717 bestwesternnorth carolina.com /hotels/ best-western-riversideinn-and-suites
Bodie Island Resort (800) 278-2945 bodieislandresor t.com Cola Vaughan Realty (877) 247-2652 obxcola.com Cove Realty (800) 635-7007 coverealty.com
Stan White Realty (800) 338-3233 outerbanksrentals.com
Moore Vacation Rentals (252) 480-1480 moorevacationrentals nc.com
Village Realty (800) 548-9688 villagerealtyobx.com
My Lagoon (252) 480-1533 mylagoon.net
Resorts
Dunes South Beach & Racquet Club (252) 441-4772 dunessouthobx.com
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Hotels/Motels
Abbot Cottages & Ziegler Suites Hotel (252) 638-6868 newbernzig.com
BridgePointe Hotel (877) 283-7713 bridgepointehotel.com Advertising Partner, p. 153
Broad Creek Guest Quarters Resort (252) 474-5329 broadcreekguest quar ters.com
Candlewood Suites (877) 660-8543 ichotelsgroup.com/h /d/ cw/1/en/hotel/E WNCW? hotelCode= EWNCW Comfort Suites Riverfront Park (800) 228-5150 comfortsuites newbern.com DoubleTree – Riverfront (800) 326-3745 doubletree.hilton.com/ newbern Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.com Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com / newbernnc The Palace Motel (252) 638-1151 SpringHill Suites (252) 637-0017 marriot t.com/ewnsh
B&Bs and Country Inns
The Aerie Bed & Breakfast (800) 849-5553 aeriebedand breakfast.com
Hanna House Bed & Breakfast (866) 830-4371 hannahousenc.net Harmony House (800) 636-3113 harmonyhouseinn.com Harvey Mansion Historic Inn (252) 635-3232 harveymansionhistoric inn.com Meadows Inn (877) 551-1776 meadowsinn-nc.com Sail Inn (252) 259-8507 sailinn.biz
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Fort Point River Front Guest House (252) 717-4049 newbernriverhouse.com
The Resort at Fairfield Harbour (252) 638-8011 fair fieldresorts.com Vacation Resorts International (866) 469-8222 8664myvacation.com Private Campgrounds
Moonlight Lake RV Park & Campground (252) 745-9800 moonlightlake.com
New Bern KOA (800) 562-3341 newbernkoa.com
Newport
Indoor Pool
Hostess House Courtyard (252) 223-6020 Private Campgrounds
Goose Creek Resort (252) 393-2628 goosecreekcamping.com Water’s Edge RV Resort (252) 247-0494 Whispering Pines Campground (252) 726-4902
North Topsail Beach Hotels/Motels
Seaview Motel (910) 328-3171
Vacation Rentals
Idyll-by-the-Sea Two (603) 524-4000 idyll-by-the-sea.com/ two/index.html
Island Real Estate (800) 622-6886 topsailvacation.com
Ward Realty (800) 782-6216 wardrealty.com
Oak Island Hotels/Motels
Blue Water Point Motel (910) 278-1230 bluewaterpoint motel.com Captain’s Cove Motel (910) 278-6026 realpages.com /sites / captainscove Island Inn Motel (910) 278-6011 islandinnmotel.com Island Resort (910) 278-5644 islandresortandinn.com Oak Island Inn (910) 278-1689 Ocean Crest Motel (910) 278-3333 ocean-crest-motel.com Vacation Rentals
Better Beach Rentals (877) 441-0009 betterbeachrentals.com Margaret Rudd & Associates (800) 486-5441 rudd.com Oak Island Accommodations (800) 243-8132 oakislandgetaway.com
Ocean Isle Beach Hotels/Motels
The Islander Inn (888) 325-4753 islanderinn.com
Ocean Isle Inn (800) 352-5988 oceanisleinn.com
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The Winds Resort Beach Club (800) 334-3581 thewinds.com Vacation Rentals
New Bern Round House (252) 349-0145 newbernroundhouse.com
Hotels/Motels
Outdoor Pool
Tetterton Management Group (800) 682-4882
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Cooke Realtors (800) 622-3224 cookerealt y.com
Isle Sea You (866) 475-3732 isle-sea-you.com R. H. McClure Realty (800) 332-5476 rhmcclurerealty.com Sloane Realty Vacations (800) 843-6044 sloanevacations.com Williamson Realty (800) 727-9222 williamsonrealty.com
Ocracoke Hotels/Motels
Anchorage Inn (252) 928-1101 theanchorageinn.com Blackbeard’s Lodge (800) 892-5314 blackbeardslodge.com Bluff Shoal Motel (252) 928-4301 bluf fshoal.com Captain’s Landing (252) 928-1999 thecaptainslanding.com Edwards of Ocracoke (800) 254-1359 edwardsofocracoke.com Harborside Motel (252) 928-3111 The Island Inn (877) 456-3466 ocracokeislandinn.com Ocracoke Harbor Inn (888) 456-1998 ocracokeharborinn.com Pony Island Motel (252) 928-4411 ponyislandmotel.com Sand Dollar Motel (866) 928-5571
The Castle on Silver Lake B&B (800) 471-8848 thecastlebb.com The Cove Bed and Breakfast (252) 928-4192 thecovebb.com Crew’s Inn B&B (252) 928-7011 thecrewsinn.com Oscar’s House Bed & Breakfast (252) 928-1311 oscarsbb.com Pam’s Peilcan Bed and Breakfast (888) 773-5422 pamspelican.com Thurston House Bed & Breakfast (252) 928-6037 thurstonhouseinn.com Vacation Rentals
Blue Heron Realty (866) 576-7117 blueheronvacations.com
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Corinne’s Apartments (252) 928-5851 Lightkeeper’s Guest House (877) 708-7284 Ocracoke Island Realty (252) 928-6261 ocracokeisland realt y.com Williams’ Cottages (252) 928-3811 Private Campgrounds
Beachcomber Campground (252) 928-4031
Teeter’s Campground (800) 705-5341
Oriental Hotels/Motels
Silver Lake Motel & Inn (252) 928-5721 silverlakemotelandinn.com
Oriental Marina & Inn (252) 249-1818 orientalmarina.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
River Neuse Suites (252) 249-1404 riverneuserentals.com
Beach House B&B (252) 928-1411 ocracokebeachhouse.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
The Captains’ Quarters (252) 249-0002 thecaptainsquarters.us Cartwright House Bed and Breakfast (252) 249-1337 cartwrighthouse.com The Inn at Oriental (252) 249-1078 innatoriental.com Vacation Rentals
Coldwell Banker Harbour Realty (252) 249-1000
Lazy River Cottages (252) 249-2261 Mariner Realty (252) 249-1014 Old Town Hall Inn (252) 675-9424 Oriental Harbor Place Condominiums (252) 249-3783 orientalharbor.com River Dunes Harbor Club (800) 348-7618 riverdunes.com Sail/Loft Realty (252) 249-1787
Pantego Private Campgrounds
Pungo Campground (252) 935-5023
Pink Hill Private Campgrounds
Maxwell Mill Park (252) 568-2022 maxwell-mill-park.com
Sportsman’s Inn (800) 870-9993 B&Bs and Country Inns
Four Gables Bed & Breakfast (252) 793-4422 fourgablesbandb.com
Pollocksville B&Bs and Country Inns
Country Dreams Bed and Breakfast (910) 221-7494 bbonline.com/nc/ countr ydreams
Vacation Rentals
Moore’s River Camp (252) 670-3040 therivercamp.com
Powells Point Vacation Rentals
Elan Vacations (866) 760-3526 elanvacations.com
Richlands Hotels/Motels
Carolina Inn (910) 324-4104
B&Bs and Country Inns
Sara Margaret Inn (910) 324-1313
Private Campgrounds
Whippoorwill Campground (910) 324-2619 whippoorwillcamp ground.com
Rocky Point Plymouth Hotels/Motels
Holiday Inn Express (252) 793-4700 Pinetree Motel (252) 793-3041
Port-O Plymouth Inn (800) 545-8548 portoplymouthinn.com
Private Campgrounds
Rocky Point Campground (910) 259-9611
Rodanthe Hotels/Motels
Sea Sound Motel (252) 987-2224 seasound.home. mindspring.com
coast accommodations
Roper
Vacation Rentals
Midgett Realty (252) 987-2350 midgettrealty.com
Private Campgrounds
Camp Hatteras RV Resort & Campground (252) 987-2777 camphat teras.com Cape Hatteras KOA (800) 562-5268 capehat teraskoa.com North Beach Campground (252) 987-9901 Rodanthe Watersports Campground (252) 987-1431 watersportsandcamp ground.com Saint Clair Landing (252) 987-2850
B&Bs and Country Inns
McAllister’s Academy Inn (252) 791-0044 academyinn.com
Salvo Hotels/Motels
Salvo Inn Motel (252) 987-2240 salvoinnmotel.com
Sealevel Private Campgrounds
Cedar Creek Campground (252) 225-9571
Salter Path Hotels/Motels
Oak Grove Motel (252) 247-3533
William & Garland Motel (252) 247-3733 williamandgarland motel.com Vacation Rentals
Colony By The Sea (800) 624-5869 colonybythesea.com
Surf or Sound Realty (800) 926-6319 surforsound.com?cid =l ink_nclist
Scranton Private Campgrounds
Van Horn’s Campground (252) 926-6621
The Ocean Club (888) 237-2035 theoceanclubnc.com
Sneads Ferry Hotels/Motels
Vacation Rentals
Sun Realty (800) 345-0910 sunrealtync.com
Sea Mist Camping Resort (910) 754-8916
Shallotte Hotels/Motels
Comfort Inn (800) 565-1223 choicehotels.com /hotel / nc078 Days Inn (910) 754-3300 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites (910) 755-6444 econolodge.com/hotel/ nc686 Private Campgrounds
S & W RV Park (910) 754-8576 ncbrunswick.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites (910) 327-8282 hiexpress.com /sneads ferrync.com Seaward Inn (910) 327-0469 Topsail Shores (910) 685-0969 topsailshoresinn.com Vacation Rentals
Coldwell Banker-Coastline Realty (800) 497-5463 cbcoastline.com
Kathy S. Parker Real Estate (800) 327-2218 topsailbeach.com
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Treasure Realty (800) 762-3961 treasurerealt y.com Private Campgrounds
Woodcreek RV Park (910) 327-0409
Southern Shores Vacation Rentals
Southern Shores Realty Services (800) 334-1000 southernshores.com
Southport Hotels/Motels
Comfort Suites (910) 454-7444 comfortsuites.com/ hotel/nc351
Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hampton-inn.com/hi/ southport
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BridgePointe Hotel & Marina 66893
Complimentary breakfast, sitting by the pool, incredible river views, walking distance to downtown – total relaxation!
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coast accommodations The Inn at River Oaks (910) 457-1100 theinnatriveroaks.com Riverside Motel (910) 457-6701 loisjanes.com /index. php/riverview-motel Wingate (910) 454-0086 wingatehotels.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Lois Jane’s Riverview Inn (910) 457-6701 loisjanes.com
Robert Ruark Inn (910) 363-4169 robertruarkinn.com Southport Inn (910) 363-4359 southportncinn.com
Cape Fear Realty (910) 457-1702 baldheadislandrentals. com /BaldHeadIsland / VacationRentals
B&Bs and Country Inns
Private Campgrounds
The Sunset Inn (888) 575-1001 thesunsetinn.net
Coastal Vacation Resorts (888) 703-5469 coastalvacationresorts oakisland.com
Coastal Management (910) 443-3397 ospreycreekrentals.com
Southport Realty (910) 457-6401 southport-realty.com
Sloane Realty Vacations (866) 348-7138 sunsetbeachnc rental.com
Brunswick Beaches Camping Resort (888) 562-4240 brunswickbeaches camping.com
Vacation Rentals
Wishing Well Family Campground (910) 579-7982
Surf City Hotels/Motels
Sunset Properties (866) 976-8204 vacationrentalsat oceanisle.com
Private Campgrounds
Woodside RV Park (910) 457-6564
Sunset Beach
Sunset Vacations (800) 331-6428 Resorts
Hotels/Motels
Continental Motel & Apartments (910) 579-6772 motelatsunsetbeach.com
Sea Trail Golf Resort (866) 368-6642 seatrail.com
Island Inn (800) 573-2566 topsailislandinn.com
Tiffany’s Motel (800) 758-3818 tiffanysmotel.com B&Bs and Country Inns
The Pink Palace (910) 328-5114
Vacation Rentals
Access Realty (800) 867-7245 accessthebeach.com A Beach Place Realty (877) 884-2522 abeachplace.com
Loggerhead Inn (800) 543-6079 loggerheadinn.com SeaScape Motel (800) 745-4480 seascapemotel.net SurfSide Motel (877) 404-9162 motelsurfside.com
Bryson & Associates (800) 326-0747 brysontopsail.com
A Guppy Getaway (910) 540-5528 aguppygetaway.com
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Jean Brown Real Estate (800) 745-4480 topsailbeaches.com Lewis Realty Associates (800) 233-5211 topsailarea.com Sea Coast Properties (866) 730-7061 unitedbeach vacations.com TI Rentals (910) 328-9977 ti-rentals.com
Century 21 Action (888) 823-2553 century21topsail.com
Internet
The Brunswick Inn Bed & Breakfast (910) 457-5278 brunswickinn.com
Vacation Rentals
Ward Realty Corp. (800) 782-6216 wardrealty.com
coast accommodations Private Campgrounds
Blackbeard’s Treasure Family Campground (910) 328-1206 blackbeardstreasure campground.com Lanier’s Campground (877) 665-5347 lanierscampground.com
Private Campgrounds
Mattamuskeet Campground (252) 926-0911
Swansboro Hotels/Motels
Hampton Inn & Suites (910) 325-9000 swansborosuites. hamptoninn.com
Surf City Family Campground (910) 328-4281
Swan Quarter Hotels/Motels
Carawan’s Motel (877) 788-0764 carawans.com
Tabor City Hotels/Motels
Economy Inn (910) 653-3169
B&Bs and Country Inns
B&Bs and Country Inns
The Tunnell Farmhouse B&B (252) 926-1391 tunnellfarmhouse. home.coastalnet.com
Inn d’ Vine Bed & Breakfast (910) 653-4726 grapefullsisters vineyard.com
Private Campgrounds
Carrollwoods RV Park & Campground (910) 653-5538 grapefullsistersvineyard .com /carrollwoods.html Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park @ Daddy Joes (910) 653-2155 taborcityjellystone.com
Topsail Beach Hotels/Motels
Breezeway Motel (800) 548-4694 breezewaymotel.com Jolly Roger Oceanfront Inn (800) 633-3196 thejollyroger.com Sea Vista Motel (800) 732-8478 seavistamotel.com
Vacation Rentals
Wallace Hotels/Motels
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (910) 285-9200 hiexpress.com
Liberty Inn Motel (910) 285-2820 libertyinnmotel.com Private Campgrounds
Lake Leamon Campground (910) 285-3857 lakeleamon.com
Wanchese B&Bs and Country Inns
Island House of Wanchese B&B (866) 473-5619 islandhouse-bb.com Wanchese Inn (252) 475-1166 wancheseinn.com Vacation Rentals
Rena’s Cottage (757) 285-0382 renascottage.com Bryson & Associates Inc (800) 326-0747 brysontopsail.com
Island Real Estate (800) 622-6886 topsailvacation.com
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Sea Path Realty (888) 328-4201 seapathrealty.com Topsail Realty (800) 526-6432 topsail-realt y.com 66876
Private Campgrounds
The Refuge RV Park (252) 473-1096 therefuge-roanoke island.com
Warsaw Hotels/Motels
Days Inn Suites (910) 293-2525 daysinn.com
Quality Inn (910) 293-2800 Relax Inn (910) 293-4301 Warsaw Inn (910) 293-7121
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Ward Realty (800) 782-6216 wardrealty.com
Trenton Private Campgrounds
(800) 622-6886 www.topsailvacation.com
Trent River Campground (910) 326-5393 trentrivercampground.com
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B&Bs and Country Inns
The Country Squire Vintage Inn (877) 830-1602 countrysquireinn.com
Washington Hotels/Motels
Comfort Inn (252) 946-4444 comfortinn.com/hotel/ nc251 Days Inn (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com Econo Lodge (252) 946-7781 econolodge.com Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.hilton.com Quality Inn (252) 946-5500 qualityinn.com Sunset Inn of Washington (252) 946-6551
Villas at Koru Village (252) 987-6060 spakoru.com Watermen’s Retreat (252) 987-6060 watermensretreat.com Private Campgrounds
Ocean Waves Campground (252) 987-2556 oceanwavescamp ground.com
White Lake Hotels/Motels
Brisson’s Cottages & Apartments (910) 862-2495 Crystal Beach Motel (910) 862-3660 Goldstons Motel (910) 862-4064
Washington Motel (252) 946-5161
Isley’s Rooms Cottages/ Apartments (910) 862-4030
B&Bs and Country Inns
Lake Drive Real Estate (910) 862-4898
The Moss House (888) 975-3393 themosshouse.com
The Pamlico House Bed & Breakfast (252) 946-5001 pamlicohousebb.com Private Campgrounds
Tranter’s Creek Resort & Campground (252) 948-0850 tranterscreekresort.com
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Langston’s Motel (910) 862-2597 Lasley’s Motel (910) 862-3473 Melwood Court (910) 862-2416 Sundeck Apartments & Motel (910) 862-2358 White Lake Motel & Campground (910) 862-3947 Vacation Rentals
Watha Private Campgrounds
White Lake Holiday Resort (910) 862-4578
Private Campgrounds
Camp Kirkwood (910) 251-9622 Ext. 223 wilming tonfamily ymca.org
Camp Clearwater (910) 862-3365 campclearwater.com
Waves
Marshburn’s Beach (910) 862-4546
Vacation Rentals
Hatteras Realty (800) 428-8372 hatterasrealt y.com
Outer Beaches Realty (888) 627-3750 outerbeaches.com
Harold’s Campground (910) 862-3692
Regal Resort (910) 862-2427 Tar Heel Cottages (910) 862-3373 tarheelcot tagesAT whitelake.com
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Econo Lodge (910) 642-2378 econolodge.com
Days Inn (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com
Holiday Motel (910) 642-5162
Econo Lodge (252) 792-8400 econolodge.com
Quality Inn (910) 641-0644 qualityinn.com
Economy Lodge (252) 792-4106
B&Bs and Country Inns
The Madison House (910) 640-2132 whitevillenc.com / madisonhouse
B&Bs and Country Inns
Big Mill Bed & Breakfast (252) 792-8787 bigmill.com Haughton Hall (252) 792-0070 haughtonhallnc.com Private Campgrounds
Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.hilton.com
Farm Country Campground (252) 789-8482 farmcountr ycamp ground.com
Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hiexpress.com /hotels/ us/en/williamston/pgv nc/hoteldetail
Green Acres Family Campground (252) 792-3939 greenacresnc.com
The Inn at Moratoc (800) 792-3101 theinnatmoratoc.com
Willard
B&Bs and Country Inns
Wilmington Hotels/Motels
Harrell House Bed & Breakfast (410) 707-7071 hhbedandbreakfast.com
Ross Motel (252) 792-4115 rossmotel.com
America’s Best Inn (800) 553-2666 americasbestinn wilming ton.com
Americas Best Value Inn (888) 315-2378 abviwilmingtonnc.com Advertising Partner, p. 11
Baymont Inn (800) 926-5594 baymontinns.com/ hotel/17793 Best Western Plus Coastline Inn (800) 617-7732 coastlineinn.com Best Western Plus Inn (800) 961-7829 bestwestern.com Best Western Plus-University Inn (800) 466-5337 bestwesternnorthcarol ina.com /hotels/bestwestern-plus-university -inn-wilming ton The Carolinian Inn (888) 755-5008 thecarolinianinn.com
Comfort Inn-University (910) 791-4841 choicehotels.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites (910) 791-8082 marriot t.com/ilmwe
Comfort Suites (800) 424-6423 comfortsuites.com/ hotel/nc387
Hampton Inn & Suites Landfall Park (877) 256-9600 wrightsvillebeachlandfal lsuites.hamptoninn.com
Country Inn & Suites (800) 456-4000 countryinns.com Courtyard (800) 321-2211 cour tyardwilmington.com
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Hampton Inn Medical Park (800) 426-7866 wilming tonmedicalpark .hamptoninn.com
Days Inn-Market Street (800) 329-7466 wilming tondaysinn.com
Hampton Inn-University Area (910) 791-9899 wilming tonuniversit ya rea.hamptoninn.com
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites (910) 799-6001 econolodge.com/hotel- wilmington-north_caro lina-NC657
Hilton Garden Inn-Mayfaire Town Center (877) 782-9444 hgiwilmingtonnchotel.com
Extended Stay America (800) 398-7829 extendedstayamerica.com/ minisite/?HotelID=742
Hilton-Riverside and Riverview Suites (800) 445-8667 wilming tonhilton.com
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We’re on the water in more ways than one. We surf, SUP, sail, kayak, fish and cruise. As the only North Carolina property with viable beaches from surf to sound, the resort offers a vacation like nowhere else. At the resort, the ocean is so close it whispers in your ear.
(800) 541-1161 www.blockade-runner.com
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The Gallery (919) 616-2304 thegallerync.com
Restaurant On-site
Magnolia House (910) 233-1727 wilmingtonmagnolia house.com Resorts
Outdoor Pool
Indoor Pool
Internet
Complimentary Breakfast
Exercise Room
Beau Rivage Golf & Resort (800) 628-7080 beaurivagegolf.com Private Campgrounds
Carolina Beach Family Campground (910) 392-3322 carolinabeachfamily campground.com
Holiday Inn (800) 833-4721 wilmingtonhi.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites-University Center (888) 489-8889 hiexpress.com / wilmington-unv Homewood Suites-Mayfaire (800) 560-7964 homewoodsuites mayfaire.com Hotel Tarrymore (910) 763-3806 hoteltarrymore.com Howard Johnson Express Inn (800) 654-2000 hojo.com Inn at Wilmington (888) 258-6588 innatwilmingtonnorth carolina.com Jameson Inn (800) 526-3766 jamesoninns.com MainStay Suites (910) 392-1741 mainstaywilmington nc.com Quality Inn (800) 424-6423 choicehotels.com /hotel / NC474
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Wilmington-Wrightsville Beach KOA (888) 562-5699 wilmingtonkoa.com
Frisco Pier, Hatteras Ramada Conference Center (800) 272-6232 ramada.com Red Roof Inn (800) 733-7663 redroof.com Residence Inn-Landfall (800) 331-3131 residenceinn wilming tonlandfall.com Sleep Inn (910) 313-6665 sleepinnwilmington nc.com Staybridge Suites (877) 238-8889 stay wilmington.com Stemmerman’s Inn (888) 588-7776 stemmermans.com Suburban Extended Stay Hotel (800) 575-6085 suburban wilmington.com Super 8 (800) 800-8000 super8.com TownePlace Suites (800) 257-3000 towneplacewilmington hotel.com
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Travel Inn (910) 763-8217 Travelodge (800) 884-4118 travelodge.com Value Place (910) 791-1318 valueplace.com The Wilmingtonian (800) 525-0909 thewilmingtonian.com Wingate by Wyndham (866) 395-7011 wingatehotels.com B&Bs and Country Inns
Angie’s Bed & Breakfast (910) 762-5790 angiesbandb.com
Blue Heaven Bed & Breakfast (910) 772-9929 bbonline.com/nc/ blueheaven C. W. Worth House Bed and Breakfast (800) 340-8559 worthhouse.com Camellia Cottage Bed & Breakfast (866) 728-5272 camelliacottage.net The French House Bed & Breakfast (910) 763-3337 thefrenchhouse.com
Front Street Inn (800) 336-8184 frontstreetinn.com
Windsor
One South Lumina Suites (800) 421-3255 onesouthlumina.info Sandpeddler Suites (800) 548-4245 thesandpeddler.com Shell Island Resort (800) 689-6765 shellisland.com Silver Gull Motel (800) 842-8894 Summer Sands Suites (800) 336-4849 summersandswb.com The Surf Suites (877) 625-9307 thesurfsuites.com Waterway Lodge (800) 677-3771 waterwaylodge.com Vacation Rentals
Bryant Real Estate (800) 322-3764 bryantre.com
Graystone Inn (888) 763-4773 graystoneinn.com
Hotels/Motels
Carolina Temple Island Inn (910) 256-2773 carolinatempleisland inn.com
Hoge-Wood House Bed & Breakfast (910) 762-5299 hogewoodhouse.com
B&Bs and Country Inns
Holliday Vacations (888) 256-2911 hollidayvacations.com
Port City Guest House (888) 802-6862 portcit yguesthouse.com Rosehill Inn Bed & Breakfast (800) 815-0250 rosehill.com The Taylor House Inn Bed & Breakfast (800) 382-9982 taylorhousebb.com The Verandas (910) 251-2212 verandas.com Vacation Rentals
The Dames Inn on Princess (910) 232-1353 thedamesinn.com
Figure Eight Realty (800) 279-6085 figure8island.com
Windsor Motel (252) 794-3444
Inn at Grays Landing (877) 794-3501 grayslanding.com
Private Campgrounds
Windsor Campground (252) 794-2331
Woodland B&Bs and Country Inns
Cutawhiskey Bed and Breakfast (252) 587-3667 cutawhiskeybb.com
Intracoastal Realty (800) 346-2463 intracoastalrentals.com Wrightsville Sands Realty (910) 679-4082 wrightsvillesands realt y.com Resorts
Blockade Runner Beach Resort (800) 541-1161 blockade-runner.com
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Wrightsville Beach Hotels/Motels
Harbor Inn Suites (888) 507-9402 harborinnwb.com
Holiday Inn Resort (877) 330-5050 wrightsville.holidayinn resor ts.com
local information sources
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local information sources Mountains Alleghany County C of C, 58 S. Main St.,
Sparta, 28675, (800) 372-5473, (336) 372-5473, sparta-nc.com
Ashe County C of C, 01 N. Jefferson Ave.,
Ste. C, West Jefferson, 28694, (888) 343-2743, (336) 846-9550, ashechamber.com
Advertising Partner, p. 2-3
Asheville CVB, 36 Montford Ave., Asheville, 28801, (800) 257-1300, (828) 258-6101, exploreasheville.com
Advertising Partner, p. 1
Avery County C of C, 4501 Tynecastle
Hwy., Unit 2, Banner Elk, 28604, (800) 972-2183, (828) 898-5605, averycounty.com
Beech Mountain C of C, 403-A Beech Mountain Pkwy., Beech Mountain, 28604, (800) 468-5506, (828) 387-9283, beechmountainchamber.com
Blowing Rock TDA, 159 Chestnut St., Blowing Rock, 28605, (877) 750-INFO, (828) 295-4636, blowingrock.com
Advertising Partner, p. 2-3
Blue Ridge Mountain Host, PO Box 1806,
Haywood County TDA, 1233 N. Main St., Ste. I-40, Waynesville, 28786, (800) 334-9036, (828) 452-0152, visitncsmokies.com Advertising Partner, inside front cover
Henderson County TDA, 201 S. Main St., Hendersonville, 28792, (800) 828-4244, (828) 693-9708, historichendersonville.org Advertising Partner, p. 54
Highlands VC & C of C, 269 Oak St.,
Advertising Partner, p. 51
Burke County TDA, 110 E. Meeting St., Morganton, 28655, (888) 462-2921, (828) 433-6793, discoverburkecounty.com
Caldwell County VC, 1909 Hickory Blvd. S.E., Lenoir, 28645, (828) 726-0323, explorecaldwell.com
Advertising Partner, p. 75
Hot Springs TA, PO Box 66, Hot Springs, 28743, hotspringsnc.org
Belmont TA, 115 N. Main St., Belmont,
Jackson County TDA, 773 W. Main St.,
Sylva, 28779, (800) 962-1911, (828) 586-2155, mountainlovers.com
Madison County TDA, 56 S. Main St.,
Mars Hill, 28754, (877) 262-3476, (828) 680-9031, visitmadisoncounty.com
Advertising Partner, p. 77
Maggie Valley C of C and Area VB,
Old Fort, 28762, (888) 233-6111, (828) 668-4282, mcdowellnc.org
Advertising Partner, p. 78
Mitchell County C of C & VC, 79 Parkway Rd., Spruce Pine, 28777, (800) 227-3912, (828) 765-9483, mitchell-county.com
NC High Country Host, 1700 Blowing Rock Rd., Boone, 28607, (800) 438-7500, (828) 264-1299, highcountryhost.com
Advertising Partner, p. 2-3
Northwest NC Visitor Center, 2121 US Hwy. 421 E., North Wilkesboro, 28659, (336) 667-1259, nwncvisitorcenter.com Polk County T & T, 20 E. Mills St.,
Cashiers Area C of C, 202 US 64 W.,
Columbus, 28722, (800) 440-7848, (828) 894-2324, firstpeaknc.com
Cherokee County C of C, 805 US 64 W., Murphy, 28906, (828) 837-2242, cherokeecountychamber.com
Rutherford County TDA, 1990 US Hwy.
Cherokee Indian Reservation – Cherokee WC, 498 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee,
Smoky Mountain Host of NC, 4437 Georgia Rd., Franklin, 28734, (800) 432-4678, (828) 369-9606, visitsmokies.org
Cashiers, 28717, (828) 743-5191, cashiers-nc.com
28719, (800) 438-1601, (828) 497-9195, cherokee-nc.com
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Ave., Taylorsville, 28681, (828) 632-8141, visitalexandercounty.com
Ste. F, Wadesboro, 28170, (704) 681-5087, discoveranson.com
McDowell County TDA, 25 W. Main St.,
175 E. Main St., Brevard, 28712, (800) 648-4523, (828) 883-3700, visitwaterfalls.com
Alexander County C of C, 16 W. Main
Advertising Partner, p. 54
Boone Area/Watauga County TDA,
Brevard/Transylvania County TDA,
Piedmont
Anson County TDA, 107C E. Wade St.,
Asheville, 28802, (800) 807-3391, ncblueridge.com
Advertising Partner, p. 2-3
Main St., Burnsville, 28714, (800) 948-1632, (828) 682-7413, visityancey.com
Highlands, 28741, (828) 526-2112, highlandschamber.org
2511 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, 28751, (800) 624-4431, (828) 926-1686, maggievalley.org
815 W. King St., Boone, 28607, (800) 852-9506, (828) 266-1345, exploreboonearea.com
Yancey County/Burnsville C of C, 106 W.
221 S., Forest City, 28043, (800) 849-5998, (828) 245-1492, rutherfordtourism.com
Advertising Partner, inside front cover
28012, (704) 829-4240, visitbelmontnc.org
Burlington/Alamance County CVB, 610 S.
Lexington Ave., Burlington, 27215, (800) 637-3804, (336) 570-1444, visitalamance.com
Cabarrus County CVB, 10099 Weddington Rd., Ste. 102, Concord, 28027, (800) 848-3740, (704) 782-4340, visitcabarrus.com Advertising Partner, p. 90
Caswell County C of C, 142 E. Main St., Yanceyville, 27379, (336) 694-6106, caswellchamber.com
Chapel Hill/Orange County VB, 501 W.
Franklin St., Chapel Hill, 27516, (888) 968-2060, (919) 968-2060, visitchapelhill.org
Charlotte Visitor Info Center, 330 S.
Tryon St., Charlotte, 28202, (800) 231-4636, (704) 331-2700, charlottesgotalot.com
Advertising Partner, inside back cover Cleveland County Tourism, 2001-76 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, 28152, (866) 305-9973, (704) 482-7882, tourclevelandcounty.com Advertising Partner, p. 122
Clinton-Sampson C of C, 414 Warsaw Rd., Clinton, 28328, (910) 592-6177, clintonsampsonchamber.org
Davie County C of C & VC,
135 S. Salisbury St., Mocksville, 27028, (336) 751-3304, daviecounty.com
Dunn Area TA,
103 E. Cumberland St., Dunn, 28334, (910) 892-3282, dunntourism.org
Durham CVB, 101 E. Morgan St., Durham, 27701, (800) 446-8604, (919) 687-0288, durham-nc.com
Clay County C of C, 388 Business Hwy. 64,
Sugar Mountain TDA, 251 Dick Trundy Ln., Sugar Mountain, 28604, (828) 898-9292, seesugar.com
Fayetteville Area CVB, 245 Person St.,
Franklin C of C & VC, 425 Porter St.,
Swain County C of C, 210 Main St., Bryson City, 28713, (800) 867-9246, (828) 488-3681, greatsmokies.com
Gaston County Dept. of Tourism,
Hayesville, 28904, (828) 389-3704, ncmtnchamber.com
Franklin, 28734, (877) 524-2583, (828) 524-3161, franklin-chamber.com
Advertising Partner, inside front cover Graham County TTA, 12 N. Main St.,
Robbinsville, 28771, (800) 470-3790, (828) 479-3790, grahamcountytravel.com
Advertising Partner, inside front cover
Advertising Partner, inside front cover Valdese Dept. of Tourism, 400 Main St.,
Valdese, 28690, (828) 879-2126, visitvaldese.com
Wilkes C of C, 717 Main St., North Wilkesboro, 28659, (336) 838-8662, wilkesnc.org
Fayetteville, 28301, (800) 255-8217, (910) 483-5311, visitfayettevillenc.com
620 N. Main St., Belmont, 28012, (800) 849-9994, (704) 825-4044, visitgaston.org
Goldsboro Wayne
County T & T, 308 N. William St., Goldsboro, 27530, (866) 440-2245, (919) 734-7922, visitgoldsboronc.com
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local information sources Granville County C of C, 124 Hillsboro St.,
Piedmont Triad VC, 700 NC Hwy. 700,
Greater Franklin County C of C,
Pinehurst/Southern Pines/Aberdeen Area CVB, 10677 US Hwy. 15-501, Southern
Oxford, 27565, (919) 693-6125, granville-chamber.com
112 E. Nash St., Louisburg, 27549, (919) 496-3056, franklin-chamber.org
Pittsboro-Siler City CVB, 964 East St., Pittsboro, 27312, (919) 542-8296, visitpittsboro.com
Greater Raleigh CVB, 421 Fayetteville St.,
Raeford-Hoke C of C, 101 N. Main St., Raeford, 28376, (910) 875-5929, hoke-raeford.com
Ste. 505, One Bank of America Plaza, Raleigh, 27601, (800) 849-8499, (919) 834-5900, visitraleigh.com
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Greene County ED & Planning,
229 Kingold Blvd., #D, Snow Hill, 28580, (252) 747-5801, co.greene.nc.us
Greensboro Area CVB, 2200 Pinecroft
Rd., Ste. 200, Greensboro, 27407, (800) 3442282, (336) 274-2282, visitgreensboronc.com
Advertising Partner, p. 112
Halifax County CVB, 260 Premier
Blvd., Roanoke Rapids, 27870, (800) 522-4282, (252) 535-1687, visithalifax.com
Advertising Partner, p. 124
Heart of North Carolina VB, 145-B
Richmond County TDA, 101 W. Broad
Ave., Rockingham, 28379, (800) 858-1688, (910) 895-9058, richmondcountyoutdoors.com
Rockingham County TDA, 371 NC Hwy. 65, Ste.
205, Wentworth, 27375, (800) 316-7625, (336) 3428367, ncnorthstar.com
Rocky Mount VB, 100 Coastline St., Historic Train Station, 2nd Fl., Rocky Mount, 27804, (800) 849-6825, (252) 972-5080, rockymounttravel.com Salisbury-Rowan County CVB, 204 E.
Innes St., Ste. 120, Salisbury, 28144, (800) 332-2343, (704) 638-3100, visitsalisburync.com
Worth St., Asheboro, 27203, (800) 626-2672, (336) 626-0364, heartofnorthcarolina.com
Sanford Area C of C, 143 Charlotte Ave.,
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Ste. 101, Sanford, 27330, (919) 775-7341, sanford-nc.com
Hickory Metro CVB, 1960 13th Ave. Dr.
Scotland County TDA, 507 W. Covington
S.E., Hickory, 28602, (800) 509-2444, (828) 322-1335, hickorymetro.com
Advertising Partner, p. 95
St., Laurinburg, 28353, (704) 900-9504, (910) 277-3149, visitnc-soul.com
High Point CVB, 300 S. Main St., High
Stanly County CVB, 1000 N. First St., Ste. 11, Albemarle, 28001, (704) 986-2583, stanlycvb.com
Advertising Partner, p. 115
Statesville CVB, 1551 E. Broad St.,
Point, 27260, (800) 720-5255, (336) 884-5255, highpoint.org
Johnston County VB, 235-A E. Market St.,
Statesville, 28625, (877) 531-1819, (704) 878-3480, visitstatesville.org
Warren County EDC, 501 US Hwy. 158 Business E., Warrenton, 27589, (252) 257-3114, warrencounty.com Wilson VC, 209 Broad St., Wilson, 27893, (800) 497-7398, (252) 243-8440, wilson-nc.com Advertising Partner, p. 124
Winston-Salem VC, 200 Brookstown Ave., Winston-Salem, 27101, (866) 728-4200, (336) 728-4200, visitwinstonsalem.com Advertising Partner, p. 105
Yadkin County C of C, 205 S. Jackson St., Yadkinville, 27055, (336) 679-2200, yadkinchamber.org
Coast Ahoskie C of C, 310 Catherine Creek Rd., Ahoskie, 27910, (252) 332-2042, ahoskiechamber.com Chowan County TDA, 116 E. King St., Edenton, 27932, (800) 775-0111, (252) 482-3400, visitedenton.com
Columbus County TB, 104 E. Walter St., Whiteville, 28472, (910) 640-2818, discovercolumbuscounty.com
Crystal Coast TA, 3409 Arendell St., Morehead City, 28557, (252) 726-8148, crystalcoastnc.org
Advertising Partner, p. 130
Currituck County Dept of T & T,
106 Caratoke Hwy., Moyock, 27958, (252) 435-2938, cometoourbeach.com
Advertising Partner, p. 144
Dismal Swamp Canal WC, 2356 US Hwy. 17 N., South Mills, 27976, (877) 771-8333, (252) 771-8333, dismalswampwelcomecenter.com
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Stokes County, PO Box 20, Danbury, 27016, (336) 593-2496, stokespureplay.com
Lexington VC & TA, 114 E. Center St., Lexington, 27292, (866) 604-2389, (336) 236-4218, visitlexingtonnc.com
Duplin County TDA, 114 E. Hill St., Kenansville, 28349, (910) 296-2181, uncorkduplin.com
Tarboro-Edgecombe C of C, 509 Trade
Smithfield, 27577, (800) 441-7829, (919) 989-8687, johnstoncountync.org
Lincolnton-Lincoln County C of C,
101 E. Main St., Lincolnton, 28092, (704) 735-3096, lincolnchambernc.org
Lumberton VB, 3431 Lackey St.,
Lumberton, 28360, (800) 359-6971, (910) 739-9999, lumberton-nc.com
Monroe Tourism & VB, 100 W. Jefferson St., Monroe, 28112, (704) 225-1085, visitmonroenc.org Mooresville CVB,
265 N. Main St., Mooresville, 28115, (877) 661-1234, (704) 799-2400, racecityusa.org
Advertising Partner, p. 118
NC Visitors Centers – Randolph I-73/74, One mile south of NC Hwy. 705,
Seagrove, 27341, (336) 873-7213 Northbound, (336) 873-7203 Southbound, ncdot.org/travel/restareas
Person County TDA, 29 Reams Ave., Roxboro, 27573, (336) 597-2689, visitroxboronc.com
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Pines, 28387, (800) 346-5362, (910) 692-3330, homeofgolf.com
Greater Mount Airy C of C & VC,
200 N. Main St., Mount Airy, 27030, (800) 948-0949, (336) 786-6116, visitmayberry.com
Pelham, 27311, (800) 388-9830, (336) 388-9830
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St., Tarboro, 27886, (252) 823-7241, tarborochamber.com
Elizabeth City Area CVB, 400 S. Water St., Ste. 101, Elizabeth City, 27909, (866) 324-8948, (252) 335-5330, discoverelizabethcity.com
Thomasville TC and VC, 44 W. Main St., Thomasville, 27360, (800) 611-9907, (336) 472-4422, thomasvilletourism.com
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Union County C of C, 903 Skyway Dr., Monroe, 28110, (704) 289-4567, unioncountycoc.com
103 E. Broad St., Elizabethtown, 28337, (910) 862-4368, elizabethtownwhitelake.com
Vance County TDA, 946-T W. Andrews Ave., Henderson, 27536, (866) 438-4565, (252) 438-2222, kerrlake-nc.com
Visit Lake Norman, 19900 W. Catawba Ave.,
Ste. 102, Cornelius, 28031, (800) 305-2508, (704) 987-3300, visitlakenorman.org
Advertising Partner, p. 90
Visit the Yadkin Valley, 116 E. Market
St., Elkin, 28621, (877) 728-6798, visittheyadkinvalley.com
Elizabethtown-White Lake C of C,
Greenville-Pitt County CVB, 525 S. Evans St., Greenville, 27834, (800) 537-5564, (252) 329-4200, visitgreenvillenc.com Advertising Partner, p. 143
Hyde County C of C, 20646 US Hwy. 264, Swan Quarter, 27885, (888) 493-3826, (252) 926-9171, hydecountychamber.org
Jones County Cooperative Extension, 110 Market St., Trenton, 28585, (252) 448-9621, co.jones.nc.us
Kinston/Lenoir County TDA, 301 N. Queen St., Kinston, 28502, (800) 869-0032, (252) 523-2500, visitkinston.com Advertising Partner, p. 139
state information sources Martin County TDA, 415 East Blvd., Williamston, 27892, (800) 776-8566, (252) 792-6605, visitmartincounty.com
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NC Coast Host, PO Box 655, New Bern, 28563, (800) 943-1099, coasthost-nc.com
NC’s Brunswick Islands/ Brunswick County TDA,
20 Referendum Dr., Bolivia, 28422, (800) 795-7263, (910) 755-5517, ncbrunswick.com
Advertising Partner, p. 132
NC’s Northeast Commission, 119 W.
Water St., Edenton, 27932, (888) 872-8562, (252) 482-4333, ncnortheast.com
New Bern-Craven County CVC, 203 S. Front St., New Bern, 28563, (800) 437-5767, (252) 637-9400, visitnewbern.com
Advertising Partner, p. 153
Northampton County C of C, 102 E. Jefferson St.,
Jackson, 27845, (252) 534-1383, northamptonchamber.org
State Agencies Capital Area Visitor Services,
NC Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh, 27601, (866) 724-8687, ncmuseumofhistory.org/vs/index.html
NC Agritourism Office, 2 W. Edenton St., Rm. 402, Raleigh, 27601, (919) 733-7887, ncagr.com/agritourism
NC Aquariums, 3125 Poplarwood Ct., Ste. 160, Raleigh, 27604, (800) 832-FISH, ncaquariums.com
NC Arts Council, 109 E. Jones St., Raleigh, 27601, (919) 807-6500, ncarts.org
NC Dept. of Cultural Resources,
4601 MSC, Raleigh, 27699, (919) 807-7300, ncdcr.gov
NC Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh,
Onslow County Tourism, 1099 Gum Branch Rd., Jacksonville, 28540, (800) 932-2144, (910) 347-3141, onslowcountytourism.com
27699, (877) 623-6748, portal.ncdenr.org/web/guest
Outer Banks VB, One Visitors Center Cir.,
Raleigh, 27699, (919) 707-2600, ncdot.gov/bikeped
Advertising Partner, p. 8
NC Dept. of Transportation – Ferry Division, 151 NC Hwy. 24, Ste. B, Morehead
Mantro, 27954, (877) OBX4FUN, (252) 473-2138, outerbanks.org
Pamlico County C of C, 10642 NC Hwy. 55 E., Grantsboro, 28529, (252) 745-2239, pamlicochamber.com Partnership for the Sounds,
203 S. Ludington Dr., Columbia, 27925, (888) 737-0437, (252) 796-1000, partnershipforthesounds.org
Pender County Tourism, 108 S. Cowan St., Burgaw, 28425, (888) 576-4756, (910) 259-1536, visitpender.com Advertising Partner, p. 154
Perquimans County C of C & VD, 118 W. Market St., Hertford, 27944, (252) 426-3548, historichertfordinc.org
Topsail Area C of C & Tourism,
13775 NC Hwy. 50, Ste. 101, Surf City, 28445, (910) 329-4446, (800) 626-2780, topsailcoc.com
Tyrrell County VC, 203 S. Ludington Dr., Columbia, 27925, (252) 796-0723, partnershipforthesounds.org
Washington County TDA,
701 Washington St., Plymouth, 27962, (252) 793-3248, visitwashingtoncountync.com
Washington TDA, 102 Stewart Pkwy.,
Washington, 27889, (800) 999-3857, (252) 948-9415, visitwashingtonnc.com
Wilmington and Beaches CVB, 505 Nutt St., Unit A, Wilmington, 28401, (800) 222-4757, (910) 341-4030, wilmingtonandbeaches.com Advertising Partner, p. 156
Windsor/Bertie County C of C & VC,
121 E. Granville St., Windsor, 27983, (252) 794-4277, windsorbertiechamber.com
NC Dept. of Transportation – Bicycle & Pedestrian Transportation, MSC 1552,
City, 28557, (800) 293-3779, ncferry.org
NC Division of Parks & Recreation,
1615 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, 27699, (919) 733-4181, ncsparks.gov
NC Division of Tourism, Film & Sports Development, 301 N. Wilmington St., Raleigh, 27601, (800) 847-4862, nccommerce.com/en/TourismServices
NC Historic Sites, 430 N. Salisbury St., Ste. 2050, Raleigh, 27603, (919) 733-7862, nchistoricsites.org
NC Wildlife Resources Commission,
1751 Varsity Dr., NCSU Centennial Campus, Raleigh, 27606, (919) 707-0010, ncwildlife.org
North Carolina Zoo, 4401 Zoo Pkwy.,
Asheboro, 27205, (800) 488-0444, nczoo.org
North Carolina’s Amtrak Train Service, (800) BYTRAIN, bytrain.org
North Carolina Welcome Centers
I-77 North Welcome Center, I-77 at MP 105, Dobson, 27017, (336) 320-2181
I-77 South Welcome Center, I-77 at MP 1,
Charlotte, 28241, (704) 588-2660
I-85 North Welcome Center, I-85 at MP
231, Norlina, 27563, (252) 456-3236
I-85 South Welcome Center, I-85 at MP 2, Kings Mountain, 28086, (704) 937-7861
I-95 North Welcome Center, I-95 at MP 181, Roanoke Rapids, 27870, (252) 537-3365 I-95 South Welcome Center, I-95 at MP 5, Rowland, 28383, (910) 422-8314
NC Welcome Centers, 4324 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, 27699, (919) 733-4171, nc.commerce.com/tourism
General Information Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, 195 Hemphill Knob Rd., Asheville, 28803, (828) 298-5330, blueridgeheritage.com
Advertising Partner, p. 51
Blue Ridge Parkway Association,
PO Box 2136, Asheville, 28802, (828) 670-1924, blueridgeparkway.travel
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway & US 441, Cherokee, 28719, (865) 436-1200, nps.gov/grsm
Advertising Partner, inside front cover NC Association of Festivals & Events,
PO Box 1642, Lexington, 27293, (877) 623-3787, ncfestivals.com
NC Bed & Breakfasts and Inns,
9650 Strickland Rd., Ste. 103-254, Raleigh, 27615, ncbbi.org
NC Birding Trail, c/o NCWRC, 1722 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, 27699, (919) 604-5183, ncbirdingtrail.org NC Civil War Tourism Council,
PO Box 844, Goldsboro, 27533, nccivilwar.com
NC Paddle Trails Association, 600 Lancaster Rd., Pikeville, 27863, (919) 738-6314, ncpaddletrails.org
NC Restaurant and Lodging Association, 6036 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh, 27609, (800) 582-8750, ncrla.biz
NC Ski Areas Association, PO Box 106, Blowing Rock, 28605, (828) 295-7828, goskinc.com
Advertising Partner, p. 59
I-26 East Welcome Center, I-26 at MP 68, Columbus, 28722, (828) 894-2120
I-26 West Welcome Center, I-26 at MP 6, Mars Hill, 28754, (828) 689-4257
I-40 West Welcome Center, I-40 at MP 10,
Waynesville, 28786, (828) 627-6206
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attractions 1870 Train Depot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Abbey Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 ACC Hall of Champions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Ackland Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Adams Vineyards and Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 African American Cultural Complex . . . . . . . 101 Airborne & Special Operations Museum . . . . 92 Airlie Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Alamance Battleground State Historic Site . . 87 Alamance County Historical Museum . . . . . . . 87 Alexander Dickson House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 All-a-Flutter Butterfly Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Alligator River Canoe and Small Boat Trail . . 134 Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge . . . . . 131 Allison Oaks Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Allison Woods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Allison-Deaver House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Aloha Safari Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 American Classic Motorcycle Museum . . . . . . 86 American Military Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 American Tobacco Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 The Andy Griffith Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Appalachian Ski Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Appalachian Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Arboretum at Johnston Community College . . 103 Arts Galleries of Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Arts of the Albemarle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Asa Biggs House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Ashe County Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Asheville Historic Trolley Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures . . . . . . . 50 Associated Artists of Winston-Salem Gallery . . 106 Atkinson Milling Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Aurora Fossil Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Autumn Creek Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Ava Gardner Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Averasboro Civil War Battlefield Museum & Chicora Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Ayr Mount Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Backing Up Classics Motor Car Museum . . . . 90 Badin Lake Recreation Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Badin Road Drive-In Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard & Winery . . . . . 97 Banner Elk Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Bannerman Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Battleship North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Beach at Lake Lure & Water Works . . . . . . . . . 55 The Beanstalk Journey at Catawba Meadows . . 56 Beaufort Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Bechtler Museum of Modern Art . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Beech Mountain Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Belhaven Memorial Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Belk Visual Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 The Belle of Topsail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Benjamin Vineyards & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Bennett Place State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Bennett Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Benson Museum of Local History . . . . . . . . . . 87 Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site . . . . 92 Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library . . . . . . 95 Big Woods Zip Line & Canopy Tour . . . . . . . . 87 Billy Graham Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Biltmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Birthplace of Pepsi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Black Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Black Mountain/South Toe Basin . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Blackwater Kayaking Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
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Blandwood Mansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Blount-Bridgers House/Hobson Pittman Memorial Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 The Blowing Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) . . 51 Blue Ridge Parkway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Bluff Mountain Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Bob Timberlake Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Bodie Island Lighthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Boiling Spring Lakes Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Boone’s Cave Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Bost Grist Mill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Botanical Gardens at Asheville . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Brady C. Jefcoat Museum of Americana . . . . 137 Brandon Hills Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Brevard Station Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 British Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Broad River Gems and Mining Co. . . . . . . . . . 57 Broad River Greenway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Brushy Mountain Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Buck Spring – Nathaniel Macon Homeplace . . . 104 Buffalo Creek Greenway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Bunker Hill Covered Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Burgaw Train Depot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Burgwin-Wright House Museum . . . . . . . . . . 140 Burntshirt Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Burwell School Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Busco Beach and ATV Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 C. Grier Beam Truck Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 C.W. Stokes House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Calaboose Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Caldwell Heritage Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Camden County Heritage Museum . . . . . . . 133 Cameron Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 The Candy Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Canton Area Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Cape Fear Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Cape Fear Museum of History & Science . . . 140 Cape Fear Riverboats (Henrietta III, Capt. J.N. Maffit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Cape Fear Segway Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Cape Fear Serpentarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Cape Hatteras Lighthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Cape Hatteras National Seashore . . . . . . . . . . 131 Cape Lookout Lighthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Cape Lookout National Seashore . . . . . . . . . . 131 Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site – Connemara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Carolina Basketball Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Carolina Beach State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Carolina Divers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery . . . . . . . 92 Carolina Mist Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Carolina Outfitters Whitewater Rafting . . . . . . 52 Carolina Premium Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Carolina Raptor Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Carolina Tiger Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Carolina Zipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Carowinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Carthage Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Cashie Wetlands Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Caswell Center Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Caswell No. 1 Fire Station Museum . . . . . . . 136 Cataloochee Ski Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Catawba County Museum of History . . . . . . 100 Catawba Furniture Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Catawba Science Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Catechna Indian Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
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Cauble Creek Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge . . . . . 133 Cedarock Historical Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Celebration Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Celebrity Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Cellar 4201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum at Historic Palmer Memorial Institute . . . . 103 Charlotte Motor Speedway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Charlotte Nature Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Charlotte Regional Farmers Market . . . . . . . . 89 Chateau Laurinda Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Chatham Hill Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Cherohala Skyway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Cherokee Cellars Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Cherokee County Historical Museum . . . . . . . 56 Cherokee Heritage Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Cherry Hospital Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Cherryville Historical Muesum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station Historic Site & Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Children’s Museum of Wilmington . . . . . . . . 140 Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem . . . . . 106 Childress Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park . . 53 Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Chowan Arts Council Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Churches of the Frescoes – Holy Trinity Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Churches of the Frescoes – St. Mary’s . . . . . . 58 City Park Carousel & Rotary Train . . . . . . . . . 103 Clemmons Educational State Forest . . . . . . . . 89 Cleveland County Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Cliffs of the Neuse State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Cloer Family Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Collector’s Antique Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Columbia on the Scuppernong . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Columbia Theater Cultural Resources Center . . 133 Concord Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Confederate Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Conservators’ Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) . . . . . . . . 101 Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Cotton Patch Gold Mine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Country Doctor Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Country Squire Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Cowan Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Cradle of Forestry in America National Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Croatan National Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 The Crossnore School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Crowders Mountain State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 CSS Neuse II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 CSS Neuse Interpretative Museum . . . . . . . . 136 Cumberland Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Curb Museum for Motorsports and Music . . . 97 Currituck Beach Lighthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Cypress Bend Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Dale Earnhardt Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Dale Earnhardt Tribute Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Dale Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Dan Nicholas Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Dan River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Daniel Boone Native Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Davesté Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Davidson County Historical Museum . . . . . . . 98 Deep River Camelback Truss Bridge . . . . . . . . 94
Deep River Sporting Clays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Dellinger’s Mill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Delta Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Dennis Vineyards Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Diggs Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Discovery Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Discovery Place Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center . . . . 138 Dismal Swamp State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Divine Llama Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Dobbins Creek Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Doc’s Rocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Doughton Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens . . . 101 The Dragon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Duffy Electric Boats – Lake Norman . . . . . . . . 91 Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Duke University Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Duplin County Veterans Memorial Museum . . 139 Duplin Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 DuPont State Recreational Forest . . . . . . . . . . 52 Dutch Creek Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Eagle Fork Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates . . 90 Edenton National Fish Hatchery . . . . . . . . . . 133 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse . . . . . . . . . . . 133 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Elizabethan Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Elk Knob State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Elkin Creek Vineyard & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Emerald Hollow Mine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Emerald Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Energy Explorium, McGuire Nuclear Site . . . . 96 Eno River State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Enoch Winery & Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Episcopal Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Exploration Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Falderal Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Falls Lake State Recreation Area . . . . . . . . . . 104 Fantasy Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Fascinate-U Children’s Museum . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Fayetteville Area Transportation Museum . . . 92 Fearrington Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Fields of the Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Firefighters Museum of Catawba County . . . . 90 Flat Rock Playhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Flint Hill Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Flora Macdonald Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Foggy Mountain Gem Mine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Folk Art Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Fontana Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) . 58 Fort Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Fort Defiance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Fort Dobbs State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Fort Fisher State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Fort Fisher State Recreation Area . . . . . . . . . 136 Fort Johnston – Southport Museum . . . . . . . 138 Fort Macon State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Fort Raleigh National Historic Site . . . . . . . . 136 Foscue Plantation House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum . . . . . . . . . . 53 French Broad River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Frescoes at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church . . . . . 58 Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 From This Day Forward Outdoor Drama . . . . 58 Garden Gate Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Gardens of Greensboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Gaston County Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine . . . . . . . . . . . 57 General William C. Lee Airborne Museum . . . 91 Germanton Vineyard & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Gertrude Smith House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Ginger Creek Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Glass Feather Studio & Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . 52 GlenMarie Vineyards and Winery . . . . . . . . . . 87 Gold City Gem Mine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Golden Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Golden Knights Practice Center . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield . . . . . . . . . . 93 Goose Creek State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Gorges State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Governor Charles B. Aycock Birthplace State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Governor Richard Caswell Memorial . . . . . . . 136 Graham Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Grandfather Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Grandfather Mountain State Park . . . . . . . . . . 55 Grandfather Vineyard & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Granville County Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Grapefull Sisters Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery . . . . . . . . . . 104 Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum . . . . . . . . 135 Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville . . . . . . . . . 50 Great Smoky Mountains National Park . . . . . . 50 Great Smoky Mountains Railroad . . . . . . . . . . 52 Green Creek Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Green River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Green River Plantation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Greensboro Children’s Museum . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Greensboro Cultural Center at Festival Park . 93 Greensboro Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Greenville Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Gregory Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Grove Arcade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 The Grove Park Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Grove Winery & Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Guilford Courthouse National Military Park . . 93 Hammocks Beach State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Hanging Rock State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Hanover Park Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Harmony Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Harmony Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Harper House/Hickory History Center . . . . . . 94 Harrah’s Cherokee Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture . . . . . . . . . 89 Haw River Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Haw, Rocky and Deep Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Hawksnest Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Hayti Heritage Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Haywood Hall House and Gardens . . . . . . . . 101 Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve/ Stevens Nature Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Henderson County Heritage Museum . . . . . . 54 Hendrick Motorsports Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Hexagon Wake Park at Tucker Lake . . . . . . . . 87 Hickory Furniture Mart – Catawba Valley Furniture Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Hickory Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Hiddenite Center at the Historic Lucas Mansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 High Point Museum and Historical Park . . . . . 95 High Rock Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Highlands Area Waterfalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Hinnant Family Vineyards & Winery . . . . . . . 100 Historic Albemarle Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Historic Bath State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Historic Bethabara Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Historic Brookstown Mill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Historic Carson House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Historic Currituck Settlement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Historic District – Belmont Abbey . . . . . . . . . . 87 Historic District – Bethania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Historic District – Brevard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Historic District – Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Historic District – Gold Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Historic District – Goldston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Historic District – Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Historic District – Hertford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Historic District – Hot Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Historic District – Kenansville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Historic District – Lexington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Historic District – Milton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Historic District – Mocksville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Historic District – Monroe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Historic District – Morganton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Historic District – Mount Airy: “Mayberry” . . 99 Historic District – Mount Olive . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Historic District – Murfreesboro . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Historic District – Warrenton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Historic District – West Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . 58 Historic District – Wilmington . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Historic District – Winton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Historic District – Yanceyville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Historic District Walking Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Historic District – Flat Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Historic District – Hendersonville . . . . . . . . . . 54 Historic Durham Athletic Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Historic Edenton State Historic Site . . . . . . . 134 Historic Halifax State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . 94 Historic Hope Plantation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Historic John Blue House and Heritage Center . . 97 Historic Johnson Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Historic Lake Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Historic Latta Plantation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Historic Lumberton Riverside Walkabouts . . . 98 Historic National Cemetery and Confederate Prison Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Historic Oak Grove School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Historic Oak View County Park . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail . . . . . . 96 Historic Orchard at Altapass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Historic Rosedale Plantation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Historic Salisbury Trolley Tours . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Historic Shaw House Properties . . . . . . . . . . 103 Historic Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre . . . . . 103 Historic Stagville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Historic Trolley Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Historic Yates Mill County Park . . . . . . . . . . . 101 History Museum of Burke County . . . . . . . . . . 56 The History Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Hollywood Location Walk of Old Wilmington . . 140 Holmes Educational State Forest . . . . . . . . . . 54 Horace Williams House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Horizon Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Horn in the West Outdoor Drama . . . . . . . . . . 52 Horne Creek Living Historical Farm State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Horsedrawn Tours of Wilmington . . . . . . . . . 140 House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site . 102 House of Flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center . . 92 Huffman Vineyards & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Hutton Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Hyco Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Hyco Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Imagination Station Science Museum . . . . . . 105 ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center . . . 89 Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences . . . . 102 Ingram Planetarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 International Civil Rights Center & Museum . 93 International Lineman’s Museum . . . . . . . . . . 103 Iredell Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 J.E. Priddy’s General Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Jambbas Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Jennette’s Pier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Jesse Helms Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Jockey’s Ridge State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Joel Lane Museum House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 John C. Campbell Folk School . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Museum . . 92 Johnnie Mercer’s Pier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
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index Jones Lake State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Joppa Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Jordan Lake Educational State Forest . . . . . . . 89 Jordan Lake State Recreation Area . . . . . . . . . 86 Josephus Hall House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 JR Motorsports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Judaculla Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Julian Price Memorial Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Junaluska Museum, Memorial and Medicine Plant Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park & Waterpark . 140 Junius Lindsay Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Kerr Lake State Recreation Area . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Kerr Mill at Sloan Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Kersey Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 KidSenses Children’s Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Kidzu Children’s Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Kings Mountain Fire Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Kings Mountain Gateway Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Kings Mountain Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . 97 Körner’s Folly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Kyle Busch Motorsports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Lake Gaston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Lake James Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Lake James State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Lake Norman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Lake Norman State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Lake Road Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Lake Waccamaw State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Lake Wylie Kayak Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Land of the Waterfalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Latimer House Museum and Gardens . . . . . 140 Latta Plantation Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Laurel Gray Vineyards & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Lazy 5 Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Legends of Harley Drag Racing Museum . . . 101 Lejeune Memorial Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Levine Museum of the New South . . . . . . . . . 89 Liberty Hall Plantation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Linbrook Heritage Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Linney’s Mill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Linville Caverns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Little River Vineyards and Winery . . . . . . . . . 100 Locklear Vineyard & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama . . . . . . . . . 136 Love Valley – Old West Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Lu Mill Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Lucky Strike Gold & Gem Mine . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Lumbee Indian Museum of the Carolinas . . . . 97 Lumber River State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Lumina Winery & Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Lynnwood Park Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge . . . . 136 Macon County Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . 53 Madison County Courthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Malcolm Blue Farm & Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Marbles Kids Museum and Wells Fargo IMAX Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Market House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Martin Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Mast General Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge . . . . 139 May Museum and Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Mayo Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Mayo River State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 McDowell Nature Center & Preserve . . . . . . . 89 McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Medoc Mountain State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Memory Lane Motorsports & Historic Automotive Museum . . . . . . . . . . 99 MenaRick Vineyard & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Mendenhall Plantation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Merchants Millpond State Park . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Metrolina Greenhouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Mexico Cardenas Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
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Michael Waltrip Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Mike’s Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Mill Village Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Millis Regional Health Education Center . . . . 95 Millstone Creek Orchards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Mineral and Lapidary Museum of Henderson County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Mint Museum – Randolph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Missiles & More Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Misty Creek Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Montford Point Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Montrose Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Moore House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Moorefields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Moores Creek National Battlefield . . . . . . . . 133 Mordecai Historic Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Morehead Planetarium and Science Center . . 89 Morgan Ridge Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Morganton Railroad Depot & Museum . . . . . . 56 Morrow Mountain State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Moses H. Cone Memorial Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Moss Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Mount Airy Museum of Regional History . . . . 99 Mount Jefferson State Natural Area . . . . . . . . 55 Mount Mitchell State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Mountain Farm Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Mountain Gateway Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Mountain Heritage Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Moving Sidewalk Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Mrs. Hanes’ Hand-Made Moravian Cookies . . 90 Murray’s Mill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Museum of American Cut & Engraved Glass . 55 Museum of Anthropology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Museum of Coastal Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Museum of Life + Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Museum of NC Minerals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Museum of NC Traditional Pottery . . . . . . . . 103 Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts . . . . . 58 Museum of Old Domestic Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Museum of Scotland County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Museum of the Albemarle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Museum of the Alphabet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex . . 92 Museum of the Cherokee Indian . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Museum of the Waxhaws & Andrew Jackson Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Museum of Yancey County History . . . . . . . . . 52 My Aloha Paddle Sports and Fitness . . . . . . . 90 Mystery Hill – Heritage & Native Artifact Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve . . . . 136 Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Nantahala Gorge Ruby Mine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Nantahala National Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Nantahala Outdoor Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Nantahala River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 NASCAR Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University . . . 91 National Railroad Museum and Hall of Fame . . 94 Native American Resource Center . . . . . . . . 100 Native Vines Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Natural Science Center of Greensboro . . . . . . 93 Navitat Canopy Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 NC Auto Racing Hall of Fame and Walk of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 NC Pottery Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Neuseway Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 New Bern Firemen’s Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 New Bern Historic Trolley Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 New River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 New River State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 New River Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Newbold-White House: A Colonial Quaker Homestead . . . . . . . . . 135 1910 Dentzel Menagerie Carousel . . . . . . . . . 87 Nolichucky River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Noni Bacca Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher . . . . 136 North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island . . . 136 North Carolina Arboretum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 North Carolina Aviation Museum & Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 North Carolina Baseball Museum . . . . . . . . . 105 North Carolina Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . 89 North Carolina Central University Art Museum . . 91 North Carolina Collection Gallery . . . . . . . . . . 89 North Carolina Estuarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 North Carolina Executive Mansion . . . . . . . . 101 North Carolina Homespun Museum . . . . . . . . 50 North Carolina Maritime Museum . . . . . . . . . . 131 North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 North Carolina Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . 101 North Carolina Museum of Forestry . . . . . . . 140 North Carolina Museum of History . . . . . . . . 101 North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences . 101 North Carolina Railroad Museum/ New Hope Valley Railway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame . . . . . . . 101 North Carolina State Capitol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 North Carolina State Legislative Building . . . 101 North Carolina Transportation Museum . . . . 103 North Carolina Veterans Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 North Carolina Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial . . . 104 North Carolina Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Oak Hollow Lake Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Oak Island Lighthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Oak Island Nature Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Oakboro Regional Museum of History . . . . . 100 Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area . 96 Oconaluftee Indian Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Oconaluftee River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Ocracoke Lighthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum . . . 138 Old Baldy Lighthouse & Smith Island Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Old Fort Arrowhead Monument . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Old Fort Railroad Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Old Mill of Guilford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Old Neck Rural Historic District . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Old North State Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Old Salem Museums and Gardens . . . . . . . . 106 Old Stone House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Old Stone Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Old Waynesborough Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Olde Mill Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Olympic Dive Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Onslow County Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Orange County Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . 96 Oregon Inlet Fishing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Oriental’s History Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail . . 50 Overmountain Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Owl’s Eye Vineyard & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Page-Walker Arts & History Center . . . . . . . . . 87 Pamlico County Heritage Center . . . . . . . . . . 134 Parker-Binns Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Patterson’s Mill Country Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge . . . . . . . . 131 Pearson’s Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge . . . . . . . . . . 86 Penland School of Crafts – Penland Gallery . . 56 Penske Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Periauger: An 18th Century Sailing Vessel . . 135 Perry Lowe Orchards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Person County Museum of History . . . . . . . . 102 Pettigrew State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Petty’s Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Piedmont Environmental Center of High Point . . 95 Piedmont Triad Farmers Market . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Pilot Mountain State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education . . . . . . . 56 Pisgah Covered Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Pisgah National Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 The Pit Indoor Kart Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Pitt County Arboretum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Plumtree Canopy Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge . . . . . 131 Polk County History Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Poplar Grove Plantation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Port Discover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Port O’Plymouth Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Powell’s Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Precious Alpaca Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 President James K. Polk State Historic Site . 100 Presidential Culinary Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Providence Burial Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Quaker Meadows Plantation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Queen’s Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Rachel Carson Estuarine Reserve . . . . . . . . . . 131 Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 RagApple Lassie Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Raintree Cellars Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Raleigh City Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Raleigh Farmers Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Randleman Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Rankin Museum of American Heritage . . . . . . 92 Raven Rock State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Ray’s Splash Planet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 RayLen Vineyards & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 RCR Racing Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Reed Gold Mine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Remembering Tillery History House . . . . . . . 104 Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Replacements, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Reynolda House Museum of American Art . 106 Richard Petty Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Richland Creek ZipLine Canopy Tour . . . . . . . 86 Richmond Miles History Museum . . . . . . . . . 106 RiverPark at Cooleemee Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Riverside Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Riverside Mill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Roan Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Roanoke Canal Museum & Trail . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Roanoke Island Festival Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Roanoke River Lighthouse and Maritime Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge . . . . . 141 Roanoke River Paddle Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Roanoke Valley Veterans Museum . . . . . . . . . 102 Roanoke/Cashie River Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Robeson County Showcase Museum . . . . . . . 98 Robeson Planetarium & Science Center . . . . . 98 Rock of Ages Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Rockford General Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Rocky Mount Fire Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Rocky River Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Rosetta C. Baldwin African-American Museum . . 95 Round Peak Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Roush Fenway Racing’s Team Shops, Museum . . 90 Rowan Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Ruffin-Rouhlac House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Rural Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 RushHour Karting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Salisbury Heritage Walking, History & Art Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Sam Bass Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Sam J. Ervin, Jr. Library and Museum . . . . . . . 56
Sampson County History Museum . . . . . . . . . 90 Sanctuary Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Sanders Ridge Vineyard & Winery . . . . . . . . . 87 Sandhills Horticultural Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Santa’s Land Fun Park & Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Sapphire Valley Ski Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Sarah P. Duke Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 SciWorks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Scottish Heritage Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Scottish Tartans Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Scream Time Zipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Scuppernong River Interpretive Trail . . . . . . . 133 Seagrove Orchids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Seagrove Potteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 A Secret Garden Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Segway of the Outer Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Selma Antiques District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Seymour Johnson Air Force Base . . . . . . . . . . 93 Shackleford Banks Wild Horses . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Shadow Springs Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Shelton Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Shunkawauken Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 SilkHope Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Silver Coast Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Silvermont Mansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Single Sisters House Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Sliding Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Slightly Askew Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Smith-McDowell House Museum . . . . . . . . . . 50 Smoky Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine . . . . . . . . 53 Smoky Mountain Jet Boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Somerset Place State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . 133 South Creek Vineyards and Winery . . . . . . . . . 56 South Mountains State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Southern Appalachian Radio Museum . . . . . . 50 Southern Charm Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Southern Supreme Gourmet Specialties . . . . 86 St. Thomas Episcopal Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Stanly County Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Starrlight Mead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center . . . . . . . . 57 Stephens Vineyard & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Stewart Haas Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Stone Mountain State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Stonefield Cellars Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Stony Knoll Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Stony Mountain Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Sugar Mountain Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Sullivan Estate Vineyard & Winery . . . . . . . . . . 55 Swan Quarter National Wildlife Refuge . . . . 139 Swannanoa Valley Musuem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Sweet Vine Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Sylvan Heights Bird Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Tanger Outlet Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Tanger Outlet Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Tanger Shoppes on the Parkway . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Tanglewood Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Tarboro National Recreation Trail . . . . . . . . . 104 Taxidermy Hall of Fame of NC/Antique Tool Museum/Creation Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Textile Heritage Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Theatre Art Galleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area . . . . . . . . . 138 30 Acres and a Mule Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Thistle Meadow Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site . . 50 3 Rivers Outfitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Tobacco Farm Life Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Tom Clark Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Toms Creek Farm & Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site . . 100 Transylvania Heritage Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Treehouse Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Triangle Glides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Tryon Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Tuckasegee River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Tufts Archives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Turchin Center for the Visual Arts . . . . . . . . . . 52 Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest . . . 134 Tuttle Educational State Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Tweetsie Railroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 20 Miles of Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 U.S. Legend Cars International . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 U.S. National Whitewater Center . . . . . . . . . . . 89 UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens . . . . . . . . . 89 University Galleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama . . . . . . . . . . 53 Uptown Gallery Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 US Marine Corps Aviation Exhibit . . . . . . . . . 135 Uwharrie National Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Uwharrie Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Valley River Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Ventosa Plantation Vineyard & Winery . . . . . 102 Victory Lane Indoor Karting Center . . . . . . . . 89 Vineyards At Southpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Vineyards on the Scuppernong . . . . . . . . . . . 133 W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Waldensian Heritage Wines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Waldensian Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Waldensian Trail of Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Walter L. Stasavich Science & Nature Center . . 135 Watauga River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Waterworks Visual Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Wayne County Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Weatherspoon Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Weathervane Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Weeksville Vineyards & Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . 134 West Point on the Eno City Park . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Westbend Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Western North Carolina Air Museum . . . . . . . 54 Western North Carolina Farmers Market . . . . . 51 Western North Carolina Nature Center . . . . . . 51 Wet ‘N Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park . . . . . 94 Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve . . . 103 Whalehead Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Wheels Through Time Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Whippoorwill Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Whirligigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Whistlestop Exhibit at Company Shops Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Whiteside Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Wild Horse Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Wilderness Taxidermy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Wildlife Museum & Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Wildwater Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Wilkes Community College Gardens . . . . . . . 58 Wilkes Heritage Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 William B. Umstead State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Wilmington Railroad Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Wilmington Trolley Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Wilson Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Wilson Rose Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Windsor Run Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 The Winery at Iron Gate Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Winston Cup Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Wolf Ridge Ski Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Wolfe Wines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Wolfe’s Angel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Wood Brothers Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 WoodMill Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 World’s Largest Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 World’s Largest Chest of Drawers . . . . . . . . . . 95 World’s Largest Highboy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 World’s Largest Open-Face Granite Quarry . 99 Wright Brothers National Memorial . . . . . . . 136 Wrightsville Beach Museum of History . . . . . . 141 Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Zimmerman Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 ZipQuest Waterfall & Treetop Adventure . . . . 92
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Canton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 68 Cape Carteret . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Carolina Beach . . . . . . . . 133, 143 Carthage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 108 Cary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 108 Cashiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Caswell Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Catawba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Cedar Island . . . . . . . . . . 133, 143 Cedar Mountain . . . . . . . . . 52, 68 Cedar Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Chadbourn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Chapel Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 108 Charlotte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89, 108 Cherokee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 68 Cherryville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Chimney Rock . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 69 Chocowinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Claremont . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89, 110 Clayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89, 110 Clemmons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 110 Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 110 Clyde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Coinjock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Colfax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Collettsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Columbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133, 145 Columbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 69 Concord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 111 Connelly Springs . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Conover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 111 Cooleemee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Cornelius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 111 Corolla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133, 145 Creedmoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Creston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Creswell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133, 145 Crossnore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Crumpler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Cullowhee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 69 Currie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Currituck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133, 145 Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 111 Danbury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91, 111 Davidson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91, 111 Deep Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Denton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Denver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91, 111 Dillsboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Dobson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91, 111 Dublin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133, 145 Duck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Dunn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91, 111 Durham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91, 111 Eagle Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 East Bend . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91, 113 East Flat Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Eden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92, 113 Edenton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133, 145
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Greenville . . . . . . . . . . . . 135, 147 Grifton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Grimesland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Grover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 115 Gulf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Halifax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Hamlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Hampstead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Hamptonville . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 115 Harkers Island . . . . . . . . . 135, 148 Harmony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Harrisburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Hatteras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135, 148 Havelock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135, 148 Haw River . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 115 Hayesville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 72 Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 115 Hendersonville . . . . . . . . . . 54, 72 Hertford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135, 148 Hickory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 116 Hiddenite . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 116 High Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 116 Highlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 73 Hildebran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Hillsborough . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 116 Holden Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Hollister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Holly Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Holly Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Hope Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 116 Horse Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Hot Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 73 Hubert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Hudson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Huntersville . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 116 Hurdle Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Icard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Indian Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Jackson Springs . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . 135, 148 Jamestown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Jarvisburg . . . . . . . . . . . . 135, 148 Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 73 Jonas Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Jonesville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Julian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Kannapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97, 116 Kenansville . . . . . . . . . . . 136, 148 Kenly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97, 117 Kernersville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97, 117 Kill Devil Hills . . . . . . . . . 136, 148 King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Kings Mountain . . . . . . . . . 97, 117 Kinston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136, 149 Kittrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Kitty Hawk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Knightdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Knotts Island . . . . . . . . . . 136, 150
Kure Beach . . . . . . . . . . . 136, 150 Lake Junaluska . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Lake Lure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 74 Lake Toxaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Lake Waccamaw . . . . . . . 136, 150 Landis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Lansing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 75 Laurel Springs . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 75 Laurinburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97, 117 Lawndale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97, 117 Lawsonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Leasburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Leicester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Leland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Lenoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 75 Lewiston Woodville . . . . . . . . 150 Lewisville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Lexington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97, 117 Lillington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Lincolnton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 118 Linville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 75 Linville Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Linwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Little Switzerland . . . . . . . . 55, 75 Littleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 118 Louisburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Love Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 118 Lucama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Lumberton . . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 118 Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Maggie Valley . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 75 Manteo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136, 150 Marble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Marion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 76 Mars Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 77 Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 77 Marshville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Marston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Matthews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Maxton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Mayodan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 119 Maysville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 McLeansville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Mebane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 119 Merritt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Micaville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Midland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Mill Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 77 Mills River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Milton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 119 Minneapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Mocksville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98, 119 Monroe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99, 119 Montreat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Mooresville . . . . . . . . . . . . 99, 119 Moravian Falls . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 77 Morehead City . . . . . . . . 136, 150 Morganton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 77 Morrisville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99, 119 Mount Airy . . . . . . . . . . . . 99, 119 Mount Gilead . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Mount Holly . . . . . . . . . . 100, 119 Mount Olive . . . . . . . . . . 100, 119 Mount Pleasant . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Mount Ulla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Moyock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Murfreesboro . . . . . . . . . 137, 150 Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 77 Nags Head . . . . . . . . . . . 137, 150 Nantahala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Nebo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 78 New Bern . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137, 151 New Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100, 119 New London . . . . . . . . . . 100, 120 Newland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Newport . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137, 152 Newton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100, 120 North Topsail Beach . . . . . . . 152 North Wilkesboro . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Norwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Oak Island . . . . . . . . . . . . 137, 152 Oak Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Oakboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Ocean Isle Beach . . . . . . 138, 152 Ocracoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138, 152 Old Fort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 79 Oriental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138, 152 Orrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Otto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Oxford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100, 120 Pantego . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Pembroke . . . . . . . . . . . . 100, 120 Penland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Penrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Pikeville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Pilot Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Pine Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Pine Knoll Shores . . . . . . . . . . 138 Pine Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Pinebluff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Pinehurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100, 120 Pineola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Pineville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100, 120 Piney Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Pink Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Pinnacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100, 120 Pisgah Forest . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 79 Pittsboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100, 120 Pleasant Garden . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Plumtree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 79 Plymouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138, 152 Pollocksville . . . . . . . . . . . 138, 152 Powells Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Princeton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Purlear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 79 Raeford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Raleigh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 121 Ramseur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Randleman . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 123 Red Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Reidsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Richfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Richlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138, 152 Ridgecrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Ridgeway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Roanoke Rapids . . . . . . . 101, 123 Roaring Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 79 Robbinsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 79 Rockingham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Rocky Mount . . . . . . . . . . 102, 123 Rocky Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Rodanthe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138, 152 Ronda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Roper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Rose Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Rosman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Roxboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102, 123 Rutherfordton . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 80 Salemburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Salisbury . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102, 123 Salter Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Saluda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 80 Salvo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Sandy Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Sanford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102, 124 Sapphire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 81 Scaly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Scotland Neck . . . . . . . . . 102, 124 Scotts Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Scranton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Seagrove . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103, 124 Sealevel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Sedalia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Selma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103, 124 Seven Devils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Seven Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Shallotte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Sharpsburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Shelby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103, 125 Sherrills Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Siler City . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103, 125 Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Smithfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 103, 125 Sneads Ferry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Snow Camp . . . . . . . . . . . 103, 125 Snow Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 South Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Southern Pines . . . . . . . . 103, 125 Southern Shores . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Southport . . . . . . . . . . . . 138, 153 Sparta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 81 Spencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Spindale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Spring Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Spruce Pine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 81 Stanley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 State Road . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 125 Statesville . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 125 Stokesdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Stoneville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Sugar Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Sugar Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Sunset Beach . . . . . . . . . 138, 154 Surf City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139, 154 Swan Quarter . . . . . . . . . 139, 155 Swannanoa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Swansboro . . . . . . . . . . . 139, 155 Sylva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 81 Tabor City . . . . . . . . . . . . 139, 155 Tarboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 126 Taylorsville . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 126 Thomasville . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 126
Thurmond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Tillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Todd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 82 Topsail Beach . . . . . . . . . 139, 155 Topton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Townsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Traphill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Trenton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Trinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Troutman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Troy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 126 Tryon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 82 Tuckasegee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Union Grove . . . . . . . . . . 104, 126 Union Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Valdese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Vale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Valle Crucis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 82 Vass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Vilas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 82 Wade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Wadesboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Wagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 126 Wake Forest . . . . . . . . . . 104, 126 Wallace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Walnut Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Wanchese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Warrensville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Warrenton . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 126 Warsaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139, 155 Washington . . . . . . . . . . . 139, 155 Watha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Waves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Waxhaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Waynesville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 82 Weaverville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 82 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Weldon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105, 126 Wendell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 West Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . 58, 83 Westfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105, 126 Whispering Pines . . . . . . . . . . 126 White Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 White Oak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Whiteville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140, 157 Whitsett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Whittier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Wilkesboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 83 Willard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Williamston . . . . . . . . . . . 140, 157 Willow Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Wilmington . . . . . . . . . . . 140, 157 Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105, 126 Windsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141, 158 Wingate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Winnabow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Winston-Salem . . . . . . . . 106, 127 Winton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Woodland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Wrightsville Beach . . . . . 141, 158 Yadkinville . . . . . . . . . . . . 106, 127 Yanceyville . . . . . . . . . . . . 106, 127 Zebulon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Zionville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Zirconia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
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advertisers Americas Best Value Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Elizabeth City Area CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Lenoir TDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Asheville Cabins at Willow Winds . . . . . . . . . . 62
Emerald Isle Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Madison County TDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Asheville CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Great Wolf Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
McDowell County TDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Atlantic Beach Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Greater Raleigh CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Mooresville CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Greensboro Area CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
NC High Country Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Bald Head Island Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Battleship North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Greenville Pitt County CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
NC Ski Area Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
The Grove Park Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
New Bern Craven County CVB . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Halifax County CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Old Salem Museum & Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau . . . . . 88
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Hendersonville Travel & Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Outer Banks Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Brevard/Transylvania County Tourism . . . . . . . 51
Hickory Furniture Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Pender County Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Ramada Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association . . . . . . . 6 Biltmore Farms Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 The Blockade Runner Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Blue Heron Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Blue Ridge National Heritage Area . . . . . . . . . . 51 Bridge Pointe Hotel & Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Hickory Metro CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Brindley Beach Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
High Point CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Residence Inn Biltmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Brunswick County TDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce . . . . . 54
Reynolda House Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . 105
Cabarrus County CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Downtown . . . . 62
Smoky Mountain Host of NC . . inside front cover
Cape Fear Coast CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Homewood Suites by Hilton Asheville . . . . . . 62
Statesville CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover
Hot Springs Resort & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Sun Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Inn on Biltmore Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Tour Cleveland County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority . . . . . . 130 Currituck County Tourism Department . . . . . 144 Dismal Swamp Welcome CenterCamden TDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Island Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Visit Lake Norman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Johnston County Visitor Bureau . . . . . . . . . . 125
Visit Winston-Salem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Kinston/Lenoir County TDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Wilson Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
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