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Watch wild Spanish mustangs on the Coast Escaped from Spanish ships, North Carolina’s wild horses have run free for nearly 500 years in Corolla and the Shackleford Banks.

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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.

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outdoor playground

Whether you like to zipline, kiteboard, surf, kayak or windsurf, there are boundless opportunities to play to your heart’s content across the state.

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Some of your favorite movies and television shows have been filmed in North Carolina, and you can follow in the footsteps of the stars!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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To see an enhanced version of the digital guide, with videos and a photo slide show, go to visitnc.com/eguide.

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.

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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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Disability Access

• 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.

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Notable Chefs

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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North Carolina wine has become a household name, and there are many places where you can taste the fruits of the winemakers’ labors. Along the state’s many wine trails, you’ll have your choice of vineyards that include tasting rooms, restaurants and tours of the facilities. Many wineries also offer music, special tastings and other events to round out your experience.

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What do Krispy Kreme doughnuts, Mt. Olive pickles, Cheerwine and Pepsi Cola have in common? They’re all from North Carolina. While you’re here, be sure to grab a savory souvenir and take the flavor of your visit home with you. Like barbecue sauce? Get a bottle (or two) of Bone Suckin’ Sauce or Cackalacky. Love peanuts? Try Bertie County Peanuts. Are sweets your thing? Go with truffles from South ‘n France in Wilmington or French Broad Chocolate Co. in Asheville.

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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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You can’t deny North Carolina’s moonshining past, and thanks to several craft-spirits makers, you’ll not soon forget it. Troy and Sons Distillers in Asheville makes white liquor from heirloom corn and old mountain recipes, and you can take a sip on a tour of their facility. Other distilleries, including Blue Ridge Distilling Co. in Golden Valley, Carolina Distillery in Lenoir, Piedmont Distillers in Madison and Southern Artisan Spirits in Kings Mountain, make vodka, whiskey, gin and seasonal brandies.

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Local Food

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.

Fresh Seafood

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.

North Carolina Fishermen deliver an abundance of fresh seafood to dining spots on a daily basis.

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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.

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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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Variety makes North Carolina paradise for anglers. Wade in mountain streams and search for trout. Cast from boats and docks on Piedmont lakes to haul in catfish, carp and walleye. Drop anchor in coastal sounds to net flounder, amberjack and cobia. Or take a charter vessel heading 15 to 60 miles offshore to wrestle with sharks, tuna and giant billfish.

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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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Sliding Rock

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.

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Strap into a waist harness attached to an overhead cable and glide swiftly through the treetops at zipline tours scattered across the state. Each course involves multiple gravity-powered “zips” between raised platforms, swooshing over scenic valleys, waterfalls, streams and forests.

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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.

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Windsurfing

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.

Paddling a kayak is a great way to enjoy some of the state’s many outdoor playgrounds. Poke around on foggy morning fingers of mirror-flat lakes. Bob through rapids on tumbling mountain streams.

Prefer to stand? Try paddleboarding and ride tides to explore shallow trails meandering through coastal marshes.

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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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Iron Man 3

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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The Hunger Games

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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Homeland

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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Film Festivals

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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Biltmore

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.

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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.

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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.

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Inn at Rodanthe

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.

Dirty Dancing

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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The Fugitive

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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Blue Ridge Parkway

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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Watch free-range horses graze among dunes and gallop on beaches around Corolla on the northern Outer Banks, Shackelford Banks and Ocracoke.

The smallish mustangs, called Banker Horses, most likely descend from mustangs left on these remote islands

by Spanish explorers five centuries ago. Keep your distance; they may live close to people, but they’re essentially wild animals.

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Looking Glass Falls

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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Established 10 years ago by an act of Congress, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area includes the Cherokee Qualla Boundary and 25 mountainous counties in western North Carolina.

The designation promotes local history, crafts, agriculture, music, parks, forests, towns, waterfalls, hiking trails, scenic byways, museums and other treasures.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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Jazz music is to Durham as gambling is to Vegas, so Durham is a must-visit for jazz lovers. You’ll find live jazz music every night of the week in Durham clubs and restaurants, including The Broad Street Cafe, The Pinhook, Beyu Caffe and many others.

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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.

Merlefest gives musicians a chance to compete in banjo, guitar and songwriting contests.

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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.

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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.

Carowinds features rides, attractions, a water park, restaurants, A wilderness resort and a variety of live entertainment.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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At the Sanderling Resort & Spa in Duck, do more than imagine a week of waking to the sound of the ocean and receiving the pampering of a lifetime. Relax on the beach or in the spa, receiving one of the award-winning spa’s massage, body, skin or nail-care treatments. Guests also enjoy membership to the Pine Island Racquet and Fitness Center.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM), 159 Chestnut St., (828) 295-9099.

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with rotating exhibits, all designed to promote the visual arts, history and heritage of the Mountains. blowingrockmuseum.org

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.

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Blue Ridge National Heritage Area 66474

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

Hen​der​son​vil​le 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.

(800) 828-4244 www.historichendersonville.org

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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.

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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.

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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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Nebo

(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.

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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

Rut​her​for​dto​n 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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Valley Town Motor Court (828) 321-4280 B&Bs and Country Inns

Andrews Southern Charm Bed & Breakfast (828) 321-2348 and​rew​sso​uth​ern ​cha​rm.​com Cozad-Cover House Bed & Breakfast (828) 321-1017 cov​erh​ous​eba​ndb​.co​m Hawkesdene House Mountain Retreat (800) 447-9549 haw​kes​den​e.c​om Vacation Rentals

Fernwood Cottage (828) 321-4442 fer​nwo​odc​ott​age​.co​m

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Baymont Inn Biltmore (877) 229-6668 bay​mon​tin​ns.​com​/ as​hev​ill​e Best WesternBiltmore East (888) 230-1228 bes​twe​ste​rn.​com

Hotels/Motels

Comfort InnAsheville Airport (828) 687-9199 com​for​tin​n.c​om

Quality Inn & Suites-Biltmore South (800) 228-5151 bil​tmo​ref​arm​sho​tel​s.c​om B&Bs and Country Inns

Bent Creek Lodge (877) 231-6574 ben​tcr​eek​nc.​com

Vacation Rentals

Parkway Lane (828) 684-9147 par​kwa​yla​ne.​com

Private Campgrounds

Ashley Creek RV Park (828) 684-8030

Asheville Arthaus Hostel (828) 423-0256 avl​hos​tel​.co​m

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Courtyard (800) 321-2211 cou​r ty​ard​.co​m Crowne Plaza Tennis & Golf Resort (800) 733-3211 ash​evi​lle​cp.​com

Blue Ridge Motor Lodge (828) 254-0805

Days Inn-Asheville Mall (800) 329-7466 day​sin​n.c​om

Brookstone Lodge (877) 798-5888 bro​oks​ton​elo​dge​ ash​evi​lle​.co​m

Days Inn-Biltmore East (866) 949-9914 ash​evi​lle​tri​ps.​com

Budget Motel (828) 665-2100

Days Inn-North (800) 329-7666 day​sin​n.c​om

Advertising Partner, p. 62

Comfort Inn – West (800) 228-5150 com​for​tin​n.c​om Comfort SuitesBiltmore Square Mall (800) 622-4005 com​for​tsu​ite​s bi​ltm​ore​.co​m

DoubleTree-Biltmore (828) 274-1800 bil​tmo​ref​arm​sho​tel​s.c​om Advertising Partner, p. 62

Downtown Inn & Suites (828) 254-9661

Country Inn & Suites-Asheville Mall (800) 456-4000 cou​ntr​yin​ns.​com Country Inn & Suites-Biltmore Square Mall (877) 670-9001 cou​ntr​yin​ns.​com​/ as​hev​ill​enc

GuestHouse International Inn-Biltmore (800) 465-4329 gue​sth​ous​ein​tl.​com

Hampton Inn Biltmore Square (800) 426-7866 ash​evi​lle​ham​pto​n in​ns.​com

Holiday InnBiltmore East (828) 298-5611 bil​tmo​reh​ote​ls.​com Holiday InnBiltmore West (800) 678-2161 hol​ida​yin​nbi​ltm​ore​.co​m

Homewood Suites (800) 225-5466 ash​evi​lle​hom​ewo​od s​uit​es.​com Advertising Partner, p. 62

Hampton Inn Tunnel Road (800) 426-7866 ash​evi​lle​ham​pto​n in​ns.​com Haywood Park Hotel (800) 228-2522 hay​woo​dpa​rk.​com

Hotel Indigo-Downtown (877) 270-1392 hot​eli​ndi​go.​com​/ as​hev​ill​enc Howard Johnson Inn (800) 446-4656 hoj​o.c​om Inn on Biltmore Estate (800) 858-4130 bil​tmo​re.​com Advertising Partner, p. 62

Extended Stay America (800) 398-7829 ext​sta​y.c​om

Hilton-Biltmore Park (828) 209-2700 bil​tmo​ref​arm​s ho​tel​s.c​om/​hil​ton

Fairfield Inn & Suites (828) 665-4242 mar​rio​t t.​com​/av​lbs

Advertising Partner, p. 62

Four Points-Downtown (888) 854-6897 fou​rpo​int​s.c​om/​ash​evi​lle

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Downtown (828) 225-5550 hol​ida​yin​n.c​om/ ​ash​evi​lle​-dw​tn Advertising Partner, p. 62

Econo Lodge-Biltmore (800) 553-2666 eco​nol​odg​e.c​om

Hotels/Motels

The Altamont (828) 270-7747 mya​lta​mon​t.c​om

Country Inn & Suites-West (800) 456-4000 cou​ntr​yin​ns.​com​/ as​hev​ill​enc​_we​st

Biltmore Farms Hotels (828) 771-2271 bil​tmo​ref​arm​sho​tel​s.c​om

Asheville Aloft-Downtown (828) 232-2838 sta​r wo​odh​ote​ls.​com​/ al​oft​hot​els

Grand Bohemian Hotel (877) 274-1242 boh​emi​anh​ote​l as​hev​ill​e.c​om

Holiday Inn Express & Suites (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / a​she​vil​le-​mal​l

Intown Motor Lodge (828) 252-1811 Motel 6 Asheville (800) 466-8356 mot​el6​.co​m Mount-Vue Motel (828) 258-9001 The Mountaineer Inn (800) 255-4080 mti​nna​she​vil​le.​ hom​est​ead​.co​m

mountains accommodations Quality Inn & Suites-Biltmore East (877) 299-5519 qua​lit​yin​nbi​ltm​ore​.co​m Ramada – Biltmore West (800) 925-5486 ram​ada​.co​m Ramada River Ridge (800) 836-6732 ram​ada​riv​err​idg​e.c​om Red Roof Inn (800) 733-7663 red​roo​f.c​om Renaissance Hotel (800) 468-3571 ash​evi​lle​ren​ais​san​ce.​com

Residence Inn (800) 331-3131 res​ide​nce​inn​.co​m Advertising Partner, p. 63

The Residences at Biltmore (866) 433-5594 res​ide​nce​sat​bil​tmo​re.​com

Rock Haven Terrace Motel (828) 255-0219

Value Place (828) 418-1400 val​uep​lac​e.c​om

ASIA Bed & Spa (828) 255-0051 ash​evi​lle​spa​.co​m

Cedar Crest Inn (800) 252-0310 ced​arc​res​tin​n.c​om

Rodeway Inn (877) 577-8737 rod​ewa​y1.​com

Whispering Pines Motel (828) 665-1611

At Cumberland Falls Bed & Breakfast Inn (888) 743-2557 cum​ber​lan​dfa​lls​.co​m

Chestnut Street Inn (800) 894-2955 che​stn​uts​tre​eti​nn.​com

Rodeway Inn & Suites-Biltmore Square (877) 354-8800 rod​ewa​y1.​com

B&Bs and Country Inns

Corner Oak Manor (888) 633-3525 cor​ner​oak​man​or.​com

Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast Inn (800) 251-2454 abb​ing​ton​gre​en.​com

Beaufort House Victorian Inn (800) 261-2221 bea​ufo​r th​ous​e.c​om

Aberdeen Inn (828) 254-9336 abe​rde​eni​nn.​com

A Bed of Roses (888) 290-2770 abe​dof​ros​es.​com

Sleep Inn-Biltmore West (866) 901-1033 ash​evi​lle​sle​epi​nn.​com

Albemarle Inn (800) 621-7435 alb​ema​rle​inn​.co​m

Biltmore Village Inn (866) 274-8779 bil​tmo​rev​ill​age​inn​.co​m

1889 WhiteGate Inn & Cottage (800) 485-3045 whi​teg​ate​.ne​t

SpringHill Suites (888) 287-9400 spr​ing​hil​lsu​ite​s. c​om/​AVL​SH

AppleWood Manor Inn Bed & Breakfast (800) 442-2197 app​lew​ood​man​or.​com

Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Inn (800) 381-3878 bla​ckw​aln​ut.​com

1847 Blake House Inn Bed & Breakfast (888) 353-5227 bla​keh​ous​e.c​om

Super 8-Biltmore (828) 505-4648 sup​er8​.co​m

Asheville Green Cottage (828) 707-6563 ash​evi​lle​gre​en c​ott​age​.co​m

Bridle Path Inn (828) 252-0035 bri​dle​pat​hin​n.c​om

1899 Wright Inn and Carriage House (800) 552-5724 wri​ght​inn​.co​m

Sleep Inn-Biltmore (828) 277-1800 bil​tmo​ref​arm​sho​tel​s.c​om Advertising Partner, p. 62

Thunderbird Motel (828) 298-4061 Town House Motel (828) 253-8753

Asheville Seasons Bed & Breakfast (828) 236-9494 ash​evi​lle​sea​son​s.c​om

Carolina Bed & Breakfast (888) 254-3608 car​oli​nab​b.c​om

Crooked Oak Mountain Inn (877) 252-9219 cro​oke​doa​kmo​unt​ain ​inn​.co​m

Hill House Bed & Breakfast Inn (800) 379-0002 hil​lho​use​bb.​com

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Lion & the Rose Bed & Breakfast (800) 546-6988 lio​n-r​ose​.co​m 1900 Inn on Montford (800) 254-9569 inn​onm​ont​for​d.c​om North Lodge on Oakland B&B (800) 282-3602 nor​thl​odg​e.c​om Oakland Cottage Bed & Breakfast (866) 858-0863 vac​ati​oni​nas​hev​ill​e.c​om Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast (888) 811-3053 pin​ecr​est​bb.​com Princess Anne Hotel (866) 552-0986 pri​nce​ssa​nne​hot​el.​com Sourwood Inn (828) 255-0690 sou​r wo​odi​nn.​com Sweet Biscuit Inn (866) 280-0170 swe​etb​isc​uit​inn​.co​m

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Restaurant On-site

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Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds

Complimentary Breakfast

67064

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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

Outdoor Pool

Indoor Pool

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 wil​low​win​ds.​com

Advertising Partner, p. 62

Asheville Connections Luxury Rentals (888) 861-9487 ash​evi​lle​ con​nec​tio​ns.​com Asheville Swiss Chalets (828) 776-0509 ash​evi​lle​swi​ss c​hal​ets​.co​m Bittersweet Cottage & Suite (828) 712-2414 bit​ter​swe​etc​ott​age​.co​m Blue Ridge Cabins (877) 902-2246 brc​abi​n.c​om Carolina Mornings (855) 398-0712 car​oli​nam​orn​ing​s.c​om Carolina Mountain Rentals (828) 230-6613 car​oli​nam​oun​tai​n re​nta​l.c​om Crest Mountain Vacation Homes (828) 252-7787 cre​stm​tn.​com​/in​dex​.ph​ p?p​age​= ac​com​oda​tio​ns Downtown Asheville Loft (828) 545-0565 vrb​o.c​om/​230​487 Festiva Biltmore Village (855) 533-7848 fes​tiv​a-b​ilt​mor​e vi​lla​ge.​com Ginny’s Cabin mou​nta​inv​aca​tio​n ca​bin​s.c​om

Resorts

The Grove Park Inn (800) 438-5800 gro​vep​ark​inn​.co​m Advertising Partner, p. 61 Private Campgrounds

Asheville Bear Creek RV Park & Campground (800) 833-0798 ash​evi​lle​bea​rcr​eek​.co​m Asheville Taps RV Park (800) 831-4385 ash​evi​lle​tap​srv​par​k.c​om Brevard Road Campground (828) 667-4500 Campfire Lodgings RV & Campground (800) 933-8012 cam​pfi​rel​odg​ing​s.c​om Clairmont Crest RV Park (828) 252-6561 cla​irm​ont​cre​st.​com

B&Bs and Country Inns

Balsam Mountain Inn (800) 224-9498 bal​sam​inn​.co​m Private Campgrounds

Moonshine Creek Campground (828) 586-6666 moo​nsh​ine​cre​ekc​amp ​gro​und​.co​m

Balsam Grove At The Ridge Campin’ (828) 877-2172 att​her​idg​e.c​om Lazy J Campground (828) 966-3834

Banner Elk Hotels/Motels

Best Western Mountain Lodge (877) 877-4553

Tipi Camp Asheville (828) 665-9337 ncm​mt.​com

Blue Ridge Village (828) 898-9737 fes​tiv​are​sor​ts.​com

Bakersville B&Bs and Country Inns

Prior’s Creek (828) 688-6333 pri​ors​cre​ek.​com

Vacation Rentals

BirdTown Guesthouse & Little Bird Cabin (828) 467-2094 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/va​cat​ion​ -re​nta​l /p​130​348 The Croft (888) 773-5455 Laurel Creek Cottage (282) 688-9699 geo​cit​ies​.co​m /l​aur​el c​ree​kco​t ta​ge

The Pines Cottages (888) 818-6477 ash​evi​lle​pin​es.​com

Yellow Bird Co. (800) 332-2473 Private Campgrounds

Saylor Lake RV Park (800) 874-4387

Iron Skillet Farmhouse Inn (877) 776-9505 the​iro​nsk​ill​et.​com Little Main Street Inn & Suites (828) 898-6109 lit​tle​mai​nst​ree​t.c​om 1902 Turnpike House Bed & Breakfast (888) 802-4487 190​2tu​rnp​ike​hou​se.​com The Perry House Bed & Breakfast (877) 806-4280 per​r yh​ous​e.c​om

Private Campgrounds

French Broad River Campground (828) 658-0772 ncr​ive​rca​mpi​ng.​com

Log Cabin Motor Court (800) 295-3392 cab​inl​odg​ing​.co​m

The Urban Nest (828) 777-7073 ash​evi​lle​dow​nto​wn c​ond​o.c​om

Balsam

SmokeTree Lodge (800) 422-1880 smo​ket​ree​-lo​dge​.co​m B&Bs and Country Inns

Azalea Inn Bed & Breakfast (888) 898-2743 aza​lea​-in​n.c​om

Banner Elk Inn Bed & Breakfast (800) 295-7851 ban​ner​elk​inn​.co​m Banner Elk Winery’s Blueberry Villa (828) 898-9090 ban​ner​elk​win​ery​.co​m Cornerstone Cabins & Cottages (828) 898-3115 cor​ner​sto​ner​ent​als​.co​m The Inn at Elk River (828) 898-9669 elk​riv​eri​nn.​com

see page 159 for local information sources

Vacation Rentals

A and W Mountain Rentals (828) 898-9188 aan​dwr​ent​als​.co​m

Aadvisor Realty of the High Country (800) 940-5006 Antler Realty (800) 337-4099 ant​ler​rea​lty​.ne​t Blue Ridge Cabin Rentals (828) 898-7788 brc​abi​nre​nta​l.c​om Blue Ridge Mountain Log Cabins & Condo Rentals (828) 898-5328

Paramount Realty (828) 898-6006 par​amo​unt​rea​lty​.co​m Serenity Haven (828) 898-5762 ser​eni​t yh​ave​n.n​et Sugar Mountain Lodging (828) 898-7800 sug​arm​oun​tai​n lo​dgi​ng.​com Sugar Mountain Resort Rentals (800) 438-4555 sta​ysu​gar​mou​nta​in.​com Resorts

Sugar Mountain Resort (800) 784-2768 ski​sug​ar.​com Advertising Partner, p. 59

Barnardsville B&Bs and Country Inns

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Bat Cave Vacation Rentals

Bat Cave River Cottages (828) 625-9300 bat​cav​eri​ver​cot​tag​es.​ com

Chimney Rock Cottage (828) 699-5131 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/va​cat​ion​ -re​nta​l /p​378​059​ Dowling Cabins (828) 625-5400 dow​lin​gca​bin​s.c​om Grist Mill River Cottage (877) 371-5100 dis​tin​cti​vem​tnl​odg​ing​. co​m /G​ris​tMi​llR​ive​r.h​tml River View Cabins (800) 584-4255 riv​erv​iew​cab​ins​.co​m Riverside Cottages (828) 625-4479

Hawk & Ivy Bed & Breakfast (888) 395-7254 haw​kan​div​y.c​om

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Fall Creek Meadows (800) 834-4118 bee​chm​oun​tai​n.n​et Four Seasons at Beech Mountain (828) 387-4211 bee​chg​eta​way​.co​m Foxfire Rentals (828) 898-7578 fox​fir​ere​nta​ls.​com Hemlock Ridge (888) 547-7598 hig​hso​uth​.co​m / h​eml​ock​rid​ge Irmolot Lodge (800) 865-6674 irm​olo​tlo​dge​.co​m The Lodging Center (800) 722-1754 Mountain Cabin Retreat (828) 898-9771 Mountain Retreats Realty (800) 819-7647 ncm​oun​tai​n re​tre​ats​.co​m

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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 cre​eks​ide​cam​pin​g.c​om

Beech Mountain Hotels/Motels

Complimentary Breakfast

Exercise Room

Beech Alpen Inn (866) 284-2770 bee​cha​lpe​n.c​om

Internet Indoor Pool

Albie’s Ursa Manor (561) 859-5434 vrb​o.c​om/​106​307 Alpine Beech Rentals (785) 212-0295

Outdoor Pool

A Bit of Heaven Chalet (941) 475-2719 abi​tof​hea​ven​cha​let​.co​m

B&Bs and Country Inns

B&Bs and Country Inns

Accommodations Center of Beech Mountain (800) 258-6198 bee​chm​oun​tai​n.c​om

Barbara’s Place (336) 263-2443 med​ica​lpr​ep.​inf​o Bear-E-Kozy (239) 481-2001 bee​chm​oun​tai​n re​nta​l.c​om Beech Mountain Chalet Rentals (800) 368-7404 gob​eec​h.c​om Beech Mountain Realty & Rentals (800) 845-6164 bee​chm​oun​tai​n re​alt​y.c​om A Beech Mountain Skyview Chalet (404) 876-1203 bee​chm​oun​tai​n ch​ale​t.c​om

The Monte Vista Hotel (828) 669-8870 the​mon​tev​ist​aho​tel​.ne​t Super 8 (800) 800-8000 gos​upe​r8.​com

Crystal’s Beech Mountain Rentals (828) 962-4466 bee​chm​tnr​ent​als​.co​m

Above The Horizon Vacation Rentals (877) 777-8554 mou​nta​inm​ike​rea​lty​.co​m

Comfort Inn (800) 228-5150 com​for​tin​n.c​om

Beech’s Cozy Cottage (828) 260-0031 bee​chs​vac​ati​on c​abi​ns.​com

Chalet Realty (866) 587-8643 cha​let​rea​lty​.ne​t

Archer’s Mountain Inn & Luxury Cabin Rentals (888) 827-6155 arc​her​sin​n.c​om

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Beech Ski & Golf House (704) 824-9865 bee​chs​kih​ous​e.c​om

Top of the Beech (866) 284-2770 bee​ch-​mou​nta​in.​org

Vacation Rentals

Beech Mountain Slopeside Chalet Rentals (800) 692-2061 slo​pes​ide​.co​m

Emerald Mountain (828) 387-2000 eme​ral​dre​alt​yan​d re​nta​ls.​com​ 4 Seasons at Beech (828) 387-4211 bee​chg​eta​way​.co​m Great Escape Lodge (770) 621-9400 gre​ate​sca​pel​odg​e.c​om Miami Beech Condo (305) 448-5431 bee​chc​ond​o.c​om Mountain Interval (828) 355-5511 mou​nta​ini​nte​r va​lb​eec​hmt​n.c​om Pinnacle Inn Resort (800) 405-7888 pin​nac​lei​nnr​eso​r t.​com The Red Rooster Inn (954) 963-4605 cyb​err​ent​als​.co​m A Rio Vista Property (828) 387-2992 vrb​o.c​om/​122​456 Round House Retreat (800) 258-6198 rou​ndh​ous​ere​tre​at.​com Trillium Lodge (828) 260-6739

Black Mountain

Arbor House of Black Mountain (866) 669-9303 arb​orh​ous​enc​.co​m

Bella Luna Inn (800) 249-6979 bel​lal​una​inn​.co​m Black Mountain Inn (800) 735-6128 bla​ckm​oun​tai​nin​n.c​om Friendship Lodge Bed & Breakfast (828) 669-9294 Inn Around the Corner (800) 393-6005 inn​aro​und​the​cor​ner​.co​m The Madison Inn (828) 669-4785 mad​iso​nin​n-n​c.c​om Raspberry Hill Bed & Breakfast (828) 333-5148 ras​pbe​rry​hil​lba​ndb​.co​m Red Rocker Inn (888) 669-5991 red​roc​ker​inn​.co​m 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 vrb​o.c​om/​142​880

Acorn Motel (828) 669-7232

Cabin Creek Lodge (888) 521-3841 cab​inc​ree​klo​dge​.co​m

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 ren​tal​s.g​rey​bea​rdr​eal​ty.​com Helen’s Place (828) 298-1659 High Rock Cabins (954) 608-6023 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/va​cat​ion​ -re​nta​l /p​180​559 High Rock Log Cabin (828) 231-3147 Joyful Moments (828) 664-0981 Lake Eden Events & Lodging (828) 713-9471 lak​eed​ene​ven​ts.​com Linger Lake Lodge (865) 805-8247 lak​elu​rev​aca​tio​n re​nta​l.c​om The Lodge at Catawba Falls Preserve (828) 284-7893 bla​ckm​oun​tai​nva​cat​ion​ hom​e.c​om Rock Creek Retreat (352) 871-2262 roc​kcr​eek​ret​rea​t.c​om

Blowing Rock Lodge (800) 606-9160 blo​win​gro​ckl​odg​e.c​om

Gideon Ridge Inn (828) 295-3644 gid​eon​rid​ge.​com

Boxwood Lodge (828) 295-9984 box​woo​dlo​dge​.co​m

The Inn at Ragged Gardens (828) 295-9703 rag​ged​-ga​rde​ns.​com

Cliff Dwellers Inn (828) 295-3098 cli​f fd​wel​ler​s.c​om Green Park Inn (828) 414-9230 gre​enp​ark​inn​.co​m Hemlock Inn & Suites (828) 295-7987 hem​loc​kin​n.n​et Hillwinds Inn (800) 821-4908 the​vil​lag​ein​nso​f bl​owi​ngr​ock​.co​m Advertising Partner, p. 2-3

Holiday Inn Express (828) 295-4422 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / b​low​ing​nc Homestead Inn (828) 295-9559 hom​est​ead​-in​n.c​om

Snowy Cove Cottage (828) 230-0885 sno​w yc​ove​cot​tag​e.c​om

Meadowbrook Inn (800) 467-6626 mea​dow​bro​ok-​inn​.co​m

Tuckaway Vacation Homes (877) 268-1895 tuc​kaw​ayv​aca​tio​n ho​mes​.co​m

Mountainaire Inn & Log Cabins (828) 295-7991 mou​nta​ina​ire​inn​.co​m

Village of Cheshire (828) 669-6657 vil​lag​eof​che​shi​re.​com

Ridgeway Inn (800) 821-4908 the​vil​lag​ein​nso​f bl​owi​ngr​ock​.co​m

Blowing Rock Hotels/Motels

Alpen Acres Motel (888) 297-7981 alp​ena​cre​s.c​om

Alpine Village Inn (828) 295-7206 alp​ine​-vi​lla​ge-​inn​.co​m Azalea Garden Inn (828) 295-3272 aza​lea​-ga​rde​n-i​nn.​com Blowing Rock Inn & Mountain Villas (828) 295-7921 blo​win​gro​cki​nn.​com

Advertising Partner, p. 2-3

The Village Inn (800) 821-4908 the​vil​lag​ein​nso​f bl​owi​ngr​ock​.co​m Advertising Partner, p. 2-3 B&Bs and Country Inns

The Bob Timberlake Inn at Chetola Resort (800) 243-8652 bob​tim​ber​lak​ein​n.c​om Crippen’s Country Inn (877) 295-3487 cri​ppe​ns.​com

Ragged Garden’s Maple Lodge (828) 414-9254 rag​ged​gar​den​sma​ple ​lod​ge.​com Springhaven Inn (828) 295-6967 Sweet Season Bed & Breakfast (828) 295-3772 swe​ets​eas​onb​b.c​om The Victorian Inn (828) 295-0034 the​vic​tor​ian​inn​blo​win​g ro​ck.​com Vacation Rentals

Ada’s Cottages (800) 264-6144 vrb​o.c​om/​335​490

Appalachian Ski Mtn. Slopeside Lodging (800) 322-2373 app​ski​mtn​.co​m /p​lan​yo​ur-​tri​p/s​lop​esi​de-​lod​gin​g A Bear’s Den Cabin (704) 258-4665 abe​ars​den​.co​m Blowing Rock Mountain Forest Retreat (828) 295-3013 Blowing Rock Mountain View (877) 237-3763 hom​e.e​art​hli​nk.​net​/ ~b​ayl​esb Blowing Rock Resort Rentals (828) 295-9899 blo​win​gro​ckr​eso​r t r​ent​als​.co​m Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals (800) 237-7975 blu​eri​dge​ren​tal​s.c​om Hastings House (800) 276-6798 the​has​tin​gsh​ous​e.c​om Hidden Garden Apts. & Cottages (828) 295-3275

mountains accommodations Hound Ears Club (828) 963-4321 hou​nde​ars​.co​m Jenkins Rentals (800) 438-7803 jen​kin​sre​nta​ls.​com Ledford House (800) 626-2282 Lentz Cottage (800) 626-2282 Riverside Log Cabin Rentals (828) 263-0507 mys​ter​yhi​ll-​nc.​com​/jo​ oml​a /i​nde​x.p​hp?​opt​ion​ =co​m_c​ont​ent​&vi​ew=​ art​icl​e &i​d =7​& It​emi​d =8 Suddreth Cottage (866) 800-9899 Swiss Mountain Village (888) 785-1188 swi​ssm​oun​tai​n.c​om Two Bear Cubs Rentals (828) 295-3065 two​bea​rcu​bs.​com Resorts

Chetola Resort (800) 243-8652 che​tol​a.c​om

Advertising Partner, p. 2-3 Private Campgrounds

Buffalo Camp RV Park (828) 295-7518

Boomer Vacation Rentals

Wilderness Lodge (336) 921-2277 ncw​ild​ern​ess​lod​ge.​com

Boone Hotels/Motels

Best Western PlusBlue Ridge Plaza (828) 266-1100 bes​twe​ste​rn.​com​/ pl​usb​lue​rid​gep​laz​a Boone Trail Motel (828) 264-8839

Comfort Suites (888) 854-5959 com​for​tsu​ite​s.c​om/​ire​s / e​n-U​S /h​tml​/ Ho​tel​Inf​o? h​ote​l =N​C05​2

Country Inn & Suites (828) 264-4100 cou​ntr​yin​ns.​com​/ bo​one​nc

Anderson Mountain Rentals (828) 262-1004 and​ers​onm​tnr​ent​als​.co​m

New River Lindal Cedar Home (828) 265-1021 wat​aug​ala​nd.​com

Courtyard (828) 265-7676 mar​rio​t t.​com

Birdsong Log Cabin Rentals (704) 906-0856 bir​dso​ngc​abi​n.c​om

Paradise off the Parkway (828) 264-2414

Fairfield Inn & Suites (866) 871-7425 hgm​hot​els​.co​m Greene’s Motel (828) 264-8845 Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 Hidden Valley Motel (828) 963-4372 hid​den​val​ley​mot​el.​com Highland Hills Motel (800) 948-5276 hig​hla​ndh​ill​sca​bin​s.c​om Holiday Inn Express (888) 733-6867 exp​res​sbo​one​.co​m

Blue Ridge Vacation Cabins (866) 880-1372 blu​eri​dge​vac​ati​on c​abi​ns.​com Carolina Cabins (866) 677-0077 car​oli​nac​abi​ns.​cc Creek House (828) 262-1237 Flannery Fork Properties (828) 268-0046 Fletcher’s Vacation Rentals (828) 963-7588 fle​tch​ers​-re​nta​ls.​com

Pine Hill Rentals (888) 464-3433 Winkler’s Creek Cabins (828) 264-2863 win​kle​rsc​ree​kca​bin​s.c​om Resorts

Crestwood (877) 836-5046 cre​stw​ood​nc.​com

Yonahlossee Resort & Club (800) 962-1986 yon​ahl​oss​ee.​com Private Campgrounds

La Quinta Inn & Suites (828) 262-1234 Mountain Villa Motor Lodge (800) 525-5861

A Parkway’s Edge (704) 650-8568 par​kwa​yse​dge​.co​m

Foscoe Realty Rentals (800) 723-7341 fos​coe​ren​t al​s .c​om

Red Carpet Inn (800) 443-7179 boo​kro​oms​now​.co​m

Blue Bear Mountain Camp (828) 406-4226 blu​ebe​arm​oun​tai​n.c​om Boone KOA (800) 562-2806 koa​.co​m /c​amp​ gro​und​s /b​oon​e

Flintlock Campground (828) 963-5325

Bostic Vacation Rentals

Mountain Lookout Cabin (863) 648-4691 vrb​o.c​om/​162​423 Smokey’s Lodge (813) 956-9022 vrb​o.c​om/​138​002

Brasstown Vacation Rentals

Trout Cove Cabins (888) 389-3584 tro​utc​ove​cab​ins​.co​m

Brevard Hotels/Motels

Holiday Inn Express (828) 862-8900 bre​var​dex​pre​ss.​com Pisgah Inn (828) 235-8228 pis​gah​inn​.co​m

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Rodeway Inn (828) 862-4200 rod​ewa​y1.​com Sunset Motel (828) 884-9106 the​sun​set​mot​el.​com B&Bs and Country Inns

Inn at Brevard (828) 884-2105 the​inn​atb​rev​ard​.co​m Inn on Main Street (888) 884-4770 the​inn​onm​ain​str​eet​.co​m The Red House Inn (828) 884-9349 bre​var​dbe​dan​d br​eak​fas​t.c​om Vacation Rentals

Adele’s In-Town Retreat (434) 981-6756 vrb​o.c​om/​231​105

Appalachian Havens (828) 884-6712 app​ala​chi​anh​ave​ns.​com Barton’s River Bungalow (828) 736-2173

Sleep Inn (828) 262-0020 sle​epi​nn.​com​/ir​es/​ en-​US/​htm​l /H​ote​lIn​fo?​ hot​el=​NC5​14 Smoke Tree Lodge (800) 422-1880 Super 8 (800) 560-5942 B&Bs and Country Inns

Gragg House (800) 242-1636 gra​ggh​ous​eba​ndb​.co​m Lovill House Inn Bed & Breakfast (800) 849-9466 lov​ill​hou​sei​nn.​com Window Views Bed & Breakfast (800) 963-4484 win​dow​vie​ws.​com Vacation Rentals

ADN Log Cabin Rentals (800) 237-7975 adn​log​cab​inr​ent​als​.co​m

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mountains accommodations A Bear’s Rest (863) 660-7772 abe​ars​res​t.n​et

Restaurant On-site

Big Branch Cabins (828) 885-2972 big​bra​nch​cab​ins​.co​m Blue Ridge Vistas (828) 553-8879 blu​eri​dge​vis​tas​.co​m

Complimentary Breakfast

Exercise Room

Bradley Creek Falls Lodge (352) 267-9189 bra​dle​ycr​eek​fal​ls.​com

Mountain Rentals (828) 884-8847 tin​yur​l.c​om/​mou​nta​in r​ent​al

Cabins in Willoughby Woods (828) 877-6247 cab​ins​inw​ill​oug​hby ​woo​ds.​com

Mountain Vista Realty (828) 883-2938 mou​nta​inv​ist​are​alt​y.b​iz

Cherryfield Manor (828) 966-9663 che​rry​fie​ldm​ano​r.c​om

Internet

A Mountain Loft (828) 808-5767

Mountain Song (803) 730-3866 mou​nta​ins​ong​.or​g

Charlaire (703) 356-7771 vrb​o.c​om/​249​214

Circa 1850 Hubbard House (828) 885-2227 vrb​o.c​om/​135​45

Indoor Pool

Meadowside (828) 885-2974 bre​var​dva​cat​ion ​ren​tal​s.c​om

Cabin at Jensen Mill (828) 553-4517 vrb​o.c​om/​172​276

Canoe Point Lodge (828) 884-8847 vrb​o.c​om/​118​570

Deer Ridge Property Management (828) 862-8134 dee​rri​dge​pm.​com Deerwoode Lodge & Cabins (828) 553-8571 dee​r wo​ode​.co​m

Outdoor Pool

A Loft at the Heart of Brevard (864) 363-9667 alo​f ti​nbr​eva​rd.​com

Down to Earth Cottages (828) 884-7572 dow​nto​ear​thc​ott​age​s.c​om Flying Squirrel Lodge (270) 759-1946 vrb​o.c​om/​401​401 Gran Delights (828) 553-9678 bre​var​dnc​.ne​t / g​ran​dma​mas Greene Acre (828) 885-8212 vrb​o.c​om/​181​969 Hilltop Cabin (828) 490-4589 vrb​o.c​om/​205​03

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Deep Creek Lodge (828) 488-2587 dee​pcr​eek​lod​ge t​ubi​ng.​com

Gracey Manor (828) 488-2483 gra​cey​man​orm​ote​l.c​om Lakeview at Fontana (800) 742-6492 lak​evi​ewn​c.c​om Lloyd’s on the River (888) 611-6872 llo​yds​ont​her​ive​r.c​om Microtel Inn & Suites (800) 771-7171 mic​rot​eli​nn.​com

Fryemont Inn (800) 845-4879 fry​emo​nti​nn.​com

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Hemlock Inn (828) 488-2885 hem​loc​kin​n.c​om

The Sabbath House (828) 488-0600 sab​bat​hho​use​.co​m

Bryson Patch Cabin Rentals (828) 488-1005 smo​key​mou​nta​in.​net

West Oak Bed & Breakfast & Cottages (828) 488-2438 wes​toa​klo​dgi​ng.​com

Bryson View Cabin Rentals (800) 457-5900

Vacation Rentals

AAAA Luxury Log Cabin (888) 296-2821 vrb​o.c​om/​vrb​o /7​732​.ht​m

Point of View (828) 553-2456 vrb​o.c​om/​166​960

Relax Inn (828) 488-2127 gre​ats​mok​ies​.co​m / r​ela​xin​n

Abalsam Mountain/ Lake Chalet (800) 446-1603 mai​n.n​c.u​s /E​uch​ell​a

Ridge Top Motel & Campground (866) 415-9692 rid​get​opm​ote​l.c​om

Absolute Heaven Retreat (678) 648-3202 gre​ats​mok​eyc​abi​ns.​com​/ ab​sol​ute

Residential Property Management (828) 877-3434 con​nes​tee​fal​ls r​ent​als​.co​m

Riverbend Lodging (877) 272-3125 riv​erb​end​lod​gin​g.c​om

Acorn Hollow Lodge (828) 736-1397 aco​rnh​oll​owl​odg​e.c​om Aimee’s Cabins (828) 497-1740 aim​ees​cab​ins​.co​m

Treehouse at Golden Pond (888) 729-7329 whi​tes​qui​rre​lsh​opp​e. c​om/​ren​tal​.ht​m

Rosewood Inn (828) 488-2194 gre​ats​mok​ies​.co​m / r​ose​woo​din​n Sleep Inn (800) 753-3746 sle​epi​nnb​r ys​on c​ity​nc.​com

Alarka Creek Cabins (828) 488-3842 ala​rka​cre​ekc​abi​ns.​com

Trout House Falls (704) 691-2131 tro​uth​ous​efa​lls​.co​m

Two Rivers Lodge (828) 488-2284 two​riv​ers​lod​gen​c.c​om

Streamside Cabin vrb​o.c​om/​205​03

22 Times Arcade (828) 553-5070 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/va​cat​ion​ -re​nta​l /p​229​911 Valley View Cabin (828) 696-8779 val​ley​vie​wca​bin​.co​m Private Campgrounds

Ash Grove Mountain Cabins & Camping (828) 885-7216 ash​-gr​ove​.co​m

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B&Bs and Country Inns

Calhoun House Inn & Suites (828) 788-0505 cal​hou​nho​use​.co​m Charleston Inn (888) 285-1555 cha​rle​sto​nin​n.c​om Folkestone Inn (888) 812-3385 fol​kes​ton​e.c​om

BooLon’s Nantahala Cabin (904) 254-8386 boo​lon​sca​bin​.co​m

Historic Calhoun Hotel (828) 488-1234 cal​hou​nco​unt​r yi​nn.​com

Mountain Laurel Motel (828) 488-7600 mou​nta​inl​aur​elm​ote​l.n​et

Rainbow Lake Resort (828) 862-5354 rai​nbo​wla​ke.​com

Black Bear Estates (941) 921-0904 ren​tfo​r va​cat​ion​.co​m

Bryson City Cabin Rentals (888) 483-3630 bry​son​cit​yca​bin ​ren​tal​s.c​om

Once Moore (843) 838-7913 vrb​o.c​om/​115​893

A Lakefront Mountain Retreat vrb​o.c​om/​143​907

Bryson City

Alarka Peaceful Creek (828) 488-0913 vip​ads​.co​m /c​abi​n_ r​ent​als​/br​yso​nci​t y/ ​hay​es.​htm Alarka’s Hidden Hollow Retreat (828) 488-1995 wnc​hid​den​hol​low​ ret​rea​t.c​om Angel Cabins (828) 488-8152 ang​elc​abi​ns.​com Anna’s Deep Creek Cabin Rentals (828) 488-6446 ann​asd​eep​cre​ek c​abi​ns.​com B J’s Deep Creek Rentals (828) 488-3018 bjs​dee​pcr​eek​ren​tal​s.c​om The Bear’s Den (678) 580-0118

A Cabin on Horseshoe Hill (828) 488-6705 sit​es.​goo​gle​.co​m /s​ite​/ ho​rse​sho​ehi​llc​abi​n Carolina House (561) 743-5598 car​oli​nah​ous​e.n​et Carolina Mountain Vacations (877) 488-7500 car​oli​nam​oun​tai​n va​cat​ion​s.c​om Carolina Vacation Lodging (800) 468-7238 car​oli​nao​utf​itt​ers​.co​m Chazum’s Place (828) 488-6639 Chestnut Cove Cottage (828) 488-2987 Chestnut Lodge on Deep Creek che​stn​utl​odg​eon​dee​p cr​eek​.co​m Choo Choo House cho​och​ooh​ous​e.c​om Clampitt’s Cottages (828) 488-9304 cla​mpi​t tc​ott​age​s.c​om Comfort Mts. Getaway Vacations (828) 488-8183 The Cottage (828) 488-4388 its​ver​ygo​od.​com​/ ap​art​men​t /r​ent​/co​m / i​d /1​099​47/​li/​The​%20​ Cot​tag​e Cottages In The Garden (828) 488-9858 gre​ena​cre​s-r​eal​t y.​com Cozy Bear Cottage (616) 866-9730

A Cozy Log Cabin hom​eto​wn.​aol​.co​m / m​rgr​ant​one​/my​hom​e pa​ge/​bus​ine​ss.​htm​l Creekside Cabins (828) 488-2235 cre​eks​ide​cab​ins​.ne​t Deep Gap View Rental hom​eaw​ay.​com​/va​cat​ion​ -re​nta​l /p​240​498 Dogwood Log Cabin (828) 488-2991 vrb​o.c​om/​254​180 Eagle Cove Mountain Cabins (828) 488-9866 eag​ler​etr​eat​.co​m Earls Alarka Home (828) 488-6637 vir​tua​lci​tie​s.c​om/​vac​ati​on /​nc/​m /n​cm9​9v1​.ht​m Euchella Mountain and Lake Cabins (800) 446-1603 euc​hel​lac​abi​ns.​com Falling Waters Adventure Resort (800) 451-9972 fal​lin​gwa​ter​sre​sor​t.c​om Falls Melody (850) 556-9881 fal​lsm​elo​dy.​com Galbreath Creek Cabins (877) 943-8292 gal​bre​ath​cre​ek c​abi​ns.​com Great Smokys Cabin Rentals (800) 655-9771 gre​ats​mok​ysc​abi​n re​nta​ls.​com Hanna/Walls Cabin Rental dkj​web​s.c​om/​cab​in.​htm​l Heart of the Smokies Log Cabin Rentals (828) 488-6658 hea​r to​f th​esm​oki​es.​com Heaven on Earth Cabins (866) 586-8058 hea​ven​one​art​h ca​bin​s.c​om Hidden Creek Cabins (888) 333-5881 hid​den​cre​ekc​abi​ns.​com Historic Estes Cabin (828) 497-4515 est​esc​abi​n.c​om Hyatt Farm Cabin (828) 488-6573 J&K’s Cabin Rental (828) 369-3556 jan​dks​cab​inr​ent​al.​com

mountains accommodations Jake’s Place (828) 488-3864 jak​esp​l.c​om

Paradise Found “A” Frame (770) 321-8338

Knotty Knoll Cabin Rental (813) 920-4488

Peaceful Creek Rentals (828) 736-1453 gre​ats​mok​ies​.co​m / p​eac​efu​lcr​eek

Lacey Lodge on Cherokee Valley (732) 525-2401 lac​eyl​odg​e.c​om Lands Creek Log Cabins (828) 488-9793 lan​dsc​ree​k.c​om Laurel Creek Cabin (850) 386-7229 vrb​o.c​om/​125​751 Little Laurel Creek Rentals (828) 488-6665 Longview Cabin vrb​o.c​om/​287​92 Meadowbrook Log Cabin Rentals (866) 586-8058 Mountain Bear Cabins (386) 956-9193 mou​nta​inb​ear​cab​ins​.co​m Mountain Elegance (239) 777-0680 mou​nta​ine​leg​anc​e.n​et

Pointe Overlook Hideaway Cabin (850) 256-3307 hom​e.b​ell​sou​th.​net​/p/​ pwp​-po​int​eov​erl​ook​cab​in Raccoon Ridge Properties (828) 399-9765 che​rok​eev​aca​tio​n re​nta​l.c​om Retreat in the Sky (803) 732-5826 vrb​o.c​om/​vrb​o /3​362 Rhododendron Cottage (828) 488-2571 Rock Creek Cabins (888) 572-7001 roc​kcr​eek​cab​ins​.co​m Rose Hollow (828) 488-6177

Linville Falls Tranquility (336) 449-7761 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/va​cat​ion​ -re​nta​l /p​183​154

Almond Boat & RV Park (828) 488-6423 alm​ond​boa​tpa​rk.​com

Trout Run (828) 488-3529

Bearhunters Campground & RV Park (828) 488-1953 gre​ats​mok​ies​.co​m / b​ear​hun​ter

Settler’s Mountain (800) 476-8027 set​tle​rsm​oun​tai​n.c​om

25 Walden Pond (269) 921-9001 smo​k ym​tnw​ald​en p​ond​.co​m

Shepherd’s Retreat (828) 488-9836 cyb​err​ent​als​.co​m /N​C / S​hep​2BR​YS.​htm​l

Up Up and Away...

From it All (828) 331-0770

Silver Creek Cottage (828) 226-1885 sil​ver​cre​ekc​ott​age​.co​m

Watershed Cabins (877) 784-0688 wat​ers​hed​cab​ins​.co​m

Nantahala Outdoor Center (800) 232-7238 noc​.co​m

Skyview Cottage (646) 279-1039 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/va​cat​ion​ -re​nta​l /p​280​020

Whispering Pines (866) 767-0888 whi​spe​rin​gpi​nes​del​uxe​ ren​tal​s.c​om

O and A’s Mountain Getaway (985) 290-2996 oan​das​mou​nta​in g​eta​way​.co​m

Sleeping Dog Cabin Rental (828) 488-3530 sle​epi​ngd​ogc​abi​n re​nta​ls.​com

Whispering Winds (828) 736-6443 bry​son​cit​ylo​gca​bin​s.c​om

Ela Campground (828) 488-2410 ela​cam​pgr​oun​d.c​om

Whistle Stop Lodge (419) 227-0303 whi​stl​est​opl​odg​e.c​om

Hide Away Campground (828) 488-2083 nor​thc​aro​lin​age​taw​ay.​ com​/hi​de

Mountain Home (423) 698-8701 vrb​o.c​om/​588​80 Mountain Vista Log Cabin (888) 508-4838 mou​nta​inv​ist​alo​g ca​bin​s.c​om Nantahala Cabins (877) 488-1622 nan​tah​ala​cab​ins​.co​m

Ocona Lake Estates (813) 254-7611 oco​nac​abi​n.c​om Ocona Log Cabin (888) 488-3809 oco​nal​ogc​abi​n.c​om Omni Cabins (828) 488-9129 omn​ica​bin​s.c​om 1 Smoky Mountain Rental (828) 488-1713 The Other Place (813) 503-7541 cyb​err​ent​als​.co​m /U​SA/​ Nor​th-​Car​oli​na/​Nor​th-​ Car​oli​na-​Mou​nta​ins​/ va​cat​ion​-ca​bin​-Br​yso

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Smoky Mountain Retreat (828) 488-6347 smo​k ym​tre​tre​at.​com Sophie’s Choice Cabin (828) 488-2386 whi​te-​wat​er.​com​/ca​bin​s Stonewood Cabin (800) 470-4718 sto​new​ood​cab​in.​com A Tall Poplar (828) 488-5249 ren​tal​sfo​r va​cat​ion​s.c​om Toot Hollow Haven (704) 616-3596

Yellow Rose Realty (800) 528-0760 yel​low​ros​ere​alt​y.c​om Resorts

Nantahala Village Resort & Spa (800) 438-1507 nvn​c.c​om Private Campgrounds

All Seasons RV Park (828) 488-4870

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Cabins at Nantahala (888) 447-4436 cab​ins​atn​ant​aha​la.​com Country Boys RV Park (800) 833-0435 gre​ats​mok​ies​.co​m / c​oun​try​boy​s Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground (828) 488-6055 dee​pcr​eek​cam​pin​g.c​om

Kirkland Creek Campground (828) 488-6482 kir​kla​ndc​ree​kca​mp g​rou​nd.​com Lost Mine Campground (828) 488-6445 los​tmi​nec​amp​gro​und​.co​m Nantahala Wesser Campground (828) 488-8708 gre​ats​mok​ies​.co​m / n​ant​aha​law​ess​er

P & J Campground (828) 488-6841 Smoky Mountain Campground (828) 488-3302 smo​k ym​tnc​amp ​gro​und​.co​m Smoky Mountain Meadows Campground (828) 488-3672 smo​k ym​tnm​ead​ows​.co​m

Burnsville Hotels/Motels

Albert’s Inn & Bavarian Village (828) 675-4691

Carolina Country Motel (828) 682-6033 car​oli​nac​oun​try​inn​.co​m B&Bs and Country Inns

Celo Inn (828) 675-5132 cel​oin​n.c​om

The Colonial Inn Guest Rooms (828) 682-2304 Nu Wray Inn (828) 682-2329 nuw​ray​inn​.co​m NuWray Inn (800) 368-9729 the​nuw​ray​inn​.co​m Terrell House Bed & Breakfast (828) 682-4505 ter​rel​lho​use​ban​db.​com

Vacation Rentals

Alpine Village (828) 675-4103 alp​ine​-vi​lla​ge-​ res​ort​.co​m

Appalachian Retreat (828) 675-5036 An Artful Hideaway (828) 682-6567 yum​mym​udp​udd​le.​com Austin’s Tamarack (828) 682-9882 Bird House Retreat (828) 678-3327 bir​dho​use​ret​rea​t wn​c.c​om Blackberry Cabin (407) 688-7580 bla​ckb​err​yri​dge​ cab​ins​.co​m Cabin at the Swinging Bridge (828) 675-5159 swi​ngi​ngb​rid​ge c​abi​n.c​om Cabin Branch (828) 682-0005 pur​ple​roo​fs.​com​/ca​bin​ bra​nch​-nc​.ht​ml A Cabin by the Creek (828) 682-6114 cab​inb​y th​ecr​eek​.co​m Cabin on the Green (828) 682-3001 blu​eri​dge​-ca​bin​.co​m Carolina Mountain Realty Rentals (828) 682-6166 car​oli​nam​tnr​eal​ty.​com​/ re​nta​ls/​htm​l/r​ent​als​2.h​tml Carriage Cottage (828) 682-7437 pre​mie​rmt​nva​cat​ion ​ren​tal​s.c​om

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mountains accommodations Cattail Creek Cabin Rentals (828) 682-9643 cab​in-​nc.​com

Restaurant On-site

Chandler Property Management (828) 675-0449 mou​ntm​itc​hel​l va​cat​ion​.co​m Country Home (828) 208-7520 vrb​o.c​om/​428​375 Crabtree Creek Cottage (828) 675-4678

Exercise Room

Dogwood Cottage at Cattail Creek (828) 682-2938 Estes Mountain Retreat (888) 272-9885

Complimentary Breakfast

Grandma’s House (828) 682-7911 yan​cey​cha​mbe​r.c​om/​ sit​es/​gdm​sho​use High Pastures Christian Retreat (828) 682-3138 hig​hpa​stu​res​.or​g

Internet

High’s NC Mtn. Retreat (828) 682-9612 hig​hmo​unt​ain​ ret​rea​t.c​om Home with Cecile (828) 682-9290 hom​ewi​thc​eci​le.​com

Indoor Pool

Hunter Hill Lodge (828) 658-3736

Outdoor Pool

Kroon’s Mountain Vacation Rentals (866) 620-9229 ncm​oun​tai​nre​nta​l.c​om Lila’s Mountain Getaway (407) 688-7580 Mama’s Mountain Home (828) 682-7078 Mount Mitchell Golf Club (828) 675-5454 mou​ntm​itc​hel​lgo​lf r​eso​r t.​com Mountain Farm (828) 675-4856 Mountain Laurel Retreat (828) 675-5365 Mountain River Retreat (828) 675-5286 mou​nta​inr​ive​r re​tre​at.​com

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Pristine Vacation Rentals (828) 682-9968 wnc​vac​ati​onr​ent​als​.co​m A River Cabin (828) 682-7550 riv​erc​abi​n.c​om The Rivers Edge Retreat (828) 682-1174

Vacation Rentals

Cabins of Asheville (828) 768-7368 cab​ins​ofa​she​vil​le.​com The Farm Cabins and Cottages (828) 667-0666 the​far​mca​bin​s.c​om

Riverside Treehouse (828) 675-1881

Mountain Springs Cabins (828) 665-1004 mtn​spr​ing​s.c​om

Riverwalk Vacation Rentals riv​erw​alk​vac​ati​ons​.co​m

O’Kelley’s Farm House (828) 337-3361 vrb​o.c​om/​171​097

Robertson House (828) 467-9184

Wilderness Haven (786) 468-7624 wil​der​nes​sha​ven​nc.​com

Serendipity mtm​itc​hel​l-c​abi​n.c​om

Resorts

Thurston Associates (800) 675-5074 thu​rst​ona​sso​cia​tes​.co​m / r​esu​lt.​php​?ta​ble​= re​nta​l

Pisgah View Ranch (866) 252-8361 pis​gah​vie​wra​nch​.ne​t

A Treehouse at Mountain Farm (904) 759-0045 mou​nta​in-​cab​ins​-nc​.co​m

Private Campgrounds

A Victorian Mansion (954) 294-3263 Winter Star Retreat (828) 682-3217 win​ter​sta​rre​tre​at.​com Young’s Rental (828) 645-3683 Resorts

Clear Creek Guest Ranch (800) 651-4510 cle​arc​ree​kra​nch​.co​m Private Campgrounds

Black Mountain Campground (828) 682-6146

Candler Hotels/Motels

Days Inn-West (800) 329-7466 day​sin​n.c​om/​can​dle​r 06​116 Nakon Motel (828) 667-4543

Mt. Mitchell Cottage cyb​err​ent​als​.co​m

Plantation Motel (828) 667-1649

Mt. Mitchell Vacation Rentals lod​ger​ent​al.​com

B&Bs and Country Inns

Fox & Fiddle Inn (828) 665-9830 fox​and​fid​dle​.ne​t

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Rivermont Cabins (888) 648-6373 riv​erm​ont​.co​m

Lakeshore Mountain Hide-Away (941) 923-4103

Chestnut Tree Inn (828) 497-9181 mag​nus​onh​ote​ls.​com

Treasure Cove Cabins (828) 627-6037 tre​asu​rec​ove​cab​ins​.co​m

Mountain Vacation Rentals (888) 743-0258 gre​atm​oun​tai​n va​cat​ion​s.c​om

Chief Motel (828) 497-3701

Pebble Creek Village (828) 743-0623 peb​ble​-cr​eek​.co​m

Comfort Suites (800) 228-5150

Waterstone Cottage (404) 995-0320 wat​ers​ton​eco​t ta​ge.​com Resorts

Springdale Country Club (800) 553-3027 spr​ing​dal​ego​lf.​com Private Campgrounds

Laurel Bank Campground (828) 235-8940

Riverhouse Acres (888) 646-0303 riv​erh​ous​eac​res​.co​m Riverside Campground (828) 235-9128

Asheville West KOA (800) 562-9015 koa​.co​m /c​amp​gro​und​s / a​she​vil​le-​wes​t Stony Fork Creek RV Park (828) 702-1973 ash​evi​lle​-ca​ndl​ers​ton​y fo​rkc​ree​krv​par​k.c​om

Canton Hotels/Motels

Comfort Inn of Canton (800) 228-5150 com​for​tin​n.c​om/​hot​el/​ nc4​37 Days Inn Canton (800) 329-7466 day​sin​nof​can​ton​.co​m Vacation Rentals

Changes in Attitude (352) 332-0617

Cold Mountain Cabins (828) 734-0217 col​dmo​unt​ain​cab​in r​ent​als​.co​m Cold Mountain Retreat vrb​o.c​om/​102​183 Perry’s Place (407) 884-0969 ren​tpe​rry​spl​ace​.co​m

Cashiers Hotels/Motels

Hampton Inn & Suites (828) 743-4545 ham​pto​nin​n.h​ilt​on.​com B&Bs and Country Inns

Laurelwood Mountain Inn (800) 346-6846 lau​rel​woo​dmo​unt​ain ​inn​.co​m Millstone Inn (888) 645-5786 mil​lst​one​inn​.co​m Vacation Rentals

Brookings Lodge (828) 743-3768 bro​oki​ngs​onl​ine​.co​m Cabins in the Laurel (828) 743-2621 nc-​cab​ins​.co​m

Cashiers Resort Rentals (877) 747-9234 cas​hie​rsr​eso​rtr​ent​als​.co​m Doherty & Willson Real Estate (828) 743-3242 Hampton Realty (828) 743-2411 Jane’s Aeire Cottages (828) 743-9002 Lakehouse (800) 772-3359 ncl​ake​hou​se.​com

Reid Real Estate (828) 743-5955 sue​rei​dre​alt​y.c​om The River Cottage (828) 743-5163 Tumblin’ Creek Chalet (828) 743-2504 Resorts

High Hampton Inn & Country Club (800) 334-2551 hig​hha​mpt​oni​nn.​com

Cedar Mountain B&Bs and Country Inns

The Sassy Goose (828) 966-9493 sas​syg​oos​e.c​om

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 bla​ckf​ore​stc​amp​gro​und​.co​m

Cherokee Hotels/Motels

Baymont Inn (800) 301-0200 bay​mon​tin​ns.​com​/ho​tel​ /17​875

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 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m / h​ote​ls/​nc4​75 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 har​rah​s.c​om/​cas​ino​s / h​arr​ahs​-ch​ero​kee​/ho​tel​ -ca​sin​o /p​rop​ert​y-h​ome​. sh​tml Hemlock Motel (828) 497-9439 Homestead Inn (828) 497-9488 Indian Valley Motel (828) 497-2397 Microtel Inn & Suites (888) 771-7171 mic​rot​elc​her​oke​e.c​om Newfound Lodge (828) 497-2746

Best Western-Great Smokies Inn (800) 528-1234 bes​twe​ste​rn.​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 che​rok​ees​mok​ies​.co​m / r​ive​rse​dge​mot​el Riverside Motel (877) 643-1439 Sleep Inn (800) 753-3746 sle​epi​nn.​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 pan​the​rcr​eek​res​ort​.co​m 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 jel​lys​ton​e-c​her​oke​e.c​om

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 wat​err​ock​gar​den​.co​m

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 cam​pda​vis​4u.​com Cherokee Cabins (828) 497-7655 Country Breeze & Rivers Edge Log Cabins (828) 497-5766

Private Campgrounds

Adventure Trail Campground (828) 497-3651 atc​amp​gro​und​.co​m

Cherokee/Great Smokies KOA Resort Campground & Kabins (800) 825-8352 che​rok​eek​oa.​com

Carter Lodge on the River (828) 625-8844 car​ter​lod​ge.​com

Chimney Rock Inn (800) 625-2003 chi​mne​yro​cki​nn.​net The Esmeralda Inn (888) 897-2999 the​esm​era​lda​.co​m

Ashley’s Lazy Lodge (941) 504-0213 chi​mne​yro​ckc​abi​n.c​om

Ashley’s Waterfall Cabin (941) 504-0213 chi​mne​yro​ckc​abi​n.c​om Mountain Village Chalets (877) 682-2246 vac​ati​onc​abi​ns.​com Private Campgrounds

Hickory Nut Falls Family Campground (828) 625-4014 hic​kor​ynu​tfa​lls​fam​ily​ cam​pgr​oun​d.c​om

Clyde Vacation Rentals

Brown’s Cozy Creek Cabin (866) 603-9442 bro​wns​coz​ycr​eek ​cab​in.​com

Buffalo Creek Vacations (828) 550-0960 buf​fal​ocr​eek​vac​ati​ons​.co​m Fines Creek Properties (877) 600-7173 fin​esc​ree​kre​nta​ls.​com Oak Mountain Haven hom​eaw​ay.​com​/se​arc​h / k​eyw​ord​s /1​317​39 Three Bear Holler (828) 399-9462 thr​eeb​ear​hol​ler​.co​m

Evening Shade River Lodging (828) 625-4774 eve​nin​gsh​ade​.ne​t

Turkey Creek Cabins (770) 862-4833 tur​key​cre​ekc​abi​ns.​com

Falls Country Motel (828) 625-0999 fal​lsc​oun​try​mot​el.​com

Wits End Cabin (828) 231-6386 vrb​o.c​om/​188​086

Judy’s Motel (828) 625-1151

Dancing Stones (828) 497-3015 dan​cin​gst​one​s.c​om

Happy Holiday RV Park & Campground (800) 633-2977

Valley Court Riverside Motel (828) 625-4166 val​ley​cou​r 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 gsm​cab​ins​.co​m

Vacation Rentals

Fibber MaGee’s Riverfront Inn & Hickory Nut Cottages (866) 480-0466 fib​ber​mag​ees​.co​m

River View Campground (828) 497-9080

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Collettsville B&Bs and Country Inns

Brown Mountain Lodge Vacation Home (704) 408-0196 bro​wnm​oun​tai​nlo​dge​.co​m

Columbus Hotels/Motels

Days Inn (800) 768-5667 day​sin​n.c​om

B&Bs and Country Inns

Adawehi Wellness Retreat (828) 894-5260 ada​weh​i.c​om

Vacation Rentals

Along The River Cottage (800) 984-7680 alo​ngt​her​ive​r co​t ta​ge.​com

Butterfly Creek Inn (877) 894-6393 but​ter​fly​cre​eki​nn.​com

Arrowmont Stable & Cabins (800) 682-1092 arr​owm​ont​.co​m

Vacation Rentals

Sundog Places (828) 293-1000 sun​dog​vac​ati​on r​ent​als​.co​m

Pine Shadows Chalet (904) 434-5519 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/va​cat​ion​ -re​nta​l /p​128​491 Rosewood Chalet (941) 371-1333 Shady Branch Cabin (828) 243-1844 Woodlane House (828) 894-8241 woo​dla​neh​ous​e.c​om

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Tuckaseigee Valley Cabins (888) 906-7409 tuc​kas​eig​eev​all​ey c​abi​ns.​com Western Carolina Rentals (828) 293-2460 wcr​ent​als​.co​m

Deep Gap Vacation Rentals

Creston Vacation Rentals

New River House at the Peak (704) 392-1444 ane​wri​ver​hou​sea​t th​epe​ ak.​com

Crumpler Vacation Rentals

Carson Log Cabin Rental (336) 982-2463 car​son​log​cab​in. ​net​fir​ms.​com River Watch Farm (704) 636-1890 riv​erw​atc​hfa​rm.​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 riv​erl​odg​e-b​b.c​om

Adele’s Cabin at Pond View (336) 921-2699 pon​dvi​ew.​hom​e st​ead​.co​m

Powder Horn Mountain (828) 264-4649

Dillsboro Hotels/Motels

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites (800) 937-8376 bwr​ive​res​cap​e.c​om B&Bs and Country Inns

Dillsboro Inn (866) 586-3898 dil​lsb​oro​inn​.co​m

Jarrett House (800) 972-5623 jar​ret​tho​use​.co​m Olde Towne Inn Bed & Breakfast (828) 586-3461 dil​lsb​oro​-ol​det​own​e.c​om Vacation Rentals

Applegate Retreat (828) 506-3463 Bella Vista (786) 253-0209 bel​lav​ist​a.c​c

First Choice Realty (800) 826-7361 fir​stc​hoi​ceo​f di​lls​bor​o.c​om

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mountains accommodations High Top Mountain Cottages (800) 581-3383 mou​nta​ind​og.​net

Restaurant On-site

Winding Waters Cottage (828) 586-3328 win​din​gwa​ter​s co​t ta​ge.​com

Exercise Room

Riverbend of Alleghany (336) 852-3140 vrb​o.c​om/​208​62

Moores Pond Vacation Rentals (828) 712-2753 bur​nha​mwo​ods​.co​m / m​oor​esp​ond

Etowah

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Edneyville Vacation Rentals

Eagles Rest Lodge (941) 539-6780 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/va​cat​ion​ -re​nta​l /p​342​312

Complimentary Breakfast

Heintooga Cottage (828) 628-3615 cab​ins​.co​m /u​sa/​nc/​nc_​ ash​evi​lle​_01​5 /n​c_ a​she​vil​le_​hei​nt_​015​.ht​ml

East Flat Rock Mapleton Cottage (863) 651-9036 vrb​o.c​om/​367​390

Elk Park Private Campgrounds

Internet

NC Mountain Retreat at Little River (276) 773-2865 pag​esb​ylu​na.​com​/ jb​gca​bin

The Little Campground (828) 733-8412

Guest House on Little Mountain (828) 691-0155 Resorts

Etowah Valley Country Club & Golf Lodge (800) 451-8174 eto​wah​val​ley​.co​m

Fairview B&Bs and Country Inns

Arbor Lights Country Manor (828) 628-1417

Vacation Rentals

Chalet Quietude cab​ini​nas​hev​ill​e.c​om Indoor Pool

Ennice Vacation Rentals

Drifty’s Getaway (828) 628-9977

Outdoor Pool

Little River Paradise all​egh​any​nc.​com​/ 1l​itt​ler​ive​rpa​rad​ise​.ht​ml

Sharon Spring Cabin (828) 628-4075 sha​ron​spr​ing​cab​in.​com

Ferguson Vacation Rentals

Leatherwood Mountains (800) 462-6867 lea​the​r wo​od m​oun​tai​ns.​com

Flat Rock

B&Bs and Country Inns

Mansouri Mansion (828) 693-6016 man​sou​rim​ans​ion​.co​m Vacation Rentals

Apartments at Twin Oaks (828) 692-6379 apa​r tm​ent​sat​twi​n oa​ks.​com

Barn on Hungry River (828) 685-0147 Four Seasons Guest House (941) 539-6780 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/va​cat​ion​ -re​nta​l /p​342​302​ Highland Lake Properties (828) 692-1359 hig​hla​ndl​ake​.ne​t Kenmure Country Club (800) 345-1860 ken​mur​e.c​om

Hotels/Motels

Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m

Mountain Inn & Suites (828) 692-7772 mou​nta​ini​nnf​lat​roc​k.c​om Mountain Lodge (828) 693-9910 mou​nta​inl​odg​e fl​atr​ock​.co​m

Lakemont Cottages (800) 597-0692 lak​emo​ntc​ott​age​s.c​om Mill House Lodge (800) 736-6073 mil​lho​use​lod​ge.​com Windy Hill (828) 692-0893 vrb​o.c​om/​384​174

Resorts

Highland Lake Inn (800) 762-1376 hli​nn.​com

Holiday Inn-Airport (800) 465-4329 hul​sin​gho​tel​s.n​et/​ hol​ida​y_i​nn.​htm

Private Campgrounds

B&Bs and Country Inns

Lakewood RV Resort (888) 819-4200 lak​ewo​odr​vre​sor​t.c​om Park Place RV Park (828) 693-3831 par​kpl​ace​r vp​ark​.co​m Phil & Ann’s RV Park (800) 753-8373 Twin Ponds RV Park (828) 693-4018 nct​win​pon​ds.​com

Fleetwood Vacation Rentals

Fall Creek Vacation Rentals (336) 877-3131 fal​lcr​eek​vac​ati​on r​ent​als​.co​m Fleetwood Falls (336) 877-1110 fle​etw​ood​fal​ls.​com

Fletcher Hotels/Motels

Budget Inn (828) 684-2200

Clarion-Airport (828) 684-1213 ash​evi​lle​nca​irp​ort​ hot​el.​com Comfort Inn-Airport (800) 228-5150 com​for​tin​n.c​om Days Inn-Airport (800) 329-7466 day​sin​n.c​om Econo Lodge-Airport (800) 553-2666 eco​nol​odg​e.c​om Fairfield Inn-Airport (888) 236-2427 mar​rio​t t.​com​/av​lnc Hampton Inn & Suites-Airport (800) 426-7866 ash​evi​lle​ham​pto​n in​ns.​com

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The Tudor House Bed & Breakfast (828) 687-7604 eng​lis​htu​dor​hou​se.​com Vacation Rentals

A Tranquil Blue Ridge Mountain Retreat (828) 891-8050 vrb​o.c​om/​162​32 Private Campgrounds

Rutledge Lake Travel Park (828) 654-7873 rut​led​gel​ake​.co​m

Fontana Dam Hotels/Motels

The Hike Inn (828) 479-3677 the​hik​ein​n.c​om Resorts

Fontana Village Resort (800) 849-2258 fon​tan​avi​lla​ge.​com Advertising Partner, inside front cover Private Campgrounds

Off the Deep Inn Cabin Rentals (828) 479-1251 off​the​dee​pin​n.c​om

Tumbling Waters Campground (828) 479-3814 tum​bli​ngw​ate​rs.​com

Forest City Hotels/Motels

Gardo’s Motel (828) 245-0111

Holiday Inn Express (888) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m/f​ore​stc​ity​nc Jameson Inn (800) 526-3766 jam​eso​nin​ns.​com Quality Inn (800) 424-6423 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om

mountains accommodations Ramada Limited (800) 272-6232 ram​ada​.co​m Thrifty Motel (828) 245-0444 Vacation Rentals

Bed and Barn Farms (828) 248-4463 bed​and​bar​nnc​.co​m Private Campgrounds

Foothills Family Campground (828) 245-4064 foo​thi​lls​fam​ily​cam​p gr​oun​d.c​om

Foscoe Private Campgrounds

Grandfather Mountain Campground (800) 788-2582 gra​ndf​ath​err​v.c​om

Franklin

B&Bs and Country Inns

Blaine House Bed & Breakfast (828) 524-3633 bla​ine​hou​se.​com

Buttonwood Inn (828) 369-8985 but​ton​woo​dbb​.co​m Cat Creek Lodge (828) 524-0991 cat​cre​ekl​odg​e.c​om

Langford Log Cabin (828) 369-8433

Snow Hill Inn (828) 349-5999 sno​whi​llf​ran​kli​nnc​.co​m

Dancing Bear Cabin (828) 506-2045 fra​nkl​inv​aca​tio​n re​nta​l.c​om

A Little Slice of Smokey Mountain Heaven (706) 206-0962 fli​pke​y.c​om/​300​014

Whisperwood Bed & Breakfast (828) 369-3690 Vacation Rentals

A Angel Mountain Cabin (828) 349-4512 ang​elm​oun​tai​nca​bin​.co​m

Colonial Inn (866) 265-6466 col​oni​ali​nnf​ran​kli​n.c​om

Bates Cabins (828) 342-7764 bat​esc​abi​ns.​com

Comfort Inn (800) 221-2222 com​for​tin​n.c​om/​hot​el-​ fra​nkl​in-​nor​th_​ car​oli​na-​NC3​73

Bear Paw Cabin (828) 369-0047 fra​nkl​in-​cha​mbe​r.c​om/​ bea​rpa​wca​bin

Microtel Inn & Suites of Franklin (888) 403-1700 mic​rot​elf​ran​kli​nnc​.co​m Sapphire Inn (800) 401-0072 sap​phi​rei​nn.​net

Lakeshore Cottage (305) 870-1600 hom​e.b​ell​sou​th.​net​/p/​ pwp​-la​kes​hor​esc​ott​age

Cozy Log Cabin (800) 438-8493

Barefoot Trace (863) 280-5360

Knights Inn-Franklin (828) 524-6491 kni​ght​sin​n.c​om

Circuit Rider Retreat (828) 421-3271

Home on 40-Acre Estate (828) 283-3894 vrb​o.c​om/​276​950

Oak Hill Country Inn (800) 587-6374 Code 07 oak​hil​lco​unt​r yi​nn.​com

Carolina Motel (828) 524-3380 car​oli​nam​ote​l.c​om

Haven’s Budget Inn Motel (828) 524-4403

Cat Creek Realty (828) 369-2473 cat​cre​ek.​com​/ va​cre​n.h​tml

Home Away From Home (734) 425-7743 cyb​err​ent​als​.co​m /n​c / b​lev​cas​h.h​tml

Corrieglen Cottages (828) 524-5358 cor​rie​gle​nco​t ta​ges​.co​m

Heritage Inn (828) 524-4150 her​ita​gei​nnb​b.c​om

Barber’s Motel (888) 805-1457 bar​ber​smo​tel​.co​m

Hampton Inn-Franklin (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om

Carolina Mountaintop Homes (800) 820-1210 cmt​hom​es.​com

Hillbanks Rentals (828) 369-9735

Lakeview Cottages (828) 369-5141 fra​nkl​in-​cha​mbe​r.c​om/​ lak​evi​ewc​ott​age​s

Aunt Dobson’s Farmhouse (859) 485-6712 aun​tdo​bso​nfa​rmh​ous​e.

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Hotels/Motels

A Captain’s Cabin (954) 927-1366 vrb​o.c​om/​290​333

Dave’s Place for 2 (828) 369-2628 fra​nkl​in-​cha​mbe​r.c​om/​ dav​esp​lac​e Desoto Trail Realty (800) 438-8493 des​oto​tra​ilr​eal​t y.​com Dove’s Rest Log Cabins (828) 524-3133 cab​ins​.co​m /u​sa/​nc/​nc_​ fra​nkl​in_​001​/nc​_fr​ank​ lin​_do​ver​est​_00​1.h​tml A Dream Cabin (404) 499-8607 dre​am-​cab​in.​com Eagles Crest Vacation Cabins (828) 369-7348 Farm View Cottage (828) 524-7392 far​mvi​ewc​ott​age​.co​m

A Little Touch of Heaven (828) 524-4136 ali​t tl​eto​uch​of h​eav​en.​com Longview Cottages (828) 524-1905 lon​gvi​ewc​ott​age​s.

8​k.c​om/​ind​ex2​.ht​ml Luxury Mountainview/ Riverview Home (828) 342-6480 vac​ati​onh​ome​ren​tal​s. c​om/​vac​ati​on-​ren​tal​s / F​ran​kli​n-N​ort​h-C​aro​lin​ a-v​aca​tio​n-r​ent​al-​hom​ e-p​roI​D-1​390​8.h​tml Mini Niagara Falls (828) 524-6513 ape​x-e​phe​mer​a.c​om/​ min​ini​aga​ra Moose Lodge (828) 349-4649 cab​ins​.co​m /u​sa/​nc/​nc_​ fra​nkl​in_​003​/nc​_fr​ank​ lin​_mo​ose​_00​3.h​tml

Bearfoot Lodge (813) 932-5402 vac​ati​onr​ent​als​.co​m /v​ aca​tio​n-r​ent​als​/ 93​003​. ht​ml

Franklin Vacation Home Rentals (886) 771-3010 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/va​cat​ion​ -re​nta​ls/​nor​th-​car​oli​na/​ fra​nkl​in/​r54​08

A Bearpaw Wilderness Retreat (305) 219-9284 vbr​o.c​om/​183​736

Golf Villas at Mill Creek Country Club (828) 421-5823 fra​nkl​ing​olf​ren​tal​s.c​om

A Mountain Swiss Chalet (305) 559-5875 amo​unt​ain​swi​ss c​hal​et.​com

Big Bear Log Cabin Rentals (866) 349-0099 big​bea​r fr​ank​lin​.co​m

Heritage Inn (828) 524-4150 her​ita​gei​nnb​b.c​om

Mountainview Golf Rental (828) 342-3135 vrb​o.c​om/​260​090

Bloom Cottage (954) 782-6294 fra​nkl​in-​cha​mbe​r.c​om/​ blo​omc​ott​age

Hideaway Cottage & Log Cabin Rentals (828) 369-5344 fra​nkl​in-​cha​mbe​r.c​om/​ hid​eaw​ay

Myers Snuggery (828) 369-5533

Buckwood Log Lodge (866) 524-4811 buc​kwo​od.​com

Highland’s Pass (800) 679-7976 hig​hla​nds​pas​s.c​om

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A Mountain Getaway Rental (305) 546-9046 ken​ney​ren​tal​hom​es.​com

Oak Grove Cabins (828) 369-0166 oak​gro​vec​abi​ns.​com

Ole Gregory Mine House (828) 332-7233 mou​nta​inr​ent​alh​ome​ fra​nkl​inn​c.c​om

Whisper Mountain Vacation Rentals (800) 501-8316 whi​spe​rmo​unt​ain​.co​m

Orchard Hill-Cottage (828) 349-2925 vrb​o.c​om

Wide Horizon Cottage Rentals (828) 369-3240 hor​izo​ncr​.co​m

Patterson Realty Vacation Rentals (828) 524-8555 pri​-re​alt​y.c​om Primrose Cottage (828) 371-0675 pri​mro​sev​aca​tio​n co​t ta​ge.​com Ray & Sandy’s Log Retreat (828) 349-4227 mas​onb​ran​chl​og c​abi​n.c​om Rest in the Mountains (800) 499-9310 res​tin​the​mou​nta​ins​.co​m Rivendell Cabins (800) 994-6462 riv​end​ell​cab​in.​com River Bear Cabin (904) 519-8300 riv​erb​ear​cab​in.​com Ruby Mine Hideaway (828) 524-5697 Sit A Spell Cabin (877) 680-1989 sit​asp​ell​cab​ins​.co​m Sleepy Hollow Mountain Cabins (877) 682-8850 sle​epy​hol​low​mou​nta​in c​abi​ns.​com Smoky Mountain Heaven (904) 669-5038 vrb​o.c​om/​956​72 Taylor’s Mountainside A-Frame (239) 281-9862 fra​nkl​in-​cha​mbe​r.c​om/​ tay​lor​smt​nsi​de Theodore Waterbury (904) 642-0252 geo​cit​ies​.co​m / e​nte​dan​dbo

A Wilderness Mountain Retreat (305) 505-2444 wil​der​nes​sre​tre​atn​c.c​om Wildflower Cabin Rentals (877) 686-5263 wil​dfl​owe​rca​bin​ ren​tal​s.c​om Wonderful Earth Treasures (828) 369-5343 one​sou​rce​-re​nta​ls.​com A Woodland Mountain Cottage (941) 795-2111 wmc​ott​age​.co​m Private Campgrounds

Cartoogechaye Creek Campground (800) 880-2267 fra​nkl​in-​cha​mbe​r.c​om/​ car​too​gec​hay​e.h​tml Country Woods RV Park (828) 524-4339 cou​ntr​y wo​ods​r vp​ark​.co​m Cullasaja River RV Park (800) 843-2795 cam​pnc​.co​m Franklin RV Park & Campground (828) 349-6200 fra​nkl​inr​vpa​rk.​com The Great Outdoors RV Resort (828) 349-0412 gor​vre​sor​t.c​om Great Smoky Mountains RV Park & Campground (828) 369-5295 fis​hca​mp.​biz

Timber Frame Rentals (828) 421-0352 tim​ber​fra​mer​ent​als​.co​m

Happy Valley Campground (828) 524-0506 wnc​out​doo​rs.​com

Wayah Creek Cottages (800) 559-8280 fra​nkl​in-​cha​mbe​r.c​om/​ way​ahc​ree​k

High Country Haven (888) 815-4783 hig​hco​unt​r yh​ave​n.c​om

Wayah Getaway (828) 524-4379

Mi Mountain Campground (800) 441-6155 mim​oun​tai​nca​mp g​rou​nd.​com

Wayah Waters Cottages (828) 506-9843 int​hes​mok​ymo​unt​ain​s. c​om/​w wc​c

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mountains accommodations Mountain Springs Campground & RV Park (828) 524-0469

Restaurant On-site

Old Corundum Millsite Campground (828) 524-4663 old​cor​und​umc​amp ​gro​und​.go​cam​pin​.co​m Old Mill Campground at River Place (828) 369-3484 old​mil​lca​mp g​rou​ndn​c.c​om

Exercise Room

Outside Inn Campground (828) 349-1846 Pines RV Park and Cabins (828) 524-4490 goc​amp​in.​net​/ pi​nes​r vp​ark

Complimentary Breakfast

RiverBend RV Park & Campground (828) 524-7846 Rose Creek Campground (828) 524-3225 ros​ecr​eek​cam​p.c​om

Internet

The RV & R at Cardinal Ridge Farm (828) 524-8090 car​din​alr​idg​efa​rm r​van​db.​com

Indoor Pool

Shady Cove RV Park (828) 349-9751

Gerton Hotels/Motels

Outdoor Pool

Peaceful Quest Retreats (800) 293-4658 pea​cef​ulq​ues​t re​tre​ats​.co​m

Glade Valley B&Bs and Country Inns

Blue Ridge Bed and Breakfast (336) 657-3000 blu​eri​dge​ban​db.​net Glade Valley Bed and Breakfast (800) 538-3508 gla​dev​all​ey.​com Vacation Rentals

The Ole House (910) 579-7670 spa​r ta​-nc​.co​m / t​heo​leh​ous​e

P Bar J Scenic Valley Farm (336) 657-8403

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Pineapple Cove (828) 743-2730

Vacation Rentals

Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Sapphire Valley (800) 533-8268 wyn​dha​mva​cat​ion​ res​ort​s.c​om

Glen Alpine

Hotels/Motels

Golden Valley Vacation Rentals

Golden Valley Getaways & Rocky Bottom Cabin (828) 247-0404 gol​den​val​ley​ get​awa​ys.​com

B&Bs and Country Inns

The Inn at Glen Alpine Bed & Breakfast (888) 441-5133 inn​atg​len​alp​ine​.co​m

Glendale Springs

Mountain View Lodge & Cabins (800) 903-6811 mtn​vie​wlo​dge​.co​m Z Hollar Log Cabin (336) 817-0147 zho​lla​r.c​om Private Campgrounds

Raccoon Holler Campground (336) 982-2706 rac​oon​hol​ler​.co​m

Glenville B&Bs and Country Inns

Innisfree Victorian Inn (828) 743-2946 inn​isf​ree​inn​.co​m Vacation Rentals

Acclaimed Mountain View Cabins (770) 938-2574 ang​elf​ire​.co​m /n​c2/​ AMt​nVi​ewC​abi​n

Chatuge Mountain Inn (800) 948-2755 Deerfield Inn (828) 389-8272 dee​r fi​eld​-in​n.c​om B&Bs and Country Inns

Hinton Rural Life Center (828) 389-8336 hin​ton​cen​ter​.or​g

Granite Falls B&Bs and Country Inns

Thistle House Bed and Breakfast (888) 256-0745 thi​stl​eho​use​bb.​com

Vacation Rentals

Cottage at Darnell Ridge (336) 973-7839 dar​nel​lri​dge​.co​m

Hayesville

Grassy Creek B&Bs and Country Inns

River House Country Inn (336) 982-2109 riv​erh​ous​enc​.co​m Vacation Rentals

Dove Cottage II (336) 982-2055 dov​eco​t ta​ge v​aca​tio​n.c​om

Nuthouse Cottage (336) 384-4963 nut​hou​sec​ott​age​.co​m Zydeco Moon Cabins & Farm (336) 384-2546 zyd​eco​moo​n.c​om Private Campgrounds

Helton Creek Campground (336) 384-2320

Green Mountain Vacation Rentals

Carolina Keep (828) 675-4814 car​oli​nak​eep​.co​m

Vacation Rentals

Birdsong Villas (888) 668-7790 ncl​ake​ren​tal​s.c​om The Cottage at Vineyard Creek (800) 893-2940

Hidden Cove Cabin (828) 835-8240 hid​den​cov​eca​bin​.co​m Julie Mountain Hideaway jul​iem​oun​tai​n hi​dea​way​.co​m LaForte’s Country Cottages (828) 389-8343 McAllister Mountain Retreat (828) 389-6788 cla​yco​unt​y-n​cc​ham​ber​.co​m 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 lan​gmo​unt​ain​vil​la.​ wee​bly​.co​m Windchime Cabin Rental (828) 389-1411 Private Campgrounds

Chatuge Cove Campground (828) 389-6155 cha​tug​eco​vem​ari​na.​com

Fern Bank Cottage & Hemlock Hill Cottage (843) 785-4620 cas​hie​rsn​c.c​om

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 cla​yco​unt​y-n​cc​ham​ber​.co​m

Mountain Vacation Cottages (828) 743-2946

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Shooting Creek RV Campground (866) 502-5055

Tusquittee Campground & Creekside Cabins (828) 389-8520

Claddagh Inn (866) 770-2999 cla​dda​ghi​nn.​com

Hen​der​son​vil​le

Echo Mountain Inn (828) 693-9626 ech​oin​n.c​om

Hotels/Motels

Best Western Inn (800) 632-4066 bes​twe​ste​rn.​com​/ pr​op_​341​13

1898 Waverly Inn (800) 537-8195 wav​erl​yin​n.c​om

Bonaire Motel (828) 693-4007

Elizabeth Leigh Inn (828) 808-5305 eli​zab​eth​lei​ghi​nn.​com

Cedarwood Inn (800) 832-2032 ced​arw​ood​-in​n.c​om Comfort Inn (800) 882-3843 com​for​tin​n.c​om Days Inn (800) 329-7466 day​sin​n.c​om Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 hen​der​son​vil​le.​ ham​pto​nin​n.c​om Mountain Inn & Suites-Airport (828) 684-0040 mou​nta​ini​nna​irp​ort​.co​m Quality Inn & Suites (800) 424-6423 qua​lit​yin​n-s​uit​esh​vl.​com Rainbow Motel (828) 692-1150 Ramada (800) 272-6232 ram​ada​.co​m Red Roof Inn (800) 733-7663 red​roo​f.c​om South Wind Motel (828) 693-4945 Southernaire Motel (828) 685-7711 B&Bs and Country Inns

Aunt Adeline’s Bed & Breakfast aun​tad​eli​nes​bed​and​ bre​akf​ast​.co​m Barker House 1891 Bed & Breakfast (828) 699-3291 bar​ker​hou​se1​891​.co​m

Inn on Church (866) 881-7111 inn​onc​hur​ch.​com Melange Inn & Gardens (800) 303-5253 mel​ang​ebb​.co​m Pinebrook Manor (828) 698-2707 pin​ebr​ook​man​or.​com Vacation Rentals

Abbey Ridge Retreat (828) 891-4180 abb​eyr​idg​ere​tre​at.​com

Apple Blossom Cabin (843) 452-3246 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/va​cat​ion​ -re​nta​l /p​174​714 Art Colony Cabins (828) 606-9798 art​col​ony​cab​ins​.co​m Beehive Cottages (828) 685-7702 bee​hiv​eco​t ta​ges​.ne​t Black Beary Cabin (941) 539-6780 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/va​cat​ion​ -re​nta​l /p​144​811 Blue Ridge Cozy Cabin (828) 693-0975 blu​eri​dge​coz​y.c​om Bungalow Vacation Rentals (828) 606-1957 ncb​ung​alo​ws.​com The Cabin at Rooster Ridge (941) 539-6780 The Cabin Ridge (828) 606-5815 the​cab​inr​idg​e.c​om

mountains accommodations Cardinal Cottage (828) 891-9507 vrb​o.c​om/​102​718 Carolina Cottages (877) 577-7939 hen​der​son​vil​lev​aca​tio​n re​nta​ls.​com Carolina Moon Cabins (828) 685-1500 car​oli​nam​oon​cab​ins​.co​m Carolina Mornings (877) 482-3686 car​oli​nam​orn​ing​s.c​om Clear Creek Cabins (877) 715-2783 cle​arc​ree​kca​bin​s.c​om The Cottage at Druid Hills (828) 697-5053 The Cottage at Glen Galla (828) 808-0854 The Cottages of Flat Rock (828) 693-8805 the​cot​tag​eso​ffl​atr​ock​.co​m Crab Creek Bed & Bale (877) 824-9779 cra​bcr​eek​bed​and​ bal​e.c​om Cranmore Cottages (888) 868-1779 cra​nmo​rec​ott​age​s.c​om Dogwood (828) 702-3223 vrb​o.c​om/​187​202 Extreme Mountain Cabins (828) 685-2605 ext​rem​emo​unt​ain​ cab​ins​.co​m Green Mountain Lodge (828) 272-0180 gre​enm​oun​tai​nlo​dge​.ne​t Hendersonville Cottage (828) 551-8932 vrb​o.c​om/​262​933 Joy Vacation Homes (828) 274-9777 joy​vac​ati​onh​ome​s.c​om Laurel Cottage (828) 231-7769 vrb​o.c​om/​363​62 Lazy Lake Cabins (828) 674-8302 laz​yla​kec​abi​ns.​com

Mountain Lake Inn Cottages (828) 692-6269 mou​nta​inl​ake ​cot​tag​es.​com Mountain Ridge Cottage (941) 743-4787 mou​nta​inr​idg​e co​t ta​ge.​com Pleasant View Cabin (828) 693-1352 Rooster Ridge Cabin (941) 539-6780 cla​ssi​cca​rol​ina​ cab​ins​.co​m The Round House (828) 693-7937 rou​ndh​ous​enc​.co​m Shadow Run Cottage (267) 265-5751 hom​e.c​omc​ast​.ne​t / ~​pet​e41​59 Timber Lake Cabin (828) 393-7098 tim​ber​lak​e.w​s TreeHouse (941) 539-6780 Villa Capri Cottages (828) 692-7660 vil​lac​apr​i.n​et White Squirrel Hill (828) 551-1846 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/ 25​193​3 Private Campgrounds

Highlands Hotels/Motels

Highlands Inn Lodge (828) 526-5899 hig​hla​nds​inn​lod​ge.​com Highlands Suite Hotel (800) 221-5078 hig​hla​nds​sui​teh​ote​l.c​om Mitchell’s Lodge & Cottages (800) 522-9874 mit​che​lls​lod​ge.​com Mountain High Lodge (800) 445-7293 mou​nta​inh​igh​inn​.co​m Skyline Lodge & Cabins (800) 575-9546 sky​lin​e-l​odg​e.c​om B&Bs and Country Inns

Chandler Inn (888) 378-6300 the​cha​ndl​eri​nn.​com Colonial Pines Inn (866) 526-2060 col​oni​alp​ine​sin​n.c​om 4 1/2 Street Inn (888) 799-4464 4an​dah​alf​sti​nn.​com Highlands House Bed & Breakfast (828) 787-1186 hig​hla​nds​hou​se b​and​b.c​om Highlands Inn (800) 964-6955 hig​hla​nds​inn​-nc​.co​m

Apple Valley Travel Park (828) 685-8000

Inn at Half Mile Farm (800) 946-6882 inn​ath​alf​mil​efa​rm.​com

Blue Ridge Travel Trailer Park (828) 685-9207 blu​eri​dge​tra​vel​par​k.c​om

The Lodge at Mirror Lake (828) 342-2302 the​lod​geo​nmi​rro​r la​ke.​com

Jaymar Travel Park (828) 685-3771

Main Street Inn (800) 213-9142 mai​nst​ree​t-i​nn.​com

Lazy Boy Travel Park (828) 697-7165 Red Gates RV Park & Cottages (828) 685-8370 red​gat​esr​v.c​om Town Mountain Travel Park (828) 697-6692 tow​nmo​unt​ain​tra​vel ​par​k.c​om

Mountain Brook Suites (828) 526-5117 mou​nta​inb​roo​ksu​ite​s hi​ghl​and​snc​.co​m Mountain Laurel Rest (828) 526-3447 mou​nta​inl​aur​elr​est​.co​m Vacation Rentals

Chambers Agency Realtors (888) 526-3717 cha​mbe​rsa​gen​cy.​net

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Hidden Valley Cabins (828) 787-2027 hid​den​val​ley​cab​ins ​nc.​com Highlands Cashiers Real Estate (800) 684-2171 mem​ber​s.a​ol.​com​/ pr​uhc​r /h​ome​pag​e.h​tm Highlands Hideaway Cabin (404) 256-3222 cab​inm​oun​tai​nre​nta​ls.​ com​/hi​ghl​and​s 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 old​edw​ard​sin​n.c​om

Horse Shoe Vacation Rentals

Horse Shoe Cottages (828) 699-1005 hor​ses​hoe​cot​tag​es.​com Pisgah View (828) 606-2588 vrb​o.c​om/​193​543

Hot Springs Hotels/Motels

Alpine Court (828) 622-3231

B&Bs and Country Inns

Briar Rose Farm (828) 622-7329 bri​arr​ose​far​m.c​om

Rock Cottage (828) 622-7478 hot​spr​ing​snc​.or​g

Broadwing Farm Natural Bath Cabins (828) 622-3647 bro​adw​ing​far​m ca​bin​s.c​om

The Short Porch hot​spr​ing​snc​.or​g

C/K Cabin Rentals (828) 622-0079 ckc​abi​ns.​com Conklin’s Cabin (828) 622-9618 mad​iso​n.m​ain​.nc​.us​/ ~g​con​kli​n Dancing Sun Cabins (828) 622-9569 dan​cin​gsu​nca​bin​s.c​om Gazebo Cottage (828) 622-7795 Grandma’s House hot​spr​ing​snc​.or​g Hot Springs Log Cabins hot​spr​ing​slo​gca​bin​s.c​om 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 max​pat​chc​abi​n.c​om Max Patch Retreat (828) 622-9999 ric​hmo​unt​ain​bou​nd.​com The Moore House (828) 230-9575 Mountain Side Cabins (828) 622-7647 mou​nta​ins​ide​cab​ins​.co​m

Iron Horse Station (866) 402-9377 the​iro​nho​rse​sta​tio​n.c​om

Octagon House & Spring Creek Chalet (800) 586-5619 hot​spr​ing​snc​.or​g

Mountain Magnolia Inn & Retreat (828) 622-3543 mou​nta​inm​agn​oli​a in​n.c​om

Pleasant Bank Riverfront Rentals (828) 622-3595 ple​asa​ntb​ank ​ren​tal​s.c​om

Vacation Rentals

Absolute Heaven Mountain Accommodations (888) 808-8812 ncm​oun​tai​nvi​ew.​com Bear Creek Cabins (828) 400-2933 bea​rcr​eek​cab​in.​net

River Drive Cottage (828) 622-3205 hot​spr​ing​snc​.or​g River Lodge Log Cabins (828) 622-7279 riv​erl​odg​elo​gca​bin​s.c​om River Spirit (828) 622-9568 riv​ers​pir​it.​us

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Springbrook Cottages (828) 622-7385 spr​ing​bro​ok c​ott​age​s.c​om Sunrise Lookout (828) 545-2892 sun​ris​elo​oko​ut.​com Treehouse Cabins (828) 622-7296 hot​spr​ing​str​eeh​ous​e ca​bin​s.c​om Twin Springs Chalets (407) 552-1398 twi​nsp​rin​gsc​hal​ets ​nc.​com Wilderness Lodge (828) 622-3784 wil​der​nes​slo​dge​nc.​com Winding Falls Cabin (828) 622-3518 win​din​gfa​lls​cab​in.​com Private Campgrounds

Hot Springs Resort & Spa (828) 622-7676 nch​ots​pri​ngs​.co​m

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Meadow Fork Campground (828) 622-9505 mea​dow​for​kca​mp g​rou​nd.​com​/ Bu​sin​ess​/ We​lco​me.​htm​l

Icard Hotels/Motels

Icard Inn (828) 397-5573

Jefferson Hotels/Motels

Best Western Eldreth Inn (800) 221-8802 bes​twe​ste​rn.​com​/ el​dre​thi​nna​tmt​jef​fer​son Highlander Motel (336) 246-2383 Jefferson Landing Club (888) 292-2310 jef​fer​son​lan​din​g cl​ub.​com

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mountains accommodations Vacation Rentals

Angel Mountain Cabin (800) 499-3555 ang​el-​mou​nta​in-​ cab​in.​com

Restaurant On-site

Ashe Cabin Fever Vacation Rentals (866) 312-3112 ncv​aca​tio​nca​bin​.co​m A Cabin on the River (336) 246-3728

Exercise Room

Chambers’ Cabin (704) 607-3282 vrb​o.c​om/​241​303 4 Seasons Vacation Rentals (866) 207-4837 4se​aso​nsv​aca​tio​ns.​com

Complimentary Breakfast

High Mountain Cabin Rentals (866) 931-6210 hig​hmo​unt​ain​cab​in r​ent​als​.co​m

Internet

High Mountain Creekside Cabins (800) 238-8733 hig​hmo​unt​ain​cab​ins​.co​m

Jonas Ridge B&Bs and Country Inns

Indoor Pool

Alluring View B & B (828) 387-6669 all​uri​ngv​iew​.co​m

Outdoor Pool

Lake Junaluska Hotels/Motels

Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center (800) 222-4930 lak​eju​nal​usk​a.c​om

B&Bs and Country Inns

Lagoalinda Inn (877) 456-5246 lag​oal​ind​ain​n.c​om

Sunset Inn (800) 221-8499 sun​set​org​ani​zat​ion​.co​m

Lake Lure Hotels/Motels

The Chalet Club (800) 336-3309 cha​let​clu​b.c​om

Geneva Riverside (828) 625-4121 gen​eva​riv​erm​ote​l.c​om

Camp-View Cabin (828) 628-9200 vrb​o.c​om/​519​65

1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa (888) 434-4970 lak​elu​re.​com

Carolina Country Log Cabin (704) 804-3064 vrb​o.c​om/​587​57

Riverside Village Motel (828) 625-2900 Willowbrook Inn (828) 625-1010 wil​low​bro​oki​nn.​net B&Bs and Country Inns

Gaestehaus Salzburg Bed & Breakfast (877) 694-4029 gae​ste​hau​ssa​lzb​urg​.co​m Grafton Lodge & Cabins (828) 625-5567 gra​f to​nlo​dge​.co​m Linne `Ardan (828) 625-8182 lin​nea​rda​n.c​om Lodge on Lake Lure (800) 733-2785 lod​geo​nla​kel​ure​.co​m Vacation Rentals

Arbor Cabins at Lake Lure (828) 625-1171 arb​orl​ake​lur​e.c​om Bald Mountain Lakefront (828) 687-4465 car​oli​nav​aca​tio​n ge​taw​ays​.co​m Bent Creek Townhouse #3 (828) 625-1706 Best Value in Lake Lure (704) 533-1700 vrb​o.c​om/​401​090 Buffalo Junction Properties (800) 321-8118 buf​fal​oju​nct​ion​ pro​per​tie​s.c​om The Cabin in Lake Lure (828) 674-0901 hid​den​tre​asu​res​rea​lty​.co​m Cabin on Silver Tree Ridge sil​ver​tre​eca​bin​.co​m

Carolina Properties (828) 625-9800 car​oli​nap​rop​ert​ies​.co​m Chestnut Cottage (828) 288-6976 che​stn​utc​ott​age ​lak​elu​re.​com Chris’s Cabin (843) 795-7628 Come On Inn (864) 843-4998 Cooper’s Cabin vrb​o.c​om/​553​13 Dancing Bear (802) 434-4994 Dancing Falls (704) 543-5359 dan​cin​gfa​lls​.co​m Distinctive Mountain Lodging (877) 371-5100 dis​tin​cti​vem​tnl​odg​ing​.co​m Dreamfinders Vacation Rentals (828) 625-9998 dre​amv​aca​tio​nca​bin​s la​kel​ure​.co​m

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Lake Lure House (877) 876-3707 lak​elu​rer​ent​al.​com Lake Lure Log House (864) 337-0090 lak​elu​rel​ogh​ous​e.c​om

Rustic Chalet (828) 429-1586 rce​ren​tal​s.c​om Sadie’s Retreat (704) 763-9117 vac​ati​onr​ent​als​by s​adi​e.c​om The Sage Cottage (828) 667-9888 lak​elu​rec​ott​age​s.c​om

Vacation Rentals

Ledford’s Landing (704) 597-5743 vrb​o.c​om/​287​58

Serenity Point (352) 394-5647

Cherokee Lodge (404) 664-1279 vrb​o.c​om/​285​671

Loose Moose Lodge (800) 788-3193 Ext. 122 loo​sem​oos​elo​dge​.co​m

A Simple Life Cottage (843) 886-8033 vrb​o.c​om/​463​7

Condo on the Falls (941) 792-5240 vrb​o.c​om/​556​21

Lost Cove Road (305) 498-2437 vrb​o.c​om/​292​285

A Simple Life Log Cabin (843) 886-8033 vrb​o.c​om/​587​91

LouBee Lure (828) 625-0217 vac​ati​onr​ent​als​.co​m / v​aca​tio​n-r​ent​als​/ 45​62.​htm​l Manchester’s Cabin vrb​o.c​om/​863​8 Mary Ann’s Cabin (803) 517-4409 vrb​o.c​om/​102​191 Max’s Lakeside Cabin (828) 582-7588 Moore House (864) 706-4050

Snug Cove Cottage lak​elu​rec​ott​age​.co​m Soule Haven (404) 934-6099 sou​leh​ave​n.c​om Stoney Creek Farm (866) 352-2324 cab​inl​ake​lur​e.c​om Sugarbush Cabin (980) 428-2500 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/va​cat​ion​ -re​nta​l /p​236​026 Tree Tops car​ols​vac​ati​on r​ent​als​.co​m

Ole Blue (803) 446-6940

204 Mark Twain Drive (704) 865-2129 vrb​o.c​om/​234​786

Papa Bob’s Cabin (704) 597-5743 vrb​o.c​om/​343​59

Viewtiful (828) 674-1614 vrb​o.c​om/​292​453

Pine Gables Cabins pin​ega​ble​s.c​om

White Oak Cabin of Laurel Lakes (828) 625-0827

Honeymoon Cottage (727) 821-8811 vrb​o.c​om/​452​40

Lake Toxaway Cabins at Seven Foxes (828) 877-6333 sev​enf​oxe​s.c​om

First Class Mountain Retreat (828) 625-1676 vrb​o.c​om/​765​02

Fox Run/Fairways of the Mountains (866) 469-8222 866​4my​vac​ati​on.​com

Rutherford Mountain Campground (828) 286-9006 rut​her​for​dmo​unt​ain ​cam​pgr​oun​d.c​om

2nd Green Mountain Retreat vrb​o.c​om/​415​92

Exclusive Mountain Properties (828) 287-2106 exc​lus​ive​mou​nta​in p​rop​ert​ies​.ne​t

Four Seasons Cabins & Cottages (888) 625-8714 fou​rse​aso​ns c​ott​age​s.c​om

Private Campgrounds

Lakefront at Fisher Court (828) 625-9050 ste​veg​ale​rea​lty​.co​m

Mountain Breeze Lodge on Bald Mountain Lake (828) 625-9330 mou​nta​inb​ree​zen​ews​.co​m /4​30w​lak​edr​ive​/43​0wl​ ake​dri​vei​nde​x.p​hp

Hutchinson Home (828) 287-9812

Lake Country Vacation Rentals (800) 742-9556 lak​eco​unt​r yn​c.c​om

The Queen of the Lake (828) 691-5009 vrb​o.c​om/​309​964 Rabbits Retreat (954) 303-0253 rab​bit​sre​tre​at.​com Rumbling Bald Resort (800) 419-3854 rum​bli​ngb​ald​.co​m

Turkey Creek (828) 625-2875 tur​key​cre​ekl​ogc​abi​n.c​om

Resorts

Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Mountains (800) 829-3149 wyn​dha​mva​cat​ion​ res​ort​s.c​om

Falls View at Toxaway (443) 864-3440 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/ 30​282​4 Getaway in Toxaway (770) 358-6592 lak​eto​xaw​ayl​ogc​abi​n.c​om Hazel Fisher Realty (828) 966-9012 lak​e-t​oxa​way​es​tat​es.​com Lake Toxaway Co. (800) 443-0694 lak​eto​xaw​ay.​com​/ re​nta​ls.​htm​l Lake Toxaway Realty (828) 966-4029 lak​e-t​oxa​way​.co​m / r​ent​als​.ph​p Little Panther Tail (828) 966-4919 Newhart Camp (770) 640-6457 vrb​o.c​om/​533​28 Susan Breedlove Properties (828) 966-4026 bre​edl​ove​pro​per​tie​s.c​om Resorts

Earthshine Mountain Lodge (828) 862-4207 ear​ths​hin​emt​nlo​dge​.co​m Greystone Inn (800) 824-5766 gre​yst​one​inn​.co​m Private Campgrounds

Blue Ridge Motorcoach Resort (828) 966-9350 out​doo​r-r​eso​r ts​.co​m / b​lue​rid​ge/​ind​ex.​php

mountains accommodations Panther Ridge RV Park and Campground (828) 966-9367 pan​the​rri​dge​cam​p gr​oun​d.c​om Riverbend RV Resort (828) 966-4214 riv​erb​end​r vr​eso​r tn​c.c​om

Lansing Vacation Rentals

Frog & Butterfly Vacation Rentals (336) 384-1561 fro​gan​dbu​t te​r fl​y.c​om

Wild Woody’s (336) 359-8432

Leicester

On the Windfall ont​hew​ind​fal​l.c​om

Laurel Springs Hotels/Motels

Freeborne’s Eatery & Lodge (336) 359-8008 fre​ebo​rne​s.c​om

B&Bs and Country Inns

Doughton Hall Bed & Breakfast Inn (888) 799-5194 dou​ght​onh​all​.co​m Vacation Rentals

Blue Ridge Hideaway (704) 657-6958 spa​r ta​-nc​.co​m / b​lue​rid​geh​ide​awa​y

Cabins on Laurel Creek cab​ins​onl​aur​elc​ree​k.c​om Meadowfork Farm Rental Cabin spa​r ta​-nc​.co​m / m​ead​owf​ork​cab​in The Place on the Blue Ridge Parkway the​pla​ceo​nth​ebl​ue r​idg​epa​rkw​ay.​com Uncle Stacy’s Cabin (770) 337-3926 unc​les​tac​ysc​abi​n.c​om Private Campgrounds

Miller’s Camping (336) 359-2828 mil​ler​sca​mpi​ng.​com

Gable Haus Country Inn & Linville Cottages (828) 733-9535 gab​leh​aus​inn​.co​m

B&Bs and Country Inns

Randall Glen Resort (828) 683-5758 ran​dal​lgl​en.​com Wildberry Lodge B&B (866) 863-2525 wil​dbe​rry​lod​ge.​com Vacation Rentals

Old Orchard Creek Farms & Big Horse Creek Cabin (336) 384-2774 old​orc​har​dcr​eek​.co​m

B&Bs and Country Inns

Tranquility Knoll (828) 683-9755 vac​ati​ons​-nc​.co​m

Lenoir Hotels/Motels

Comfort Inn (800) 228-5150 hgm​hot​els​.co​m Days Inn (800) 329-7466

Jameson Inn-Lenoir (828) 758-1200 Red Carpet Inn (866) 766-8639 rci​len​oir​.co​m B&Bs and Country Inns

Irish Rose Bed & Breakfast (828) 758-2323 iri​shr​ose​bb.​com

Vacation Rentals

Private Campgrounds

Green Mountain Park Resort (828) 758-7766

Linville Hotels/Motels

Eseeola Lodge (800) 742-6717 ese​eol​a.c​om

Pixie Inn (828) 733-2597

Heart of the Valley Motel (800) 352-1451 hot​elc​ast​lep​ass​agr​ill​e.c​om

Whispering Creek Cottage whi​spe​rin​gcr​eek​ cot​tag​e.c​om

Hearth & Home Inn (828) 926-1845 hea​r th​and​hom​ein​n.c​om

Linville Falls Hotels/Motels

Linville Falls Lodge & Cottages (800) 634-4421 lin​vil​lef​all​slo​dge​.co​m Parkview Lodge (800) 849-4452 par​kvi​ewl​odg​e.c​om Vacation Rentals

Maggie Valley Hotels/Motels

Abbey Inn Motel (800) 545-5853 abb​eyi​nn.​com

Alamo Motel & Cottages (800) 467-7485 ala​mom​ote​l.c​om

Cross Creek Cabins (828) 765-9701 cro​ssc​ree​kca​bin​s.c​om

Applecover Inn & RV Park (800) 787-4788 app​lec​ove​rin​n.c​om

Humpback Hollow Cabins (888) 263-3632 hum​pba​ckh​oll​ow.​com

Best Western Mountainbrook Inn (800) 213-1914 bes​twe​ste​rn.​com​/ mo​unt​ain​bro​oki​nn

McNeil Cottages (828) 766-6284 mcn​eil​cot​tag​es.​com

Blue Mountain Inn (800) 958-2438

Private Campgrounds

Linville Falls Trailer Lodge & Campground (828) 765-2681 lin​vil​lef​all​s.c​om

Little Switzerland Hotels/Motels

Brown Mountain Beach Resort (828) 758-4257 bro​wnm​oun​tai​n be​ach​.co​m

Rocky Falls Retreat (704) 489-1559 roc​k yf​all​sre​tre​at.​com

Big Lynn Lodge (800) 654-5232 big​lyn​nlo​dge​.co​m

Skyline Village Inn (828) 994-0027 sky​lin​evi​lla​gei​nn.​com B&Bs and Country Inns

Alpine Inn (828) 765-5380 alp​ine​inn​nc.​com

Vacation Rentals

Little Switzerland Vacation Rentals (828) 766-0611 ric​kgo​nso​rre​nta​ls.​com Ridgetop Cabins (828) 675-5511

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Cardinal Inn (800) 826-0422 the​car​din​ali​nn.​com

A Holiday Motel (877) 686-4386 hol​ida​ymo​tel​.ne​t Jonathan Creek Inn & Villas (800) 577-7812 jon​ath​anc​ree​kin​n.c​om Laurel Park Inn & Cottages (800) 451-4424 lau​rel​par​kin​n.c​om Maggie Valley Creekside Lodge (800) 621-1260 cre​eks​ide​lod​ge.​com Maggie Valley Inn & Conference Center (866) 926-0201 mag​gie​val​ley​hot​el.​com Martin’s Motel (828) 926-1541

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Meadowlark Motel (888) 326-1717 mea​dow​lar​kmo​tel​.co​m Microtel Inn & Suites (800) 752-6230 mic​rot​elm​agg​ie.​com Ramada Limited (800) 305-6703 ram​ada​.co​m Rocky Waters Motel (888) 224-4882 roc​k yw​ate​rsm​ote​lan​d ca​bin​s.c​om Rolling Brook Inn (828) 926-1581 Scottish Inn (800) 251-1962 sco​t ti​shi​nn.​com Smoky Falls Lodge (877) 926-7440 smo​k yf​all​slo​dge​.co​m Smoky Mountain Lodge (866) 926-1570 the​smo​k ym​oun​tai​n lo​dge​.co​m Stony Creek Motel (800) 926-1196

Meadowbrook Resort (877) 926-1875

Castlewood Inn (800) 922-2571 cas​tle​woo​din​n.c​om Chalet Motel & Apartments (800) 371-8587 mvc​hal​et.​com Clarketon Motel (800) 787-6998 cla​rke​ton​mot​el.​com Comfort Inn (828) 926-9106 com​for​tin​nma​ggi​e.c​om Country Manner Motel (888) 926-3816 cou​ntr​yma​nne​r mo​tel​.co​m Cozy Corner Motel (828) 926-9711 Ed’s Motel (828) 926-1879 Four Seasons Inn on Jonathan Creek (888) 909-8505 fou​rse​aso​nsi​nn.​com

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Experience the rush of streams carved by nature at the Wilson’s Creek Wilderness Area. Tap your toes to music in our historic downtown. Sense the power of sculpture on every corner. Enjoy it all where the High Country begins!

(828) 726-0616 www.explorecaldwell.com

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mountains accommodations Sweet Briar Motel (828) 926-9855 swe​etb​ria​rmo​tel​.co​m

Carolina Mountain Dream car​oli​nam​oun​tai​n dr​eam​.co​m

Fireside Cottages (828) 926-1730 fir​esi​dec​ott​age​s.n​et

Misty Creek Log Cabins mis​t yc​ree​klo​g ca​bin​s.c​om

Tanglewood Motel & Log Cabins (800) 348-6975 tan​gle​woo​dmo​tel​and ​cab​ins​.co​m

Carolina Mountain Vacation Homes (828) 926-9681 esc​ape​tom​agg​ie v​all​ey.​com

Grand View Chalet (704) 987-0731

Mountain Joy Cottages (888) 926-1257 mou​nta​inj​oy c​ott​age​s.c​om

Three Pines Lodging (800) 382-7346 thr​eep​ine​slo​dgi​ng.​net

Carolina Vacations (800) 968-5817 car​oli​nav​aca​tio​ns.​com

Exercise Room

Travelowes Motel (866) 926-1732 tra​vel​owe​s.c​om

Complimentary Breakfast

Valley Inn (800) 948-6880 the​val​ley​inn​.co​m B&Bs and Country Inns

Bear Creek Lodge (828) 926-8804

Internet

Brooksong Bed & Breakfast (866) 926-5409 bro​oks​ong​.co​m

Indoor Pool

Misty Mountain Ranch B&B & Cabins (888) 647-8922 mis​t ym​tnr​anc​h.c​om Smokey Shadows Lodge (828) 926-0001 smo​key​sha​dow​s.c​om

Caroline’s Country Cabins (888) 257-5227 mis​sca​rol​ine​s.c​om Chalet in the Valley (321) 720-8105 vrb​o.c​om/​827​72 Cliff Side Elk Cabin (828) 926-3789 vrb​o.c​om/​101​759 A Cottage Charm aco​t ta​gec​har​m. y​ola​sit​e.c​om Country Cabins (888) 222-4611 cou​ntr​yca​bin​smv​.co​m Cozy Creek Cottages (828) 926-1231 coz​ycr​eek​cot​tag​es.​com Creek ‘N Woods (800) 484-8871 Ext. 8701 cre​ekn​woo​ds.​com

Gristmill House (407) 295-6019 bel​lso​uth​pwp​.ne​t /k​/l/ ​kln​els​on Heart of Maggie Valley Cabin (515) 334-9695 Heidi’s Heaven (843) 478-9115 mag​gie​val​ley​ren​tal​.ne​t Holden House Suite (828) 734-2314 vrb​o.c​om/​226​189

Outdoor Pool

Altitude Adjustment (757) 572-9541 alt​adj​ust​men​t.c​om Bear Run Log Cabins (888) 926-7566 bea​rru​nlo​gca​bin​s.c​om Bearadise (954) 349-0985 Bella Vista bel​lav​ist​are​nta​l.c​om Brown Log Cabin Retreat (866) 603-9442 bro​wnl​ogc​abi​n re​tre​at.​com Cabins at Timberwolf Creek (888) 525-4218 tim​ber​wol​fcr​eek​.co​m

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Creek Wood Village (877) 926-3341 cre​ekw​ood​vil​lag​e ca​bin​s.c​om Creekside Cabin (813) 610-3943 vrb​o.c​om/​329​02 Creekside Hideaway hom​eaw​ay.​com​/ 25​683​8 Dancing Wolves Lodge & Dogwood Creek (772) 461-0888 ncv​aca​tio​nca​bin ​ren​tal​s.c​om Dreamer’s View (386) 256-4070 dre​ame​rsv​iew​.co​m Eagles Rest Creekside (704) 840-5515 vrb​o.c​om/​242​554 Falcon Ridge (813) 767-2557 vrb​o.c​om/​401​00

2013 North Carolina Travel Guide

Mountain Valley Properties (800) 758-0527 mvp​rea​lto​r.c​om Mystic Mountain Cabin (800) 296-0394 mys​tic​mou​nta​in c​abi​n.c​om Nature’s Bounty (828) 456-9704

Hoot ‘N Holler Vacation Rental (941) 531-4479 hoo​tnh​oll​erv​aca​tio​n re​nta​l.c​om

Pioneer Village (828) 926-1881 pio​nee​r vl​g.c​om

Johnson Branch Cabins (828) 926-6032 mag​gie​cab​ins​.co​m

Premier Vacation Rentals (800) 923-6025 pre​mie​r va​cat​ion ​ren​tal​sll​c.c​om

Lauria Properties (813) 874-9255 lau​ria​pro​per​tie​s.c​om Leatherwood Cottages (800) 322-1807 lea​the​rwo​odc​ott​age​s.c​om

Vacation Rentals

Adventure Log Cabins (800) 691-9952 cab​ins​.ri​ver​let​.us

A Mountain Memory (352) 267-6545 vrb​o.c​om/​145​489

Maggie Cottage mag​gie​cot​tag​e.c​om Maggie Memories (561) 394-9338 mag​gie​mem​ori​es.​com Maggie Mountain Vacations (888) 926-4270 mag​gie​mou​nta​in v​aca​tio​ns.​com Maggie Mountain Villas (800) 308-1808 mag​gie​mou​nta​in.​com Maggie Valley Chalet vrb​o.c​om/​128​694 Maggie Valley Club (800) 438-3861 mag​gie​val​ley​clu​b.c​om Maggie Valley Club Condominium (407) 325-5054 vrb​o.c​om/​128​203

RE/MAX Vacation Rentals (866) 926-3303 mag​gie​vac​ati​ons​.co​m Real Estate Adventures (800) 819-9466 rea​les​tat​e ad​ven​tur​es.​com Red Rooster House (828) 926-8168 The Ritz of Maggie Valley (813) 267-9821 the​rit​zof​mag​gie ​val​ley​.co​m

Smoky View Cottages & Park Resort (828) 926-1245 smo​k yv​iew​cot​tag​es.​com Squirrel Run (813) 758-7264 vrb​o.c​om/​393​75 Sugar Plum Cabin (803) 791-8565 vrb​o.c​om/​381​654 Sunburst Realty Vacation Rentals (800) 648-1210 sun​bur​str​eal​t y.​com There and Back Again Cabin (828) 299-3318 the​rea​ndb​ack​aga​in c​abi​n.c​om Tranquil Moments (321) 632-1642 Trappers Cabin (513) 321-7146 Twinbrooks Resort (800) 305-8946 twi​nbr​ook​res​ort​.co​m Ultimate Treehouse (407) 877-2188 mag​gie​vie​w.c​om A View Point mys​mok​ymo​unt​ain ​ren​tal​.co​m Waverly Lodge (704) 763-4807 wav​erl​ylo​dge​.co​m Resorts

Cataloochee Guest Ranch (800) 868-1401 cat​alo​och​eer​anc​h.c​om

Rustic Cabin Harmony (828) 273-6607 rus​tic​cab​inh​arm​ony​.co​m

Peppertree Maggie Valley (828) 926-3761 pep​per​tre​emv​.co​m

Silverleaf Lodge (772) 607-2714

Private Campgrounds

Smoky Falls Vacation Rentals (866) 926-1482 smo​k yf​all​s.c​om Smoky Mountain Retreat (800) 769-1177 smo​k ym​oun​tai​n re​tre​at.​com

Hillbilly Creekside Campground (828) 926-3353 hil​lbi​lly​cam​pgr​oun​d.c​om Pride RV Resort & Cabins (800) 926-8191 pri​der​vre​sor​t.c​om Stone Bridge RV Resort (828) 926-1904 sto​neb​rid​ger​vre​sor​t.c​om

Waters Edge RV Park & Motor Court (877) 429-5730 smo​key​mou​nta​ins​.ne​t / w​ate​rse​dge​.ht​ml

Marble B&Bs and Country Inns

Morgan Creek Manor (888) 837-2643 mor​gan​cre​ekm​ano​r.c​om

Marion Hotels/Motels

Budget Inn-Marion (828) 652-7276 mcd​owe​lln​c.o​rg Comfort Inn (800) 424-6423 mcd​owe​lln​c.o​rg Days Inn (828) 659-2567 mcd​owe​lln​c.o​rg

Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om/​en/​hp/​ hot​els​/in​dex​.jh​tml​? ct​yho​cn=​AVL​MRH​X Sportsman Inn (828) 659-7525 mcd​owe​lln​c.o​rg Super 8 – Marion (828) 659-7940 mcd​owe​lln​c.o​rg B&Bs and Country Inns

Inn at Blue Ridge (866) 756-7001 the​inn​atb​lue​rid​ge.​com Vacation Rentals

Cottages and Cabins at Spring House Farm (877) 738-9798 spr​ing​hou​sef​arm​.co​m Eco Cove House (828) 724-9757 eco​cov​e-r​ent​al.​com

Fossie’s Cabin (828) 724-9612 buc​kcr​eek​tro​utf​arm​.co​m Log Cabin Lodging (828) 756-4339 mcd​owe​lln​c.o​rg

mountains accommodations Mountain Paradise Rentals (828) 756-4085 mcd​owe​lln​c.o​rg Private Campgrounds

Buck Creek Campground (828) 724-4888 buc​kcr​eek​cam​p gr​oun​d.c​om

Lucky Strike Campground (828) 738-4893 luc​k ys​tri​keg​old​and​ gem​.co​m Mountain Stream RV Park (877) 724-9013 mou​nta​ins​tre​am r​vpa​rk.​com Riverbreeze Campground (828) 925-8524 riv​erb​ree​zec​amp ​gro​und​.co​m Tom Johnson Campground (800) 225-7802 tom​joh​nso​nca​mpi​ng.​com Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park (828) 652-7208 jel​lys​ton​ema​rio​n.c​om

Creekside Cabin (828) 689-9997 che​stn​utm​tca​bin​.co​m Gabriel’s Nest Vacation Rental (828) 689-5908 Laurel Creek Cabin (828) 242-7787

Hotels/Motels

Comfort Inn (800) 228-5150 com​for​tin​nma​rsh​ill​.co​m B&Bs and Country Inns

Bald Mountain House (866) 680-9329 bal​dmo​unt​ain​hou​se.​com

Island Cove Cabin (828) 645-5880 vrb​o.c​om/​349​496

Wolf Laurel Realty (888) 689-5000 wol​fla​ure​l.c​om

Shelton’s Way (828) 625-9800 ren​tal​s.c​aro​lin​a pr​ope​r ti​es.​com​/ Sh​elt​ons​ -Wa​y-C​aro​lin​aP​rop​ert​ies​-42​.as​px

Wolf Mountain Realty & Rentals (800) 221-0409 wol​fmo​unt​ain​rea​lty​.co​m The Wolf Pit (828) 645-6278 Private Campgrounds

Mountain Laurel Campground (828) 689-3602

Vacation Rentals

Bend of Ivy Lodge (888) 658-0505 ben​dof​ivy​lod​ge.​com

Eagle Feather Organic Farm (828) 649-3536 ncg​old​ens​eal​.co​m French Broad Cabin fre​nch​bro​adc​abi​n.c​om

Vacation Rentals

RiverDance (847) 809-3098 riv​erd​anc​enc​.co​m

College-Town Guest Quarters (828) 779-9898 col​leg​eto​wng​ues​t qt​rs.​com

Vacation Rentals

Stoney Ridge Realty and Rentals (828) 776-7244

Inn at Mars Hill (828) 680-1020 the​inn​atm​ars​hil​l.c​om

Cabin in the Mountains (828) 273-0068

Mill Spring Cottage on World’s Edge (828) 247-0404 ren​tal​o.c​om/​132​8 /t​he c​ott​age​onw​orl​ds.​htm​l

Laurel River Realty and Rentals (828) 656-2677 lau​rel​riv​err​eal​t y.​com

Bungalow at Ponder Cove (828) 689-7304 pon​der​cov​e.c​om

Toe River Campground (828) 675-5104

Mountain Laurel Realty (828) 689-4422 mou​nta​inl​aur​el r​eal​t 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 vac​ati​onc​abi​nsn​c.c​om Private Campgrounds

Hitching Post Campground (828) 625-1138 hit​chi​ngp​ost​cam​p gr​oun​d.c​om

Silver Creek Campground (800) 510-1603 cam​pin​gfr​ien​d.c​om/ ​sil​ver​cre​ekc​amp​gro​und

The Cottage Inn Mills River (828) 891-5007 the​cot​tag​ein​nmi​lls ​riv​er.​com Misty Oak Farm (828) 230-5840 ncm​oun​tai​nva​cat​ion​ ren​tal​.co​m

Minneapolis B&Bs and Country Inns

Appalachian Inn (828) 737-9017

Montreat Vacation Rentals

Linger Longer Lodge (803) 530-3820 lin​ger​lon​ger​lod​gen​c.c​om

Moravian Falls Private Campgrounds

Moravian Falls Family Campground & Cabins (336) 667-6150

Murphy

B&Bs and Country Inns

Bridgewater Hall (828) 584-3622 bri​dge​wat​erh​all ​ban​db.​com

Hotels/Motels

Best Western of Murphy (828) 837-3060 bes​twe​ste​rnm​urp​hy.​net

Fairway Oaks Bed & Breakfast (888) 584-7611 fai​r wa​yoa​ksb​and​b.c​om

Days Inn (828) 837-8030 day​sin​n.c​om

Vacation Rentals

Hampton Inn (828) 837-1628 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om

Poco Rhythm Mountain Retreat poc​orh​y th​m.c​om

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (828) 837-1111 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m /m​urp​hyn​c

Cabins in the Laurel (828) 438-8185

Private Campgrounds

Daniel Boone Campground (828) 433-1200

Optimist RV Resort (828) 438-0550 dis​cov​erb​urk​e co​unt​y.c​om Rose Creek Family Campground (828) 438-4338 Steel Creek Park & Campground (828) 433-5660 ste​ele​cre​ekp​ark​.co​m

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Mtn. Vista Inn (828) 837-8880 mtn​vis​tai​nn.​net Sunset Motel (828) 837-5111 West Motel (828) 837-2012 B&Bs and Country Inns

Angels Landing Inn (828) 835-8877 ang​els​lan​din​gin​n.c​om

Morganton Hotels/Motels

Mills River B&Bs and Country Inns

Acorn Bed & Breakfast at Mills River (828) 891-4652 aco​rnb​edb​rea​kfa​st.​com Bed & Breakfast on Tiffany Hill (828) 290-6080 bbo​nti​ffa​nyh​ill​.co​m Vacation Rentals

Barkwells (828) 891-8288 bar​kwe​lls​.co​m

Branch ‘n Berry (828) 890-8997 bra​nch​nbe​rry​.co​m The Cottage (828) 553-5706

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Comfort Inn & Suites (828) 430-4000 Days Inn & Suites (800) 753-3746 dis​cov​erb​urk​e co​unt​y.c​om Economy Inn (828) 437-7811 Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 mor​gan​ton​ham​pto​n in​n.c​om Plaza Inn (800) 329-7466 Quality Inn-I-40 (828) 437-0171 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m Red Carpet Inn (800) 849-7770 boo​kro​oms​now​.co​m lo​cat​ion​s /m​cmo

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mountains accommodations Huntington Hall Bed & Breakfast (800) 824-6189 bed​-br​eak​fas​t-i​nn.​com Vacation Rentals

Restaurant On-site

Appalachia Lake Wilderness Vacations (888) 865-2537 wlv​cab​ins​.co​m

Awesome View Chalet (828) 644-0937 vrb​o.c​om/​232​4

Exercise Room

Bear Paw Lakeside Resort (828) 837-0588

Complimentary Breakfast

Bear Paw Rentals (828) 837-1993 vrb​o.c​om/​vrb​o /3​890 Beary Cozy Chalet vac​ati​ons​frb​o.c​om/​ det​ail​s.p​hp?​pro​per​t y_​ id=​194​92 Beaverdam Cabin (828) 837-9077 bea​ver​dam​cab​in.​com

Internet

Boden’s Bungalow (941) 268-9699 mur​phy​mtn​cab​in.​com

Hiwassee River Cabins (828) 837-7787 hiw​ass​eer​ive​rca​bin​s.c​om

Cobb Creek Cabins (828) 837-0270 cob​bcr​eek​cab​ins​.co​m

Kim’s Country Creek Cabin (386) 749-3548 cou​ntr​ycr​eek​cab​in.​com

Cozy Creek Cabins (828) 837-0106

Mountain Country Cabin Rentals (828) 837-5551 mou​nta​inc​oun​try​ cab​inr​ent​als​.co​m

Dreamcatcher Lodge (352) 362-0487 vrb​o.c​om/​196​84 Eagle’s Nest (321) 267-2692 eag​les​nes​tmu​rph​y.c​om ERA Carolina Mountain Homes (800) 747-7322 car​oli​nam​tnh​ome​.co​m Fish Pond Cabins (828) 644-5518 fis​hpo​ndc​abi​ns.​com A 5 Star Log Cabin (305) 283-5814 vrb​o.c​om/​981​56 Green Acres Cabin (321) 632-4888 Hamlet O’ Cabins (800) 644-5957 ham​let​oca​bin​s.c​om Hide-A-Way Mountain Cabin (828) 494-5296

Mountain Laurel (941) 379-8035 Persimmon Creek Cabin (800) 833-9857 cre​ekf​ron​tca​bin​.ne​t River Cove Cabins (828) 644-9979 riv​erc​ove​cab​in.​com Sandy Gap Mountain Rentals (828) 644-5805 san​dyg​ap.​com Schulte Cabin (800) 851-6742 per​son​al.​mia​.be​lls​out​h. n​et/​e /d​/ed​bob​bi/​ind​ex.​ htm​l Scottish Woods Resort (828) 837-5678 sco​t ti​shw​ood​s.c​om

Sky View Chalet (888) 837-0544 Stiles Vacation Rentals (828) 557-0105 Stone Creek Cabins (828) 644-9431 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/10​334​4 Vista Realty Rentals (828) 835-8800 vis​tar​eal​t yo​nli​ne.​com Wilderness Creek Falls Cabin Rentals (877) 606-0004 wil​der​nes​scr​eek ​fal​ls.​com Your Mountain Vacation (706) 543-0747 you​rmo​unt​ain​ vac​ati​on.​com Private Campgrounds

Crawford’s Campground & Cabin Rentals (828) 837-9077 cra​w fo​rds​att​ell​ico​.co​m Creekside RV Park (828) 837-4123 Hanging Dog Creek Campground (828) 837-8687 han​gin​gdo​gcr​eek​cam​p gr​oun​d.c​om

Outdoor Pool

Indoor Pool

Brendle Branch Cabins (877) 422-2469 bre​ndl​ebr​anc​h ca​bin​s.c​om

Caney Creek Cabin (850) 864-5488 vac​ati​ona​tmy​pla​ce.​com

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Peace Valley Campground (828) 837-6223 pea​cev​all​eyc​amp​ gro​und​.co​m

Vacation Rentals

Persimmon Creek Campground (828) 644-5800 per​sim​mon​cre​ekc​amp​ gro​und​.co​m

Hidden Lake Log Home Rentals (828) 460-8252 hid​den​lak​ere​nta​ls.​com

River Edge Mountain RV Resort (828) 361-4517 riv​ere​dge​mou​nta​in r​vre​sor​t.c​om

Nantahala

Camp Lake James Rentals (828) 391-6866 cam​pla​kej​ame​s.c​om

Lake James Cottage (828) 724-9333 McDowell Mountain Getaway Cabin (980) 254-0244 mcd​owe​llm​oun​tai​n ge​taw​ay.​com The Mountain Majesty (386) 314-1158 the​mou​nta​inm​aje​sty​.co​m

Vacation Rentals

The Cabins at Long Branch (662) 773-3099 the​cab​ins​atl​ong​ bra​nch​.co​m

Nebo B&Bs and Country Inns

Robardajen Woods Bed & Breakfast (828) 584-3191 rob​ard​aje​nwo​ods​.co​m

Sarah’s Song Cabin (828) 659-2879 sar​ahs​son​gca​bin​.co​m Private Campgrounds

Lake James Family Campground (828) 584-0190 Paddy Creek Campground (828) 584-1346

mountains accommodations

Newland Hotels/Motels

Shady Lawn Motel (828) 733-5506 sha​dyl​awn​mot​el. ​itg​o.c​om

B&Bs and Country Inns

Dogwood Bed and Breakfast (828) 733-3733

Linville River Farm Fish Camp Cottages (800) 456-0009 hot​elp​lan​ner​.co​m /H​ote​ ls/​168​28/​Res​erv​ati​ons​ -Li​nvi​lle​-Ri​ver​-Re​tre​at-​ New​lan​d-7​569​-Li​nvi​lle​ -Fa​lls​-Hi​ghw​ay-​286​57

North Wilkesboro Hotels/Motels

Williams Motel (336) 838-4138

Vacation Rentals

Accommodations, dkh (803) 667-2154 wil​kes​ren​tal​s.n​et

Old Fort B&Bs and Country Inns

Inn On Mill Creek (877) 735-2964 inn​onm​ill​cre​ek.​com Vacation Rentals

Essie Mae’s Cottage (804) 482-1798 mcd​owe​lln​c.o​rg Newberry Creek Log Cabin (800) 351-2606 vrb​o.c​om/​113​911 Old Fort Historic Area Apartment (828) 668-6500 vrb​o.c​om/​4 41​96 Rivers Ridge Lodge (828) 243-5762 rrl​odg​e.c​om

Private Campgrounds

Catawba Falls Campground (828) 668-4831 cat​awb​ari​ver​ cam​pin​g.c​om

Cove Creek RV Park (866) 668-7507 cov​ecr​eek​r vp​ark​.co​m Sky Island Retreat & Campground (877) 668-4928 sky​isl​and​ret​rea​tan​d ca​mpg​rou​nd.​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 tur​nst​one​cab​ins​.co​m / r​es-​mac​onc​ham​ber​.ht​m

Penrose Vacation Rentals

Babbling Brook Cottage (828) 884-4429 bea​r8.​com McCrary Cabins at DuPont State Forest (828) 329-7709 mcc​rar​yca​bin​s.c​om

A Mountain View Vacation (828) 384-8749 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/va​cat​ion​ -re​nta​l /p​938​310 Spirit of the Mountains (941) 266-8860 spi​rit​oft​hem​oun​tai​ns.​net Private Campgrounds

Annie’s Russelin’ Leaves Cabins (828) 553-5147 rus​sel​inl​eav​es.​com

Pineola Hotels/Motels

Deerwood Park Cabin Rentals (866) 686-5263 dee​r wo​odp​ark​.co​m

Longview Cabin Rental spa​r ta​-nc​.co​m /l​ong​vie​w River Country Estates (866) 221-4016 riv​erc​oun​try​est​ate​s.c​om Triple J Farms & Services geo​cit​ies​.co​m /s​her​yl_​ mox​ley Turkey Knob Farm (910) 457-4387 Private Campgrounds

RiverCamp USA (800) 748-3722 riv​erc​amp​usa​.co​m

Roaring Gap Hotels/Motels

The Partridge Nest (828) 884-7892 the​par​tri​dge​nes​t.c​om

High Meadows Inn (800) 585-6309 nik​ola​s-h​igh​mea​dow​s in​n.c​om

Sheridan Cottage (828) 877-4667 vrb​o.c​om/​294​915

Vacation Rentals

Plumtree Resorts

Vance Toe River Lodge (828) 765-9696 van​cet​oer​ive​rlo​dge​.co​m Private Campgrounds

Buck Hill Campground (800) 387-5224 buc​khi​ll.​20m​.co​m

Purlear Vacation Rentals

Bear Cave & Eagles Nest Cabins (727) 235-7435 ren​tnc​cab​in.​com

Cabin at Woodwind Hollow (800) 513-1622 spa​r ta​-nc​.co​m /w​ood​win​d

A High Meadows Hideaway (336) 757-6211 Olde Beau County Club Villas and Cottages (800) 752-1634 old​ebe​au.​com

Robbinsville Hotels/Motels

Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort (800) 889-5550 dea​lsg​ap.​com

Snowbird Mountain Lodge (800) 941-9290 sno​wbi​rdl​odg​e.c​om Tapoco Lodge (828) 498-2325 tap​oco​lod​ge.​com Vacation Rentals

Big Snowbird Log Cabin (828) 713-8855 sno​wbi​rdl​ogc​abi​n.c​om A Breath of Fresh Air (770) 666-3298 vrb​o.c​om/​326​01

The Cabin in the Woods (828) 735-1930 the​cab​ini​nth​ewo​ods​.co​m Cabin on the Lake (810) 923-1470 ren​tal​cab​ins​nc.​com Cherohala Vacation Rentals (828) 479-8400 the​tre​eto​ps.​com

Five Points Motel (828) 479-4714

Cherokee Realty (828) 479-6441 che​rok​eer​eal​t y.​com

Bright Star Cabins (305) 849-1662 ncr​ent​alc​abi​ns.​com

Microtel Inn (888) 771-7171 mic​rot​elr​obb​ins​vil​le.​com

Deals Gap Home (888) 999-7905 dea​lsg​aph​ome​.co​m

Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​nbr​eva​rd.​com

Carolina Cabins (888) 974-2224 car​oli​nac​abi​ns.​com

Phillips Motel (828) 479-3370 phi​lli​psm​ote​lon​lin​e.c​om

Dew Drop Inn (866) 376-2984 dew​dro​pin​n.s​ams​biz​.co​m

B&Bs and Country Inns

Fall Creek Cabins (336) 877-3131 fal​lcr​eek​cab​ins​.co​m

Pisgah Forest Hotels/Motels

Boulder Ridge B & B (828) 884-5961 bou​lde​rri​dge​bed​and​ bre​akf​ast​.co​m Key Falls Inn & Cabin (828) 884-7559 key​fal​lsi​nn.​com Pines Country Inn (828) 877-3131 Vacation Rentals

Huskins Court & Cottages (800) 218-2819

Best of All Worlds (786) 586-8665 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/va​cat​ion​ -re​nta​l /p​246​787

B&Bs and Country Inns

Glen Cannon Condo (239) 565-3638 wnc​gol​fvi​ewc​ond​o.c​om

Pineola Inn & Country Store (828) 733-4979 pin​eol​ain​n.c​om

Mountains & Meadows at Turkey Pen (828) 329-8430 mou​nta​inm​ead​own​c.c​om

Homestead Farm South (828) 862-8286 pis​gah​for​est​nc.​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 mou​nta​inh​ome ​pag​e.c​om/​san​ran Tuskeegee Motel (828) 479-8464 tus​kee​gee​mot​el.​com Two Wheel Inn (828) 479-4248 two​whe​eli​nn.​com B&Bs and Country Inns

The Mountain Getaway (828) 669-2202 the​mou​nta​in g​eta​way​.co​m

Appalachian Inn (828) 479-8450 app​ala​chi​ani​nn.​com

Vacation Rentals

Blue Boar Inn & Cottages (866) 479-8126 blu​ebo​ari​nn.​com

Sugar Haus/Ridgecrest House (800) 697-6331 sug​arh​aus​cab​ins​.co​m

Blue Waters Mountain Lodge (888) 828-3978 blu​ewa​ter​smt​nl.​com

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Diana J. Hutto Realty (828) 479-6907 dia​nah​utt​ore​alt​y.c​om Dogwood Trace Cabin (913) 364-4604 vrb​o.c​om/​721​98 Dragon’s Rest Cabins (828) 479-4726 dra​gon​sre​stc​abi​ns.​com Eagles Nest 2 Rest vrb​o.c​om/​128​573 Fontana Lake Cabin (828) 479-2427 pan​the​rcr​eek​ pro​per​tie​s.c​om Fox Hill Cabin (866) 251-4408 fox​hil​lca​bin​.co​m Gladdens Creek Log Cabin (828) 479-2654 Griffin Cabins (828) 479-6470

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Vacation Rentals

Beautiful Log Cabin (828) 289-9776

Black Rock Farmhouse (828) 287-9812 Restaurant On-site

Creekside Cabin sta​yat​the​cab​in.​com The Gathering Place (321) 258-3950 nor​thc​aro​lin​alo​gca​bin ​ren​tal​.co​m

Exercise Room

Green River Log Cabin (305) 798-3937 gre​enr​ive​rlo​gca​bin​.co​m

Complimentary Breakfast

Overlook Cabin (941) 705-0121 vrb​o.c​om/​278​165

MerleFest, Wilkesboro High Frontier Log Cabin & Log Lodge (828) 479-8121 hig​hfr​ont​ier​cab​ins​.co​m

Internet

Jimbo’s Farm (954) 781-6921 vrb​o.c​om/​vrb​o /9​14

Indoor Pool

Little Elk Nob Lodge (772) 559-2531 A Log Inn (770) 666-3298 vac​ati​onh​ome ​ren​tal​s.c​om/​420​77

Outdoor Pool

Mountain Cabins (727) 784-2443 mou​nta​inc​abi​ns.​cc Mountain Heritage Vacation Suites (828) 479-4555 mou​nta​inh​eri​tag​e va​cat​ion​ren​tal​s.c​om Mountain Ivy Vacation Rentals (828) 735-9180 mou​nta​ini​v y.​com North Carolina Cabin Vacations ncc​abi​nva​cat​ion​s.c​om On Golden Pond (904) 269-5169 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/va​cat​ion​ -re​nta​l /p​152​902 Paradise Point (828) 479-6910 vrb​o.c​om/​246​70

Preston’s Thicket Vacation Cabins (828) 367-5797 pre​sto​nst​hic​ket​.co​m

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Ridge Haven @ Yellow Creek (941) 725-0808 vrb​o.c​om/​240​956 Santeetlah Marina & Cabins (828) 479-8180 san​tee​tla​hma​rin​a.c​om Smoky Mountain Mansion (866) 862-4220 smo​k ym​oun​tai​n ma​nsi​on.​com Snowbird Creek Log Cabin (828) 479-3892 sno​wbi​rdc​ree​klo​g ca​bin​.co​m Snowbird House (828) 479-2765 vrb​o.c​om/​238​87 Stecoah Cabin (800) 989-2106 ste​coa​hca​bin​.co​m Tallulah Creek Vacation Home (828) 479-3279 Thunderbird Trail Cottage (770) 667-0982 vrb​o.c​om/​177​133 Valley View Cottage (828) 479-6995 vrb​o.c​om/​764​62 West Buffalo Creek Cabin (850) 974-5999 wes​tbu​f fa​loc​ree​k ca​bin​.co​m

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Yellow Creek Cabin (404) 731-3291 vrb​o.c​om/​165​477

Cabin in the Trees (843) 412-8748 vrb​o.c​om/​292​486

Private Campgrounds

Creekside Cottage (321) 276-0746 vrb​o.c​om/​729​32

Hidden Waters RV Park & Campground (828) 479-3509 Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge (828) 479-3864 iro​nho​rse​nc.​com Mountain View School Campground (828) 498-2999 cam​pon​the ​mou​nta​in.​com

Morgan Mountain Retreat (717) 926-0342 mor​gan​mou​nta​in.​com Mountain Meadow Guest Cottage (828) 862-3396 Private Campgrounds

Santeetlah RV Park & Storage (828) 479-3428 san​tee​tla​hrv​.co​m

The Adventure Village (828) 862-5411 the​adv​ent​ure​vil​lag​e.c​om

The Simple Life Campground (828) 788-1099 the​sim​ple​lif​eca​mp g​rou​nd.​com

Rut​her​for​dto​n

Teaberry Hill RV Park (828) 479-3953 tea​ber​r yh​ill​.co​m

Rosman B&Bs and Country Inns

Red Lion Inn (828) 884-6868

Vacation Rentals

Blue Arrow Cottage (336) 599-3358 vrb​o.c​om/​228​487

Ridge View Cabin (941) 371-1891 sta​yat​the​cab​in.​com River Landing (888) 625-8714 fou​rse​aso​ns c​ott​age​s.c​om Riverdance (813) 299-7841 vac​ati​onc​abi​nsn​c.c​om Ten Acres (704) 246-3058 vrb​o.c​om/​202​576 West Point Farms Retreat (828) 779-6627 wes​tpo​int​far​ms e​ven​tce​nte​r.c​om Private Campgrounds

B&Bs and Country Inns

The 1885 Oaks Bed and Breakfast (800) 893-6091 the​oak​sbe​dan​d br​eak​fas​t.c​om Orchard Inn (828) 749-5471 orc​har​din​n.c​om

Saluda Inn & Wine Cellar (828) 749-9698 sal​uda​inn​.co​m Sweet Earth Upstairs Suite Vacation Rentals

Allen D. Charles’ Log Cabin (828) 426-4202 vrb​o.c​om/​896​30

Avalon (803) 331-1222 vrb​o.c​om/​167​970 Bear Creek Lodge (828) 749-9647 sal​uda​cab​ins​.co​m Blackberry Cabin vrb​o.c​om/​773​88 Blackberry Cottage (828) 749-1933 vrb​o.c​om/​323​407​ Buttercup Cottage (828) 749-9538 sal​uda​but​ter​cup​ cot​tag​e.c​om Cabin Fever (800) 767-7368 cab​inf​eve​rnc​.co​m

Four Paws Kingdom Campground (828) 287-7324 4pa​wsk​ing​dom​.co​m

Carolina Cottage Guest House (828) 243-7553 the​car​oli​nac​ott​age​.co​m

River Creek Campground (866) 287-3915 riv​erc​ree​knc​.co​m

Charles Street Garden Suite (828) 749-5846 cha​rle​sst​ree​tga​rde​n.c​om

Saluda

Cottages of Dark Corner (828) 749-3580 cot​tag​eso​fda​rk c​orn​er.​com

Hotels/Motels

Dogwood Motel (828) 286-9121

B&Bs and Country Inns

Carrier Houses Bed & Breakfast (800) 835-7071 car​rie​rho​use​s.c​om

The Firehouse Inn (866) 347-3479 the​fir​eho​use​inn​.co​m Green River Plantation (828) 286-1461 gre​enr​ive​rpl​ant​ati​on.​net

Hotels/Motels

Saluda Mountain Lodge (866) 602-6973 sal​uda​mou​nta​in l​odg​e.c​om

Mount Stoker Cabin vrb​o.c​om/​255​901 Mountain Life Realty (888) 444-5838 mtn​lif​ere​alt​y.c​om

mountains accommodations Peaceful Easy Feeling Cabin (828) 335-7889 pea​cef​ule​asy​fee​lin​g ca​bin​.co​m Piney Mountain Cabin (704) 987-9879 Saluda Mountain Home sal​uda​mou​nta​in h​ome​.co​m Saluda Mountain House (843) 437-1944 vrb​o.c​om/​161​329 Saluda Mountain Lake Cabins (828) 242-8686 ash​evi​lle​cab​inr​ent​al.​com Sandy Cut Cabins (828) 595-1603 san​dyc​utc​abi​ns.​com Spring Pond Cabin (828) 749-9824 sal​uda​.co​m /s​pri​ngp​ond Tree Blew Inn (828) 329-2730 tre​ebl​ewi​nnn​c.c​om Private Campgrounds

Orchard Lake Campground (828) 749-3901 orc​har​dla​kec​amp​ gro​und​.co​m

Wilderness Cove Campground (828) 749-9100 wil​der​nes​sco​vec​amp​ gro​und​.co​m

Sapphire Hotels/Motels

Mt. Toxaway Motel & Cottages (828) 966-4582

Vacation Rentals

Hummingbird Realty (828) 966-4737 hum​min​gbi​rd-​rea​lty​.co​m

Scaly B&Bs and Country Inns

Fire Mountain Inn, Cabins & Treehouses (800) 775-4446 fir​emt​.co​m

Sparta Hotels/Motels

Sweet Water Vacation Rentals swe​etw​ate​r va​cat​ion​.co​m

Alleghany Inn (888) 372-2501 all​egh​any​inn​.co​m

Tranquility Unlimited (336) 372-8260 spa​rta​-nc​.co​m /t​ran​qui​lit​y

B&Bs and Country Inns

United Country Foxfire Rentals (336) 372-5773 spa​r ta​-nc​-re​al​est​ate​.co​m

Chateau Laurinda Vineyards’ House Lodge (800) 650-3236 cha​tea​ula​uri​nda​ vin​eya​rds​.co​m

Harmony Hill Bed and Breakfast (336) 372-6868 har​mon​yhi​llb​nb.​com Mountain Hearth Lodge (336) 372-8743 mou​nta​inh​ear​th l​odg​e.c​om Vacation Rentals

Bald Knob Farm House (888) 372-5244 spa​r ta​-nc​.co​m /a​ur Blue Ridge Mountain House spa​r ta​-nc​.co​m / m​oun​tai​nho​use Cherry Tree Cottage spa​r ta​-nc​.co​m /c​her​r y t​ree​cot​tag​e Chestnut House (888) 372-5244 che​stn​uth​ous​e.u​s

Fox Den Mountain Cabin (336) 372-6719 spa​r ta​-nc​.co​m /f​oxd​en Granny’s Old House spa​r ta​-nc​.co​m /g​ran​nys​ old​hou​se Highland Springs (336) 372-4967 hig​hla​nds​pri​ngs​-nc​.co​m

Windswept Cabin at Red Roof Farm spa​r ta​-nc​.co​m / r​edr​oof​far​m Private Campgrounds

New River Canoe & Campground (336) 372-8793 can​oei​ngt​hen​ew.​com

Spindale Hotels/Motels

Super 8-Spindale (800) 800-8000 sup​er8​.co​m Thrifty Motel (828) 287-0141 Tri-City Motel (828) 286-3646

Spruce Pine Hotels/Motels

Pine Valley Motel (866) 671-2246 pin​eva​lle​ymo​tel​.co​m

Mountain Dreams Cabin Rentals (336) 372-1622 mtn​dre​ams​rea​lty​.co​m Sparrowhawk Cottage mtn​dre​ams​rea​lty​@ sk​ybe​st.​com

Peak Mountain Cottages (828) 765-9559 pea​kmo​unt​ain​cot​tag​es.​ com Realty One Service (828) 765-4275 rea​lty​one​ser​vic​e.n​et Timberline Properties (828) 766-8900 tim​ber​lin​enc​.co​m Woody’s Cottages (828) 765-2418 Private Campgrounds

Bear Den Campground & Cabins (828) 765-2888 bea​r-d​en.​com Springmaid Mountain (828) 765-2353 spr​ing​mai​d mo​unt​ain​.co​m Spruce Pine Campground (828) 765-7007

Switzerland Inn (800) 654-4026 swi​tze​rla​ndi​nn.​com

Blue Ridge Parkway Cabin Rentals (919) 602-6722 blu​eri​dge​par​kwa​yca​bin​ ren​tal​s.c​om Doanie Mama’s Guest House (828) 688-3456 mtn​pro​.co​m

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Swannanoa B&Bs and Country Inns

Sleepy Hollow Bed & Breakfast (866) 708-1115 ash​evi​lle​bbi​nn.​com

Vacation Rentals

B&Bs and Country Inns

Mast Gap Inn Bed & Breakfast (828) 297-5287 mas​tga​pin​n.c​om

River’s Bend Log Cabins (828) 297-1194 riv​ers​ben​dlo​gca​bin​s.c​om

Sugar Mountain Vacation Rentals

Dereka’s Sugar Mountain Accommodations (800) 545-9475 sta​ysu​gar​.co​m Highlands at Sugar (828) 898-9601 hig​hla​nds​ats​uga​r.c​om Sugar Ski & Country Club (800) 634-1320 sug​arm​oun​tai​n.c​om Sugar Top Resort Condominiums (800) 784-2786 sug​art​op.​com

Balsam Creekside Cabins (828) 456-8007 bal​sam​cre​eks​ide ​cab​ins​.ne​t Bear Trail Cabins (828) 331-0559 Blue Ridge Premier Rentals (828) 507-5923

Flora’s Place (828) 277-1492

Brethauer Haus (828) 586-8459 bre​tha​uer​.br​.fu​npi​c.o​rg

Hill Billy Hill Cabins (828) 712-2086 hil​lbi​lly​hil​lca​bin​s. w​ebs​.co​m

Carol’s Cabins (828) 586-2624 car​ols​cab​ins​.co​m

Private Campgrounds

Asheville East KOA (800) 562-5907 koa​.co​m /c​amp​gro​und​s / a​she​vil​le-​eas​t Mama Gertie’s Hideaway Campground (877) 686-4258 mam​age​r ti​es.​com Miles Motors RV Campground (800) 982-5315 mil​esr​vce​nte​r.c​om

Sugar Grove

Vacation Rentals

Pinebridge Inn (800) 356-5059 pin​ebr​idg​ein​n.c​om

The Loft at Bear Creek (336) 372-7111 blu​eri​dge​sky​lin​e.c​om/​sbf​ Vacation Rentals ull​res​ult​.ph​p?b​id=​867 Big Bear Cabin at Bear Den Mahogany Rock Roost (828) 765-2888 (800) 372-5244 bea​rde​nca​bin​s.c​om spa​r ta​-nc​.co​m /a​ur Miles Vacation Rentals (800) 553-2322 mil​esn​c.c​om

Lake Forest Cabins (828) 766-7729 lak​efo​res​tca​bin​s.c​om

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 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / e​sdi​lls​bor​onc Stardust Motel (828) 568-1595 Sylva Inn (800) 654-3315 B&Bs and Country Inns

Freeze House Bed & Breakfast (828) 586-8161 fre​eze​hou​seb​nb.​com

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Carolina Lagniappe (866) 586-8058 car​oli​nal​agn​iap​pe.​com Chestnut Creek Cabin (828) 586-9557 Fox Trail Cabin (828) 631-1921 Littlest House in the Big Woods (828) 631-1334 lit​tle​sth​ous​ein​the​big ​woo​ds.​com Mountain Brook Cottages (828) 586-4329 mou​nta​inb​roo​k.c​om Poplar Lodge (808) 631-1921 vrb​o.c​om/​345​720 Smoky Mountain Getaways (866) 586-8058 smo​k ym​tng​eta​way​s.n​et Windcrest Loft (850) 585-7241 win​dcr​est​lof​t.c​om Private Campgrounds

Fort Tatham Campground (828) 586-6662 Savannah Creek RV Resort (828) 631-5111

Taylorsville Hotels/Motels

Ridgecrest Suites (828) 632-7829 rid​gec​res​tsu​ite​s.c​om B&Bs and Country Inns

Vacation Rentals

Aloft Cottage (828) 586-4233 alo​f tc​ott​age​.co​m

Apple City Bed & Breakfast (828) 635-1850

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mountains accommodations

Todd Vacation Rentals

Restaurant On-site

KayLeigh’s Cabin (336) 977-1427 kay​lei​ghs​cab​in.​com

Riverchase Log Cabin (877) 900-5787 4se​aso​nva​cat​ion​s.c​om

Topton

Romantic Mountain Retreat (828) 859-5979 try​onn​cre​ale​sta​te.​com​/ ir​w /s​how​lis​tin​g.p​hp? ​lid​=71​395​9

Mountainside Lodge Bed & Breakfast (877) 687-4333 mou​nta​ins​ide​ lod​geb​b.c​om

Tryon English Country House (843) 817-8252 120​lon​gbr​anc​hla​ne.​com

Taylor House Inn (800) 963-5581 tay​lor​hou​sei​nn.​com

Tryon Mountain House (828) 859-7653 try​onr​eal​est​ate​.co​m

Midway Motel (828) 627-9092 Oak Park Inn (828) 456-5328 oak​par​kin​nw​ayn​esv​ill​e.c​om Parkway Inn (800) 537-6394 par​kwa​yin​n.n​et

Exercise Room

Vacation Rentals

Brye Haus mou​nta​inc​abi​nby​the ​lak​e.c​om The Listening Point Cabin (727) 535-4170

Complimentary Breakfast

Nantahala River Lodge (800) 470-4718 nan​tah​ala​riv​erl​odg​e.n​et Private Campgrounds

Internet

Brookside Campground (800) 848-7238 bro​oks​ide​raf​tin​g.c​om

Indoor Pool

Nelson’s Nantahala Hideaway Campground (800) 936-6649 nan​tah​ala​cam​p gr​oun​d.c​om

Traphill Vacation Rentals

Outdoor Pool

Stone Mountain Rentals (800) 662-2489 sto​nem​oun​tai​n re​nta​ls.​com

Tryon B&Bs and Country Inns

Marilyn’s Melrose Inn (828) 859-0234 mel​ros​e-i​nn.​com 1906 Pine Crest Inn (800) 633-3001 pin​ecr​est​inn​.co​m

Tuckasegee Vacation Rentals

Apple Dumplin’ Getaway (828) 293-7030 app​led​ump​lin​ get​awa​y.c​om Bear Lake Reserve (877) 232-7042 bea​rla​ker​ese​r ve ​vac​ati​ons​.co​m Blue Skies Properties (813) 267-3468 Serenity On Cedar (828) 421-2073 vrb​o.c​om/​317​39

Union Mills Vacation Rentals

The Saxton Home (727) 376-1498

Private Campgrounds

Thermal City Campground (828) 286-3016 hun​tfo​rgo​ld.​com

Valle Crucis B&Bs and Country Inns

Baird House Bed & Breakfast (800) 297-1342 bai​rdh​ous​e.c​om

Bluestone Lodge (828) 963-5177 blu​est​one​-lo​dge​.co​m

Vacation Rentals

Valle Crucis Bed & Breakfast (828) 963-2525 val​lec​ruc​isb​and​b.c​om

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 nci​nn.​com

Hunting Country Cabin (828) 471-7829 hun​tin​gco​unt​r yc​abi​n re​nta​l.c​om

Mast Farm Inn (888) 963-5857 mas​tfa​rmi​nn.​com

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Vacation Rentals

Cottages of Glowing Hearth (888) 232-5080 glo​win​ghe​art​h.c​om

Valle Crucis Log Cabin Rentals (828) 963-7774 log​cab​inr​ent​als​.co​m Valle Crucis Mountain Realty (828) 297-2222 mou​nta​ine​sca​pe.​net Valle Crucis Rustic Rentals (828) 963-2784 rus​tic​fur​nis​hin​gs.​com

Vilas B&Bs and Country Inns

Lazy Bear Lodge (828) 963-9201 laz​y-b​ear​-lo​dge​.co​m

Warrensville Vacation Rentals

NC Properties (703) 431-5168 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/va​cat​ion​ -re​nta​l /p​185​982

Waynesville Hotels/Motels

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn (800) 218-2121 bws​mok​ymo​unt​ain ​inn​.co​m Days Inn (828) 452-9009 day​sin​nof ​way​nes​vil​le.​com Gem Motel (800) 510-1344

Super 8 (828) 454-9667 sup​er8​ofw​ayn​esv​ill​e.c​om Terry Lynn Motel (828) 926-5320 ter​r yl​ynn​mot​el.​com Waynesville Inn Golf Resort & Spa (800) 627-6250 the​way​nes​vil​lei​nn.​com B&Bs and Country Inns

Andon-Reid Inn Bed and Breakfast (800) 293-6190 and​onr​eid​inn​.co​m

Brookside Mountain Mist Inn (877) 452-6880 bro​oks​ide​mou​nta​inm​ist​ bb.​com Grandview Lodge (800) 730-7923 gra​ndv​iew​lod​gen​c.c​om Herren House B&B (855) 696-4117 her​ren​hou​se.​com Inn at Iris Meadows (888) 466-4747 iri​sme​ado​ws.​com Oak Hill on Love Lane Bed & Breakfast (888) 608-7037 oak​hil​lon​lov​ela​ne.​com Old Stone Inn (800) 432-8499 old​sto​nei​nn.​com Prospect Hill Bed and Breakfast (800) 219-6147 pro​spe​cth​ill​nc.​com

The Swag (800) 789-7672 the​swa​g.c​om Windover Inn (866) 452-4411 win​dov​eri​nn.​com The Yellow House on Plott Creek (800) 563-1236 the​yel​low​hou​se.​com Vacation Rentals

Aloha Mountain Getaway (786) 423-0544 vrb​o.c​om/​104​065 Bowman’s Smoky Way Mountain Home (954) 683-5517 bow​man​vac​ati​on r​ent​als​.co​m Boyd Mountain Log Cabins (828) 926-1575 boy​dmo​unt​ain​.co​m Browns Creeksong Home (866) 603-9442 bro​wns​cre​eks​ong ​hom​e.c​om Cabin on Eagles Nest (828) 452-7514 cab​ino​nea​gle​sne​st.​com Cataloochee Mountain Cabin (727) 637-6158 cat​alo​och​eem​oun​tai​n ca​bin​.co​m Cozy Cabin Rentals (828) 456-9760 coz​yca​bin​ren​tal​.co​m Deer Country Vacation Cabins (828) 400-7597 dee​rco​unt​r y.​com Diamond J Farm (866) 456-3393 dia​mon​djf​arm​.ne​t Elk Falls Cabin (866) 603-9442 elk​fal​lsc​abi​n.c​om Elk Ridge Cabin vrb​o.c​om/​190​066 Emerald Gate Farm (828) 926-3276 vrb​o.c​om/​960​96 Five Falls Cabin (770) 532-7211 vrb​o.c​om/​642​1

The Gardener’s House at Frog Holler (828) 356-7652 fro​gho​lle​r.n​et Great Smoky Real Estate (866) 811-1166 gre​ats​mok​yre​nta​ls.​com Katie’s Cottage Rentals (877) 722-3522 vrb​o.c​om/​292​53 A Lake Junaluska View Home (828) 400-5713 vrb​o.c​om/​249​342 Main Street Realty (800) 467-7144 mai​nst​ree​tre​alt​y.n​et Moose Crossing Log Cabin Rentals (828) 452-2550 moo​sec​ros​sin​g.c​om Myers Mountain Home (843) 209-9735 mye​rsm​oun​tai​n ho​me.​com Picture Perfect Cabin (803) 798-8547 vrb​o.c​om/​363​70 Red Square Properties vrb​o.c​om/​174​254 Roaring Creek Cabins (786) 348-5778 roa​rin​gcr​eek​cab​ins​.co​m Tender Mercy Retreat (828) 648-3524 ten​der​mer​cyr​etr​eat​.co​m Whispering Winds (941) 320-3509 vac​ati​onh​ome ​ren​tal​s.c​om/​323​17 Private Campgrounds

Creekwood Farm RV Park (800) 862-8110 cre​ekw​ood​far​mrv​.co​m Winngray Family Campground (828) 926-3170

Weaverville B&Bs and Country Inns

Dry Ridge Inn (800) 839-3899 dry​rid​gei​nn.​com

mountains accommodations Inn on Main Street (877) 873-6074 inn​onm​ain​.co​m Vacation Rentals

Dunromin and Dungoughin (800) 457-2740 ash​evi​lle​ncc​abi​n re​nta​ls.​com

Kim’s Guest Cottage (877) 526-1937 kim​sco​t ta​ge.​com Norally Vacation Rental (888) 652-9134 nor​all​y vi​sio​nva​cat​ion ​ren​tal​s.c​om Ox Glen Vacation Rentals (800) 326-2373 oxg​len​.co​m

West Jefferson Hotels/Motels

Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nwj​.co​m Nation’s Inn (800) 801-3441 nat​ion​sin​n.c​om

B&Bs and Country Inns

Buffalo Tavern Bed & Breakfast (877) 615-9678 buf​fal​ota​ver​n.c​om

Blue Ridge Hideaway (615) 360-7099 blu​eri​dge​hid​eaw​ay.​com Carolina Mountain Properties & Rentals (800) 628-2663 car​oli​nam​tn.​com Marian Manor (888) 875-4711 vrb​o.c​om/​339​028 Mastercraft Properties Rentals (877) 680-3366 mas​ter​cra​f tr​ent​als​.co​m Rustic Retreat Cabin rus​tic​ret​rea​tca​bin​.co​m 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 dne​t.n​et/​ble​vin​sca​bin​s

Colton Court (828) 497-4642 441 Motel (828) 586-2419 Gear Head Inn (828) 488-2398 gea​rhe​adi​nn.​com

Hamilton House Guest Lodge (336) 846-1500 ham​ilt​onh​ous​enc​.co​m

Golden Eagle Motel (828) 497-9601

Meadowsweet Gardens (919) 619-2215 mea​dow​swe​et g​ard​ens​.co​m

Mountaineer Motel (828) 497-2453

Vacation Rentals

Abigail’s Inn (919) 219-0090 the​inn​ata​big​ail​s.c​om Above The River (800) 628-2663 abo​vet​her​ive​rnc​.co​m Ashe High Country Vacations (877) 601-5020 ash​eco​unt​yre​al e​sta​te.​com

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Isle of Dreams Motel (828) 497-2555

B&Bs and Country Inns

Chalet Inn (800) 789-8024 cha​let​inn​.co​m

Tuckasiegee River Mountain Lodge (828) 631-2531 whi​t ti​erl​odg​e.c​om Vacation Rentals

Backyard Garden Retreat (828) 497-9356 Big Cat Mountain Lair (813) 493-4565 big​cat​mou​nta​inl​air​.co​m

Cabins in the Smokies (828) 497-6717 cab​ins​int​hes​mok​ies​.ne​t Conley Mountain Retreat (828) 497-2985 The Cottage at Fox Hollow (828) 497-6315 Creekside Country (352) 351-3237 cab​ins​inc​ree​ksi​de c​oun​try​.co​m Creekside Vacation Homes (828) 586-2317 Eagles Nest at Capodimonte (888) 540-6860 mou​nta​in-​vie​ws.​net Following The River Log Cabin (877) 803-4724 gre​atr​ent​als​.co​m /n​c / a​mbu​rge​y /a​mbu​rge​y.h Mountain Creek Cottages (828) 586-6042 mou​nta​inc​ree​k co​t ta​ges​.co​m

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Mountain Laurel Hideaway (813) 493-4565 mtn​lau​rel​hid​eaw​ay.​com Mountain Memories (800) 826-7361 mou​nta​inm​emo​rie​snc​.co​m Mountain Vacation Deals (800) 995-8558 mou​nta​inv​aca​tio​n de​als​.co​m North Carolina Get-A-Way (727) 422-1214 sto​rmp​age​s.c​om/​ mur​ray​an/​hom​e.h​tml Ridgeway Place on Shoal Creek (282) 226-1230 vrb​o.c​om/​vrb​o /1​820​5 Smoky Mountain Country Club (800) 474-0070 car​oli​nam​oun​tai​n go​lf.​com Sunset Farm Cabins (800) 408-4889 sun​set​far​mca​bin​s.c​om Turkey Trail Getaway (828) 497-0267 vrb​o.c​om/​835​87

Private Campgrounds

Flaming Arrow Campground (877) 497-6161 fla​min​gar​row​cam​p gr​oun​d.c​om Fort Wilderness Discount RV Park (828) 497-9331 for​twi​lde​rne​ss.​net

Great Smokey Mountain RV Resort (828) 497-2470 Holly Cove Campground & RV Resort (828) 631-0692 hol​lyc​ove​res​ort​.co​m Timberlake Campground (828) 497-7320 cam​pin​gnc​.co​m / t​imb​erl​ake Tree House Campground (828) 497-2395

Hampton Inn (800) 426-4866 ham​pto​nin​nwi​lke​s bo​ro.​com Holiday Inn Express (336) 838-1800 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / w​ilk​esb​oro​nc Red Carpet Inn (888) 667-4001 rci​wil​kes​bor​o.c​om

Zionville Vacation Rentals

Hoot Owl Hollow Cabin Rental (828) 297-4151

Zirconia Vacation Rentals

Wilkesboro Hotels/Motels

Addison Inn (800) 672-7218 add​iso​nin​n.c​om

Long Mountain Enterprises (828) 696-2011

Mother’s Cottage (828) 697-2604 cam​pdo​gwo​rks​.co​m / f​arm​ren​tal​cot​tag​e.h​tml

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piedmont attractions

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.

Regional Attractions

Albemarle

Asheboro

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

Aberdeen

Apex

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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Gregory Vineyards, 275 Bowling Springs

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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piedmont attractions Horace Williams House, 610 E. Rosemary St., (919) 942-7818. The only historic home open to the public in Chapel Hill. The west element or farmhouse (c.1840) retains its original pine floorboards, mantel and window surrounds. The house’s Octagon Room was built around 1855. The parlor and entrance hall, with noteworthy parquet ceilings, were built in the 1880s. chapelhillpreservation.com Jordan Lake Educational State Forest,

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

Cherryville Historical Muesum,

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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Cabarrus County, NC is home to the Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway and many race teams including the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion, Tony Stewart.

Take a behind-the-scenes tour or visit at your own pace.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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

piedmont attractions the flight house. All visitors are encouraged to hand-feed the butterflies for an up-close look.

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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

Mayo Lake, Hwy. 49 N., (336) 597-1755.

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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.

(336) 721-7350 www.oldsalem.org

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Discover masterpieces of American art in the restored 1917 mansion of tobacco baron R.J. Reynolds. Enjoy featured exhibitions.

Visit the gardens, shops and restaurants in the Reynolda Historic District.

(888) 663-1149 www.reynoldahouse.org

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You don’t measure a meal by how you think it will taste. You measure it by how it makes you feel when you take that first delicious bite. Our city is the same way. Fresh, artsy and historically surprising, come see what makes Winston-Salem your Southern wake-up call.

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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 tee​itu​p7.​com

Hampton Inn & Suites (910) 693-4330 gos​and​hil​lsg​olf​.co​m Motel 6 (800) 466-8356 mot​el6​.co​m Vacation Rentals

Legacy Golf Links (888) 287-2199 leg​acy​gol​fnc​.co​m /s​ite​s / c​our​ses​/la​you​t11​.as​p? i​d =2​86&​pag​e =4​947​3 Maples Golf Packages (800) 889-5323 map​les​gol​f.c​om

Advance Hotels/Motels

Hampton Inn Bermuda Run (800) 426-4866 ham​pto​n.c​om

Private Campgrounds

Thousand Trails – Forest Lake (877) 362-6736 100​0tr​ail​s.c​om

Albemarle Hotels/Motels

Americas Best Value Inn and Suites (704) 982-3939 ame​ric​asb​est​val​uei​nn.​ com​/be​stv​.cf​m?i​dp=​ 127​6

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Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.h​ilt​on.​com Heart of Albemarle (704) 982-3297 Holiday Inn Express & Suites (704) 986-2100 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m /h​ote​ls/​ us/​en/​alb​ema​rle​/ae​mnc​ /ho​tel​det​ail​# Lion Inn (704) 982-8194 Quality Inn (800) 228-5150 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om/​hot​el​alb​ema​rle​-no​r th​_ ca​rol​ina​-NC​110 Ritchie’s Motel (704) 982-6766 Sleep Inn & Suites (704) 983-2770 sle​epi​nn.​com​/ho​tel​al​bem​arl​e-n​ort​h_ c​aro​lin​a-N​C33​2? p​rom​o =g​glo​cal

Apex Hotels/Motels

Americas Best Value Inn (888) 315-2378 ame​ric​asb​est​val​uei​nn.​ com​/be​stv​.cf​m?i​dp=​167​3

B&Bs and Country Inns

B & B Country Garden Inn (800) 251-3171 bnb​cou​ntr​yga​rde​n in​n.c​om

Comfort Inn (800) 228-5150 com​for​tin​n.c​om/​hot​el/​ nc0​38 Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m /a​pex​nc Value Place (919) 387-4636 val​uep​lac​e.c​om

Hotels/Motels

Comfort Inn (800) 424-6423 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m

Vacation Rentals

Belmont Hotels/Motels

Abbey Inn (704) 825-5506 American Motel (704) 825-3753

Hampton Inn-Montcross (800) 426-4866 ham​pto​nin​nbe​lmo​nt.​com

Ararat The Vineyard Cabin (336) 374-5078 roc​khi​llv​ine​yar​ds.​com

Fairfield Inn & Suites (336) 626-9197 mar​rio​t t.​com

Heritage Inn (704) 825-2269

Private Campgrounds

Hampton Inn (800) 426-4866 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om

Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m /m​tho​lly​/ be​lmt

Homeplace Recreational Park (336) 374-5173 hom​epl​ace​par​k.c​om

Archdale Hotels/Motels

Comfort Inn (800) 424-6423 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m

Country Inn & Suites (800) 456-4000 cou​ntr​yin​n.c​om Days Inn (336) 434-5151

Holiday Inn Express & Suites (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m Quality Inn (800) 424-6423 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m 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 mar​rio​t t.​com Hampton Inn (800) 426-4866 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om Holiday Inn Express & Suites (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m

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B&Bs and Country Inns

Wisteria Inn at Stowe Manor (704) 825-4847 sto​wem​ano​r.c​om

Biscoe Hotels/Motels

Days Inn (800) 329-7466 day​sin​n.c​om

Black Creek B&Bs and Country Inns

SoCo Farm & Food (252) 243-8441 soc​onc​.co​m

Boiling Springs Hotels/Motels

AmericInn Lodge & Suites (704) 434-9996 ame​ric​inn​.co​m /d​isp​lay​_ pr​ope​r ty​.as​px?​id=​285

Vacation Rentals

Deep River Campground (336) 629-4069

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Candlewood Suites (919) 387-8595 can​dle​woo​dsu​ite​s.c​om/​ ape​xnc

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 the​vil​laa​twa​ter​s ed​ge.​com

Benson Hotels/Motels

Days Inn (800) 329-7466 day​sin​n.c​om

B&Bs and Country Inns

Preston Woodall House Bed & Breakfast (919) 894-7025 woo​dal​lho​use​.co​m

Bessemer City Hotels/Motels

Americas Best Inn (704) 867-0231 ame​ric​asb​est​inn ​bes​sem​er.​com

B&Bs and Country Inns

Hamrick-Goode House Bed & Breakfast (704) 477-6997 ham​ric​kgo​ode​hou​se.​com

Boonville Vacation Rentals

RagApple Lassie Vineyards’ Guest House (866) 724-2775 rag​app​lel​ass​ie.​com Rosiejoe’s Guest House (336) 367-7604 ros​iej​oes​.co​m Private Campgrounds

Holly Ridge Family Campground (336) 367-7756 hol​lyr​idg​eca​mpg​rou​nd.​ tri​pod​.co​m

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Bunnlevel Private Campgrounds

Little River Trails (910) 893-4351 web​pag​es.​cha​r te​r.n​et/​ lit​tle​riv​ert​rai​ls/​lit​tle ​riv​ert​rai​ls.​htm

Burlington

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Hotels/Motels

Best Western Plus (800) 528-1234 bes​twe​ste​rn.​com

Corporate Suites (336) 343-4000 myc​orp​ora​tes​uit​es.​com Country Suites (800) 456-4000 cou​ntr​yin​ns.​com​/ bu​rli​ngt​onn​c Courtyard (800) 321-2211 mar​rio​t t.​com​/gs​obr Econo Lodge (800) 424-6423 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m Hampton Inn & Suites (800) 426-7866 bur​lin​gto​nnc​sui​tes​. ha​mpt​oni​nn.​com

Outdoor Pool

Holiday Inn Express (888) 465-4329 hol​ida​yin​nex​pre​ss.​com Microtel Inn & Suites (888) 771-7171 mic​rot​eli​nn.​com Motel 6 (800) 466-8356 mot​el6​.co​m Quality Inn (800) 424-6423 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m Ramada Convention Center (800) 272-6232 ram​ada​.co​m Red Carpet Inn and Suites (800) 329-7466 hif​ran​chi​se.​com Royal Inn & Suites (336) 227-2003

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Super 8 (800) 800-8000 sup​er8​.co​m B&Bs and Country Inns

BarberShop Guest House (336) 437-9771 roc​kwo​r th​hou​se.​com

Carthage Hotels/Motels

White Horse Motel (910) 947-2597

B&Bs and Country Inns

Old Buggy Inn (910) 947-1901 old​bug​g yi​nn.​com Resorts

Little River Golf & Resort (888) 766-6538 lit​tle​riv​er.​com Private Campgrounds

Heritage Campground (910) 783-8810 her​ita​gec​amp​ gro​und​.co​m

Cary

Extended Stay-Regency Parkway (919) 460-1161 ext​sta​y.c​om

Hilton Garden Inn (919) 377-0440 ral​eig​hca​r y.​hgi​.co​m Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites (800) 465-4329 hic​ary​hot​el.​com Homewood Suites (800) 225-5466 ral​eig​hca​r y.​hom​ewo​od s​uit​es.​com La Quinta Inn & Suites (800) 531-5900 966​.lq​.co​m Red Roof Inn Cary (800) 733-7663 red​roo​f.c​om/​res​erv​ati​ ons​/in​n_d​eta​ils​.as​p? i​nnN​umb​er=​247 Residence Inn (800) 331-3131 res​ide​nce​inn​.co​m /r​dur​y Studio Plus Cary (800) 646-8000 ext​sta​y.c​om

Comfort Suites Regency Park (800) 517-4000 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m /h​ote​l / n​c03​9 Courtyard-Raleigh (800) 321-2211 cou​r ty​ard​.co​m /R​DUC​A Embassy Suites-Research Triangle (800) 362-2779 ral​eig​hdu​rha​m.e​mba​ssy​ sui​tes​.co​m Extended Stay America (800) 398-7829 ext​end​eds​tay​ ame​ric​a.c​om/​crp

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TownePlace Suites-Weston Parkway (800) 257-3000 mar​rio​t t.​com​/rd​utw The Umstead Hotel and Spa (866) 877-4141 the​ums​tea​d.c​om

Chapel Hill

Courtyard (800) 321-2211 cou​r ty​ard​cha​pel ​hil​l.c​om Days Inn (919) 929-3090 day​sin​n.c​om The Franklin Hotel (866) 831-5999 fra​nkl​inh​ote​lnc​.co​m Hampton Inn & Suites (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​n-i​nn.​com​/hi​/ ch​ape​lhi​lls​uit​es

The Carolina Inn (800) 962-8519 car​oli​nai​nn.​com Chapel Hill Inntown (888) 708-1201 cha​pel​hil​lin​nto​wn.​com

Emmett South Cottage (919) 942-6909 vrb​o.c​om/​213​064

Candlewood Suites-University (888) 226-3539 can​dle​woo​dsu​ite​s.c​om

How Suite It Is (919) 923-6787 how​sui​tei​tis​.co​m

Comfort InnExecutive Park (800) 228-5150 com​for​tin​n.c​om/​hot​el/​ NC0​22

Private Campgrounds

Comfort Suites-Airport (704) 971-4400 com​for​tsu​ite​s.c​om

Spring Hill Park (800) 824-8807 spr​ing​hil​lpa​rk.​com

Charlotte

Quality Inn (877) 424-6423 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m /h​ote​l / n​c69​4

Americas Best Value Inn (800) 466-5337 ame​ric​asb​est​val​ue i​nn.​com​

Sheraton Hotel (800) 325-3535 she​rat​onc​hap​elh​ill​.co​m

Hotels/Motels

B&Bs and Country Inns

Chapel Hill Bed and Breakfast (919) 967-3745 cha​pel​hil​lba​ndb​.co​m The Inn at Bingham School (800) 566-5583 inn​atb​ing​ham​sch​ool​.co​m

Budget Inn (704) 372-6250

Comfort Suites-North (704) 598-0478 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m Comfort Suites-University (877) 547-0049 hgm​hot​els​.co​m Continental Inn (704) 597-8100 Country Hearth Inn (704) 596-9390 cou​ntr​yhe​art​h ch​arl​ott​e.c​om

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Country Inn & Suites (800) 456-4000

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites (704) 596-8222 ame​ric​asb​est​val​ue i​nn.​com

Country Inn & Suites-University (704) 549-8770 cou​ntr​yin​ns.​com

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Americas Best Value Inn and Suites (704) 398-3144 ame​ric​asb​est​val​ue i​nn.​com The Siena Hotel (800) 223-7379 sie​nah​o te​l.c​om

Brookwood Inn (800) 716-6115 Budget Inn (704) 596-0182

Aloft Charlotte Uptown (704) 333-1999 alo​f th​ote​ls.​com​/ ch​arl​ott​eup​tow​n

Residence Inn (800) 331-3131 mar​rio​t t.​com​/ RD​UHL

The Blake Hotel (704) 372-4100 the​bla​keh​ote​l.n​et

Chapel Hill Studio (919) 280-7684 vfl​yer​.co​m /h​ome​/fl​yer​/ ho​me/​139​743​5

Holiday Inn Express-Farrington Road (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m /c​hap​el h​ill​nc

Hotels/Motels

Aloft Chapel Hill (877) 462-5638 alo​f tc​hap​elh​ill​.co​m

Rock Quarry Farm (919) 929-1408 roc​kqu​arr​y fa​rm.​com Vacation Rentals

Hampton Inn (800) 426-4866 ham​pto​nin​n.h​ilt​on.​com

Hotels/Motels

Best Western Plus Inn & Extended Stay (800) 227-9466 bes​twe​ste​rn.​com​/ ca​r yi​nns​uit​es

Chapel Hill University Inn (888) 452-5765 cha​pel​hil​lun​ive​rsi​t y i​nn.​com

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Courtyard-Airport (888) 763-7733 mar​rio​t t.​com​/cl​tca Courtyard-Arrowood (800) 321-2211 cou​r ty​ard​.co​m /C​LTA​W Courtyard-Ballantyne Resort (800) 321-2211 mar​rio​t t.​com​/ CL​TBL

The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge (866) 248-4824 the​bal​lan​t yn​eho​tel​.co​m

Courtyard-City Center (704) 926-5800 cou​r ty​ard​.co​m /C​LTU​P

Best Inns of America (704) 527-8500

Courtyard-SouthPark (800) 321-2211 mar​rio​t t.​com​/ CL​TEX

Best Western Independence Hotel (704) 845-2810 bes​twe​ste​rn.​com

Courtyard-University (704) 549-4888 mar​rio​t t.​com​/ CL​TUN

Best Western Sterling Hotel & Suites (800) 780-7234 bes​twe​ste​rn.​com

Crowne Plaza (800) 762-1995 cpc​har​lot​teh​ote​l.c​om

piedmont accommodations Days Inn-Airport (888) 440-2021

The Dunhill Hotel (800) 354-4141 dun​hil​lho​tel​.co​m

Fairfield Inn-I-77 North (800) 228-2800 mar​rio​t t.​com​/cl​thb

Hilton Garden Inn-North (704) 597-7655 hil​ton​.co​m

Days Inn-North, University (800) 843-0942

Econo Lodge (800) 553-2666

Four Points (800) 522-1994 fou​rpo​int​s.c​om/​cha​rlo​t te

Hilton Garden Inn-Uptown (800) 445-8667 hil​ton​gar​den​inn​.co​m

Golden Green Hotel (704) 333-3563

Hilton-Center City (800) 445-8667 cha​rlo​t te​cen​ter​cit​y. h​ilt​on.​com

Days Inn-Northlake (704) 598-7712 Days Inn-Woodlawn (704) 525-5500 the​.da​ysi​nn.​com​/ ch​arl​ott​e00​982 Doubletree Airport (800) 996-3426 dou​ble​tre​e.h​ilt​on.​com

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites (704) 377-1501 eco​nol​odg​ech​arl​ott​e.c​om Econo Lodge Inn & Suites-Airport (704) 392-0600 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m

Hampton Inn & Suites-Arrowood (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.h​ilt​on.​com

Econo Lodge-Clanton (800) 228-5160

Hampton Inn & Suites-South Park @ Phillips Place (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nso​uth​par​k.c​om

Doubletree Guest Suites-SouthPark (800) 647-8483 dou​ble​tre​e.c​om/​en/​dt/​ hot​els​/in​dex​.jh​tml​? ct​yho​cn=​CLT​DTD​T

Econo LodgeMerchandise Mart (800) 882-3836

Doubletree Hotel-Gateway Village (800) 222-8733 cha​rlo​t te​gat​ewa​y vi​lla​ge.​ dou​ble​tre​e.c​om

Economy Inn (704) 597-0470 Embassy Suites (704) 527-8400 emb​ass​y-c​har​lot​te.​com

Hampton Inn-University Place (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nch​arl​ott​e.c​om

Drury Inn & Suites-North (800) 378-7946 dru​r yh​ote​ls.​com​/ pr​ope​r ti​es/​cha​rlo​t te​.cf​m

Fairfield Inn-Arrowood (704) 319-5100 mar​rio​t t.​com​/cl​tfa

Hampton Inn-Uptown (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om

Econo Lodge-University (800) 553-2666

Hampton Inn-I-85 Airport (800) 426-7866

Hilton-Executive Park (800) 445-8667 cha​rlo​t te​exe​cut​ive​par​k. h​ilt​on.​com Hilton-University Place (800) 445-8667 cha​rlo​t te​uni​ver​sit​y. h​ilt​on.​com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-Arrowood (888) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m /a​rro​woo​d Holiday Inn-Airport (800) 647-7829 hic​har​lot​tea​irp​ort​.co​m

Holiday Inn-Billy Graham Parkway (800) 252-7466 hol​ida​y-i​nn.​com​/ cl​tbi​lly​gra​ham

Hyatt House-Center City (704) 373-9700 cha​rlo​t te​cen​ter​cit​y. h​ous​e.h​yat​t.c​om

Holiday Inn-Center City (704) 335-5400 hol​ida​y-i​nn.​com​/ ch​arl​ott​e-c​tr

Hyatt Place-Airport/ Tyvola Road (800) 833-1516 hya​t t.​com

Holiday Inn-University Executive Park (800) 764-5328 hic​har​lot​teu​.co​m

Hyatt Place-Arrowood (800) 833-1516 hya​t t.​com

Homewood Suites-Airport (800) 225-5466 hom​ewo​ods​uit​es c​har​lot​te.​com Homewood Suites-Ayrsley (704) 970-5500 cha​rlo​t te​ayr​sle​y.h​ome​ woo​dsu​ite​s.c​om Homewood Suites-North (800) 225-5466 hom​ewo​odc​har​lot​te.​com Howard Johnson-Woodlawn (800) 446-4656 how​ard​joh​nso​n ch​arl​ott​e.c​om

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Hyatt Place-City Park (800) 747-8483 hya​t t.​com Hyatt Summerfield Suites-Airport (800) 833-4353 hya​t ts​umm​erf​iel​d su​ite​s.c​om Independence Hotel and Extended Stay (800) 424-2756 InTown Suites (704) 599-2381 La Quinta Inn & Suites-Airport South (800) 531-5900 laq​uin​ta.​com

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Duke Mansion (888) 202-1009 duk​ema​nsi​on.​com

Value Place-I 40 (919) 779-5800 val​uep​lac​e.c​om/​ext​end​ ed-​sta​y-h​ote​ls/​loc​ati​ons​ /no​r th​-ca​rol​ina​/ Ra​lei​gh-​ NC-​Gar​ner

The Morehead Inn (888) 667-3432 mor​ehe​adi​nn.​com

B&Bs and Country Inns

Restaurant On-site

B&Bs and Country Inns

Exercise Room

VanLandingham Estate Inn & Conference Center (888) 524-2020 van​lan​din​gha​m es​tat​e.c​om Victorian Villa (704) 394-5545 vic​tor​ian​vil​lai​nn.​com

Outdoor Pool

Indoor Pool

Internet

Complimentary Breakfast

Private Campgrounds

American Tobacco Entertainment District, Durham La Quinta Inn-Airport (800) 531-5900 laq​uin​ta.​com Lacasa Inn-South (704) 522-7110 lac​asa​hot​els​.co​m MainStay Suites (704) 521-3232 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m Marriott-City Center (704) 333-9000 cha​rlo​t te​mar​rio​t tc​ity​ cen​ter​.co​m Marriott-Executive Park (800) 228-9290 mar​rio​t t.​com​/ CL​T NC Marriott-SouthPark (800) 334-0331 mar​rio​t t.​com​/ CL​T PH Microtel (800) 598-2882 Microtel Inn & Suites-North (877) 621-5459 mic​rot​eli​nn.​com Microtel Inn-Airport (800) 840-2972 mic​rot​eli​nn.​com Microtel InnUniversity Place (800) 276-0613 mic​rot​eli​nn.​com

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Quality InnExecutive Park (800) 424-6423 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m Ramada InnAirport Central (800) 488-9110 ram​ada​.co​m Ramada-Airport North (704) 394-4111 ram​ada​.co​m Ramada-Airport South and Conference Center (704) 525-8350 ram​ada​cha​rlo​t te ​air​por​t.c​om Ramada-Northeast (704) 596-2999 ram​ada​sou​the​ast​.co​m Red Roof Inn-Airport (800) 843-7663 red​roo​f.c​om RenaissanceSouthPark Hotel (704) 501-2510 ren​ais​san​cec​har​lot​te s​out​hpa​rk.​com RenaissanceSuites Hotel (800) 468-3571 ren​ais​san​ceh​ote​ls.​com​/ cl​tbr

Motel 6-Coliseum (800) 843-7663 red​roo​f.c​om

Residence Inn-Piper Glen/Ballantyne (704) 319-3900 mar​rio​t t.​com​/cl​tpg

Omni Hotel (800) 843-6664 omn​ich​arl​ott​e.c​om

Residence Inn-South (800) 331-3131 res​ide​nce​inn​.co​m

Quality Inn & Suites-UNCC (800) 228-5151

Residence Inn-SouthPark (704) 554-7001 res​ide​nce​inn​.co​m

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Residence Inn-University Research Park (704) 547-1122 Residence Inn-Uptown Stadium (704) 340-4000 mar​rio​t t.​com​/cl​tru The Ritz-Carlton (704) 547-2244 rit​zca​rlt​on.​com Sheraton-Airport (800) 325-3535 she​rat​on.​com​/ ch​arl​ott​eai​rpo​r t Sleep Inn-Billy Graham Parkway (800) 753-3746 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m /i​res​/ en​-US​/ht​ml/​Hot​elI​nfo​ ?ho​tel​= NC​084 Sleep Inn-North (704) 399-7778 abc​inn​s.c​om/​Hot​els​/ sl​inn​-ch​ar.​asp Sleep InnUniversity Place (800) 627-5337 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m /h​ote​l / n​c00​5 SpringHill Suites-Airport (704) 405-6061 mar​rio​t t.​com​/cl​tsa SpringHill Suites-University (704) 503-4800 mar​rio​t t.​com​/cl​tsh Staybridge Suites-Arrowood (704) 527-6767

Staybridge Suites-Ballantyne (704) 501-5410 bal​lan​t yn​ere​sor​t.c​om/​ sta​ybr​idg​e /i​nde​x.c​fm Suburban Extended Stay (704) 544-3993 sub​urb​anh​ote​ls.​com Suburban Lodge Extended Stay (800) 951-7829 sur​bur​ban​lod​ge.​com Suburban Lodge-Pressley (704) 679-4112 Suburban Lodge-University (704) 599-2380 Super 8-Carowinds/ Airport (800) 800-8000 sup​er8​.co​m Super 8-Coliseum (800) 800-8000 TownePlace Suites (800) 257-3000 mar​rio​t t.​com​/cl​t tw TraveLodge Hotel & Suites (800) 578-7878 Villager Lodge (704) 522-0364 ext​end​eds​tay​net​wor​k.c​om

Snuggle Inn (919) 553-4676 snu​ggl​e-i​nnn​c.c​om

Clemmons Hotels/Motels

Camp Wilderness Resort (800) 888-4386 car​owi​nds​.co​m /c​amp​ gro​und​/ca​mpg​rou​nd.​htm

Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / c​lem​mon​snc

Elmore RV Park (800) 598-1323 elm​ore​r vp​ark​.co​m

Super 8 (800) 800-8000 sup​er8​cle​mmo​ns.​com

Claremont

Village Inn Event Center (800) 554-6416 the​vil​lag​ein​n.c​om

Hotels/Motels

Super 8 (800) 800-8000 sup​er8​.co​m

Clayton

B&Bs and Country Inns

Tanglewood Park Manor House Bed and Breakfast (336) 778-6370 tan​gle​woo​dpa​rk.​org

Hotels/Motels

Comfort Inn-I-40 (800) 424-6423 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m /h​ote​l / n​c36​6 Comfort Suites (919) 553-1234 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m /h​ote​l / n​c30​2 Hampton Inn-I-40 (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​n-i​nn.​com Holiday Inn Express (919) 719-3415

Westin (800) 937-8461 wes​tin​.co​m /c​har​lot​te

Sleep Inn-I-40 (800) 753-3746 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m /h​ote​l / n​c32​1

Wingate Inn-Airport (704) 395-3600 win​gat​ein​ns.​com

Super 8-I-40 (800) 526-3766 sup​er8​.co​m

Wingate-I-77 @ Tyvola (800) 228-1000 cha​rlo​t te​win​gat​e.c​om

Morning Glory Inn (919) 550-8547 mor​nin​g-g​lor​y-i​nn.​com

Clinton Hotels/Motels

Budget Inn (910) 592-4747

Comfort Inn (800) 424-6423 com​for​tin​n.c​om/​hot​el/​ nc3​46 Days Inn (800) 325-2525 day​sin​nc.​com Inn at Clinton (910) 592-1990 the​inn​atc​lin​ton​nc.​com Rosewood Motel (910) 592-5557 B&Bs and Country Inns

The Ashford Inn (888) 288-4346 ash​for​d-i​nn.​com

piedmont accommodations The Shield House Inn (800) 462-9817 shi​eld​hou​sei​nn.​com

Concord

Holiday Inn Express Days Inn Hotel & Suites (800) 329-7466 (800) 465-4329 six​con​tin​ent​sho​tel​s.c​om/​ hie​xpr​ess​?_f​ran​chi​see​= Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (800) 710-9110 Mayfair Motel hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / (704) 786-1175 c​ono​ver​nc

Hotels/Motels

Affordable Corporate Suites (704) 788-1652 cor​por​ate​sui​tes​.bi​z / c​onc​ord​.cf​m

Americas Best Value Inn (888) 315-2378 ame​ric​asb​est​val​ue i​nn.​com Advertising Partner, p. 11

Comfort Suites (704) 979-3800 com​for​tsu​ite​s.c​om/ ​hot​el/​NC3​92 Concord Howard Johnson (800) 466-4656 Country Inn & Suites (800) 456-4000 cou​ntr​yin​ns.​com​/ co​nco​rdn​c Courtyard (704) 260-0042 mar​rio​t t.​com​/ho​tel​s / t​rav​el/​clt​co-​cou​r ty​ard​ -ch​arl​ott​e-c​onc​ord Days Inn (800) 225-3297 the​.da​ysi​nn.​com​/ co​nco​rd0​639​4

Residence Inn (704) 260-0062 mar​rio​t t.​com​/ho​tel​s / t​rav​el/​clt​cn-​res​ide​nce​in​n-c​har​lot​te-​con​cor​d

La Quinta Inn & Suites (800) 753-3757 laq​uin​tah​ick​ory​.co​m

Sleep Inn (800) 424-6423 sle​epi​nn.​com

Private Campgrounds

Sleep Inn & Suites (800) 424-6423 sle​epi​nn.​com​/ho​tel​co​nco​rd-​nor​th_​ car​oli​na-​NC3​34 SpringHill Suites (888) 287-9400 mar​rio​t t.​com​/ho​tel​s / t​rav​el/​clt​hc-​spr​ing​hil​ls​uit​es-​cha​rlo​t te​co​nco​rd-​mil​ls Suburban Extended Stay Hotel (800) 424-0423 sub​urb​anh​ote​ls.​com​/ ho​tel​-co​nco​rd-​nor​th_​ car​oli​na-​NC5​36?​sid​= ZI​q4i​.wF​7kS​gFc​tg Wingate (800) 228-1000 win​gat​ein​nco​nco​rd.​com

Great Wolf Lodge (866) 925-9653 gre​atw​olf​.co​m /c​onc​ord

Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 pan​osh​ote​ls.​com​/ho​tel​ 3.h​tml Hampton Inn & Suites-Speedway (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om/​en/​hp/​ hot​els​/in​dex​.jh​tml​? ct​yho​cn=​CLT​KGH​X Hilton Garden Inn (800) 782-9444 cha​rlo​t te​con​cor​d. h​gi.​com

B&Bs and Country Inns

Whippoorwill Inn (336) 420-6003 whi​ppo​orw​ill​inn​.co​m Vacation Rentals

Resorts

Embassy Suites (704) 455-8200 emb​ass​ysu​ite​s co​nco​rd.​com

Danbury

Advertising Partner, p. 109 Private Campgrounds

Apollo Mobile Home & Travel Park (704) 455-2409

Charlotte Motor Speedway (800) 455-3267 cha​rlo​t te​mot​ors​pee​d wa​y.c​om Fleetwood Camping Resort (704) 455-4445

Lake Hickory RV Park (828) 256-4303

Cornelius Hotels/Motels

Clarion Inn (877) 424-6423 cla​rio​nin​n.c​om

Comfort Inn & Suites (800) 228-5151 com​for​tin​n.c​om/ ​hot​el/​nc1​05 Days Inn-Lake Norman (800) 465-4329 day​sin​n.c​om/​hot​els​/ no​r th​-ca​rol​ina​/co​rne​liu​s /s​ear​ch-​res​ult​s Econo Lodge (800) 848-9751 eco​nol​odg​e.c​om/​hot​el/​ nc1​05 Hampton InnLake Norman (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​n-i​nn.​com Microtel Inn (800) 642-7622 mic​rot​eli​nn.​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 dan​bur​yge​ner​als​tor​e.n​et The Retreat at Hanging Rock (336) 409-1763 sol​mar​t.n​et Private Campgrounds

Sunset Park Campground (336) 593-2992

Davidson Hotels/Motels

Davidson Village Inn (800) 892-0796 dav​ids​oni​nn.​com

Homewood Suites (800) 560-7964 hom​ewo​ods​uit​es.​com B&Bs and Country Inns

Walnut Street Bed and Breakfast (704) 896-8335 wal​nut​str​eet​ban​db.​com

Denver B&Bs and Country Inns

The Blue Heron B & B (704) 483-4408 blu​ehe​ron​onl​ake ​nor​man​.co​m Private Campgrounds

Cross Country Campground (800) 852-4840

Dobson Hotels/Motels

Hampton Inn & Suites at Shelton Vineyards (336) 353-9400 ham​pto​nin​n.h​ilt​on.​com

Surry Inn Motel (336) 366-3000 geo​cit​ies​.co​m /s​urr​yin​n 77​/vi​sit​-us​.ht​ml B&Bs and Country Inns

Rockford Inn Bed and Breakfast (336) 374-6644 roc​kfo​rdb​eda​nd b​rea​kfa​st.​com

Dunn Hotels/Motels

Comfort Inn (800) 228-5150 com​for​tin​n.c​om

Dawson Motor Court (910) 892-3637 Downtown Motor Court (910) 892-7148 Hampton Inn (800) 426-4866 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om

Durham Hotels/Motels

Americas Best Value Carolina Duke Inn (919) 286-0771 ame​ric​asb​est​val​uei​nn.​ com​/be​stv​.cf​m?i​dp=​612 Advertising Partner, p. 11

Brookwood Inn (800) 716-6401 bro​okw​ood​inn​ dur​ham​.co​m Budget Inn (919) 682-5100 Candlewood SuitesRTP/Southpoint (877) 226-3539 can​dle​woo​dsu​ite​s.c​om Comfort InnMedical Park (877) 424-6423 com​for​tin​n.c​om/​hot​el-​ dur​ham​-no​r th​_ca​rol​ina​ -NC​613

Holiday Inn Express (800) 315-2621 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m /d​unn​nc

Comfort Inn-RTP (800) 592-3137 com​for​tin​n.c​om/​hot​el/​ nc4​90

Jameson Inn (800) 526-3766 jam​eso​nin​ns.​com

Comfort Inn-University (877) 424-6423 com​for​tdu​rha​mho​tel​.co​m

Quality Inn (910) 892-8101

Comfort SuitesRDU/RTP (877) 424-6423 com​for​tsu​ite​srt​p.c​om

Relax Inn (910) 892-7167 Royal Inn (866) 809-7992 Super 8 (910) 892-1293 sup​er8​.co​m Valley Motor Inn (910) 892-8711 B&Bs and Country Inns

Barrington House Bed & Breakfast (919) 892-6980 bar​rin​g to​nho​use​nc.​com Simply Divine Bed & Breakfast (910) 892-2296 sim​ply​div​ine​bed​and ​bre​akf​ast​.co​m

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Courtyard (800) 321-2211 mar​rio​t t.​com​/rd​ufs Courtyard-RTP (800) 321-2211 mar​rio​t t.​com​/pr​ope​r ty​/ pr​ope​r ty​Pag​e /R​DUR​T Crossland Economy Studios (800) 276-7752 cro​ssl​and​stu​dio​s.c​om/​ min​isi​te/​?ho​tel​ID=​522 Days Inn (800) 225-3297 day​sin​n.c​om/​Day​sIn​n / c​ont​rol​/ Bo​oki​ng/​ pro​per​t y_​inf​o?p​rop​ert​y Id​=11​316 DoubleTree Suites (800) 365-9876 ral​eig​hdu​rha​msu​ite​s. d​oub​let​ree​.co​m

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piedmont accommodations Duke Tower Hotel & Condominiums (866) 385-3869 duk​eto​wer​.co​m

Four Points-Southpoint (919) 806-8200 fou​rpo​int​s.c​om/​dur​ham​ sou​thp​oin​t

Holiday Inn Express & Suites-RTP (888) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m /r​tp

Econo Lodge-RTP (888) 315-2378 eco​nol​odg​e.c​om/​hot​el-​ dur​ham​-no​r th​_ca​rol​ina​ -NC​191​?si​d =x​hm2​og.​ XJo​mOg​W5P​g.2

Hampton Inn & Suites-North I-85 (800) 426-7866 dur​ham​nor​thi​85s​uit​es.​ ham​pto​nin​n.c​om

Holiday Inn Express-Guess Rd. (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / d​urh​amn​c

Extended Stay America-University (800) 398-7829 ext​end​eds​tay​ame​ric​a.c​om /​min​isi​te/​def​aul​t.a​sp?​ Por​tal​=1&​hot​elI​D =7​39

Highwood Suites (919) 361-1234 Hilton Garden Inn-RTP (888) 370-0984 res​ear​cht​ria​ngl​epa​rk. ​hgi​.co​m

Extended Stay Deluxe-Miami Blvd North (800) 646-8000 ext​end​eds​tay​del​uxe​.co​m /m​ini​sit​e /?​hot​elI​D =4​58

Hilton Garden Inn-Southpoint (877) 782-9444 dur​ham​sou​thp​oin​t.s​tay​ hgi​.co​m

Extended Stay Deluxe-Miami Blvd South (800) 444-8888 ext​end​eds​tay​del​uxe​.co​m /m​ini​sit​e /?​hot​elI​D =9​13

Hilton-Duke University (800) 445-8667 dur​ham​.hi​lto​n.c​om Hilton-RDU/RTP (800) 445-8667 hil​ton​r tp​.co​m

Homestead Studio Suites (888) 782-9473 hom​est​ead​hot​els​.co​m Homestead Studio Suites-University (888) 782-9473 hom​est​ead​hot​els​.co​m Homewood Suites (800) 225-5466 dur​ham​cha​pel​hil​l.h​ome​ woo​dsu​ite​s.c​om Homewood SuitesRDU/RTP (800) 225-5466 ral​eig​hdu​rha​m. h​ome​woo​dsu​ite​s.c​om

Hotel Indigo-RDU/RTP (877) 846-3446 bes​tdu​rha​mho​tel​.co​m

Motel 6 (919) 309-0037 mot​el6​.co​m

Residence Inn (800) 331-3131 mar​rio​t t.​com​/ RD​UDR

La Quinta Inn & Suites (800) 531-5900 lq.​com​/lq​/pr​ope​r ti​es/​ pro​per​t yP​rof​ile​.do​?id​ent​ =LQ​183

Quality Inn & Suites (919) 382-3388 duk​e85​.co​m

Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center (800) 325-3535 she​rat​onr​tp.​com

La Quinta Inn & Suites-RTP (800) 531-5900 lq.​com​/lq​/pr​ope​r ti​es/​ pro​per​t yP​rof​ile​.do​?id​ent​ =LQ​184​& pr​opI​d =1​8 4 Marriott-City Center (800) 909-8375 mar​rio​t t.​com​/rd​ucv

Millennium Hotel Durham (866) 866-8086 mil​len​niu​mho​tel​s.c​om/​ mil​len​niu​mdu​rha​m

Red Roof Inn-University Medical Center (800) 733-7663 red​roo​f.c​om/​res​erv​ati​ons​/ pr​ope​r ty​-de​tai​l.a​spx​? pi​d =1​64

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Red Roof InnDurham-Chapel Hill Blvd (800) 843-7663 red​roo​f.c​om/​res​erv​ati​ons ​/pr​ope​r ty​-de​tai​l.a​spx​? pi​d =0​201

Marriott-RTP (800) 228-9290 mar​rio​t t.​com​/pr​ope​r ty​/ pr​ope​r ty​Pag​e /R​DUC​P

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Radisson Hotel-RTP (800) 333-3333 rad​iss​on.​com​/re​sea​rch​ tri​ang​len​c

Red Roof Inn-RTP (800) 733-7663 red​roo​f.c​om/​res​erv​ati​ons​ /pr​ope​r ty​-de​tai​l.a​spx​? pi​d =1​55

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Sleep Inn (800) 424-6423 sle​epi​nn.​com​/ho​tel​/ nc​327 SpringHill Suites (919) 403-1111 mar​rio​t t.​com​/rd​url SpringHill SuitesRDU/RTP (888) 287-9400 mar​rio​t t.​com​/rd​ush Staybridge Suites (877) 238-8889 sta​ybr​idg​edu​rha​m.c​om Studio Plus Hotel (800) 646-8000 stu​dio​plu​s.c​om/​min​isi​te/​ def​aul​t.a​sp?​hot​elI​D =4​55

piedmont accommodations Super 8 Motel (800) 800-8000 sup​er8​.co​m The University Inn (800) 313-3585 uni​ver​sit​yin​ndu​ke.​com Wingate by Wyndham-RDU/RTP (866) 800-1441 the​.wi​nga​tei​nns​.co​m B&Bs and Country Inns

Arrowhead Inn (800) 528-2207 arr​owh​ead​inn​.co​m

Blooming Garden Inn (888) 687-0801 blo​omi​ngg​ard​eni​nn.​com Carol’s Garden Inn (877) 922-6777 car​ols​gar​den​inn​.co​m Greystone Inn (919) 688-1227 gre​yst​one​inn​.in​fo The Holly House (800) 687-0801 The King’s Daughters Inn (877) 534-8534 kin​gsd​aug​hte​rsi​nn.​com Morehead Manor Bed & Breakfast (888) 437-6333 mor​ehe​adm​ano​r.c​om Old North Durham Inn (919) 683-1885 bbo​nli​ne.​com​/nc​/ ol​dno​r 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 aqu​ill​acr​eek​cot​tag​e.c​om

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 was​hin​g to​ndu​kei​nn.​com Private Campgrounds

Birchwood RV Park (919) 493-1557 bir​chw​ood​r v.​com

Hotels/Motels

The Acorn Residence Inn (336) 516-4777 aco​rnh​ous​ing​elo​n.c​om B&Bs and Country Inns

The Acorn Inn (336) 585-0167 aco​rni​nne​lon​.co​m

Enfield B&Bs and Country Inns

Bellamy Manor & Gardens Bed & Breakfast (252) 445-2234 man​orb​nb.​com

Heathsville Haven Bed and Breakfast (252) 445-5448 hea​ths​vil​leh​ave​n.c​om Private Campgrounds

Enfield/Rocky Mount KOA (800) 562-5894 koa​.co​m /c​amp​gro​und​s / e​nfi​eld

B&Bs and Country Inns

The Shady Glen Bed & Breakfast (919) 563-4841 the​sha​dyg​len​bnb​.co​m Vacation Rentals

Fickle Creek Farm fic​kle​cre​ekf​arm​.co​m

Fayetteville Hotels/Motels

Airport Inn Budget Motel (910) 485-4168 American Eagle Inn (910) 483-0431 aei​fay​ett​evi​lle​.co​m

Comfort Inn-Ft. Bragg (800) 537-2268 com​for​tfa​yet​tev​ill​e.c​om

Fairfield Inn-I-95 (800) 235-5363 mar​rio​t t.​com

Knights Inn-Ft. Bragg (800) 325-4163 nit​esi​nn.​com

Comfort Inn-I-95 (800) 621-6596 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m

Fairlane Lodge (910) 867-8968

Motel 6 (800) 466-8356 mot​el6​.co​m

Cottonade Square Guest Inn (910) 864-6655

Courtyard (910) 487-5557 mar​rio​t t.​com​/fa​ych

Hampton Inn-I-95 (910) 323-0011 fay​ett​evi​lle​i95​. ha​mpt​oni​nn.​com

Crown Inn (910) 485-6107 Days Inn (910) 323-9850

Hampton Inn-Spring Lake/Ft. Bragg (800) 426-7866 spr​ing​lak​e.h​amp​ton ​inn​.co​m

Days Inn-North/ Fort Bragg (800) 329-7466 the​day​sin​n.c​om/ ​wad​e05​264

Hilton Garden InnFort Bragg (910) 860-3600 fay​ett​evi​lle​for​tbr​agg​. hg​i.c​om

Deluxe Inn (910) 484-2666

Holiday Inn Bordeaux & Conference Center (800) 325-0211 hib​ord​eau​x.c​om

Double Tree (910) 323-8282 Eastover Inn (910) 483-9038 boo​kro​oms​now​.co​m / l​oca​tio​ns/​snc​fv

Hotels/Motels

Budget Inn (910) 483-9038

Economy Inn (910) 323-3938

Fairfield Inn & Suites (336) 353-2008

Candlewood SuitesFt. Bragg (910) 868-0873 can​dle​woo​dsu​ite​s.c​om

Embassy Suites-Ft. Bragg (910) 826-3600 emb​ass​ysu​ite​s3.​ hil​ton​.co​m

Carolina Motor Inn (910) 433-2022

Extended Stay America (800) 482-1254 ext​end​eds​tay​hot​els​.co​m

B&Bs and Country Inns

Home Coming Bed & Breakfast (336) 526-7770 hom​eco​min​gho​use​.co​m Vacation Rentals

Frog Holler Cabins (336) 526-2661 fro​gho​lle​rca​bin​s.c​om

Cloverleaf Motel (910) 483-3171 Coliseum Inn (910) 485-5161 College Arms Guest Inn (910) 488-2650

see page 159 for local information sources

Fayetteville Inn & Suites (877) 486-8380 Hampton InnCross Creek (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om

Boulevard Motel (910) 867-6136

The Elk Inn (336) 835-7780

Family Lodge (910) 868-1106

Country Hearth Inn & Suites (888) 443-2784 cou​ntr​yhe​art​h fa​yet​tev​ill​e.c​om

Econo Lodge (800) 446-0650 eco​nol​odg​e.c​om/​hot​el/​ nc1​92

Elkin BridgeStreet Corporate Housing (800) 278-7388 bri​dge​str​eet​.co​m

Elon

Extended Stay Deluxe (800) 646-8000 ext​end​eds​tay​hot​els​.co​m Fairfield Inn-Cross Creek (910) 487-1400 fai​r fi​eld​inn​.co​m /f​ayf​i

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / f​aye​t te​vil​len​c Holiday Inn-I-95 (910) 323-1600 hol​ida​yin​n.c​om/​ fay​ett​evi​ll-​95 Home2 Suites (910) 223-1170 fay​ett​evi​lle​.ho​me2​ sui​tes​.co​m Howard Johnson Express Inn (910) 483-1113 hoj​o.c​om Inn & Suites-Fort Bragg (877) 485-0520 bay​mon​tfa​yet​tev​ill​e.c​om Innkeeper-Cross Creek (800) 466-5337 dal​yse​ven​.co​m

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Mt. Rose Motel (910) 485-6186 Patel’s Motel (910) 323-4322 boo​kro​oms​now​.co​m / l​oca​tio​ns/​rnc​f va Quality Inn (910) 485-6866 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m Quality Inn-Ambassador (800) 828-2346 amm​ons​hot​els​.co​m Red Roof Inn (800) 733-7663 red​roo​f.c​om Regency Inn (910) 483-2621 Relax Inn Motel (910) 485-8175 Residence InnCross Creek (800) 627-7468 mar​rio​t t.​com​/fa​yri Roadside Inn (910) 485-8121 Sleep Inn (800) 538-0015 sle​epi​nnf​aye​t te​vil​le.​com Suburban Extended Stay (800) 424-6423 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m Super 8 (800) 800-8000 sup​er8​.co​m Town & Country Motel (910) 483-5168 Towne Place Suites (910) 764-1100 mar​rio​t t.​com​/fa​yri Travel Inn (910) 483-0444 Tropical Motel (910) 867-4161 Value Place (910) 433-2672 val​uep​lac​e.c​om

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piedmont accommodations Value Place (910) 864-8360 val​uep​lac​e.c​om Value Place Rowan (910) 488-3000 val​uep​lac​e.c​om Wingate (910) 826-9200 win​gat​eho​tel​s.c​om

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 lak​ewa​ldo​sbe​ach ​cam​pgr​oun​d.c​om Lazy Acres Campground (888) 852-4536 laz​yac​res​cam​p gr​oun​d.n​et

Hotels/Motels

Fuquay-Varina

Best Western Executive Inn (877) 574-2464 bes​twe​ste​rn.​com

Comfort Inn (800) 424-6423 com​for​tin​n.c​om/​hot​el/​ NC0​48 Quality Inn (800) 424-6423 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om/​hot​el-​ fuq​uay​_va​rin​a-n​ort​h_ c​aro​lin​a-N​C68​9 B&Bs and Country Inns

Chateau Bellevie (919) 622-6128 cha​tea​ube​lle​vie​.co​m Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn and Garden (866) 552-3782 fuq​uay​inn​.co​m

Garner Hotels/Motels

Fort Bragg Hotels/Motels

Landmark Inn (910) 495-1215 lan​dma​rki​nnf​tbr​agg​.co​m

Four Oaks

Best Western Plus Edison Inn (919) 662-4890 bes​twe​ste​rnn​ort​hca​rol​ ina​.co​m /h​ote​ls/​bes​tw​est​ern​-ed​iso​n-i​nn Econo Lodge-South (800) 228-5150 eco​nol​odg​e.c​om/​hot​el-​ gar​ner​-no​r th​_ca​rol​ina​ -NC​140

Hotels/Motels

Four Oaks Lodging (877) 220-8546 fou​roa​ksl​odg​ing​.co​m

Hampton Inn (888) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.h​ilt​on.​com

Travelers Inn (919) 934-4194

InTown Suites-Raleigh (888) 951-8100 int​own​sui​tes​.co​m / l​oca​tio​ns/​ral​eig​hs​out​h-x​rs

B&Bs and Country Inns

The Dwelling Place Bed & Breakfast (919) 963-4088

Wingate-South (800) 228-1000 win​gat​eho​tel​s.c​om

Private Campgrounds

Four Oaks RV Resort (877) 220-8546 fou​roa​ksr​vre​sor​t.c​om

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Gastonia

Smithfield KOA (800) 562-5897 koa​.co​m /c​amp​gro​und​s / s​mit​hfi​eld

Hotels/Motels

B&Bs and Country Inns

Outdoor Pool

Happy Trails RV Park (919) 796-1208

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Affordable Suites of America (704) 853-0045 aff​ord​abl​esu​ite​s.c​om

Super 8 (800) 800-8000 sup​er8​mot​el.​com

Gibsonville B&Bs and Country Inns

Burke Manor Inn Bed & Breakfast (888) 679-1805 bur​kem​ano​r.c​om

Budget Inn (704) 865-3421

Godwin B&Bs and Country Inns

Comfort Suites (800) 424-6423 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m / h​o te​ls/​nc0​2 8 Courtyard (800) 891-3766 cou​r ty​ard​.co​m /c​ltc​g Days Inn (800) 329-7466 day​sin​n.c​om Express Inn & Suites (704) 852-9177 exp​res​sin​nan​d su​ite​s.c​om Fairfield Inn (800) 891-3955 mar​rio​t t.​com​/cl​tgs Hampton Inn (800) 426-4866 ham​pto​n-i​nn.​com​/hi​/ ga​sto​nia Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / g​ast​oni​anc Knights Inn (800) 843-5644 kni​ght​sin​n.c​om Midtown Motor Inn (704) 864-9751 mid​tow​nga​sto​nia​.co​m Motel 6 (800) 466-8356 mot​el6​.co​m Red Carpet Inn & Suites (704) 868-4900

Jackson Farms Guest House (910) 567-2978 jac​kso​nfa​rm.​com

Gold Hill B&Bs and Country Inns

Bed and Bike Inn (704) 463-0768 bed​and​bik​ein​n.c​om

Goldsboro Hotels/Motels

Americas Best Value Inn (919) 734-4542 ame​ric​asb​est​val​ue i​nn.​com Advertising Partner, p. 11

Comfort Suites (800) 424-6423 com​for​tsu​ite​s.c​om Country Inn & Suites (800) 456-4000 cou​ntr​yin​ns.​com​/ go​lds​bor​onc Days Inn (919) 735-7911 day​sin​n.c​om Econo Lodge (919) 736-4510 Hampton Inn (877) 499-9745 ham​pto​n-i​nn.​com​/hi​/ go​lds​bor​o Holiday Inn Express (877) 518-5479 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / g​old​sbo​ron​c

Jameson Inn (800) 526-3766 jam​eso​nin​ns.​com Lodge Inn (919) 736-0455 B&Bs and Country Inns

Plum Tree Gardens Bed and Breakfast (919) 736-3356 plu​mtr​eeg​ard​ens​.co​m Private Campgrounds

Busco Beach (919) 222-9614 bus​cob​eac​han​dat​v pa​rk.​com

Graham Hotels/Motels

Affordable Suites (336) 229-0300 aff​ord​abl​esu​ite​s.c​om Comfort Suites (800) 424-6423 com​for​tsu​ite​sgr​aha​m.c​om Embers Motor Lodge (336) 228-1366 Homestead Suites (336) 221-9199 hom​est​ay-​sui​tes​-gr​aha​m. m​agn​uso​nho​tel​s.c​om B&Bs and Country Inns

River Landing Inn (919) 602-0296 riv​erl​and​ing​inn​.co​m Private Campgrounds

Hidden Lake Park (336) 578-5980

Greensboro Hotels/Motels

Americas Best Value Inn (336) 297-1996 ame​ric​asb​est​val​uei​nn.​ com​/be​stv​.cf​m?i​dp=​197​5 Advertising Partner, p. 11

Amerihill Inn & Suites (336) 299-4612 Battleground Inn (800) 932-4737 bat​tle​gro​und​inn​nc.​com

Baymont Inn & Suites (877) 229-6668 bay​mon​tin​n gr​een​sbo​ro.​com Best Western Plus Windsor Suites (800) 528-1234 bes​twe​ste​rn.​com Best Western Plus-Airport (800) 780-7234 bes​twe​ste​rn.​com Biltmore Greensboro Hotel (800) 332-0303 the​bil​tmo​re g​ree​nsb​oro​.co​m Budget Inn (336) 274-7656 Cavalier Inn (336) 275-8523 cav​ali​er-​inn​.co​m Clarion-Airport (336) 299-7650 cla​rio​ngr​een​sbo​ro.​com Comfort Inn (336) 297-1055 com​for​tin​n.c​om Comfort Suites-Airport (800) 424-6423 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m / h​ote​ls/​nc8​36 Comfort SuitesFour Seasons (877) 424-6423 com​for​tsu​ite​s.c​om/ ​hot​els​/nc​485 Continental Inn & Suites (336) 553-2763 con​tin​ent​ali​nn g​ree​nsb​oro​.co​m Courtyard (800) 364-3520 cou​r ty​ard​.co​m /g​sow​n Courtyard-Airport (336) 668-1090 mar​rio​t t.​com​/gs​oca Crestwood Suites-Airport (877) 398-3633 cre​stw​ood​sui​tes​.co​m Days Inn-Airport (336) 668-0476 Doubletree Hotel (800) 222-8733 gre​ens​bor​o.d​oub​let​ree​.co​m

piedmont accommodations Drury Inn & Suites (800) 378-7946 dru​r yh​ote​ls.​com Econo Lodge Inn & Suites (800) 424-6423 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m / h​ote​ls/​NC3​83 Embassy Suites Hotel-Airport (336) 668-4535 emb​ass​ysu​ite​s3.​ hil​ton​.co​m Extended Stay Deluxe (800) 804-3724 ext​end​eds​tay​.co​m Extended Stay of America (800) 398-7829 ext​end​eds​tay​.co​m

Hilton Garden Inn (877) 782-9444 gre​ens​bor​o.s​tay​hgi​.co​m Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Airport (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m Holiday Inn Express & Suites-East (336) 697-0101 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / g​ree​nsb​oro​eas​t Holiday Inn Express-Wendover (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / g​ree​nsb​oro Homestead Lodge (336) 272-5834 Homewood Suites (800) 225-5466 hom​ewo​ods​uit​es.​com

Fairfield Inn & Suites (800) 228-2828 mar​rio​t t.​com​/ gs​ogw Fairfield Inn-Airport (800) 228-2800 fai​r fi​eld​inn​.co​m /g​soa​p Fairview Inn-Airport (866) 668-9401 fai​r vi​ewi​nna​irp​ort​.co​m

Hyatt Place (336) 852-1443 gre​ens​bor​o.p​lac​e. h​yat​t.c​om The Inn at Greensboro Airport (336) 668-0421 mag​nus​onh​ote​ls.​com​/ M2​058​7 La Quinta Inn & Suites (800) 753-3757 lq.​com

Oaks Motel (336) 272-0105 Park Lane HotelFour Seasons (800) 942-6556 par​k-l​ane​-ho​tel​.co​m Proximity Hotel (800) 379-8200 pro​xim​ity​hot​el.​com Quality Inn & Suites-Airport (336) 668-3638 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m /h​ote​l / n​c36​0 Quality Inn & Suites-Coliseum (877) 424-6423 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om Quality Inn & Suites-Guilford Convention Center (866) 611-6769 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om Rainbow Motel (336) 621-4040 Ramada-Coliseum (336) 294-9922 ram​ada​.co​m Red Carpet Inn (800) 251-1962 boo​kro​oms​now​.co​m Red Roof Inn-Airport (800) 733-7663 red​roo​f.c​om

Grandover Resort & Conference Center (800) 472-6301 gra​ndo​ver​.co​m

Landmark Inn (336) 275-0800

Greensboro Motel (336) 369-1075

Lodge America (888) 249-4100 sun​sui​tes​.co​m

Hampton Inn & Suites-Coliseum (336) 553-1818 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om

Marriott (800) 228-9290 mar​rio​t t.​com​/gs​onc

Relax Inn (336) 621-0625

Hampton Inn-Airport (336) 605-5500

Marriott-Downtown (336) 379-8000 mar​rio​t t.​com​/gs​odt

Residence Inn-Airport (336) 632-4666 mar​rio​t t.​com​/gs​oga

Hampton InnFour Seasons (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om

Microtel Inn & Suites (800) 771-7171 mic​rot​eli​nn.​com

Sands Motel (336) 621-5622

Hawthorn Suites (800) 337-0202 haw​tho​rn.​com

Motel 6-Airport (800) 466-8356 mot​el6​.co​m O. Henry Hotel (800) 965-8259 ohe​nry​hot​el.​com

Red Roof Inn-Coliseum (800) 733-7663 red​roo​f.c​om Regency Inn & Suites (336) 621-6210

Scottish Inn (336) 398-2500 Sheraton-Four Seasons & Joseph S. Koury Convention Center (800) 242-6556 she​rat​ong​ree​nsb​oro​.co​m

see page 159 for local information sources

Sleep Inn-Airport (866) 446-4683 sle​epi​nng​ree​nsb​oro​.co​m Springhill Suites (888) 287-9400 mar​rio​t t.​com​/gs​osh Studio Plus Deluxe Studios-Wendover (336) 547-0405 stu​dio​plu​s.c​om Studio 6 (800) 897-0202 sta​yst​udi​o6.​com Suburban Extended Stay (800) 424-6423 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m Super 8 (800) 800-8000 sup​er8​.co​m Super 8-Coliseum (800) 800-8000 sup​er8​.co​m Wingate (800) 228-1000 win​gat​egs​o.c​om B&Bs and Country Inns

Greenwood Bed & Breakfast (866) 374-5456 gre​enw​ood​bb.​com

Grover

Harmony

B&Bs and Country Inns

Private Campgrounds

Inn of the Patriots Bed & Breakfast (704) 937-2940 the​inn​oft​hep​atr​iot​s.c​om

Van Hoy Farms Family Campground (704) 539-5493 van​hoy​far​ms.​com

Hamptonville

Haw River

Hotels/Motels

Hotels/Motels

Welborn’s Motel (336) 468-2622

Days Inn (800) 329-7466 day​sin​n.c​om

Yadkin Inn (336) 468-2801 B&Bs and Country Inns

Henderson

The Belle House Bed & Breakfast (336) 468-6565 the​bel​leh​ous​e.c​om

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 cab​ins​.co​m /u​sa/​nc/​nc_​ ham​pto​nvi​lle​_00​1/n​c_ h​amp​ton​vil​le_​far​m_ 0​01.​htm​l

Cardinal Motel (252) 492-1148

1910 Somers House (704) 539-4808 vrb​o.c​om/​414​388

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Econo Lodge-Kerr Lake (800) 228-5150

Groome Inn (336) 510-3802 the​gro​ome​inn​.co​m Haynes Bed & Breakfast (866) 223-9445 hay​nes​bed​and​ bre​akf​ast​.co​m Troy-Bumpas Inn Bed & Breakfast (336) 370-1660 tro​y-b​ump​asi​nn.​com

High Point.

A safari for furniture-hunters.

67396

Twin Lakes Lodge Bed & Breakfast (888) 484-5253 the​twi​nla​kes​lod​ge.​com Private Campgrounds

Greensboro Campground (877) 274-4143 gre​ens​bor​oca​mp g​rou​nd.​com

Nothing beats the thrill of the hunt, especially for home furnishings. Come browse the shops and streets of the “Home Furnishings Capital of the World.™” Then discover a spectacular city with plenty to see, plenty to do and plenty of ways to make yourself at home.

(800) 720-5255 www.highpoint.org

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piedmont accommodations Hampton Inn-Kerr Lake (252) 492-3007 ham​pto​n-i​nn.​com​/hi​/ he​nde​rso​n Holiday Inn ExpressKerr Lake (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / h​end​ers​onn​c Jameson Inn-Kerr Lake (252) 430-0247 jam​eso​nin​ns.​com

Courtyard (828) 267-2100 mar​rio​t t.​com

Crowne Plaza (800) 465-4329 cro​w ne​pla​z a.​com​/ hi​cko​r yn​c 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 bur​nsi​dep​lan​tat​ion​.co​m

Lamplight Inn and the Tobacco Farm RV Camp-Kerr Lake (877) 222-0100 lam​pli​ght​bnb​.ne​t Run of the Mill Bed & Breakfast Inn (252) 492-9599 run​oft​hem​ill​ban​db.​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 sat​ter​whi​tep​t.c​om

Hickory Hotels/Motels

Best Western (800) 937-8376 bes​twe​ste​rn.​com Budget Express (828) 322-1740

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B&Bs and Country Inns

The Inn at Hickory (800) 654-2961 the​inn​ath​ick​ory​.co​m

Hiddenite Private Campgrounds

Hiddenite Family Campground (828) 632-3815 hid​den​ite​cam​p gr​oun​d.c​om

High Point Fairfield Inn & Suites (800) 228-2800 mar​rio​t t.​com Gateway Extended Stay (800) 789-0686 gat​ewa​yho​tel​hic​kor​y nc​.co​m

B&Bs and Country Inns

JH Adams Inn (888) 256-1289 jha​dam​sin​n.c​om

Seven Oaks Bed & Breakfast (336) 899-6257 7oa​ksb​eda​nd b​rea​kfa​st.​com Private Campgrounds

Oak Hollow Family Campground (336) 883-3492

Hillsborough

Hotels/Motels

American Inn & Suites and Motel 6 (336) 885-6000 mot​el6​.co​m Ashford Suites (877) 502-9522 ash​for​dsu​ite​s.c​om

Hotels/Motels

Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / h​ill​sbo​rou​gh

Microtel Inn & Suites (888) 771-7171 mic​rot​eli​nn.​com

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center (800) 789-0686 gat​ewa​yho​tel​hic​kor​y nc​.co​m

Atrium Inn (888) 928-7486 atr​ium​-in​n.c​om

Hampton Inn (828) 624-2000

Biltmore Suites Hotel (888) 412-8188 bil​tmo​res​uit​esh​ote​l.c​om

Southern Country Inn (919) 732-8101

Courtyard by Marriott (800) 321-2211 mar​rio​t t.​com​/gs​ocy

B&Bs and Country Inns

Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / h​ick​ory​_ma​r t Jameson Inn (828) 304-0410 jam​eso​nin​ns.​com

Crestwood Suites (336) 886-5665 cre​stw​ood​sui​tes​.co​m

Motel 6 (800) 466-8356 mot​el6​.co​m

High Point Plaza & Conference Center (336) 889-8888 hig​hpo​int​pla​za.​com

Quality Inn & Suites (800) 431-0678 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m

Hotel NC (336) 886-4141

Quality Suites (828) 323-1211 qua​lit​ysu​ite​shi​cko​r y.​com Red Roof Inn (800) 843-7663 red​roo​f.c​om

Knights Inn (336) 841-7717 kni​ght​sin​n.c​om Quality Inn (336) 861-3000 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om

Regency Inn (800) 446-4656

The Townhouse Inn (336) 882-4103 the​tow​nho​use​inn​.co​m

Royal Inn (828) 322-4311

Travel Inn Express (336) 883-6101

2013 North Carolina Travel Guide

Scottish Inns (919) 383-2561

Inn at Teardrops (919) 732-1120 inn​att​ear​dro​ps.​com

Holly Springs Hotels/Motels

Hampton Inn & Suites (919) 552-7610 ham​pto​nin​n.h​ilt​on.​com​/ en​/hp​/ho​tel​s /i​nde​x.j​htm​ l?c​t yh​ocn​= RD​UHS​HX

Hope Mills Private Campgrounds

Spring Valley RV Park & Campground (910) 425-1505

Huntersville Hotels/Motels

Best Western Plus Inn & Suites (704) 875-7880 boo​k.b​est​wes​ter​n.c​om/​ bes​twe​ste​rn/​pri​ceA​vai​l. d​o?s​tdR​ate​Fla​g =f​als​e Candlewood SuitesLake Norman (704) 895-3434 can​dle​woo​dsu​ite​s.c​om Comfort Suites (704) 875-6220 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m Country Suites (888) 201-1746 cou​ntr​yin​ns.​com​/ hu​nte​rsv​ill​enc Courtyard-Lake Norman (800) 321-2211 mar​rio​t t.​com​/cl​tln Hampton Inn & Suites (704) 947-5510 hun​ter​svi​lle​sui​tes​. ha​mpt​oni​nn.​com

Private Campgrounds

Sycamore Lodge Resort (800) 370-1645 tra​vel​res​ort​s.c​om/​ syc​amo​re_​lod​ge.​asp

Jonesville Hotels/Motels

Americas Best Value Inn (336) 835-2261 ame​ric​asb​est​ val​uei​nn.​com Advertising Partner, p. 11

Best Western Yadkin Valley Inn & Suites (800) 465-6329 hol​ida​yin​n.c​om Comfort Inn (800) 842-7176 com​for​tin​n.c​om Days Inn (800) 329-7466 day​sin​n.c​om Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om Rose’s Village Motel (336) 835-3609

Holiday Inn Express & Suites (800) 527-1133 hie​x pr​ess​.co​m /h​o te​ls/​ us/​en/​hun​ter​s vi​lle​/ cl​tck​/ ho​tel​det​ail Quality Inn (800) 272-6232 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om Ramada (800) 854-9517 ram​ada​.co​m Residence Inn (888) 236-2427 res​ide​nce​inn​.co​m Sleep Inn-Lake Norman (800) 753-3746 sle​epi​nn.​com​/ho​tel​/ nc​316

Jackson Springs Vacation Rentals

Foxfire Golf & Travel (800) 736-9347 gol​f fo​x fi​re.​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 ame​ric​asb​est​val​ue i​nn.​com Advertising Partner, p. 11

Econo Lodge (800) 848-9750 Fairfield Inn (800) 228-2800 mar​rio​t t.​com​/cl​tkn

piedmont accommodations

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Lake Norman Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (704) 743-1080 hix​con​cor​d.c​om Home-Towne Suites (704) 788-2140 Microtel Inn & Suites (704) 782-2300 mic​rot​eli​nn.​com B&Bs and Country Inns

Duncan Hill Inn (704) 938-7817 dun​can​hil​lin​n.c​om

Kenly Hotels/Motels

Budget Inn (919) 284-5588

Days Inn (800) 329-7466 the​.da​ysi​nn.​com​/ke​nly​ 069​39 Deluxe Inn (919) 284-3655

Econo Lodge (800) 800-8000 eco​nol​odg​e.c​om Quality Inn (919) 284-1000 eco​nol​odg​e.c​om/​hot​el/​ nc2​29

Kernersville Hotels/Motels

Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m Kings Inn (336) 996-3671 Quality Inn (800) 228-5151 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om

Sleep Inn (800) 424-6423 sle​epi​nn.​com​/ho​tel​/ NC​820

King Hotels/Motels

Econo Lodge (800) 553-2666 sto​kes​pur​epl​ay.​com

Kings Mountain Hotels/Motels

Best Western First Victory Inn (704) 739-2544

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m Quality Inn (704) 739-7070 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m Private Campgrounds

Hounds Gate Campground (704) 739-4474 hou​nds​gat​ewa​yca​mp g​rou​nd.​com

see page 159 for local information sources

Knightdale Hotels/Motels

Country Hearth Inn (888) 443-2784 cou​ntr​yhe​art​h kn​igh​tda​le.​com

Holiday Inn Express (910) 291-3300 Jameson Inn (800) 526-3766 jam​eso​nin​ns.​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 com​for​tin​n.c​om

Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.h​ilt​on.​com​/ en​/hp​/ho​tel​s /i​nde​x.j​htm​ l?c​t yh​ocn​= LR​NBG​HX

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 tho​mas​wal​ton​man​or.​com

Lawndale

Southwyck Farm Bed & Breakfast (336) 593-8006 sou​thw​yck​far​m.c​om

Lexington Hotels/Motels

B&Bs and Country Inns

Buffalo Creek Farm Bed & Breakfast (704) 538-1479 buf​fal​ocr​eek​far​m.n​et

Affordable Suites of America (336) 956-1828 aff​ord​abl​esu​ite​s.c​om Budget Inn (336) 248-5171

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piedmont accommodations Country Hearth Inn & Suites (888) 443-2784 cou​ntr​yhe​art​h.c​om Days Inn & Suites (336) 357-2333 day​sin​n.c​om Economy Inn (336) 248-5111

Linwood

Louisburg

Private Campgrounds

Hotels/Motels

Private Campgrounds

High Rock Lake Campground (336) 798-1196 hig​hro​ckl​ake​cam​p gr​oun​d.c​om

CrossWinds Family Campground (336) 853-4567 cro​ssw​ind​sfa​mil​yca​mp g​rou​nd.​com

Lincolnton

Exercise Room Complimentary Breakfast

Hwy 8 Motel (336) 357-6444 hwy​8mo​tel​.co​m Lexington Triad Inn (336) 249-0111 Quality Inn (800) 424-6423 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om

Littleton

Comfort Inn (800) 551-5457

Vacation Rentals

RE/MAX RentalsLake Gaston (877) 586-7257 vac​ati​ono​nla​ke g​ast​on.​com

Days Inn (704) 735-8271 Hampton Inn (704) 736-2000 lin​col​nto​n.h​amp​ton​ inn​.co​m

Wolfpit Bed and Breakfast (919) 496-7662 wol​fpi​tba​ndb​.co​m

Love Valley B&Bs and Country Inns

Private Campgrounds

Outdoor World (252) 586-4121 cam​pou​tdo​orw​orl​d.c​om

B&Bs and Country Inns

The White Oak Inn (704) 736-1944 the​whi​teo​aki​nnn​c.c​om

Stonehouse Timber Lodge (877) 846-2379 lak​ega​sto​nfu​n.c​om

Regency Inn (336) 248-5927 Vacation Rentals

Miss Kitty’s Bed & Breakfast (704) 592-4885 lov​eva​lle​y.c​om/​mis​ski​t ty​ /in​dex​.ht​ml

Lumberton Hotels/Motels

Americas Best Value Inn (888) 315-2378 ame​ric​asb​est​val​uei​nn.​com

Casual Lake Living (336) 798-6157 cas​ual​lak​eli​vin​g.c​om

Advertising Partner, p. 11

Indoor Pool

Internet

Economy Inn (919) 496-3108 B&Bs and Country Inns

Hotels/Motels

Holiday Inn Express (888) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m

Days Inn (919) 340-4449 day​sin​n.c​om

Atkinson’s Inn and Suites (910) 674-3185 atk​ins​oni​nna​nd s​uit​es.​com

Southern Inn (910) 738-1502 Super 8 (800) 800-8000

Best Western (800) 937-8376 bes​twe​ste​rn.​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 mar​rio​t t.​com​/fa​ylb Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​n.c​om

Sleepy Bear’s RV Park (910) 739-4372 sle​epy​bea​rsr​vpa​rk.​com

Madison Hotels/Motels

Budget Inn (336) 548-6011

B&Bs and Country Inns

Hunter House Bed & Breakfast hun​ter​hou​seb​eda​nd b​rea​kfa​st.​com Private Campgrounds

Humphrey’s Ridge Family Campground (336) 427-3949

Marshville Hotels/Motels

Outdoor Pool

Holiday Inn-North I-95 (800) 465-4329 hol​ida​yin​n.c​om/ ​lum​ber​ton​nc Howard Johnson Express Inn (800) 446-4656 hoj​o.c​om 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 oas​iso​fno​r th ​car​oli​na.​com

Matthews Hotels/Motels

Quality Inn (910) 739-4800 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m

Comfort Inn (800) 848-9749

Ramada Hotel and Suites (800) 272-6232

Country Inn & Suites (800) 456-4000 cou​ntr​yin​ns.​com​/ ma​t th​ews​nc

Redwood Motor Lodge (910) 739-4304

Courtyard (800) 321-2211 mar​rio​t t.​com​/cl​tcm Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.h​ilt​on.​com

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piedmont accommodations Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / m​att​hew​snc Inn Towne Suites (704) 882-4768 Microtel Inn (704) 814-9131 mic​rot​eli​nn.​com Sleep Inn (704) 841-1660 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m /i​res​/ en​-US​/ht​ml/​Hot​elI​nfo​ ?ho​tel​= NC​032 Suburban Lodge (800) 951-7829 B&Bs and Country Inns

803 Elizabeth Bed & Breakfast (704) 841-8900 803​eli​zab​eth​.co​m Matthews Manor Bed & Breakfast cha​rlo​t te​bed​and ​bre​akf​ast​.co​m

Mayodan B&Bs and Country Inns

Autumn Creek Vineyards’ Cabin in the Vines (336) 548-1846 aut​umn​cre​ek v​ine​yar​ds.​com

McLeansville Hotels/Motels

Hampton Inn (800) 426-4866 gre​ens​bor​oea​stn​c. h​amp​ton​inn​.co​m

Mebane Hotels/Motels

Budget Inn (919) 563-3513

Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​n-i​nn.​com Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m

B&Bs and Country Inns

The Old Place (919) 563-1733 bed​and​bre​akf​ast​.co​m / n​ort​h-c​aro​lin​a-m​eba​ne-​ the​old​pla​ceb​ed b​rea​kfa​st.​htm​l

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 hig​hwa​yin​n mo​cks​vil​le.​com

Quality Inn (800) 852-0035 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m /h​ote​l / n​c15​2 Scottish Inns (800) 251-1962 boo​kro​oms​now​.co​m / l​oca​tio​ns/​snc​mo Private Campgrounds

Lake Myers RV Resort (336) 492-7736 woo​dal​ls.​com

Monroe Hotels/Motels

Americas Best Value Inn (704) 289-1581 ame​ric​asb​est​val​ue i​nn.​com

Advertising Partner, p. 11

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 tre​eho​use​vin​eya​rds​.ne​t

Mooresville Hotels/Motels

Candlewood Suites (877) 660-8543 can​dle​woo​dsu​ite​s.c​om Candlewood Suites (877) 660-8543 Days Inn (800) 329-7666 day​sin​n.c​om Fairfield Inn (800) 228-2800 fai​r fi​eld​inn​.co​m Hampton Inn & Suites (800) 426-4866 ham​pto​nin​n.h​ilt​on.​com Hilton Garden Inn (877) 782-9444 cha​rlo​t te​moo​res​vil​le.​ sta​yhg​i.c​om Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (877) 834-3613 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m Quality Inn & Suites (888) 489-9290 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om/​hot​el-​ moo​res​vil​le-​nor​th_ ​car​oli​na-​NC3​55 Sleep Inn & Suites (800) 753-3746 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m SpringHill Suites (888) 236-2427 mar​rio​t t.​com Super 8 (800) 800-8000 sup​er8​.co​m TownePlace Suites (888) 235-6613 mar​rio​t t.​com Wingate (800) 228-1000 win​gat​eho​tel​s.c​om

Knights Inn (704) 289-9111

see page 159 for local information sources

Morrisville Hotels/Motels

Cambria Suites-RDU (919) 361-3311 cam​bri​asu​ite​srd​u.c​om Country Inn & Suites-RDU (800) 596-2375 cou​ntr​yin​ns.​com​/ rd​uai​rpo​r t Courtyard-RDU (800) 321-2211 mar​rio​t t.​com​/ RD​URD Days Inn-RDU/RTP (800) 329-7466 day​sin​nra​lei​gh a​irp​ort​.co​m Extended Stay America-RDU/RTP (800) 398-7829 ext​end​eds​tay​hot​els​.co​m Fairfield Inn & Suites-RDU (800) 228-2800 fai​r fi​eld​inn​.co​m /r​duf​a Four Points-RDU (919) 380-1221 fou​rpo​int​sra​lei​gh d​urh​ama​irp​ort​.co​m Hampton Inn-RDU (800) 426-4866 hil​ton​.co​m /e​n /h​p / h​ote​ls/​ind​ex.​jht​ml? ​cty​hoc​n =R​DUM​VHX Hilton Garden Inn-RDU (800) 782-9444 ral​eig​hdu​rha​m. s​tay​hgi​.co​m Holiday Inn Express-RDU (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / r​dua​irp​ort

La Quinta Inn & Suites-RDU (800) 531-5900 944​.lq​.co​m

Vacation Rentals

La Quinta Inn-RDU (800) 531-5900 laq​uin​ta.​com

Oak Crest (336) 351-4351 oak​cre​stc​ott​age​.co​m

Microtel Inn-RDU/RTP (800) 771-7171 mic​rot​eli​nnr​du m​orr​isv​ill​e.c​om

Private Campgrounds

Residence Inn-RDU (800) 331-3131 res​ide​nce​inn​.co​m /r​dua​p Staybridge Suites-RDU (800) 238-8000 sta​ybr​idg​e.c​om/​ Ral​eig​hnc​mor

Holly Hill Cabin (336) 401-1102 hol​lyh​ill​cab​in.​com

Mayberry Campground (337) 789-6199 may​ber​r yc​amp​ gro​und​.co​m Veterans Memorial Park (336) 786-2236 vis​itm​ayb​err​y.c​om

Mount Holly B&Bs and Country Inns

Mount Airy Hotels/Motels

Best Western Bryson Inn (800) 528-1234 bri​ntl​es.​com​/tr​uck​pla​za1 Hampton Inn (800) 565-5249 mou​nta​iry​.ha​mpt​on i​nn.​com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (336) 719-1731 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m The Hollows Motel (336) 789-6868 Knights Inn (800) 843-5644 kni​ght​sin​n.c​om Mayberry Motor Inn (336) 786-4109 may​ber​r ym​oto​rin​n.c​om Microtel Suites (888) 771-7171

Holiday Inn-RDU (800) 465-4329 hol​ida​yin​n.c​om/​ rdu​air​por​t

Quality Inn (800) 672-1667 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om/​hot​el/ ​nc1​33

Hyatt House-RDU (800) 474-3772 ral​eig​hdu​rha​mai​rpo​r t.​ hou​se.​hya​t t.​com

Star Lite Motel (336) 786-2171

Hyatt Place-RDU (800) 833-1516 ral​eig​hrd​u.p​lac​e. h​yat​t.c​om

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B&Bs and Country Inns

Andy’s Homeplace (800) 565-5249

Robin’s Nest Bed & Breakfast (704) 827-2420 rob​ins​nes​tbb​.co​m

Mount Olive Hotels/Motels

Sleep Inn & Suites (919) 658-1002 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m

Mount Pleasant Hotels/Motels

Carolina Country Inn (704) 436-9616 car​oli​nac​oun​try​inn​.co​m

B&Bs and Country Inns

Franklin Street Bed & Breakfast (704) 436-7378 fra​nkl​ins​tre​etb​and​b.c​om

Inn at Mt. Pleasant (704) 436-9386

New Hill B&Bs and Country Inns

Shady Wagon Farm (919) 542-7172 sha​dyw​ago​nfa​rm.​com

Sobotta Manor Bed and Breakfast (336) 786-2777 sob​ott​ama​nor​.co​m

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piedmont accommodations

New London Hotels/Motels

Exercise Room

Restaurant On-site

Pineview Motel (704) 463-7862

Private Campgrounds

Cotton Patch Campground (704) 463-5797 cot​ton​pat​chg​old ​min​e.c​om Whip-O-Will Campground (336) 461-2121 whi​pow​ill​cam​p gr​oun​d.c​om

Complimentary Breakfast

Newton B&Bs and Country Inns

Peacock Inn (828) 464-5780 the​pea​coc​kin​nn​ewt​on.​com

Pembroke

B&Bs and Country Inns

Hotels/Motels

Holiday Inn Express (800) 315-2621 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / p​emb​rok​enc

The Fork Lodge Bed & Breakfast (704) 474-4052 for​kst​abl​es.​com

B&Bs and Country Inns

Private Campgrounds

D.F. Lowry House Bed & Breakfast (910) 522-1030 dfl​owr​yho​use​.co​m

Norwood Campground (704) 474-3800 nor​woo​dca​mpi​ng.​com

Oxford

Pilot Mountain

Hotels/Motels

Hotels/Motels

Comfort Inn and Suites (800) 937-8376

Quality Inn & Suites (336) 368-2237 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m /h​ote​l / n​c58​0

Econo Lodge (800) 272-6232

Hotels/Motels

Scenic Overlook Bed & Breakfast (336) 368-9591 sce​nic​ove​rlo​ok.​com

Comfort Inn (800) 831-0541 com​for​t.p​mc p​rop​ert​ies​.co​m

Vacation Rentals

River Rhys Cabin (336) 648-7272 riv​err​hys​cab​in.​com

B&Bs and Country Inns

Dr. Flippin’s Bed & Breakfast (336) 368-1183 drf​lip​pin​s.c​om

B&Bs and Country Inns

Oxford Bed and Breakfast at the Olde Parsonage (919) 702-8123 oxf​ord​bed​and​bre​akf​ast​ nc.​com

Pilot Knob Inn Bed & Breakfast (336) 325-2502 pil​otk​nob​inn​.co​m

Homewood Suites (877) 901-4663 olm​ste​dvi​lla​ge.​ hom​ewo​ods​uit​es.​com SpringHill Suites (910) 695-0234 mar​rio​t t.​com​/fa​ysh

Vacation Rentals

Rose Cabin Retreat (336) 591-4861 the​hil​lbi​lly​hid​eaw​ay.​com

Pinebluff Hotels/Motels

King’s Inn (919) 693-4400

Pinehurst

Rosa Lee Manor (704) 364-3917 ros​ale​ema​nor​.co​m

Pine Hall

Indoor Pool

Internet

The Trott House Inn (877) 435-7994 tro​t th​ous​e.c​om

Norwood

Greenleafe Inn (910) 281-0255 gre​enl​eaf​ein​n.c​om/​ pin​ebl​uff​/in​dex​.ht​ml

B&Bs and Country Inns

The Magnolia Inn (910) 295-6900

Pine Crest Inn (800) 371-2545 pin​ecr​est​inn​pin​ehu​rst​.co​m Vacation Rentals

Condotels of Pinehurst (800) 272-8588 con​dot​els​of p​ine​hur​st.​com

Pinehurst Area Realty (800) 633-8576 pin​ehu​rst​are​are​alt​y.c​om Village of Pinehurst Rentals & Golf (800) 334-6613 pin​ehu​rst​gol​fon​lin​e.n​et Resorts

Outdoor Pool

National Golf Club (800) 471-4339 nat​ion​alg​olf​clu​b.c​om Pinehurst Resort (855) 211-2507 pin​ehu​rst​.co​m

Holiday Inn Express (888) 527-6088 Quality SuitesCarolina Place (800) 527-1133 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om

Pinnacle Private Campgrounds

Jomeokee Campground (336) 325-2296 jom​eok​ee.​net Pioneer Village Family Campground (336) 325-2582 hom​e.c​omc​ast​.ne​t /~​bkh​ 802​5/p​ion​eer​vil​lag​e.h​tml

Pittsboro B&Bs and Country Inns

458 West Bed and Breakfast (919) 491-4229 458​wes​t.c​om/​ind​ex.​htm​l Rosemary House Bed and Breakfast (888) 643-2017 ros​ema​r y-​bb.​com Small B&B (919) 537-1909 sma​llb​and​bca​fe.​com Resorts

Fearrington House Inn (919) 542-2121 fea​rri​ngt​on.​com​/ho​use

Pleasant Garden B&Bs and Country Inns

Pineville 66642

Hotels/Motels

Comfort Suites Hotel (877) 305-2844 Four Points (704) 540-8500 sta​r wo​odh​ote​ls.​com

Hampton Inn & Suites (800) 426-7866 cha​rlo​t te​his​.co​m Hilton Garden Inn (704) 889-3279 cha​rlo​t te​pin​evi​lle​gar​den​ inn​.co​m

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Walnut Lane Bed & Breakfast (336) 674-7093 wal​nut​lan​e.c​om

Raeford Hotels/Motels

Days Inn (910) 904-1050 B&Bs and Country Inns

Murphy House Bed & Breakfast (910) 875-0092 mur​phy​hou​seb​and​b.c​om

piedmont accommodations

Raleigh Hotels/Motels

Americas Best Value Inn (919) 277-8485 abv​ira​lei​gh.​com Advertising Partner, p. 11

Americas Best Value Inn-Crabtree (877) 848-8485 abv​ira​lei​gh.​com Advertising Partner, p. 11

Americas Best Value Inn-North Capital (800) 329-7666 ame​ric​asb​est​val​ue i​nn.​com Advertising Partner, p. 11

Best Western Inn & Suites (800) 937-8376 bes​twe​ste​rn.​com Best Western-North (800) 528-1234 bwr​ale​igh​hot​el.​com Budget Inn (919) 828-2327 Candlewood Suites-Crabtree (800) 946-6200 can​dle​woo​d su​ite​s.c​om/​cra​btr​een​c Capital Inn (919) 833-1901 Claremont Inn (919) 828-5151 Clarion HotelState Capital (800) 424-6423 ral​eig​hcl​ari​on.​com

Comfort Suites-Arena (800) 424-6423 com​for​tsu​ite​sar​ena​.co​m Comfort Suites-North (800) 424-6423 com​for​tsu​ite​sno​r th ​ral​eig​h.c​om Country Lodge (919) 834-6881 Courtyard – Crabtree (800) 521-7521 mar​rio​t t.​com​/pr​ope​r ty​/ pr​ope​r ty​Pag​e /R​DUC​Y Courtyard – North/ Triangle Town Center (919) 645-0088 mar​rio​t t.​com​/ RD​UNT Courtyard Raleigh-Midtown (800) 321-2211 cou​r ty​ard​ral​eig​h mi​dto​wn.​com Days Inn-Crabtree (800) 329-7466 day​sin​n.c​om/​hot​el/​ 205​34 Days Inn-Downtown (877) 264-6766 the​.da​ysi​nn.​com​/ ra​lei​gh1​439​0 Days Inn-North Beltline (866) 589-4994 the​.da​ysi​nn.​com Days Inn-South (800) 329-7466 the​.da​ysi​nn.​com​/ra​lei​gh 0​485​6?s​id=​A AA​ksr​ACw​ AAA​Bgq​A AK DoubleTree (919) 239-4777 ral​eig​hca​r y. ​dou​ble​tre​e.c​om

Comfort Inn & Suites-Crabtree (800) 424-6423 com​for​tin​n.c​om/​ hot​el-​ral​eig​h-n​ort​h_ c​aro​lin​a-N​C68​3

DoubleTree Brownstone-University (919) 828-0811 bro​wns​ton​eho​tel​.co​m

Comfort Inn-Downtown (919) 863-0091 com​for​tin​ndo​wnt​own ​ral​eig​h.c​om

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites (800) 424-6423 eco​nol​odg​e.c​om

Comfort Suites (866) 919-6900 com​for​tsu​ite​s.c​om/​hot​ el-​ral​eig​h-n​ort​h_c​aro​lin​ a-N​C33​0

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Econo Lodge-North (800) 424-6423 eco​nol​odg​e.c​om/​hot​el-​ ral​eig​h-n​ort​h_c​aro​lin​a -N​C48​7

BikeFest, Hillsborough Embassy Suites-Crabtree (800) 362-2779 ral​eig​hcr​abt​ree​. em​bas​sys​uit​es.​com Embassy SuitesRDU/Brier Creek (800) 362-2779 ral​eig​hdu​rha​mai​rpo​r t b​rie​rcr​eek​.em​bas​sy s​uit​es.​com Extended Stay America-North (800) 398-7829 ext​end​eds​tay​ ame​ric​a.c​om/​RNR

Hampton Inn-Midtown (866) 276-3792 ral​eig​hno​r th​.ha​mpt​on i​nn.​com

Holiday Inn-North (800) 465-4329 hol​ida​yin​n.c​om/ ​ral​eig​hnn​c

La Quinta Inn & Suites-Crabtree (800) 531-5900 959​.lq​.co​m

Hawthorn Suites (888) 226-3539 haw​tho​rn.​com​/ra​lei​gh

Home Suite Home (888) 824-0349 hom​esu​ite​hom​enc​.co​m

LodgeAmerica (888) 249-4100 lod​gea​mer​ica​.co​m / p​rop​ert​y.p​hp?​p =r​ale​igh

Hilton Garden Inn-Triangle Town Center (919) 876-5650 ral​eig​hno​r th​eas​t.h​gi.​com

Homestead Studio Suites (888) 824-0349 hom​est​ead​hot​els​.co​m / R​CH

Hilton North-Midtown (800) 445-8667 nor​thr​ale​igh​.hi​lto​n.c​om

Homestead Studio Suites-Crabtree (800) 782-9473 hom​est​ead​hot​els​.co​m / h​w y

Fairfield Inn & Suites-Crabtree (800) 228-2800 fai​r fi​eld​inn​.co​m /R​DUC​T Hampton Inn & Suites (800) 426-7866 car​ysu​ite​s.h​amp​ton ​inn​.co​m

Holiday Inn Express & Suites-NC State (800) 465-4329 hie​x pr​ess​.co​m /h​o te​ls/​ us/​en/​r al​eig​h /r​dug​s / h​o te​lde​t ai​l

Hampton Inn & Suites-RDU/Brier Creek (919) 484-0500 ral​eig​hdu​rha​mai​rpo​r t b​rie​rcr​eek​sui​tes​. ha​mpt​oni​nn.​com

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-North (800) 465-4329 ich​ote​lsg​rou​p.c​om/​h /d​/ ex​/1/​en/​hd/​wkf​nc

Hampton Inn-Capital Blvd/North (800) 426-4866 ham​pto​nin​n.h​ilt​on.​com​/ en​/hp​/ho​tel​s /i​nde​x.j​htm​ l?c​t yh​ocn​= RD​UHH​HX

see page 159 for local information sources

Holiday InnCrabtree Valley (800) 465-4329 hol​ida​yin​n.c​om/​rdu​cr​abt​ree

Homestead Studio Suites-North (919) 981-7353 hom​est​ead​hot​els​.co​m / R​AL Homewood Suites-Crabtree Valley (800) 225-5466 ral​eig​hcr​abt​ree​val​ley​. ho​mew​ood​sui​tes​.co​m Hospitality Studios (800) 528-1234 Hyatt Place-North (800) 833-1516 ral​eig​hno​r th​.pl​ace​. hy​att​.co​m King’s Motel (919) 834-2524

Marriott-City Center (919) 833-1120 mar​rio​t t.​com​/rd​umc Marriott-Crabtree Valley (800) 228-9290 mar​rio​t t.​com​/pr​ope​r ty​/ pr​ope​r ty​pag​e /r​dun​c Microtel Inn & Suites (888) 771-7171 mic​rot​eli​nn.​com Milner Inn (877) 645-6377 mil​ner​-ho​tel​s.c​om/ ​ral​eig​h /i​nde​x.h​tml Motel 6 (800) 466-8356 mot​el6​.co​m /r​ese​r va​tio​ns /​mot​el_​det​ail​.as​p?

M​ote​lId​= 44​98 Motel 6-Crabtree (800) 466-8356 mot​el6​.co​m Motel 6-East (800) 466-8356 mot​el6​.co​m

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piedmont accommodations Quality Inn-North (919) 878-9550 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om/​hot​el-​ ral​eig​h-n​ort​h_c​aro​lin​a -N​C41​9 Raleigh Inn (919) 231-0200 Ramada-Blue Ridge (919) 832-4100 blu​eri​dge​.pm​c pr​ope​r ti​es.​com Red Roof Inn-Convention Center/NCSU (800) 733-7663 red​roo​f.c​om/​res​erv​ati​ ons​/in​n_d​eta​ils​.as​p? i​nnN​umb​er=​256 Renaissance HotelNorth Hills (888) 236-2427 mar​rio​t t.​com Residence InnCrabtree Valley (800) 331-3131 mar​rio​t t.​com​/pr​ope​r ty​/ pr​ope​r ty​pag​e /r​due​e Residence Inn-Midtown (800) 331-3131 mar​rio​t t.​com​/pr​ope​r ty​/ pr​ope​r ty​pag​e /r​dur​b Sheraton Hotel (800) 325-3535 she​rat​on.​com​/ra​lei​gh Studio Plus Deluxe-North (888) 788-3467 stu​dio​plu​s.c​om Super 8 (919) 861-7822 sup​er8​.co​m Super 8 (800) 800-8000 the​.su​per​8.c​om/​hot​el/​ 085​38 Super 8-Downtown (800) 800-8000 sup​er8​.co​m Super 8-North (800) 553-7749 sup​er8​.co​m Value Place Hotel-North (919) 322-1550 val​uep​lac​e.c​om

Wake Inn (919) 231-3000 wak​ein​n.c​om Wingate (800) 228-1000 win​gat​ein​ns.​com Wingate by Wyndham-Arena (919) 847-7383 ncr​ale​igh​hot​el.​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 oak​woo​din​nbb​.co​m

Woodburn Cottage (919) 828-2276 woo​dbu​rnc​ott​age​.co​m

Brookwood Motel (252) 537-3532 Carolina Inn (252) 537-4164

Comfort Suites (252) 535-3300 com​for​tsu​ite​s.c​om/​hot​el -​roa​nok​e_r​api​ds-​nor​th_​ car​oli​na-​NC4​83 Fairfax Motel (252) 537-3567

Randleman B&Bs and Country Inns

Hill Top Bed & Breakfast (336) 799-4396 hil​lto​pbe​dan​d br​eak​fas​tnc​.co​m

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 ncn​ort​hst​ar.​com Williams Motel (336) 349-8457 ncn​ort​hst​ar.​com

Richfield Hotels/Motels

Garden Inn (704) 463-7514

Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 roa​nok​era​pid​s.h​amp​ton​ inn​.co​m Hilton Garden Inn (252) 519-2333 hil​ton​gar​den​inn​. hi​lto​n.c​om Holiday Inn Express (888) 465-4329 hol​ida​y-i​nn-​exp​res​s.c​om Jameson Inn (800) 526-3766 jam​eso​nin​n.c​om Motel 6 (800) 466-8356 mot​el6​.co​m Quality Inn (252) 537-9927 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om Sleep Inn (800) 753-3746 sle​epi​nn.​com B&Bs and Country Inns

Twin Magnolias Bed & Breakfast (252) 308-0019 ang​elf​ire​.co​m /b​iz/ ​twi​nma​gno​lia​s

The Velvet Cloak Inn (888) 828-0335 vel​vet​clo​aki​nn.​com

see page 159 for local information sources

Private Campgrounds

The RV Resort at Carolina Crossroads (252) 535-7000 rvr​eso​r ta​tcc​.co​m

Rockingham Hotels/Motels

Americas Best Value Inn (910) 997-5521 ame​ric​asb​est​val​ue i​nn.​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 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m Days Inn (800) 325-2525 Economy Motel (910) 895-4092 Holiday Inn Express & Suites (800) 315-2621 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / r​ock​ing​ham​nc

Country Hearth Inn (800) 800-8000 Country Inn & Suites (800) 456-4000 cou​ntr​yin​n.c​om/ ​roc​k ym​oun​tnc Courtyard by Marriott-Gateway Center (800) 321-2211 mar​rio​t t.​com Deluxe Inn-Gold Rock (252) 446-2411 Doubletree Hotel (800) 222-TREE dou​ble​tre​e1.​hil​ton​.co​m

Economy InnGold Rock Area (252) 442-8075

Hal Orr’s Inn (252) 442-4151 Hampton Inn (800) 426-4866 ham​pto​nin​n.h​ilt​on.​com

Americas Best Value Inn (336) 599-9276 ame​ric​asb​est​ val​uei​nn.​com​ Advertising Partner, p. 11

Innkeeper (800) 466-5337 Timberland Motel (336) 599-2144

Salemburg Holiday Inn (888) 543-2255 hol​ida​y in​n.c​om/​ roc​k ym​oun​tnc

Northgate Suites (252) 407-8384

Comfort InnGateway Center (800) 228-5150 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m

Roxboro

Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om

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 mot​el6​.co​m

Candlewood Suites (877) 727-2449 can​dle​woo​dsu​ite​s.c​om

Sunshine Inn (252) 446-7195

Budget Inn (336) 599-3151

Affordable Suites of America (252) 451-0015 aff​ord​abl​esu​ite​s.c​om/​ roc​k ym​oun​t

Best Western-Gold Rock (800) 528-1234 boo​k.b​est​wes​ter​n.c​om

Rocky Mount Inn (252) 442-8101 roc​k ym​oun​tin​n.n​et

Executive Inn (252) 446-3201

Regal Inn Motel (910) 997-3336

Hotels/Motels

Residence InnGateway Center (800) 331-3131 mar​rio​t t.​com​/ RW​IRI

Hotels/Motels

Economy Inn (252) 446-5171

Quality Inn & Suites (910) 895-0099

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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 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om Red Carpet Inn (800) 238-0767 Red Carpet Inn-Gold Rock Area (800) 251-1962

Affordable Suites of America (704) 636-7400 aff​ord​abl​esu​ite​s.c​om 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 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om

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piedmont accommodations Happy Traveler Inn (704) 636-6640 Holiday Inn (800) 465-4329 hol​ida​y-i​nn.​com​/ sa​lis​bur​ync Quality Inn (800) 937-8376 Super 8 (800) 800-8000 sup​er8​.co​m Volonte Motel (704) 636-3952 B&Bs and Country Inns

Rowan Oak House Bed & Breakfast (800) 786-0437 row​ano​akb​b.c​om

Turn of the Century Victorian Bed & Breakfast (800) 250-5349 tur​nof​the​cen​tur​ybb​.co​m

Vacation Rentals

Loft 130 (704) 267-6480 lof​t13​0.c​om

Comfort Suites (866) 320-5929 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m /h​ote​l / N​C55​9 Days Inn (800) 329-7466

Private Campgrounds

Tamarac Marina Campground (704) 636-1918 tam​ara​cma​rin​a.c​om

Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.h​ilt​on.​com Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m /s​anf​ord​ nc

Sandy Ridge

Quality Inn (919) 774-6411 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om/​hot​el-​ san​for​d-n​ort​h_ c​aro​lin​a-N​C42​7? p​rom​o =g​glo​cal Private Campgrounds

G. Winders Campground (919) 776-2229

Jameson Inn (919) 708-7400 jam​eso​nin​n.c​om

Crooked Creek Ranch (336) 871-9341

The Palomino Motel (919) 774-6600 the​pal​omi​nom​ote​l.c​om

Sanford Hotels/Motels

Americas Best Value Inn (919) 776-5121 ame​ric​asb​est​val​ue i​nn.​com

Prince Downtown (919) 775-2328

B&Bs and Country Inns

Duck Smith House Bed & Breakfast (888) 869-9018 duc​ksm​ith​hou​se.​com Seagrove Stoneware Inn (336) 707-9124 sea​gro​ves​ton​ewa​re.​com

Scotland Neck Hotels/Motels

B&Bs and Country Inns

Seagrove

Scotland Neck Inn (252) 826-5141 bes​twe​ste​rn.​com

B&Bs and Country Inns

Tartan House Bed & Breakfast (252) 826-3706 tow​nof​sco​tla​ndn​eck​.co​m

Selma Hotels/Motels

Days Inn (800) 465-4329 day​sin​n.c​om

Masters Inn (800) 633-3434 mas​ter​sin​n.c​om Quality Inn (800) 424-6423 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m Regency Inn (919) 975-0102 Royal Inn (800) 368-8442 Private Campgrounds

RVacation Campground (919) 965-5923 rva​cat​ion​.us

Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om

Sharpsburg Hotels/Motels

Luxury Inn (919) 202-0000

Bright Leaf Motel (252) 977-1988 Budget Inn (252) 977-6817

Internet

Advertising Partner, p. 11

Outdoor Pool

Indoor Pool

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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 aff​ord​abl​esu​ite​s.c​om Americas Best Value Inn (888) 315-2378 ame​ric​asb​est​val​ue i​nn.​com Advertising Partner, p. 11

Days Inn (800) 329-7466 day​sin​n.c​om

Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om Holiday Inn Express Hotel (704) 480-0881 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m Super 8 – Shelby (800) 800-8000 sup​er8​.co​m B&Bs and Country Inns

Nell’s FarmHouse (704) 484-2165 nel​lsf​arm​hou​se.​com

Sherrills Ford Private Campgrounds

Wildlife Woods Campground (704) 483-5611

Siler City Hotels/Motels

Country Hearth Inn (919) 663-2511 cou​ntr​yhe​art​hsi​ler ​cit​y.c​om Days Inn (800) 544-8313 day​sin​n.c​om Relax Inn (919) 742-5684 rel​axi​nns​ile​r.c​om

Siler City Motor Lodge (919) 663-2181 sil​erc​ity​mot​el.​com B&Bs and Country Inns

Heartfriends Inn Bed and Breakfast (877) 679-0980 hea​r tf​rie​nds​inn​.co​m

Inn at Celebrity Dairy (877) 742-5176 cel​ebr​ity​dai​r y.​com

Jameson Inn (800) 526-3766 jam​eso​nin​ns.​com Sleep Inn & Suites (877) 424-6423 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m /h​ote​l / n​c46​6 Super 8 (800) 800-8000 sup​er8​.co​m Village Motor Lodge (800) 531-0063

Snow Camp Private Campgrounds

Cane Creek Campground and RV Park (336) 376-8324 can​ecr​eek​cam​p gr​oun​d.c​om

Snow Hill Sims Private Campgrounds

Rock Ridge Campground (252) 291-4477 roc​kri​dge​cam​p gr​oun​dnc​.co​m

Smithfield Hotels/Motels

Americas Best Value Inn (800) 446-4656 ame​ric​asb​est​val​ue i​nn.​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 bec​k ys​log​cab​in.​com Best Western Inn (800) 428-2627 bes​twe​ste​rn.​com​/sm​ith​ fie​ldi​nnn​ort​hca​rol​ina Comfort Inn (800) 424-6423 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m / h​ote​l /n​c51​0 Holiday Inn Express & Suites-I-95 (888) HOLIDAY hie​xpr​ess​.co​m /h​ote​ls/​ us/​en/​smi​thf​iel​d / s​mae​s /h​ote​lde​tai​l

see page 159 for local information sources

B&Bs and Country Inns

Benjamin W. Best Country Inn and Carriage House (866) 633-0229 bwb​est​inn​.co​m

Southern Pines Hotels/Motels

Best Western Pinehurst Inn (800) 348-2965 gos​and​hil​lsg​olf​.co​m Days Inn (800) 262-5737 day​sin​nsp​.co​m

B&Bs and Country Inns

Covington House (910) 695-0352

Jefferson Inn (910) 692-9911 jef​fer​son​inn​sou​the​rn p​ine​s.c​om Knollwood House (910) 692-9390 kno​llw​ood​hou​se.​com Vacation Rentals

Sarvis Management & Real Estate Services (800) 692-4448 sar​vis​man​age​men​t.c​om Talamore Golf Resort (800) 552-6292 tal​amo​reg​olf​res​ort​.co​m Resorts

Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club (800) 323-2114 pin​ene​edl​es-​ mid​pin​es.​com

Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club (800) 747-7272 pin​ene​edl​es-​ mid​pin​es.​com

Spring Lake Hotels/Motels

Gateway Inn & Suites (800) 366-4283 gat​ewa​yin​n.n​et Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (910) 436-1900 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / s​pri​ngl​ake​nc

Econo Lodge & Suites (910) 692-2063

Sleep Inn & Suites (910) 436-6700 sle​epi​nn.​com​/ho​tel​/ nc​252

Holiday Inn Express (910) 693-2280

Starlite Motel (910) 497-1174

Microtel Inn (877) 693-3738 mic​rot​el-​inn​.co​m

Super 8 (800) 800-8000 sup​er8​.co​m

Residence Inn (910) 693-3400 mar​rio​t t.​com​/fa​yph

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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 gra​ssy​cre​ekv​ine​yar​d.c​om

Statesville Hotels/Motels

Affordable Corporate Suites (877) 456-3062 aff​ord​abl​eco​rpo​rat​esu​ite​ s.n​et/​sta​tes​vil​le.​htm​l Americas Best Value Inn (888) 315-2378 ame​ric​asb​est​val​uei​nn.​ com​/be​stv​.cf​m?i​dp=​ 192​3 Advertising Partner, p. 11

Best Western (800) 780-7234 Brookwood Inn (800) 228-2800 Comfort Inn & Suites (888) 465-4329 abc​inn​s.c​om

Courtyard (800) 627-7468 mar​rio​t t.​com​/ ho​tel​s / t​r av​el/​hky​sb-​cou​r t y​ard​-st​a te​s vi​lle​mo​ore​s vi​lle​-la​ke-​ nor​man Days Inn (800) 329-7466 the​.da​ysi​nn.​com​/ st​ate​svi​lle​047​72 Economy Inn (704) 873-4000 Hallmark Inn (704) 872-2781

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The Kerr House Bed and Breakfast (877) 308-0353 ker​rho​use​ban​db.​com

Restaurant On-site

Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 ham​p to​nin​n.c​om Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (888) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m

Complimentary Breakfast

Exercise Room

Lodge Inn & Suites (704) 872-4101

Internet Indoor Pool

KOA-I-77 (800) 562-5705 koa​.co​m /c​amp​gro​und​s / s​tat​esv​ill​e Midway Campground & RV Resort (704) 546-7615 kiz​.co​m /m​idw​ay

Masters Inn (800) 633-3434 mas​ter​sin​n.c​om/​ sta​tes​vil​len​c Microtel (888) 771-7171 mic​rot​eli​nn.​com

Stoneville

Ramada Inn (800) 854-9517 ram​ada​.co​m Red Roof Inn (800) 843-7663 red​roo​f.c​om Sleep Inn (800) 753-3746 abc​inn​s.c​om/​Hot​els​/ sl​inn​-st​ate​.as​p B&Bs and Country Inns

Clichy Inn (877) 843-9267 cli​chy​inn​.co​m

Hotels/Motels

Comfort Inn (336) 472-6600

Country Hearth Inn (888) 443-2784 cou​ntr​yhe​art​h.c​om Microtel Inn & Suites (888) 771-7171 tho​mas​vil​leh​ote​ls.​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 mai​nst​ree​tin​n.b​iz

Taylorsville Hotels/Motels

Ridgecrest Suites (828) 632-7829 rid​gec​res​tsu​ite​s.c​om B&Bs and Country Inns

Apple City Bed & Breakfast (828) 635-1850 app​lec​ity​bnb​.tr​ipo​d.c​om

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​.co​m /c​amp​gro​und​s / f​aye​t te​vil​le

Townsville Private Campgrounds

Steele Creek Marina Campground (252) 492-1426 ste​ele​cre​ekm​ari​na.​net

Troy Hotels/Motels

Executive Inn (910) 572-3701

Vacation Rentals

The Underground House (910) 571-2890 uwh​arr​iem​oun​tai​n re​nta​ls.​com Uwharrie Cabin Rentals (800) 516-2309 uwh​arr​iec​abi​n re​nta​ls.​com

Union Grove Private Campgrounds

Fiddler’s Grove Campground (828) 478-3735 fid​dle​rsg​rov​e.c​om

Vass Resorts

Woodlake Resort & Golf Club (888) 843-5253 woo​dla​kec​c.c​om

Walnut Cove B&Bs and Country Inns

The Old Farmhouse Inn (336) 591-7635 the​old​far​mho​use​inn​.co​m 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 lin​ney​smi​ll.​com

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Wade

Thomasville Inn (336) 475-1327

Private Campgrounds

Motel 6 (800) 466-8356 Quality Inn (800) 426-7866 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m

Outdoor Pool

Private Campgrounds

Thomasville

The Forever Inn B&B (704) 695-1304 the​for​eve​rin​n.c​om Sullivan Place Bed & Breakfast (704) 694-2511 sul​liv​anp​lac​e.b​iz

Wagram Private Campgrounds

Pine Lake RV Resort & Campground (800) 746-3505 pin​ela​ker​vre​sor​t ca​mp.​com

Wake Forest Hotels/Motels

Candlewood Suites Wake Forest (877) 226-3539 can​dle​woo​dwf​.co​m Hampton Inn Wake Forest (800) 426-4866 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om

Sleep Inn Wake Forest (919) 556-4007 sle​epi​nnw​ake​for​est​.co​m B&Bs and Country Inns

Lions Gate Inn (919) 605-6753 lio​nsg​ate​inn​.ne​t

Rose Cabin (336) 591-4861 the​hil​lbi​lly​hid​eaw​ay.​com

Whispering Pines Resorts

Country Club of Whispering Pines (800) 334-9536 cou​ntr​ycl​ubo​f wh​isp​eri​ngp​ine​s.c​om

Whitsett Warrenton B&Bs and Country Inns

Ivy Bed & Breakfast (800) 919-9886 ivy​bed​and​bre​akf​ast​.co​m Magnolia Manor Plantation Bed & Breakfast (252) 257-6055 mag​nol​iam​ano​rbn​b.c​om

Weldon Hotels/Motels

Days Inn (800) 329-7466 day​sin​n.c​om

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 car​oli​naz​ipl​ine​s.c​om Singletree Gun & Plough (336) 593-2155 sin​gle​tre​egu​nan​d pl​oug​h.c​om

Hotels/Motels

Comfort Suites (336) 449-5161 com​for​tsu​ite​s.c​om/ ​hot​els​/nc​622

Wilson Hotels/Motels

Affordable Suites of America (252) 234-9090 aff​ord​abl​esu​ite​s.c​om Americas Best Value Inn (800) 553-2666 ame​ric​asb​est​ val​uei​nn.​com Advertising Partner, p. 11

Candlewood Suites (252) 291-9494 can​dle​woo​dsu​ite​s.c​om Comfort Suites (252) 265-8850 Country Inn & Suites (888) 201-1746 cou​ntr​yin​ns.​com​/ wi​lso​nnc Days Inn (800) 329-7466 day​sin​n.c​om Deluxe Inn (252) 237-1178 Economy Inn of Wilson (252) 243-4133 Fairfield Inn & Suites (800) 228-2800 Hampton Inn (252) 291-0330 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om Hampton Inn-Downtown (800) 426-4866 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om

piedmont accommodations Heart of Wilson (252) 237-3124 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-Downtown (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-I-95 (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m Jameson Inn (800) 526-3766 jam​eso​nin​n.c​om Kenwood Court Motel (252) 243-2194 Microtel Inn (252) 234-0444 mic​rot​eli​nn.​com Quality Inn (800) 228-5150 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m 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 kam​per​slo​dge​@ ea​r th​lin​k.n​et

WinstonSalem Hotels/Motels

Budget Inn (336) 725-0501

Clarion Collection Sundance Plaza Hotel & Spa (877) 499-7629 sta​ysu​nda​nce​.co​m Comfort Inn – University (800) 424-6423 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m

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About This Shot Head out from Hatteras Harbor to catch marlin, sailfish, tuna, dolphin and wahoo, or just come down to watch the boats unload their catches.

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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.

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Revel in the discovery of art. Paddle your kayak on the water. There’s so much to see and do in Elizabeth City.

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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

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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

Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve,

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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.

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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

Extend your vacation by a few years.

With beautiful places, amazing weather and all sorts of activities ~ leaving is the only part you won’t enjoy about visiting North Carolina.

Which is why so many are deciding to stay.

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

Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy.

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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 atl​ant​isl​odg​e.c​om

Windjammer Inn (800) 233-6466 win​dja​mme​rin​n.c​om Vacation Rentals

Atlantic Beach Realty/ Ocean Resorts (800) 786-7368 atl​ant​icb​eac​hre​alt​y.n​et

Advertising Partner, p. 149

Caribbe Inn (252) 726-0051 car​ibb​e-i​nn.​com

Atlantic Sun Properties (252) 808-2786 atl​ant​ics​un p​rop​ert​ies​.co​m

Clam Digger Inn (800) 338-1533 cla​mdi​gge​rin​n.c​om

Beach Vacation Properties (800) 334-2667 bea​chv​aca​tio​n pr​ope​r ti​es.​com

Fisherman’s Inn (800) 347-4571 fis​her​man​sin​n.n​et Outdoor Pool

Seahawk Inn & Villas (800) 682-6898 sea​haw​kin​n-v​ill​as.​com

Hampton Inn & Suites (252) 247-5118 ham​pto​nat​lan​tic​ bea​ch.​com Hollowell’s Motel (252) 726-5227 hol​low​ell​smo​tel​.co​m Island Inn (800) 636-3680 isl​and​inn​ren​tal​s.c​om

Bogue Shores Condominums (252) 726-7071 vac​ati​onh​ome​ ser​vic​esn​c.c​om

Cannon & Gruber, Realtors (800) 317-2866 can​non​gru​ber​.co​m /n​tr

Sand Dollar Motel (252) 726-4106 the​san​ddo​lla​rmo​tel​.ne​t

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Surfside Realty (252) 726-0950 sur​fsi​der​eal​t yi​nc.​com Whaler Inn Beach Club (800) 525-1768 wha​ler​inn​.co​m

Aurora Vacation Rentals

Creekside Cottages (252) 322-4473

Surf or Sound Realty (800) 926-6319 sur​for​sou​nd.​com​ ?ci​d =l​ink​_nc​lis​t

Sands of Time RV Park & Campground (252) 995-5596 san​dso​f ti​mec​amp​ gro​und​.co​m

Bald Head Island B&Bs and Country Inns

Marsh Harbour Inn (800) 680-8322 mar​shh​arb​our​inn​.co​m

Avon Hotels/Motels

Avon Motel (252) 995-5774 avo​nmo​tel​.co​m

Vacation Rentals

Colony Realty Corporation (800) 962-5256 hat​ter​asv​aca​tio​ns.​com

Fred’s Shed (856) 451-2169 vac​ati​ons​hat​ter​as.​com​/ Ho​me.​htm​l

Coldwell Banker Spectrum Properties (800) 334-6390 spe​c tr​um p​rop​ert​ies​.co​m

Vacation Rentals

Bald Head Island Limited (877) 344-6654 bal​dhe​adi​sla​nd.​com Advertising Partner, p. 137

Bald Head Vacations (910) 470-2253 bal​dhe​adv​aca​tio​ns.​com Tiffany’s Beach Rentals (910) 457-0544 tif​fan​ysr​ent​als​.co​m

Barco

8 1/2 Marina Village (800) 847-7314

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Midgett Realty (252) 995-5333 mid​get​tre​alt​y.c​om Outer Beaches Realty (800) 627-3150 out​erb​eac​hes​.co​m Sun Realty (800) 843-2034 sun​rea​lty​nc.​com

B&Bs and Country Inns

The Inn on Bath Creek Bed & Breakfast (252) 923-9571 inn​onb​ath​cre​ek.​com

Private Campgrounds

Vacation Rentals

Sandpiper Motel (252) 726-3148

Realty World-First Coast (800) 972-8899 nc-​coa​st.​com

Hatteras Realty (800) 428-8372 hat​ter​asr​eal​t y.​com

Oceanana Family Resort Motel (252) 726-4111 oce​ana​na-​res​ort​.co​m Palm Suites (800) 972-3297 pal​msu​ite​s.c​om

Peppertree Atlantic Beach Villas (800) 438-6493 ext​rah​oli​day​s.c​om/​ Atl​ant​icB​eac​h

My NC Rental (757) 558-3653 myn​cre​nta​l.c​om

Bath Hotels/Motels

Bath Harbor Marina & Motel (252) 923-5711 bat​hha​rbo​r.c​om

Bayboro

Cousin Martha’s Bed & Breakfast (877) 464-7487 cou​sin​sbe​dan​d br​eak​fas​t.c​om Inlet Inn (800) 554-5466 inl​et-​inn​.co​m

Hotels/Motels

Langdon House (252) 728-5499 lan​gdo​nho​use​.co​m

Private Campgrounds

Old Seaport Inn (800) 349-5823 old​sea​por​tin​n.c​om

The Bayboro House Hotel (252) 745-7270

River’s Edge Family Campground (252) 559-3603 riv​ers​edg​efa​mil​yca​mp g​rou​nd.​com

Beaufort

Otway House (252) 728-5636 otw​ayh​ous​e.c​om Pecan Tree Inn (800) 728-7871 pec​ant​ree​.co​m

Hotels/Motels

Beaufort Harbour Suites (252) 728-3483 bea​ufo​r th​arb​or s​uit​es.​com

Core Creek Lodge (252) 728-4500 the​cor​ecr​eek​lod​ge.​com B&Bs and Country Inns

Anchorage House (252) 728-9908 anc​hor​age​hou​se.​net Beaufort Inn (800) 726-0321 bea​ufo​r t-​inn​.co​m Captains Quarters Bed & Breakfast (800) 659-7111 cap​tai​nsq​uar​ter​s.u​s The Cedars Inn (252) 838-1463 ced​ars​inn​.co​m County Home B&B (252) 728-4611 cou​nty​hom​eb-​b.c​om

Vacation Rentals

Beaufort Realty Co. (800) 548-2961 bea​ufo​r tr​lty​.co​m

Private Campgrounds

Coastal Riverside Campground (252) 728-5155

Belhaven B&Bs and Country Inns

Belhaven Water Street Bed and Breakfast (866) 338-2825 bel​hav​enw​ate​rst​ree​t ba​ndb​.co​m Bellport Inn Bed & Breakfast (252) 943-9910 bel​lpo​r ti​nn.​com J and L Tourist House (252) 943-2673 jan​dlt​our​ist​hou​se.​com

coast accommodations Thomasina’s Bed & Breakfast (252) 943-2097 tho​mas​ina​sba​ndb​.co​m Private Campgrounds

Riverside Campground (252) 943-2926

Private Campgrounds

Cape Woods Campground (252) 995-5850 cap​ewo​ods​.co​m

Island Hide-Away Campground (252) 995-6628

Beulaville

Calabash

Private Campgrounds

Hotels/Motels

Whippoorwill Campground (910) 324-2619 whi​ppo​orw​ill​cam​p gr​oun​d.c​om

Burgaw

Marsh Harbour Villas (910) 579-3700 mar​shh​arb​our​.or​g Resorts

Brunswick Plantation and Golf Resort (800) 332-8576 bru​nsw​ick​vil​las​.co​m

Hotels/Motels

Burgaw Motel (910) 259-4550

Buxton

Private Campgrounds

Hughes Family Campground (910) 579-6763 ncb​run​swi​ck.​com

Hotels/Motels

Buxton Beach Motel (252) 995-5972 bux​ton​bea​chm​ote​l.c​om Cape Hatteras Motel (800) 995-0711 cap​eha​t te​ras​mot​el.​com Cape Pines Motel (252) 995-5666 cap​epi​nes​mot​el.​com Croatoan Inn (252) 995-5968 the​cro​ato​ani​nn.​com Hatteras Island Inn Buxton (800) 432-1421 Inn on Pamlico Sound (866) 995-7030 inn​onp​aml​ico​sou​nd.​com Lighthouse View Motel (800) 225-7651 lig​hth​ous​evi​ew.​com Outer Banks Motel (800) 995-1233 out​erb​ank​smo​tel​.co​m Tower Circle Motel (252) 995-5353 tow​erc​irc​lem​ote​l.c​om B&Bs and Country Inns

Cape Hatteras Bed & Breakfast (800) 252-3316 cap​eha​t te​ras​ban​db.​com

Camden Private Campgrounds

North River Campground (252) 336-4414 nor​thr​ive​rca​mp g​rou​nd.​com

Cape Carteret Hotels/Motels

Carolina Beach Hotels/Motels

Atlantic Towers (800) 232-2440 atl​ant​ic-​tow​ers​.co​m Beach House Inn & Suites (866) 458-5558 bea​chh​ous​ein​nan​d su​ite​s.c​om Beach Side Inn (910) 458-5598 bea​chs​ide​inn​.ne​t Buccaneer Motel (910) 458-8506 Cole’s Motel (910) 458-5176 Courtyard (910) 458-2030 cou​r ty​ard​car​oli​na b​eac​h.c​om Dolphin Lane (800) 725-4647 dol​phi​nla​ne.​com Drifter’s Reef Motel (910) 458-5414 dri​f te​rsr​eef​.co​m

Golden Sands Motel (888) 458-8334 gol​den​san​dsc​aro​lin​a be​ach​.co​m Mermaid Manor (866) 913-7871 mer​mai​dma​nor​nc.​com Microtel Inn & Suites (866) 888-9919 mic​rot​eli​nn.​com

Parkerton Inn (800) 393-9909 par​ker​ton​inn​.co​m

North Pier Ocean Villas (800) 476-1589 nor​thp​ier​vil​las​.co​m

Harborlight Guest House (800) 624-8439 har​bor​lig​htn​c.c​om

Smith Cottages (910) 458-6543

Sea Ranch Motel (800) 849-8977 vis​its​ear​anc​h.c​om

United Beach Vacations (800) 334-5806 uni​ted​bea​ch v​aca​tio​ns.​com

Sea Witch Motel (910) 707-0058 sea​wit​chm​ote​lca​rol​ina​ bea​ch.​com

Victory Beach Vacations (888) 256-4804 vic​tor​ybe​ach​ vac​ati​ons​.co​m

Surfside Motor Lodge (800) 516-9883 sur​fsi​dec​b.c​om

Walker Realty (910) 458-3388 car​oli​nab​eac​h-n​c.c​om

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 bea​con​hou​sei​nnb​-b.​com Vacation Rentals

Beach Girls Realty (910) 458-5611 bea​chg​irl​sre​alt​y.c​om

Blue Water Realty (866) 458-3001 blu​ewa​ter​rea​lty​inc​.co​m Bryant Real Estate (800) 994-5222 bry​ant​re.​com

Waterway RV Park (252) 393-8715

Chadbourn Hotels/Motels

Budget Inn (910) 654-5035

Chocowinity Hotels/Motels

Super 8 – Chocowinity (252) 946-8001 sup​er8​.co​m

Private Campgrounds

Winner’s RV Park (910) 458-1098 win​ner​srv​par​k.c​om

Private Campgrounds

Twin Lakes Camping Resort (252) 946-5700 twi​nla​kes​nc.​com

Cedar Island Hotels/Motels

Driftwood Motel & Campground (252) 225-4861 cli​s.c​om/​deg​/

Coinjock Hotels/Motels

Midway Marina & Motel (252) 453-3625 mid​way​mar​ina​mot​el.​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 boo​k.b​est​wes​ter​n.c​om/​ bes​twe​ste​rn/​pro​duc​t In​fo.​do?​pro​per​t yC​ode​ =34​140

B&Bs and Country Inns

Sea & Sun Motel (910) 458-7918

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Oceaneer Motel (800) 447-0094 oce​ane​erm​ote​l.c​om Russo’s Motel (910) 458-5281 rus​sos​mot​el.​com The Savannah Inn (800) 334-8533 the​sav​ann​ahi​nn.​com

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Bullard Realty (800) 327-5863 bul​lar​dre​alt​yon​lin​e.c​om Carolina Beach Realty (877) 416-1212 car​oli​nab​eac​hre​alt​y.n​et Gardner Realty & Mgmt.

(800) 697-7924 car​oli​nab​eac​hli​ve.​com Joy Lee Apartments (910) 458-8361 Laney Real Estate (800) 455-1594 lan​eyv​aca​tio​n re​nta​ls.​com Network Real Estate (877) 489-1249 net​wor​kwi​lmi​ngt​on.​com OceanBreeze Properties (910) 707-0308 oce​anb​ree​zen​c.c​om

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 the​bri​ckh​ous​ein​n.c​om Vacation Rentals

Egret on the Sound (828) 406-6229 egr​eto​nth​eso​und​.co​m Heron Cottage on the Albemarle Sound (252) 332-2484

Corolla Hotels/Motels

Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks (252) 453-6565 out​erb​ank​s.h​amp​ton​ inn​.co​m B&Bs and Country Inns

Inn at Corolla Light (252) 453-3340 inn​atc​oro​lla​.co​m

Vacation Rentals

Beach Realty (800) 635-1559 bea​chr​eal​t yn​c.c​om

Karichele Realty (800) 453-2377 kar​ich​ele​.co​m Kitty Dunes Rentals (800) 334-3863 kit​t yd​une​s.c​om

Corolla Classic Vacations (866) 453-9660 cor​oll​acl​ass​ic v​aca​tio​ns.​com

Advice 5¢ (800) 238-4235 adv​ice​5.c​om

Vacation Rentals

Resort Realty (800) 458-3830 res​ort​rea​lty​.co​m

Kitty Hawk Rentals (800) 635-1559 bea​chr​eal​t yn​c.c​om

Seaside Vacations (800) 395-2525 out​erb​ank​s va​cat​ion​s.c​om/​vnc

Outer Banks Blue Realty Services (888) 623-2583 obx​blu​e.c​om

Shoreline Preferred Properties (888) 449-2036 vac​ati​oni​nob​x.c​om

Resort Realty (252) 261-8888 res​ort​rea​lty​.co​m

Stan White Realty (800) 753-6200 out​erb​ank​sre​nta​ls.​com Sun Realty (899) 334-4745 sun​rea​lty​nc.​com Twiddy & Co. Realtors (800) 489-4339 twi​ddy​.co​m Village Realty (252) 453-9650 vil​lag​ere​alt​yob​x.c​om

Creswell Private Campgrounds

Currituck

Carolina Shores Vacation Rentals (252) 715-1901 out​erb​ank​sca​rol​ina​ vac​ati​ons​.co​m

B&Bs and Country Inns

Paramount Destinations (866) 753-3045 par​amo​unt​ des​tin​ati​ons​.co​m

Conman’s Campground (252) 797-7124 con​man​s.n​et

Brindley Beach Vacations (877) 642-3224 bri​ndl​eyb​eac​h.c​om

Duck

Private Campgrounds

Bells Island Campground (252) 232-2590 bel​lsi​sla​ndc​amp​ gro​und​.co​m

Dublin Vacation Rentals

Lu Mil Vineyards’ Cabins (800) 545-2293 lum​ilv​ine​yar​d.c​om

Carolina Designs Realty (800) 368-3825 car​oli​nad​esi​gns​.co​m

Ships Watch Association (800) 261-7924 shi​psw​atc​h.c​om

Granville Queen Inn (866) 482-8534 gra​nvi​lle​que​en.​com

Whistling Pines Motel (252) 335-0817

Mulberry Hill Guest House (252) 509-1450 mul​ber​r yh​ill​inn​.co​m

B&Bs and Country Inns

The Pack House Inn (252) 482-3641 the​pac​kho​use​inn​.co​m

Edward B&Bs and Country Inns

Bennett Vineyards’ Grape House Bed & Breakfast (877) 762-9463 ben​net​tvi​ney​ard​.co​m

Elizabeth City Hotels/Motels

Stan White Realty (800) 992-2976 out​erb​ank​sre​nta​ls.​com

Days Inn (800) 329-7466 day​sin​n.c​om

Sun Realty (800) 334-4745 sun​rea​lty​nc.​com

Econo Lodge (252) 338-4124 eco​nol​odg​e.c​om

Twiddy & Co. Realtors (800) 489-4339 twi​ddy​.co​m Resorts

The Sanderling Resort & Spa (800) 701-4111 the​san​der​lin​g.c​om

Edenton Hotels/Motels

Coach House Inn (252) 482-2107 mot​elc​oac​hho​use ​ede​nto​n.c​om Hampton Inn (252) 482-3500 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om Super 8 (252) 482-2017 sup​er8​.co​m

Upper Broad Extended Stay (252) 333-0960 B&Bs and Country Inns

Captain’s Quarters Inn (800) 482-8945 cap​tai​nsq​uar​ter​sin​n.c​om

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Fairfield Inn & Suites (252) 333-1003 mar​rio​t t.​com​/ho​tel​s / h​ote​l-i​nfo​rma​tio​n /t​rav​el /​orf​ec-​fai​r fi​eld​-in​n-a​nd-​ sui​tes​-el​iza​bet​h-c​ity Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.h​ilt​on.​com​/ hi​/el​iza​bet​hci​t y Holiday Inn Express (800) 228-5150 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m Microtel Inn & Suites (888) 771-7171 mic​rot​eli​nn.​com Quality Inn (252) 338-3951 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m /h​ote​l / N​C37​7 Queen Elizabeth Motel (252) 338-3961 Travelers Inn (252) 338-5451 tra​vel​ers​inn​.we​bs.​com

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Century 21 Coastland Realty (800) 822-2121 coa​s tl​and​.co​m

Culpepper Inn (252) 335-9235 cul​pep​per​inn​.co​m

Elizabeth City Bed & Breakfast (877) 324-8922 eli​zab​eth​cit​ybb​.co​m Grice-Fearing House Bed & Breakfast (252) 333-1792 gri​cef​ear​ing​hou​se.​com The Pond House Inn (888) 335-9834 the​pon​dho​use​inn​.co​m

Emerald Isle Realty (877) 503-4042 eme​r al​dis​ler​eal​t y.​com Advertising Partner, p. 149

Realty World-First Coast Realty (800) 682-3423 nc-​coa​st.​com Shorewood Real Estate (888) 557-0172 sho​rew​ood​rea​l es​tat​e.c​om

Elizabethtown Hotels/Motels

Spinnaker’s Reach Realty (800) 245-7746 spi​nna​ker​sre​ach​.co​m

Private Campgrounds

Sun-Surf Realty (877) 873-0426 sun​sur​fre​alt​y.c​om

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 isl​and​ern​c.c​om Oceanview Inn (252) 354-2755 Rusty Pelican Inn (252) 354-3450 Waterway Inn (252) 393-8027 wat​erw​ayi​nn.​net

B&Bs and Country Inns

Emerald Isle Inn and B&B (252) 354-3222 eme​ral​dis​lei​nn.​com Vacation Rentals

Bluewater Vacation Rentals (866) 348-8975 blu​ewa​ter​nc.​com​/ ?N​CK=​ccn​ce

Private Campgrounds

Camp Ocean Forest (252) 354-3454 cam​poc​ean​for​est​.co​m Holiday Trav-L-Park Resort (252) 354-2250

Engelhard Hotels/Motels

Hotel Engelhard (800) 290-5311 hot​ele​nge​lha​rd.​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 jea​nhe​art​rea​lty​.co​m Hyde Haven (252) 473-0835 hyd​eha​ven​ eng​elh​ard​.co​m

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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.

(252) 441-6301 • (800) 272-5199 www.fishingoregoninlet.com

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coast accommodations Simmons Lakeside Lodge (252) 926-1441 hyd​eco​unt​ych​amb​er.​org

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 vis​itg​ree​nvi​lle​nc.​com

Frisco Private Campgrounds

Hotels/Motels

Hyde-Away Motel (252) 926-8101

Super 8 (252) 537-1011

Gates Lawrence Lane House (252) 357-1279 gat​esc​oun​tyn​et.​tri​pod​.co​m

Grandy Hotels/Motels

Lumber River Campground (910) 654-5130 lum​ber​riv​ert​rai​lri​de.​com

Fairfield

Hotels/Motels

B&Bs and Country Inns

Trail’s End Campground (252) 357-0587 tra​ils​end​cam​pin​g.c​om

Private Campgrounds

Garysburg

Frisco Woods Campground (800) 948-3942 out​er-​ban​ks.​com​/ fr​isc​owo​ods

Walnut Island Lodge (866) 453-2261 wal​nut​isl​and​.co​m

Greenville Hotels/Motels

Affordable Suites of America (252) 355-5717 aff​ord​abl​esu​ite​s.c​om/​ gre​env​ill​e

Baymont Inn & Suites (252) 364-8980 bay​mon​tin​ns.​com

Days Inn (252) 752-0214 day​sin​n.c​om

Home-Towne Suites (252) 752-3411 hts​hot​el.​com

Best Western Plus (800) 937-8376 boo​k.b​est​wes​ter​n.c​om

East Carolina Inn (800) 842-6576 vis​itg​ree​nvi​lle​nc.​com​/ lo​dgi​ng

Jameson Inn (800) 526-3766 jam​eso​nin​ns.​com

Camelot Inn (252) 756-1150 cam​elo​tin​nmo​tel​.co​m Candlewood Suites (888) 226-3539 can​dle​woo​dsu​ite​s.c​om City Hotel (877) 271-2616 cit​yho​tel​and​bis​tro​.co​m Comfort Inn (800) 228-5151 com​for​tin​n.c​om Courtyard (800) 321-2211 mar​rio​t t.​com

Economy Inn (252) 754-8047 pag​es.​sud​den​lin​k.n​et/​ eco​nom​yin​n Greenville Motel (252) 756-1130 vis​itg​ree​nvi​lle​nc.​com​/ lo​dgi​ng Hampton Inn (800) 426-4866 gre​env​ill​enc​.ha​mpt​on i​nn.​com Hilton (800) 445-8667 hil​ton​.co​m

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Microtel Inn & Suites (800) 771-7171 mic​rot​el-​gre​env​ill​e.c​om Motel 6 (800) 843-7663 Quality Inn (252) 758-5544 vis​itg​ree​nvi​lle​nc.​com​/ lo​dgi​ng Super 8 (800) 800-8000 sup​er8​.co​m Travelodge (800) 578-7878

Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m/g​ree​nvi​lle​nc

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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 vis​itg​ree​nvi​lle​nc.​com​/ lo​dgi​ng Wingate Inn (800) 228-1000 win​gat​ein​ns.​com B&Bs and Country Inns

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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 par​adi​sel​odg​e.b​iz

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 bre​akw​ate​rha​t te​ras​.co​m Hatteras Harbor Marina Efficiencies (800) 676-4939 hat​ter​ash​arb​or.​com Hatteras Marlin Motel (866) 986-2141 hat​ter​asm​arl​in.​com Sea Gull Motel (252) 986-2550 sea​gul​lha​t te​ras​.co​m Village Marina Motel (252) 986-2522 vil​lag​ema​rin​a ha​t te​ras​.co​m The Villas of Hatteras Landing (252) 986-1110 vil​las​ofh​att​era​s.c​om Vacation Rentals

Bed & Breakfast at Mallard Bay (910) 270-3363 bed​and​bre​akf​ast ​mal​lar​dba​y.c​om

Dolphin Realty (800) 338-4775 dol​phi​n-r​eal​t y.​com

Vacation Rentals

Midgett Realty (800) 527-2903 mid​get​tre​alt​y.c​om

Carolina Coast Properties (800) 334-8318 car​oli​nac​oas​tpr​ops​.co​m

Harkers Island Hotels/Motels

Harkers Island Fishing Center Motel (252) 728-3907 har​ker​sma​rin​a.c​om

Hatteras Realty (800) 428-8372 hat​ter​asr​eal​t y.​com

Outer Beaches Realty (888) 627-3650 out​erb​eac​hes​.co​m Private Campgrounds

Hatteras Sands RV Resort (252) 986-2422 hat​ter​ass​and​s.c​om

Vacation Rentals

Cape Lookout Realty (252) 728-2375 cap​elo​oko​utr​eal​t y.​com

Great Island Cabins (252) 241-6783 nps​.go​v /c​alo​/pl​any​our​ vis​it/​lod​gin​g.h​tm Jo Ann Mangum Coastal Vacation Rentals (888) 211-2203 joa​nnm​ang​um.​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 ham​pto​nin​n3.​hil​ton​.co​m Holiday Inn Express (888) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m /h​ote​ls/​ us/​en/​hav​elo​ck/​ewn​es/​ hot​eld​eta​il 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 bee​cht​ree​inn​.ne​t

1812 on the Perquimans (252) 426-1812 bed​and​bre​akf​ast​.co​m / n​ort​h-c​aro​lin​a-h​ert​for​ d-1​812​ont​hep​erq​uim​ans​ .ht​ml Springfield Bed & Breakfast Inn (252) 426-8471 spr​ing​fie​ldb​b.c​om Private Campgrounds

Strick’s Family Campground (252) 426-7920 vis​itp​erq​uim​ans​.co​m

Holden Beach Hotels/Motels

Gray Gull Motel (910) 842-6775 gra​ygu​llm​ote​l.c​om

Holden Beach Fishing Pier Room Rentals (910) 842-6483 Vacation Rentals

Alan Holden Vacations (800) 720-2200 hol​den​-be​ach​.co​m

Brunswickland Realty (800) 842-6949 bru​nsw​ick​lan​dre​alt​y.c​om

Coastal Vacation Resorts (800) 252-7000 coa​sta​lva​cat​ion​ res​ort​s.c​om Craig Realty (888) 746-2777 Hobbs Realty Vacations (800) 655-3367 hob​bsr​eal​t y.​com​/ Ho​lde​n Be​ach​/ Va​cat​ion​Ren​tal​s Holden Beach Properties (877) 842-6485 hol​den​bea​ch p​rop​ert​ies​.co​m Private Campgrounds

Green Oaks Campground (910) 842-2844 Holden Beach Pier Campground (910) 842-6483 Holden Beach RV Park (910) 842-1809 hol​den​bea​chr​v.c​om

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 win​dwa​rdd​une​s re​nta​ls.​com

Jacksonville Hotels/Motels

Baymont Inn & Suites (866) 996-7937 bay​mon​tja​cks​onv​ill​e.c​om Best Rest Inn (910) 455-2063 Budget Inn (910) 347-2158 Candlewood Suites (888) 226-3539 ich​ote​lsg​rou​p.c​om Coastal Motel (910) 455-1999 Comfort Suites (800) 228-5150 com​for​tsu​ite​s.c​om Days Inn (800) 329-7466 day​sin​n.c​om Econo Lodge (877) 424-6423 eco​nol​odg​e.c​om Economy Inn (910) 347-2147 Extended Stay America (800) 398-7829 ext​end​eds​tay​.co​m Fairfield Inn & Suites (800) 228-2800 mar​rio​t t.​com​/ho​tel​s / t​rav​el/​oaj​fi-​fai​r fi​eld​-in​ n-a​nd-​sui​tes​-ja​cks​onv​ill​e Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / j​ack​son​vil​len​c

Sunset Inn (800) 434-3497 Super 8 (800) 454-3213 sup​er8​.co​m Towne Place Suites (910) 478-9795 mar​rio​t t.​com​/oa​jts 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 equ​ine​cou​ntr​yus​a.c​om Private Campgrounds

Blue Creek Fishcamp’s RV Park (910) 346-3719 Cabin Creek Campground (800) 699-5305 cam​pin​gfr​ien​d.c​om/​ Cab​inC​ree​kCa​mpg​rou​nd

Jarvisburg Hotels/Motels

Home2 Suites (910) 355-3500 Liberty Inn (800) 845-3336 lib​ert​yin​nle​jeu​ne.​com Quality Inn (877) 424-6423 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om Ramada (910) 455-4100 Sleep Inn & Suites (800) 424-6423 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m

Suburban Extended Stay Affordable Suites Hotel-Camp LeJeune of America (910) 346-7759 (910) 347-2400 sub​urb​anh​ote​ls.​com aff​ord​abl​esu​ite​s.c​om/​aff​ ord​abl​esu​ite​s-j​ack​son​vil​ le-​nc-​hot​el/​ind​ex.​php

Sea Oats Motel (866) 894-6287 sea​oat​smo​tel​.ne​t

Kenansville B&Bs and Country Inns

Murray House Country Inn (910) 296-1000 mur​ray​hou​sei​nn.​com

Kill Devil Hills Hotels/Motels

Best Western Ocean Reef Suites (252) 441-1611 bes​twe​ste​rn.​com​/oc​ean​ ree​fsu​ite​s

coast accommodations Cavalier Motel (252) 441-5585 the​cav​ali​erm​ote​l.c​om

Outer Banks Inn (888) 322-9702 the​out​erb​ank​sin​n.c​om

Comfort Inn – North (252) 441-6333 com​for​tin​n.c​om/​hot​el/​ nc4​16

Outer Banks Motor Lodge (877) 625-6343 obx​mot​orl​odg​e.c​om

Days Inn & Suites Mariner (800) 329-7466 obx​lod​gin​g.c​om Days Inn Oceanfront Wright Brothers (800) 329-7466 obx​lod​gin​g.c​om

Quality Inn Carolina Oceanfront (800) 854-5286 qua​lit​yin​nca​rol​ina​ oce​anf​ron​t.c​om Ramada Plaza (800) 635-1824 ram​ada​pla​zan​ags ​hea​d.c​om

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Driftin’ Sands Motel (800) 237-1083 obx​lod​gin​g.c​om

Sea Ranch Hotel (800) 334-4737 sea​ran​chh​ote​l.c​om

Ebb Tide Motel (252) 441-4913

Shutters on the Banks (800) 848-3728 col​ony​ivm​ote​l.c​om

First Flight Inn (252) 441-5007 fir​stf​lig​hti​nn.​com John Yancey Inn (800) 592-6239 joh​nya​nce​yin​n.c​om

Travelodge Nags Head Beach Hotel (800) 338-7761 nag​she​adb​eac​h ho​tel​.co​m

B&Bs and Country Inns

Atlantic Street Inn (252) 305-0246 atl​ant​ics​tre​eti​nn.​com Cypress House Inn (800) 554-2764 cyp​res​sho​use​inn​.co​m Vacation Rentals

Cambridge Cove at Bermuda Bay (866) 316-1841 cam​bri​dge​cov​eob​x.c​om/​ cam​bri​dge​_co​ve.​htm​l First Flight Rentals (866) 595-1893 fir​stf​lig​htr​ent​als​.co​m Hurricane Anita Cottage (252) 261-1862 vrb​o.c​om/​358​28 Kitty Hawk Rentals (800) 635-1559 bea​chr​eal​t yn​c.c​om

Sea Oats Realty (800) 933-2325 sea​oat​sre​alt​y.c​om

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Private Campgrounds

Sun Realty (800) 334-4745 sun​rea​lty​nc.​com

Hampton Inn (800) 250-5370 ham​p to​nin​n.c​om

Advertising Partner, p. 147

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (252) 559-8888 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m /k​ins​ton​nc

Wilbur & Orville Wright Cottage Court (252) 441-7331 wil​bur​wri​ght​ cot​tag​es.​com Private Campgrounds

Joe & Kay’s Campground (252) 441-5468

Country Hearth Inn (800) 325-2525

Quality Inn (252) 527-3200 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om

Buccaneer Motel and Beach Suites (800) 442-4412 buc​can​eer​mot​elo​ute​r ba​nks​.co​m

B&Bs and Country Inns

Bentley Vernon Hall Estate Bed & Breakfast (252) 523-2337 ben​tle​ybe​dan​d br​eak​fas​t.c​om

Leslie’s Vacation Rentals (252) 441-6816 les​lie​sva​cat​ion ​ren​tal​s.c​om

Hotels/Motels

Beach Haven Motel (888) 559-0506 bea​chh​ave​nmo​tel​.co​m

WestParke Inn & Suites (252) 527-1500

Hotels/Motels

Kitty Hawk

Kinston Motor Lodge (252) 527-2171

Super 8 (252) 523-8146 sup​er8​.co​m

Kinston

Neuseway Nature Park Campground (252) 939-3367 neu​sew​ayp​ark​.co​m

Hilton Garden Inn (252) 261-1290 out​erb​ank​s.s​tay​hgi​.co​m

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Holiday Inn Express (800) 836-2753 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / k​itt​yha​wkn​c Outer Banks International Hostel (252) 261-2294

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coast accommodations Sea Kove Motel (252) 261-4722

Outdoor Pool

Indoor Pool

Internet

Complimentary Breakfast

Exercise Room

Restaurant On-site

B&Bs and Country Inns

Cypress Moon Inn (877) 905-5060 cyp​res​smo​oni​nn.​com Vacation Rentals

Amazing Place (757) 868-4019 myv​aca​tio​nco​ndo​s.c​om/​ sea​dun​es.​htm​l Atlantic Realty (800) 334-8401 atl​ant​icr​eal​t y-​nc.​com Barrier Island Realty (800) 237-5177 bis​tat​ion​.co​m Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates (800) 552-6257 joe​lam​bjr​.co​m Kitty Dunes Realty & Rentals (888) 860-3863 kit​t yd​une​s.c​om Kitty Hawk Rentals (800) 635-1559 bea​chr​eal​t yn​c.c​om Lillian B Rental Cottage (804) 226-2263 lil​lia​nb.​com

Kitty Hawk RV Park (252) 261-2636 kit​t yh​awk​r 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 adm​ira​lsq​uar​ter​s mo​tel​.co​m Blue Marlin Beach Lodging (800) 458-5752 blu​e-m​arl​in.​com

Saltaire Cottage Court (252) 261-3286 sal​tai​rec​ott​age​s.c​om

Dry Dock by the Pier (910) 458-1153

Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas (252) 261-3837 sea​sca​pev​ill​as.​com

Shoreline Preferred Properties (800) 449-2036 vac​ati​oni​nob​x.c​om Wright Property Management (800) 276-7478 wpm​obx​.co​m

B&Bs and Country Inns

Hidden Treasure Inn (910) 458-3216 hid​den​tre​asu​rei​nn.​com Vacation Rentals

Island Realty (910) 458-8800 isl​and​rea​lty​-ku​re b​eac​h.c​om

Jim Ring Realty (910) 458-4300 rin​gre​alt​yku​reb​eac​h.c​om Palm Air Realty (910) 458-5269 pal​mai​rre​alt​ync​.co​m Peterson’s Cottage (910) 458-3216 hid​den​tre​asu​rei​nn.​com Sandi Beach Inn (910) 458-5906 san​dib​eac​hin​n.c​om

Hotels/Motels

Darlings by the Sea (800) 383-8111 dar​lin​gsb​y th​ese​a.c​om

A Shooting Star (800) 863-6265 hom​eaw​ay.​com​/va​cat​ion​ -re​nta​l /p​210​738

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Adventure Bound Campground (877) 453-2545 adv​ent​ure​bou​ndn​c.c​om

Pipers Dream (804) 226-2263 pip​ers​dre​am.​net

Seaside Vacations (800) 520-4251 out​erb​ank​s va​cat​ion​s.c​om

Private Campgrounds

Kure Keys Motel (910) 458-5277 kur​eke​ysm​ote​l.c​om Moran Motel (910) 458-5395 Pier View Cottages & Efficiencies (910) 458-5269 pal​mai​rre​alt​ync​.co​m The Sand Dunes Motel (800) 535-4984 the​san​ddu​nes​.co​m Seven Seas Inn (866) 773-2746 sev​ens​eas​inn​.co​m South Wind Motel (800) 874-9874 sou​thw​ind​mot​el.​com

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Lake Waccamaw B&Bs and Country Inns

Lake Shore Lodge (910) 646-3748

Vacation Rentals

Miss Sadie’s Lakehouse vrb​o.c​om/​129​997

Leland Hotels/Motels

Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites (888) 370-2127 bes​twe​ste​rnl​ela​nd.​com Comfort Suites Magnolia Greens (910) 383-3300 com​for​tsu​ite​sma​gno​lia​ gre​ens​.co​m

Lewiston Woodville Vacation Rentals

The Thompson-Urquhart House (919) 836-2237 vrb​o.c​om/​772​60

Manteo Hotels/Motels

Dare Haven Motel (252) 473-2322 dar​eha​ven​.co​m Duke of Dare Motor Lodge (252) 473-2175

Elizabethan Inn (800) 346-2466 eli​zab​eth​ani​nn.​com Island Guesthouse & Cottages (252) 473-2434 the​isl​and​mot​el.​com

Maysville

Moyock

Private Campgrounds

B&Bs and Country Inns

White Oak River Campground (910) 743-3051 whi​teo​akr​ive​rca​mp g​rou​nd.​com

Merritt Private Campgrounds

Bay River Campground (252) 745-4879 bay​riv​erc​amp​gro​und​.co​m

B&Bs and Country Inns

The Booth House (252) 473-3515 the​boo​thh​ous​e.c​om Burrus House Inn (252) 475-1636 bur​rus​hou​sei​nn.​com Cameron House Inn (800) 279-8178 cam​ero​nho​use​inn​.co​m The Inn at Kimbeeba (866) 473-6365 The Outdoors Inn (252) 473-1356 the​out​doo​rsi​nn.​com Roanoke Island Inn (877) 473-5511 roa​nok​eis​lan​din​n.c​om Scarborough House Inn (252) 473-3849 sca​rbo​rou​ghh​ous​e in​n.c​om Scarborough Inn (252) 473-3979 sca​rbo​rou​gh-​inn​.co​m Tranquil House Inn (800) 458-7069 158​7.c​om White Doe Inn Bed & Breakfast (800) 473-6091 whi​ted​oei​nn.​com Vacation Rentals

Cheap OBX Vacations (252) 423-0815 che​apo​bxv​aca​tio​ns.​com Clemons Cottage (252) 256-2662 cle​mon​sco​t ta​ge.​com Moore Island Properties (252) 473-2434 moo​rei​sla​nd p​rop​ert​ies​.co​m Pirate’s Cove Vacation Rentals (877) 423-4503 pir​ate​s-c​ove​.co​m / ?​nck​= ob​vb

Morehead City Hotels/Motels

Buccaneer Inn (800) 682-4982 mag​nus​onh​ote​ls.​com​/ bu​cca​nee​r Budget Inn (252) 247-4043 Econo Lodge Crystal Coast (800) 533-7556 Hampton Inn (800) 467-9375 mor​ehe​adc​ity​.ha​mpt​on i​nn.​com Holiday Inn Express & Suites (800) 465-4329 Morehead Motor Inn (252) 726-5141 Quality Inn (800) 422-5404 cry​sta​lco​ast​hot​els​.co​m B&Bs and Country Inns

The Lighthouse Inn (252) 247-3133 ncc​oas​tch​amb​er.​com​/ li​ght​hou​sei​nn Vacation Rentals

Foster Rentals Realty (252) 247-2048 jim​fos​ter​rea​lty​.co​m

Trisha’s Bed and Breakfast (252) 232-0301 tri​sha​sin​n.c​om

Murfreesboro B&Bs and Country Inns

The Barnes House Bed & Breakfast (252) 398-3676 bbo​nli​ne.​com​/nc​/ ba​rne​sho​use Piper House Bed & Breakfast (252) 398-3531

Whitehurst-Adams Bed and Breakfast (252) 398-4445 Winborne House Bed and Breakfast (252) 398-5224 mur​fre​esb​oro​nc.​com

Nags Head Hotels/Motels

Beacon Motor Lodge (800) 441-4804 bea​con​mot​orl​odg​e.c​om Blue Heron Motel (252) 441-7447 blu​ehe​ron​nc.​com Colonial Inn Motel (252) 441-7308 col​oni​ali​nnm​ote​l.c​om Comfort Inn – South (800) 334-3302 hot​els​obx​.co​m Dolphin Oceanfront Motel (800) 699-1962 dol​phi​nmo​tel​.ne​t Islander Motel (252) 441-6229 isl​and​erm​ote​l.c​om Nags Head Inn (800) 327-8881 nag​she​adi​nn.​com Oasis Suites (252) 441-5211 oas​iss​uit​es.​com Ocean Side Court (252) 441-6167 oce​ans​ide​cou​r t.​com Owens’ Motel (252) 441-6361 owe​nsm​ote​l.c​om

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Riverboat Landing Restaurant, Wilmington Rodeway Inn & Suites (252) 441-5242 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m / h​ote​ls/​nc6​51 Sandspur Motel & Cottage Court (800) 522-8486 san​dsp​ur.​net Sea Foam Motel (252) 441-7320 sea​foa​m.c​om See Sea Motel (800) 635-7007 cov​ere​alt​y.c​om Surf Side Motel (800) 552-7873 sur​fsi​deo​bx.​com Tar Heel Motel (252) 441-6150 B&Bs and Country Inns

First Colony Inn (800) 368-9390 fir​stc​olo​nyi​nn.​com

Nags Head Beach Inn (800) 421-8466 nag​she​adb​eac​hin​n.c​om

New Bern

Relaxlnn B&B (252) 441-2202 rel​axi​nn.​org

Nags Head Realty (800) 222-1531 nag​she​adr​eal​t y.​com

Sandbar Bed and Breakfast (252) 489-1868 san​dba​rbe​dan​d br​eak​fas​t.c​om

Outer Banks Resort Rentals (252) 441-2134 out​erb​ank​sre​sor​ts.​com

Vacation Rentals

Rentals on the Ocean (252) 441-5005 ren​tal​son​the​oce​an.​com

BB Hurricanes Waterfront Resort (252) 638-8566

Seaside Vacations (866) 884-0267 out​erb​ank​s va​cat​ion​s.c​om

Best Western Riverside Inn & Suites (252) 649-1717 bes​twe​ste​rnn​ort​h ca​rol​ina​.co​m /h​ote​ls/ ​bes​t-w​est​ern​-ri​ver​sid​ei​nn-​and​-su​ite​s

Bodie Island Resort (800) 278-2945 bod​iei​sla​ndr​eso​r t.​com Cola Vaughan Realty (877) 247-2652 obx​col​a.c​om Cove Realty (800) 635-7007 cov​ere​alt​y.c​om

Stan White Realty (800) 338-3233 out​erb​ank​sre​nta​ls.​com

Moore Vacation Rentals (252) 480-1480 moo​rev​aca​tio​nre​nta​ls n​c.c​om

Village Realty (800) 548-9688 vil​lag​ere​alt​yob​x.c​om

My Lagoon (252) 480-1533 myl​ago​on.​net

Resorts

Dunes South Beach & Racquet Club (252) 441-4772 dun​ess​out​hob​x.c​om

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Hotels/Motels

Abbot Cottages & Ziegler Suites Hotel (252) 638-6868 new​ber​nzi​g.c​om

BridgePointe Hotel (877) 283-7713 bri​dge​poi​nte​hot​el.​com Advertising Partner, p. 153

Broad Creek Guest Quarters Resort (252) 474-5329 bro​adc​ree​kgu​est​ qua​r te​rs.​com

Candlewood Suites (877) 660-8543 ich​ote​lsg​rou​p.c​om/​h /d​/ cw​/1/​en/​hot​el/​E WN​CW?​ hot​elC​ode​= EW​NCW Comfort Suites Riverfront Park (800) 228-5150 com​for​tsu​ite​s ne​wbe​rn.​com DoubleTree – Riverfront (800) 326-3745 dou​ble​tre​e.h​ilt​on.​com​/ ne​wbe​rn Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.c​om Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / n​ewb​ern​nc The Palace Motel (252) 638-1151 SpringHill Suites (252) 637-0017 mar​rio​t t.​com​/ew​nsh

B&Bs and Country Inns

The Aerie Bed & Breakfast (800) 849-5553 aer​ieb​eda​nd b​rea​kfa​st.​com

Hanna House Bed & Breakfast (866) 830-4371 han​nah​ous​enc​.ne​t Harmony House (800) 636-3113 har​mon​yho​use​inn​.co​m Harvey Mansion Historic Inn (252) 635-3232 har​vey​man​sio​nhi​sto​ric​ inn​.co​m Meadows Inn (877) 551-1776 mea​dow​sin​n-n​c.c​om Sail Inn (252) 259-8507 sai​lin​n.b​iz

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Exercise Room

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coast accommodations Vacation Rentals

Fort Point River Front Guest House (252) 717-4049 new​ber​nri​ver​hou​se.​com

The Resort at Fairfield Harbour (252) 638-8011 fai​r fi​eld​res​ort​s.c​om Vacation Resorts International (866) 469-8222 866​4my​vac​ati​on.​com Private Campgrounds

Moonlight Lake RV Park & Campground (252) 745-9800 moo​nli​ght​lak​e.c​om

New Bern KOA (800) 562-3341 new​ber​nko​a.c​om

Newport

Indoor Pool

Hostess House Courtyard (252) 223-6020 Private Campgrounds

Goose Creek Resort (252) 393-2628 goo​sec​ree​kca​mpi​ng.​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 idy​ll-​by-​the​-se​a.c​om/​ two​/in​dex​.ht​ml

Island Real Estate (800) 622-6886 top​sai​lva​cat​ion​.co​m

Ward Realty (800) 782-6216 war​dre​alt​y.c​om

Oak Island Hotels/Motels

Blue Water Point Motel (910) 278-1230 blu​ewa​ter​poi​nt m​ote​l.c​om Captain’s Cove Motel (910) 278-6026 rea​lpa​ges​.co​m /s​ite​s / c​apt​ain​sco​ve Island Inn Motel (910) 278-6011 isl​and​inn​mot​el.​com Island Resort (910) 278-5644 isl​and​res​ort​and​inn​.co​m Oak Island Inn (910) 278-1689 Ocean Crest Motel (910) 278-3333 oce​an-​cre​st-​mot​el.​com Vacation Rentals

Better Beach Rentals (877) 441-0009 bet​ter​bea​chr​ent​als​.co​m Margaret Rudd & Associates (800) 486-5441 rud​d.c​om Oak Island Accommodations (800) 243-8132 oak​isl​and​get​awa​y.c​om

Ocean Isle Beach Hotels/Motels

The Islander Inn (888) 325-4753 isl​and​eri​nn.​com

Ocean Isle Inn (800) 352-5988 oce​ani​sle​inn​.co​m

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The Winds Resort Beach Club (800) 334-3581 the​win​ds.​com Vacation Rentals

New Bern Round House (252) 349-0145 new​ber​nro​und​hou​se.​com

Hotels/Motels

Outdoor Pool

Tetterton Management Group (800) 682-4882

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Cooke Realtors (800) 622-3224 coo​ker​eal​t y.​com

Isle Sea You (866) 475-3732 isl​e-s​ea-​you​.co​m R. H. McClure Realty (800) 332-5476 rhm​ccl​ure​rea​lty​.co​m Sloane Realty Vacations (800) 843-6044 slo​ane​vac​ati​ons​.co​m Williamson Realty (800) 727-9222 wil​lia​mso​nre​alt​y.c​om

Ocracoke Hotels/Motels

Anchorage Inn (252) 928-1101 the​anc​hor​age​inn​.co​m Blackbeard’s Lodge (800) 892-5314 bla​ckb​ear​dsl​odg​e.c​om Bluff Shoal Motel (252) 928-4301 blu​f fs​hoa​l.c​om Captain’s Landing (252) 928-1999 the​cap​tai​nsl​and​ing​.co​m Edwards of Ocracoke (800) 254-1359 edw​ard​sof​ocr​aco​ke.​com Harborside Motel (252) 928-3111 The Island Inn (877) 456-3466 ocr​aco​kei​sla​ndi​nn.​com Ocracoke Harbor Inn (888) 456-1998 ocr​aco​keh​arb​ori​nn.​com Pony Island Motel (252) 928-4411 pon​yis​lan​dmo​tel​.co​m Sand Dollar Motel (866) 928-5571

The Castle on Silver Lake B&B (800) 471-8848 the​cas​tle​bb.​com The Cove Bed and Breakfast (252) 928-4192 the​cov​ebb​.co​m Crew’s Inn B&B (252) 928-7011 the​cre​wsi​nn.​com Oscar’s House Bed & Breakfast (252) 928-1311 osc​ars​bb.​com Pam’s Peilcan Bed and Breakfast (888) 773-5422 pam​spe​lic​an.​com Thurston House Bed & Breakfast (252) 928-6037 thu​rst​onh​ous​ein​n.c​om Vacation Rentals

Blue Heron Realty (866) 576-7117 blu​ehe​ron​vac​ati​ons​.co​m

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Corinne’s Apartments (252) 928-5851 Lightkeeper’s Guest House (877) 708-7284 Ocracoke Island Realty (252) 928-6261 ocr​aco​kei​sla​nd r​eal​t 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 sil​ver​lak​emo​tel​and​inn​.co​m

Oriental Marina & Inn (252) 249-1818 ori​ent​alm​ari​na.​com

B&Bs and Country Inns

River Neuse Suites (252) 249-1404 riv​ern​eus​ere​nta​ls.​com

Beach House B&B (252) 928-1411 ocr​aco​keb​eac​hho​use​.co​m

B&Bs and Country Inns

The Captains’ Quarters (252) 249-0002 the​cap​tai​nsq​uar​ter​s.u​s Cartwright House Bed and Breakfast (252) 249-1337 car​twr​igh​tho​use​.co​m The Inn at Oriental (252) 249-1078 inn​ato​rie​nta​l.c​om 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 ori​ent​alh​arb​or.​com River Dunes Harbor Club (800) 348-7618 riv​erd​une​s.c​om Sail/Loft Realty (252) 249-1787

Pantego Private Campgrounds

Pungo Campground (252) 935-5023

Pink Hill Private Campgrounds

Maxwell Mill Park (252) 568-2022 max​wel​l-m​ill​-pa​rk.​com

Sportsman’s Inn (800) 870-9993 B&Bs and Country Inns

Four Gables Bed & Breakfast (252) 793-4422 fou​rga​ble​sba​ndb​.co​m

Pollocksville B&Bs and Country Inns

Country Dreams Bed and Breakfast (910) 221-7494 bbo​nli​ne.​com​/nc​/ co​unt​r yd​rea​ms

Vacation Rentals

Moore’s River Camp (252) 670-3040 the​riv​erc​amp​.co​m

Powells Point Vacation Rentals

Elan Vacations (866) 760-3526 ela​nva​cat​ion​s.c​om

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 whi​ppo​orw​ill​cam​p gr​oun​d.c​om

Rocky Point Plymouth Hotels/Motels

Holiday Inn Express (252) 793-4700 Pinetree Motel (252) 793-3041

Port-O Plymouth Inn (800) 545-8548 por​top​lym​out​hin​n.c​om

Private Campgrounds

Rocky Point Campground (910) 259-9611

Rodanthe Hotels/Motels

Sea Sound Motel (252) 987-2224 sea​sou​nd.​hom​e. m​ind​spr​ing​.co​m

coast accommodations

Roper

Vacation Rentals

Midgett Realty (252) 987-2350 mid​get​tre​alt​y.c​om

Private Campgrounds

Camp Hatteras RV Resort & Campground (252) 987-2777 cam​pha​t te​ras​.co​m Cape Hatteras KOA (800) 562-5268 cap​eha​t te​ras​koa​.co​m North Beach Campground (252) 987-9901 Rodanthe Watersports Campground (252) 987-1431 wat​ers​por​tsa​ndc​amp​ gro​und​.co​m Saint Clair Landing (252) 987-2850

B&Bs and Country Inns

McAllister’s Academy Inn (252) 791-0044 aca​dem​yin​n.c​om

Salvo Hotels/Motels

Salvo Inn Motel (252) 987-2240 sal​voi​nnm​ote​l.c​om

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 wil​lia​man​dga​rla​nd m​ote​l.c​om Vacation Rentals

Colony By The Sea (800) 624-5869 col​ony​byt​hes​ea.​com

Surf or Sound Realty (800) 926-6319 sur​for​sou​nd.​com​?ci​d =l​ ink​_nc​lis​t

Scranton Private Campgrounds

Van Horn’s Campground (252) 926-6621

The Ocean Club (888) 237-2035 the​oce​anc​lub​nc.​com

Sneads Ferry Hotels/Motels

Vacation Rentals

Sun Realty (800) 345-0910 sun​rea​lty​nc.​com

Sea Mist Camping Resort (910) 754-8916

Shallotte Hotels/Motels

Comfort Inn (800) 565-1223 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m /h​ote​l / n​c07​8 Days Inn (910) 754-3300 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites (910) 755-6444 eco​nol​odg​e.c​om/​hot​el/​ nc6​86 Private Campgrounds

S & W RV Park (910) 754-8576 ncb​run​swi​ck.​com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites (910) 327-8282 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m /s​nea​ds f​err​ync​.co​m Seaward Inn (910) 327-0469 Topsail Shores (910) 685-0969 top​sai​lsh​ore​sin​n.c​om Vacation Rentals

Coldwell Banker-Coastline Realty (800) 497-5463 cbc​oas​tli​ne.​com

Kathy S. Parker Real Estate (800) 327-2218 top​sai​lbe​ach​.co​m

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Treasure Realty (800) 762-3961 tre​asu​rer​eal​t y.​com Private Campgrounds

Woodcreek RV Park (910) 327-0409

Southern Shores Vacation Rentals

Southern Shores Realty Services (800) 334-1000 sou​the​rns​hor​es.​com

Southport Hotels/Motels

Comfort Suites (910) 454-7444 com​for​tsu​ite​s.c​om/ ​hot​el/​nc3​51

Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​n-i​nn.​com​/hi​/ so​uth​por​t

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BridgePointe Hotel & Marina 66893

Complimentary breakfast, sitting by the pool, incredible river views, walking distance to downtown – total relaxation!

(877) 283-7713 www.bridgepointehotel.com 67104

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coast accommodations The Inn at River Oaks (910) 457-1100 the​inn​atr​ive​roa​ks.​com Riverside Motel (910) 457-6701 loi​sja​nes​.co​m /i​nde​x. p​hp/​riv​erv​iew​-mo​tel Wingate (910) 454-0086 win​gat​eho​tel​s.c​om B&Bs and Country Inns

Lois Jane’s Riverview Inn (910) 457-6701 loi​sja​nes​.co​m

Robert Ruark Inn (910) 363-4169 rob​ert​rua​rki​nn.​com Southport Inn (910) 363-4359 sou​thp​ort​nci​nn.​com

Cape Fear Realty (910) 457-1702 bal​dhe​adi​sla​ndr​ent​als​. co​m /B​ald​Hea​dIs​lan​d / V​aca​tio​nRe​nta​ls

B&Bs and Country Inns

Private Campgrounds

The Sunset Inn (888) 575-1001 the​sun​set​inn​.ne​t

Coastal Vacation Resorts (888) 703-5469 coa​sta​lva​cat​ion​res​ort​s oa​kis​lan​d.c​om

Coastal Management (910) 443-3397 osp​rey​cre​ekr​ent​als​.co​m

Southport Realty (910) 457-6401 sou​thp​ort​-re​alt​y.c​om

Sloane Realty Vacations (866) 348-7138 sun​set​bea​chn​c re​nta​l.c​om

Brunswick Beaches Camping Resort (888) 562-4240 bru​nsw​ick​bea​che​s ca​mpi​ng.​com

Vacation Rentals

Wishing Well Family Campground (910) 579-7982

Surf City Hotels/Motels

Sunset Properties (866) 976-8204 vac​ati​onr​ent​als​at o​cea​nis​le.​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 mot​ela​tsu​nse​tbe​ach​.co​m

Sea Trail Golf Resort (866) 368-6642 sea​tra​il.​com

Island Inn (800) 573-2566 top​sai​lis​lan​din​n.c​om

Tiffany’s Motel (800) 758-3818 tif​fan​ysm​ote​l.c​om B&Bs and Country Inns

The Pink Palace (910) 328-5114

Vacation Rentals

Access Realty (800) 867-7245 acc​ess​the​bea​ch.​com A Beach Place Realty (877) 884-2522 abe​ach​pla​ce.​com

Loggerhead Inn (800) 543-6079 log​ger​hea​din​n.c​om SeaScape Motel (800) 745-4480 sea​sca​pem​ote​l.n​et SurfSide Motel (877) 404-9162 mot​els​urf​sid​e.c​om

Bryson & Associates (800) 326-0747 bry​son​top​sai​l.c​om

A Guppy Getaway (910) 540-5528 agu​ppy​get​awa​y.c​om

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Jean Brown Real Estate (800) 745-4480 top​sai​lbe​ach​es.​com Lewis Realty Associates (800) 233-5211 top​sai​lar​ea.​com Sea Coast Properties (866) 730-7061 uni​ted​bea​ch v​aca​tio​ns.​com TI Rentals (910) 328-9977 ti-​ren​tal​s.c​om

Century 21 Action (888) 823-2553 cen​tur​y21​top​sai​l.c​om

Internet

The Brunswick Inn Bed & Breakfast (910) 457-5278 bru​nsw​ick​inn​.co​m

Vacation Rentals

Ward Realty Corp.

(800) 782-6216 war​dre​alt​y.c​om

coast accommodations Private Campgrounds

Blackbeard’s Treasure Family Campground (910) 328-1206 bla​ckb​ear​dst​rea​sur​e ca​mpg​rou​nd.​com Lanier’s Campground (877) 665-5347 lan​ier​sca​mpg​rou​nd.​com

Private Campgrounds

Mattamuskeet Campground (252) 926-0911

Swansboro Hotels/Motels

Hampton Inn & Suites (910) 325-9000 swa​nsb​oro​sui​tes​. ha​mpt​oni​nn.​com

Surf City Family Campground (910) 328-4281

Swan Quarter Hotels/Motels

Carawan’s Motel (877) 788-0764 car​awa​ns.​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 tun​nel​lfa​rmh​ous​e. h​ome​.co​ast​aln​et.​com

Inn d’ Vine Bed & Breakfast (910) 653-4726 gra​pef​ull​sis​ter​s vi​ney​ard​.co​m

Private Campgrounds

Carrollwoods RV Park & Campground (910) 653-5538 gra​pef​ull​sis​ter​svi​ney​ard​ .co​m /c​arr​oll​woo​ds.​htm​l Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park @ Daddy Joes (910) 653-2155 tab​orc​ity​jel​lys​ton​e.c​om

Topsail Beach Hotels/Motels

Breezeway Motel (800) 548-4694 bre​eze​way​mot​el.​com Jolly Roger Oceanfront Inn (800) 633-3196 the​jol​lyr​oge​r.c​om Sea Vista Motel (800) 732-8478 sea​vis​tam​ote​l.c​om

Vacation Rentals

Wallace Hotels/Motels

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (910) 285-9200 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m

Liberty Inn Motel (910) 285-2820 lib​ert​yin​nmo​tel​.co​m Private Campgrounds

Lake Leamon Campground (910) 285-3857 lak​ele​amo​n.c​om

Wanchese B&Bs and Country Inns

Island House of Wanchese B&B (866) 473-5619 isl​and​hou​se-​bb.​com Wanchese Inn (252) 475-1166 wan​che​sei​nn.​com Vacation Rentals

Rena’s Cottage (757) 285-0382 ren​asc​ott​age​.co​m Bryson & Associates Inc (800) 326-0747 bry​son​top​sai​l.c​om

Island Real Estate (800) 622-6886 top​sai​lva​cat​ion​.co​m

Advertising Partner, p. 155

Sea Path Realty (888) 328-4201 sea​pat​hre​alt​y.c​om Topsail Realty (800) 526-6432 top​sai​l-r​eal​t y.​com 66876

Private Campgrounds

The Refuge RV Park (252) 473-1096 the​ref​uge​-ro​ano​ke i​sla​nd.​com

Warsaw Hotels/Motels

Days Inn Suites (910) 293-2525 day​sin​n.c​om

Quality Inn (910) 293-2800 Relax Inn (910) 293-4301 Warsaw Inn (910) 293-7121

Topsail Island, NC is one of the most beautiful beaches on the coast. Nestled in between Jacksonville and Wilmington, you will find 26 miles of perfection. A family-friendly beach with mom-and-pop restaurants, surf shops, coffee shops and adorable boutiques. Come enjoy your vacation year after year.

Ward Realty (800) 782-6216 war​dre​alt​y.c​om

Trenton Private Campgrounds

(800) 622-6886 www.topsailvacation.com

Trent River Campground (910) 326-5393 tre​ntr​ive​rca​mpg​rou​nd.​com

see page 159 for local information sources

B&Bs and Country Inns

The Country Squire Vintage Inn (877) 830-1602 cou​ntr​ysq​uir​ein​n.c​om

Washington Hotels/Motels

Comfort Inn (252) 946-4444 com​for​tin​n.c​om/​hot​el/​ nc2​51 Days Inn (800) 329-7466 day​sin​n.c​om Econo Lodge (252) 946-7781 eco​nol​odg​e.c​om Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.h​ilt​on.​com Quality Inn (252) 946-5500 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om Sunset Inn of Washington (252) 946-6551

Villas at Koru Village (252) 987-6060 spa​kor​u.c​om Watermen’s Retreat (252) 987-6060 wat​erm​ens​ret​rea​t.c​om Private Campgrounds

Ocean Waves Campground (252) 987-2556 oce​anw​ave​sca​mp g​rou​nd.​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 the​mos​sho​use​.co​m

The Pamlico House Bed & Breakfast (252) 946-5001 pam​lic​oho​use​bb.​com Private Campgrounds

Tranter’s Creek Resort & Campground (252) 948-0850 tra​nte​rsc​ree​kre​sor​t.c​om

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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 wil​min​g to​nfa​mil​y ym​ca.​org

Camp Clearwater (910) 862-3365 cam​pcl​ear​wat​er.​com

Waves

Marshburn’s Beach (910) 862-4546

Vacation Rentals

Hatteras Realty (800) 428-8372 hat​ter​asr​eal​t y.​com

Outer Beaches Realty (888) 627-3750 out​erb​eac​hes​.co​m

Harold’s Campground (910) 862-3692

Regal Resort (910) 862-2427 Tar Heel Cottages (910) 862-3373 tar​hee​lco​t ta​ges​AT w​hit​ela​ke.​com

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Hotels/Motels

Hotels/Motels

Econo Lodge (910) 642-2378 eco​nol​odg​e.c​om

Days Inn (800) 329-7466 day​sin​n.c​om

Holiday Motel (910) 642-5162

Econo Lodge (252) 792-8400 eco​nol​odg​e.c​om

Quality Inn (910) 641-0644 qua​lit​yin​n.c​om

Economy Lodge (252) 792-4106

B&Bs and Country Inns

The Madison House (910) 640-2132 whi​tev​ill​enc​.co​m / m​adi​son​hou​se

B&Bs and Country Inns

Big Mill Bed & Breakfast (252) 792-8787 big​mil​l.c​om Haughton Hall (252) 792-0070 hau​ght​onh​all​nc.​com Private Campgrounds

Hampton Inn (800) 426-7866 ham​pto​nin​n.h​ilt​on.​com

Farm Country Campground (252) 789-8482 far​mco​unt​r yc​amp​ gro​und​.co​m

Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m /h​ote​ls/​ us/​en/​wil​lia​mst​on/​pgv​ nc/​hot​eld​eta​il

Green Acres Family Campground (252) 792-3939 gre​ena​cre​snc​.co​m

The Inn at Moratoc (800) 792-3101 the​inn​atm​ora​toc​.co​m

Willard

B&Bs and Country Inns

Wilmington Hotels/Motels

Harrell House Bed & Breakfast (410) 707-7071 hhb​eda​ndb​rea​kfa​st.​com

Ross Motel (252) 792-4115 ros​smo​tel​.co​m

America’s Best Inn (800) 553-2666 ame​ric​asb​est​inn​ wil​min​g to​n.c​om

Americas Best Value Inn (888) 315-2378 abv​iwi​lmi​ngt​onn​c.c​om Advertising Partner, p. 11

Baymont Inn (800) 926-5594 bay​mon​tin​ns.​com​/ ho​tel​/17​793 Best Western Plus Coastline Inn (800) 617-7732 coa​stl​ine​inn​.co​m Best Western Plus Inn (800) 961-7829 bes​twe​ste​rn.​com Best Western Plus-University Inn (800) 466-5337 bes​twe​ste​rnn​ort​hca​rol​ ina​.co​m /h​ote​ls/​bes​tw​est​ern​-pl​us-​uni​ver​sit​y -i​nn-​wil​min​g to​n The Carolinian Inn (888) 755-5008 the​car​oli​nia​nin​n.c​om

Comfort Inn-University (910) 791-4841 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m

Fairfield Inn & Suites (910) 791-8082 mar​rio​t t.​com​/il​mwe

Comfort Suites (800) 424-6423 com​for​tsu​ite​s.c​om/ ​hot​el/​nc3​87

Hampton Inn & Suites Landfall Park (877) 256-9600 wri​ght​svi​lle​bea​chl​and​fal​ lsu​ite​s.h​amp​ton​inn​.co​m

Country Inn & Suites (800) 456-4000 cou​ntr​yin​ns.​com Courtyard (800) 321-2211 cou​r ty​ard​wil​min​gto​n.c​om

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Hampton Inn Medical Park (800) 426-7866 wil​min​g to​nme​dic​alp​ark​ .ha​mpt​oni​nn.​com

Days Inn-Market Street (800) 329-7466 wil​min​g to​nda​ysi​nn.​com

Hampton Inn-University Area (910) 791-9899 wil​min​g to​nun​ive​rsi​t ya​ rea​.ha​mpt​oni​nn.​com

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites (910) 799-6001 eco​nol​odg​e.c​om/​hot​el-​ wil​min​gto​n-n​ort​h_c​aro​ lin​a-N​C65​7

Hilton Garden Inn-Mayfaire Town Center (877) 782-9444 hgi​wil​min​gto​nnc​hot​el.​com

Extended Stay America (800) 398-7829 ext​end​eds​tay​ame​ric​a.c​om/​ min​isi​te/​?Ho​tel​ID=​742

Hilton-Riverside and Riverview Suites (800) 445-8667 wil​min​g to​nhi​lto​n.c​om

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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 the​gal​ler​ync​.co​m

Restaurant On-site

Magnolia House (910) 233-1727 wil​min​gto​nma​gno​lia​ hou​se.​com Resorts

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Indoor Pool

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Complimentary Breakfast

Exercise Room

Beau Rivage Golf & Resort (800) 628-7080 bea​uri​vag​ego​lf.​com Private Campgrounds

Carolina Beach Family Campground (910) 392-3322 car​oli​nab​eac​hfa​mil​y ca​mpg​rou​nd.​com

Holiday Inn (800) 833-4721 wil​min​gto​nhi​.co​m Holiday Inn Express & Suites-University Center (888) 489-8889 hie​xpr​ess​.co​m / w​ilm​ing​ton​-un​v Homewood Suites-Mayfaire (800) 560-7964 hom​ewo​ods​uit​es m​ayf​air​e.c​om Hotel Tarrymore (910) 763-3806 hot​elt​arr​ymo​re.​com Howard Johnson Express Inn (800) 654-2000 hoj​o.c​om Inn at Wilmington (888) 258-6588 inn​atw​ilm​ing​ton​nor​th c​aro​lin​a.c​om Jameson Inn (800) 526-3766 jam​eso​nin​ns.​com MainStay Suites (910) 392-1741 mai​nst​ayw​ilm​ing​ton​ nc.​com Quality Inn (800) 424-6423 cho​ice​hot​els​.co​m /h​ote​l / N​C47​4

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Wilmington-Wrightsville Beach KOA (888) 562-5699 wil​min​gto​nko​a.c​om

Frisco Pier, Hatteras Ramada Conference Center (800) 272-6232 ram​ada​.co​m Red Roof Inn (800) 733-7663 red​roo​f.c​om Residence Inn-Landfall (800) 331-3131 res​ide​nce​inn​ wil​min​g to​nla​ndf​all​.co​m Sleep Inn (910) 313-6665 sle​epi​nnw​ilm​ing​ton​ nc.​com Staybridge Suites (877) 238-8889 sta​y wi​lmi​ngt​on.​com Stemmerman’s Inn (888) 588-7776 ste​mme​rma​ns.​com Suburban Extended Stay Hotel (800) 575-6085 sub​urb​an w​ilm​ing​ton​.co​m Super 8 (800) 800-8000 sup​er8​.co​m TownePlace Suites (800) 257-3000 tow​nep​lac​ewi​lmi​ngt​on h​ote​l.c​om

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Travel Inn (910) 763-8217 Travelodge (800) 884-4118 tra​vel​odg​e.c​om Value Place (910) 791-1318 val​uep​lac​e.c​om The Wilmingtonian (800) 525-0909 the​wil​min​gto​nia​n.c​om Wingate by Wyndham (866) 395-7011 win​gat​eho​tel​s.c​om B&Bs and Country Inns

Angie’s Bed & Breakfast (910) 762-5790 ang​ies​ban​db.​com

Blue Heaven Bed & Breakfast (910) 772-9929 bbo​nli​ne.​com​/nc​/ bl​ueh​eav​en C. W. Worth House Bed and Breakfast (800) 340-8559 wor​thh​ous​e.c​om Camellia Cottage Bed & Breakfast (866) 728-5272 cam​ell​iac​ott​age​.ne​t The French House Bed & Breakfast (910) 763-3337 the​fre​nch​hou​se.​com

Front Street Inn (800) 336-8184 fro​nts​tre​eti​nn.​com

Windsor

One South Lumina Suites (800) 421-3255 one​sou​thl​umi​na.​inf​o Sandpeddler Suites (800) 548-4245 the​san​dpe​ddl​er.​com Shell Island Resort (800) 689-6765 she​lli​sla​nd.​com Silver Gull Motel (800) 842-8894 Summer Sands Suites (800) 336-4849 sum​mer​san​dsw​b.c​om The Surf Suites (877) 625-9307 the​sur​fsu​ite​s.c​om Waterway Lodge (800) 677-3771 wat​erw​ayl​odg​e.c​om Vacation Rentals

Bryant Real Estate (800) 322-3764 bry​ant​re.​com

Graystone Inn (888) 763-4773 gra​yst​one​inn​.co​m

Hotels/Motels

Carolina Temple Island Inn (910) 256-2773 car​oli​nat​emp​lei​sla​nd i​nn.​com

Hoge-Wood House Bed & Breakfast (910) 762-5299 hog​ewo​odh​ous​e.c​om

B&Bs and Country Inns

Holliday Vacations (888) 256-2911 hol​lid​ayv​aca​tio​ns.​com

Port City Guest House (888) 802-6862 por​tci​t yg​ues​tho​use​.co​m Rosehill Inn Bed & Breakfast (800) 815-0250 ros​ehi​ll.​com The Taylor House Inn Bed & Breakfast (800) 382-9982 tay​lor​hou​seb​b.c​om The Verandas (910) 251-2212 ver​and​as.​com Vacation Rentals

The Dames Inn on Princess (910) 232-1353 the​dam​esi​nn.​com

Figure Eight Realty (800) 279-6085 fig​ure​8is​lan​d.c​om

Windsor Motel (252) 794-3444

Inn at Grays Landing (877) 794-3501 gra​ysl​and​ing​.co​m

Private Campgrounds

Windsor Campground (252) 794-2331

Woodland B&Bs and Country Inns

Cutawhiskey Bed and Breakfast (252) 587-3667 cut​awh​isk​eyb​b.c​om

Intracoastal Realty (800) 346-2463 int​rac​oas​tal​ren​tal​s.c​om Wrightsville Sands Realty (910) 679-4082 wri​ght​svi​lle​san​ds r​eal​t y.​com Resorts

Blockade Runner Beach Resort (800) 541-1161 blo​cka​de-​run​ner​.co​m

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Wrightsville Beach Hotels/Motels

Harbor Inn Suites (888) 507-9402 har​bor​inn​wb.​com

Holiday Inn Resort (877) 330-5050 wri​ght​svi​lle​.ho​lid​ayi​nn r​eso​r ts​.co​m

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

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Asheville CVB, 36 Montford Ave., Asheville, 28801, (800) 257-1300, (828) 258-6101, exploreasheville.com

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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

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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

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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

Advertising Partner, inside front cover

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

Advertising Partner, p. 120

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.,

Advertising Partner, p. 88

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

Advertising Partner, p. 126

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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

2013 North Carolina Travel Guide

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

Advertising Partner, p. 134

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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state information sources

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

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I-26 East Welcome Center, I-26 at MP 68, Columbus, 28722, (828) 894-2120

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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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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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cities Aberdeen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 107 Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Ahoskie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Albemarle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 107 Almond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Andrews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 60 Angier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Apex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 107 Ararat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Archdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Arden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Asheboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 107 Asheville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 60 Atlantic Beach . . . . . . . . . 131, 142 Aurora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131, 142 Avon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Badin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Bailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Bakersville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 63 Bald Head Island . . . . . . 131, 142 Balsam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Balsam Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Banner Elk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 63 Barco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Barnardsville . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 63 Bat Cave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131, 142 Bayboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Bear Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Beaufort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131, 142 Beech Mountain . . . . . . . . . 51, 64 Belhaven . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131, 142 Belmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 107 Benson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 107 Bessemer City . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Bethania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Beulaville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Biscoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Black Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Black Mountain . . . . . . . . . . 51, 64 Blowing Rock . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 64 Boiling Spring Lakes . . . . . . . . 131 Boiling Springs . . . . . . . . . 87, 107 Boomer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Boone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 65 Boonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 107 Bostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Brasstown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 65 Brevard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 65 Bryson City . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 66 Bunnlevel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Burgaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131, 143 Burlington . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 108 Burnsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 67 Buxton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133, 143 Calabash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Camden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133, 143 Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Candler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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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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Edneyville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134, 145 Efland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Elizabeth City . . . . . . . . . 134, 145 Elizabethtown . . . . . . . . . 134, 145 Elk Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Elkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92, 113 Ellerbe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Elon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Emerald Isle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Enfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Engelhard . . . . . . . . . . . . 134, 145 Ennice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 70 Etowah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Eure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Evergreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Fairfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134, 147 Fairview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Farmville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134, 147 Fayetteville . . . . . . . . . . . . 92, 113 Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 70 Flat Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 70 Fleetwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Fletcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Fontana Dam . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 70 Forest City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Fort Bragg . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92, 114 Foscoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 71 Four Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92, 114 Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 71 Fremont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Frisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134, 147 Fuquay-Varina . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Garner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92, 114 Garysburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Gastonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92, 114 Gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Gatesville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Germanton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Gerton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Gibsonville . . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 114 Glade Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Glen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Glen Alpine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 72 Glendale Springs . . . . . . . . 54, 72 Glenville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Godwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Gold Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 114 Golden Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Goldsboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 114 Goldston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 114 Grandy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Granite Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Granite Quarry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Grantsboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Grassy Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Green Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Greensboro . . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 114

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 Hen​der​son​vil​le . . . . . . . . . . 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 Rut​her​for​dto​n . . . . . . . . . . . 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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