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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Sliding Rock
Discovery Place
Battleship North Carolina
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
Wright Brothers National Memorial, North Carolina
Biltmore Estate and Biltmore Gardens
Lexington Glassworks
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Museum of Life and Science
Good Karma Ranch, North Carolina
Airborne and Special Operations Museum
Eating Asheville Tours
Marbles Kids Museum
Wheels Through Time Museum, North Carolina
Banner Elk Winery and Villa
Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, North Carolina
CPCC Art Galleries - Student Art in Charlotte
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Carolina Meat and Fish Co
Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery
North Carolina Maritime Museum
North Carolina is a great place to unwind and explore no matter where your interests lie. The geography of the state ranges from busy, bustling cities to towering mountains to the beaches, lakes, waterfalls and Outer Banks islands. Visitors can immerse themselves in some of the best museums in the country, admire the beauty of nature from the top of Grandfather Mountain or take a trip to the past by visiting some of the many Civil War sites.
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