Helping you plan a memorable trip to the USA!
To make sure you receive Visit USA’s latest news, information and travel offers, sign up to receive our email updates below:
By providing your email address and clicking “submit” you consent to be contacted by Visit USA with offers and updates which we feel may be of interest to you. To opt out, use the unsubscribe link or email info@visitusa.org.uk. Find out how Visit USA safeguards user information by reading our Privacy Statement.
Introduction Facts
Request our travel planner
When people think of mountains in the United States, nearly everyone thinks about the great American west. But just because the Smoky Mountains don’t quite reach 14,000+ feet, it doesn’t make the adventure any smaller.
Read more >
From the misty mountains to the sunny coast, North Carolina is a variety vacationland, featuring natural beauty, history, arts and adventure. Thousands flock to North Carolina in search of the wonderful outdoors lifestyle and fascinating cultural heritage showcased in many blockbuster movies – including both Dirty Dancing and the Last of the Mohicans. The highest mountains in the eastern US are located in western North Carolina, home to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains, all part of the 1,500 mile Appalachian Mountain Range. Here activities include rock climbing and whitewater rafting, while in the winter the adventurous can ride the slopes on skis, tubes or snowboards.
In central North Carolina, you'll find one-of-a-kind shopping or can tee off on one of the state's 400 golf courses, including Pinehurst – the home of American golf. In 2010 travellers will also be able to visit the very first NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, allowing racing buffs to take in the full history of this thrilling sport. The area along the coast has a wide range of accommodation from luxurious eco-lodges to charming welcoming guesthouses. Here visitors can dive into water sports like boating, swimming and saltwater fishing; climb historic lighthouses and bask in the warm sun on the Atlantic coastline.
Highlights
State Secret
State Facts
Land Area: 48,624.2 sq miles
Water Area: 5,194.4 sq miles
Population:10.5 million
State Capital: Raleigh
Largest City: Charlotte
Local Time: EST – 5 hrs behind the UK
Climate: Long hot summers and mild winters with snow in the mountains. Temperatures are lower in the western part of the state as you gain elevation. Rainfall levels are even all year.
Ntl Parks: 1 national park (Great Smoky Mountains National Park) and 41 state parks
More Information
Visit North CarolinaTel: 020 8460 3582 |
Travel tips and inspiring ideas for a memorable USA trip!
Find out what each state has to offer and create your USA experience.
Find out more about activities, sights and events in the USA.
Visit USA | E-Newsletter Sign-up
By providing your email address and clicking “sign-up” you consent to be contacted by Visit USA with offers and updates which we feel may be of interest to you. To opt out, use the unsubscribe link or email info@visitusa.org.uk. Find out how Visit USA safeguards user information by reading our Privacy Statement.