The romantic, purple-tinged peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains have brought generations of visitors to this city in Western North Carolina. One important fan was the scion George Vanderbilt, who built America’s largest home here in the 1880s and filled it with priceless works of art. The Biltmore House is still in the family, and is unrivaled …
One of the fastest-growing cities in the States, Charlotte in North Carolina is an increasingly popular tourist destination, with new shops, restaurants and businesses springing up every day. The city is the second-largest financial centre in the country, so lots of glittering Fortune 500 headquarters can be found alongside its many museums, historical sights, and …
With its rich history, elegant architecture, and industrial heritage, Asheville, North Carolina, is a fascinating place to explore. Famously, it’s home to the sprawling Biltmore Estate – the largest private residence in the United States. Set on the confluence of two rivers and surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, there’s a great deal of nature …
Set along the Cape Fear Coast, Wilmington is a port city with a whole lot of history to get stuck into. With a location that puts it near to numerous beaches, and featuring a charming riverside, there’s more than just the past – including colonial-era buildings – that draws people to this city in North …
See the outline of Downtown Asheville on a map, and its radical, irregular edged shape could be a piece from a jigsaw puzzle. But it doesn’t take long to work out, when it comes down to having a good time, this North Carolina city district is the perfect fit and has more going on than …
At first glance, Downtown Raleigh, the historic center of North Carolina’s capital city, appears to be a quiet and reserved place where there’s not much going on. Start exploring and you’ll soon discover otherwise. Raleigh hasn’t been nicknamed the city of oaks for nothing, and yes, the streets of Downtown are broad and lined with …
Often used as a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains and other Appalachian attractions, Asheville is a key tourist city in North Carolina. The local community has gained a reputation in the state for their artsy nature, and this is exemplified by the sheer number of art galleries, museums, and workshops available across the city. …
The capital city of the state of North Carolina, Raleigh is known as the ‘City of Oaks’ thanks to the beautiful oak trees that line many of the city’s streets. It also happens to be a city filled with culture, what with its many museums, fabulous restaurants, buzzing nightlife and craft-breweries. It also happens to …
North Carolina is home to many different types of waterfalls. Some waterfalls you can swim in, some you can see from the road, and others involve a bit of hiking. Each waterfall offers a different experience, and most times children enjoy the ones they can swim in the best. In the Brevard area of North …
Greensboro is a sleepy place in North Carolina, with a real small city feel to it that will make you want to stay much longer than you had ever anticipated. This is a historic place to visit: a city that in its early years as a settler community played an integral role in the American …