Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
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30488
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North Carolina's new motor routes are making the spring and summer vacation lands from the mountains to the coast more accessible than ever. Major highway improvements and additional roads, along with new attractions such as museums at Cape Hatteras, the 18th century village at Old Salem, and access to Fontana Lake provide tourists with historical, scientific, educational, and recreational activities.
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30518
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Almost every recreational activity possible is available across North Carolina. Sport fishing in lakes and oceans, state and national parks, outdoor dramas, spectator sports, and golf are all popular activities for both tourists and residents.
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30608
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From the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains, to the mid-south resorts, and fabulous fishing of the coast, North Carolina is a vacation-land full of variety. Improved facilities and access allow visitors to experience everything from outdoor sports to art museums.
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30718
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North Carolina's vacation-lands are offering new and more tourist attractions, better highways for access, and more accommodations from mountains to sea. New links to the Blue Ridge Parkway and a new bridge across the Croatan Sound are just a few of the new access routes, while expanded golf courses, modern motor courts, and special attractions are bringing in tourists across the state.
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30792
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Making history since 1584, North Carolina's historic buildings and artifacts now draw thousands of visitors each year. From the Orton Plantation in Wilmington to the Southern Branch Philadelphia Mint in Charlotte, North Carolina history provides tourists with vast places to explore.
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30796
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Surprisingly, some of the most interesting tourist attractions in North Carolina have become manufacturing and industrial plants. More than half a million people take tours of the Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company cigarette factory in Durham or the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company plant in Winston-Salem. Other industries, such as paper, furniture, and mountain craft plants also offer tours.
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30800
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Spring brings peak activity to North Carolina's big mid-south golf and riding resorts. Horse training centers for training and conditioning of horses for race or show is another multi-million dollar industry in the North Carolina's tourism appeal. Steeplechase races, harness horse races, hunter trials, and horse shows provide visitors a glimpse of the full racing and show circuits.
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30801
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North Carolina provides year-round field and wood activity for sportsmen. From oceans and sounds to lakes and streams, 30 variety of game fish are caught throughout the state's waters. Additionally, waterfowl hunting and game such as deer, bear, and boar bring thousands to the state.
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30850
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This article provides links to websites and resources on the most common North Carolina destinations and intriguing, little-known attractions. It also discusses camping in North Carolina and highlights various campsites available in the state.
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30852
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This travel guide describes fifteen travel destinations, three in each of five regions across North Carolina. The destinations are a mix of well-known and not-so-well-known places, places for kids, places for nature lovers, history enthusiasts and shoppers. Also provided is a listing of travel information resources.
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30882
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The variety of North Carolina's vacation activities and opportunities continues to grow with new spots opening to the public from mountains to coast in 1959. New motor routes link the Blue Ridge Parkway to the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, while an alternate route on Highway 158 gives faster access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Day use areas and camping grounds are being expanding at the coast while new facilities in state and national parks provide better access and amenities.
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30905
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This 2008 travel guide describes twenty new adventures, four in each of five regions of North Carolina. The destinations are a variety of places for travelers interested in history, art, science, nature, and wildlife. Also provided is a full list of travel information centers.
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30989
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The annual roundup of new attractions in North Carolina exposes the variety of spots and activities from mountains to coast. New motor roads cut through the Piedmont and bypass congested areas of Coastal Plain. New lodges, restaurants, golf courses, camping facilities, and expanding marinas dot the highways and byways, providing comfort and access for hiking, fishing, historical sites, wildlife observing, and sports.
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31012
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This 2007 travel guide describes twenty new adventures, four in each of five regions of North Carolina. The destinations are a variety of places for travelers interested in cultural heritage, history, art, science, recreation, farms, nature, and wildlife. Also provided is a full list of travel information centers.
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31134
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This special section of Carolina Country is a touring guide to North Carolina travel destinations. The destinations are a variety of places for travelers interested in cultural heritage, history, art, science, recreation, farms, nature, and wildlife. Also provided is a full list of travel information centers.
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