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32607
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The Travel and Tourism Division of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, established in 1937, advertises in out-of-state publications to attract tourists, and operates five Welcome Centers on the major interstate entrances to the state. These centers stock both pamphlets and hundreds of brochures produced by state agencies and privately-operated tourist attractions.
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31229
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North Carolina is known as the “Good Roads State” because it contains more scenic or otherwise interesting drives than any state in the nation. The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently published a set of designated scenic byways, complete with directions on how to tour them. Among citizens’ favorite drives are trips through Mount Mitchell, Wake Forest, Cape Hatteras, and the Neuse River Ferry to Morehead City.
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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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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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29574
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This article highlights fifty things people should see, do, cook, read, and drink when visiting the southern states. Among the suggested experiences in North Carolina are hang gliding in Kitty Hawk, square dancing in Waynesville, surf-fishing in Cape Hatteras, watching a solar eclipse in the Smoky Mountains, and visiting a craft brewery.
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Garden and Gun
(NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 11 Issue 2, Apr/May 2017,
p109-123, il, por
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31666
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The traditions of history abound in North Carolina, offering travelers rich and rewarding glimpses of the past. There are nineteen sites which have been officially designated as State Historic Sites. These sites range from a 16th century Indian ceremonial center to varied reminders of wartime battles fought in North Carolina.
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Old Trudge lists the many superlatives of Western North Carolina for those tourists seeking wonder and adventure. Trudge lists the many sightseeing spots of the area, including but not limited to, Mount Mitchell, the Biltmore Estate and Gardens at Asheville, the mineral museum on Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
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29581
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This article highlights seven of the South’s best swimming pools found in seven different states. Among the list is the granite-encrusted subterranean pool at Omni Grove Park Inn, located in Asheville, North Carolina. The pool features liquid therapy, waterfalls, and an aquatic sound system playing music underwater for lap swimmers.
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32323
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The economics of travel and tourism in North Carolina have grown enormously, with almost one-billion dollars spent by travelers during the past decade. This article provides facts and figures on the state travel industry, and highlights some of the state’s attractions.
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41276
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This bibliography contains sources about or inspired by the state, people, and culture. Categories include: biography and autobiography; foodways; genealogy and genealogical sources; local history; statewide history; poetry; politics and social issues; sports and recreation; science and nature.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 95 Issue 3, July 2018,
p340-352
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Religion--North Carolina; Travel--North Carolina; Politics--North Carolina; Art--North Carolina; Fiction--North Carolina; Foodways; Genealogy and genealogical sources--North Carolina--counties ; History--North Carolina; Sports--Biography; Tourism--North Carolina; Bibliographies--North Carolina ; North Carolina--bibliography
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30360
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Travel to the most visited tourist attractions in North Carolina--the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Parkway--have exceeded 6,000,000 persons in 1953. This new record exceeded 1952 by over 700,000 visitors.
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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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31263
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This 1999 travel guide provides details on popular tourist destinations throughout North Carolina and a full list of travel information centers and tourism resources. The destinations are a variety of places for travelers interested in history, art, science, nature, and wildlife.
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31239
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This 2000 travel guide provides details on popular tourist destinations throughout North Carolina and a full list of travel information centers and tourism resources. The destinations are a variety of places for travelers interested in history, art, science, nature, and wildlife.
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31222
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This 2001 travel guide provides details on popular tourist destinations throughout 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 and tourism resources.
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