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for "North Carolina--Description and travel"
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7896
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The coast is often called North Carolina's cradle of civilization--the place where a group of colonists faded into history as the 'Lost Colony,' and man took his first steps toward space on the Wright Brothers plane. Verna describes four places to visit: Deadwood in Martin County, a family-owned, western-themed park; Merchants Millpond State Park in Gates County, featuring 3,259 acres of coastal pond and southern swamp forest habitats; Somerset Place in Washington County, a 37-acre state historic site that affords a glimpse into 19th-century plantation life; and the Cape Lookout National Seashore in Carteret County, three undeveloped barrier islands half-a-mile wide containing a lost town, lighthouse, and solitude.
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Using the alphabet, the writers describe twenty-six interesting places to visit during the summer months. These include the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, Bost Grist Mill, Charlotte Trolley Museum, Doughton Park, and the Zebulon Latimer House Museum.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 73 Issue 1, June 2005,
p78-84, 86-88, 90-92, il
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North Carolina has hundreds of sites and attractions that stretch from the mountains to the coast. Hensley lists twenty of these getaways that can be enjoyed for just a few dollars and a few gallons of gas. They include Grandfather Mountain (Linville); the Carl Sandburg Home (Flat Rock); the North Carolina Pottery Center (Seagrove); Somerset Place (Creswell); and the Wright Brothers National Memorial (Outer Banks).
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For individuals looking for new places to explore or old favorites to revisit in North Carolina, Ellis describes day trips and perfect weekends. The author divides the 52 weeks into the four seasons. Among the places and events he recommends are Beaufort, the North Carolina Pickle Festival in Mt. Olive, the Union Grove Fiddlers Contest, the state aquariums, the state's lighthouses, and Stone Mountain State Park.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 70 Issue 9, Feb 2003,
p52-56, 58-60, 62-72, 74-78, 80-82, 84-91, il
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5971
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Weekend getaways for people living in a state blessed with historical sites and recreational opportunities are described by Hensley. Among the places listed are Waynesville, Boone, Beaufort, Wilmington, and New Bern.
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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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31234
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In this article, citizens describe and share stories about the best things that ever happened to North Carolina. The most prominent events and features in North Carolina history were the development of the Blue Ridge Parkway, fusion of diverse cultures, the tobacco industry, electricity, and the Andy Griffith Show.
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Widely traveled Bill Hensley lists some of his favorite accommodations around the state, including the Fearrington House, near Pittsboro, and the Grove Park Inn in Asheville.
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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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4300
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Travelers might be confused by the many towns throughout the state that bear the same names. For example, there are seven Bethels and two former Bethels in North Carolina. A number of these communities including Bethels, Town Creeks, Concords, and Piney Greens, are profiled.
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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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OUR STATE magazine is sixty-five years old. People and places sharing the birth year include author Reynolds Price, blues singer Nina Simone, Croatan National Forest, and the Alleghany County Courthouse in Sparta.
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The North Carolina mountains cover an area of 6,000 square miles and contain the highest peaks east of the Mississippi River. They are also the site of spectacular autumn leaf displays. Each year tourists flock to such areas as Flat Rock and Cumberland Knob to view them.
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Living conditions, including moderate climate, low crime and taxes, affordable housing, and a high quality of life, are attracting many out-of-state retirees to coastal areas like Topsail Island, the Wilmington area, and the Crystal Coast.
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North Carolina's status as one of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, with more than 100 different natural ecosystems, attracts admiring photographers from near and far.
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