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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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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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25523
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This article describes how two projects have expanded beyond their early support from the North Carolina Sea Grant. On the southern coast of North Carolina, a new species of butterfly, the crystal skipper, makes its permanent home within a 30-mile stretch of sand dune. People-First Tourism, Inc., (P1t) creates an online marketplace where the public has direct pathways to vetted microentrepreneurs.
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White Lake, once a popular place for showboats and waterski shows, holds an enduring place in North Carolina’s tourist industry. Asserting its value is White Lake: A Historical Tour of the Nation’s Safest Beach, written by a year-around resident, Cathy Faircloth. Asserting its value also is the population on summer weekends, reaching as high as 10,000.
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23057
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Ten southern towns located less than ninety minutes from major cities provide small-town charm and an opportunity for weekend trips. Included in the list is Davidson, North Carolina, located on Lake Norman and just thirty minutes north of Charlotte.
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Garden and Gun
(NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 9 Issue 3, June-July 2015,
p91-105, il, por
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24259
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In Depression-era North Carolina, the state was mostly agrarian despite the increase in industrialization. Still, the wealthy took vacations. This new travel culture prompted state officials to develop a tourism trade for North Carolina based on its natural resources, the mountains and the sea.
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24807
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In this Meeting and Tourism Round Table, tourism industry experts gathered together to discuss tourism’s role in the state’s economy in the coming years.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 35 Issue 12, December 2015,
p26-31, il, por
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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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North Carolina is now one of the best places in the country to enjoy wine. As the wine industry has grown since 2000 with double the acres of grape vines and triple the wineries, wine tourism has also grown. An estimated 800,000 tourists come to North Carolina for the wine each year, with an economic impact of $813 million.
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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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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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The St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation, Inc. has launched the African American Cultural Tourism Website. A project funded by the North Carolina Arts Council, the site offers visitors information about fourteen of the state’s most prominent African American cultural organizations.
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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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