Tips for Summer Vacation Trip in North Carolina

What to Do

• Visit the beaches of the Outer Banks
• Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains
• Take a hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• Visit the Biltmore Estate in Asheville
• Go whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River
• Visit the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro
• Take a scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway
• Visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kitty Hawk

Where to Go

• Outer Banks
• Asheville
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• Charlotte
• Wilmington
• Greensboro
• Raleigh
• Chapel Hill

Where to Stay

• The Sanderling Resort in Duck
• The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville
• The Westin Charlotte
• The Hilton Wilmington Riverside
• The Proximity Hotel in Greensboro
• The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary

Relevant Items

• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Hiking shoes
• Swimsuit
• Water bottle
• Camera
• Map or GPS