What To Do

	Culture & Arts Watch a potter transform a lump of clay into a collector’s piece. See an outdoor drama unfold under the stars. Relax at a symphony. And along the way, discover the fine art of vacationing. more>		Entertainment Theme parks and aquariums with sharks. Hayrides and corn mazes. Elegant theaters and concert halls. All-night dancing and all that jazz. Now that’s entertainment. more>
	Events & Festivals Tap your foot as a legend plays bluegrass. Watch a kilted Highland athlete fling a stone across a mountain meadow. Argue over the best barbecue sauce. Join in the celebrations in North Carolina. more>		Food & Wine Barbecue, hushpuppies and sweet tea. Muscadine jelly on fresh-baked biscuits. Grilled crab cakes paired with a buttery Chardonnay. Experience the mouthwatering possibilities of North Carolina fare. more>
	Golf Forget other states. North Carolina has a variety of golf courses other countries would be envious of. Our more-than 600 courses wind their way across some of the most picturesque landscapes in the world. more>		History & Heritage Whether it’s a hundred-year-old lighthouse, a Native American Indian Village, a battleground or a Civil Rights Movement museum, history comes alive in North Carolina like nowhere else. more>
	Outdoor Activities Hike a mile-high mountain. Hang glide off a four-story sand dune. Kayak a tranquil lake. Spend an afternoon fishing in the surf. Discover how North Carolina puts the “great” in the great outdoors. more>		Shopping Stroll expansive malls, galleries and fine specialty shops. Browse showrooms in the Furniture Capital of the World. Go antiquing. There’s treasure to be found when you shop North Carolina. more>
	Spas & Resorts Whether you’re seeking a spa sabbatical, going for a golf getaway or aspiring to an all-inclusive escape, luxury vacation opportunities abound in North Carolina. more>		Sports & Racing We’ve got baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, softball, volleyball, horseshoes, ice skating – the list goes on and on – and we’ll race anything with an engine. more>