Find your place in the surf or sand along NC’s 300 miles of barrier-island beaches
Raft routes for beginners to Class V rapids on rivers in the North Carolina mountains
Rent a boat for a day of refreshing fun on one of North Carolina’s many inland lakes
Stay in a rental just steps from the beach on your next trip to the North Carolina coast
Choose a scenic stretch of the 95 miles of Appalachian Trail that run through our state
Adventure at your own speed with SUP, surfing and other water sports
Visit the High Country in June to enjoy Family Fun Month at Beech Mountain Resort
Enjoy mild nights and cool mornings at North Carolina State Parks campsites
Take a ferry to Bald Head Island, where a golf cart or bike is your best mode of transportation
Relish the cooler mountain air on brewery and restaurant patios in Western North Carolina
Bring a blanket to enjoy live music and events in city green spaces throughout summer

Summer

It’s time to get away

Plan the trip you deserve this summer in North Carolina. Take the family on wildlife adventures around Atlantic Beach or find a unique summer camp to fill the kids’ days during vacation. Celebrate friendships with a retreat to Winston-Salem or Charlotte, or plan a romantic getaway for two. And when the temperatures heat up, cool off in our iconic national forests, or in our abundance of water parks and swimming holes.

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Trip Tips

The best place to view Thursday night fireworks at Carolina Beach is in front of the boardwalk
Swan Creek Wine Trail features four wineries within 5 miles of one another
H2OBX Waterpark offers discounted admission if you arrive after 3 p.m.
Saturday Night Lights is a free event at Tryon International Equestrian Center
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad offers packages that include a scenic train tour plus whitewater rafting

Summer

It’s time to get away

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Enjoy a Cool Summer on Beech Mountain

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