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Welcome Centers

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Aycock Brown Welcome Center

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Operated by The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, the center provides information on attractions, events and…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Dismal Swamp Canal & Welcome Center

South Mills, North Carolina

Welcome Center provides assistance and information to both highway and waterway travelers on historic sites,…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

I-26 East Welcome Center

Columbus, North Carolina

Located near the NC/SC border on I-26 at Mile Marker 68. Picnic tables, grills and…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

I-40 West Welcome Center

Waynesville, North Carolina

Located in the Mountains near Asheville and the Pisgah National Forest on I-40 at Mile…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

I-77 North Welcome Center

Dobson, North Carolina

Located just south of the NC/VA border on I-77 at Mile Marker 105. Picnic tables,…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

I-77 South Welcome Center

Charlotte, North Carolina

Located near the NC/SC border on I-77 at Mile Marker 1. Picnic tables, grills and…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

I-85 North Welcome Center

Norlina, North Carolina

Located near the NC/VA border on I-85 at Mile Marker 231. Picnic tables, grills and…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

I-85 South Welcome Center

Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Located near the NC/SC border north of Gastonia and west of Charlotte on I-85 at…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

I-95 North Welcome Center

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Located near the NC/VA border on I-95 at Mile Marker 181. Picnic tables, grills and…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

I-95 South Welcome Center

Rowland, North Carolina

Located near the NC/SC border, southwest of Lumberton, on I-95 at Mile Marker 5. Picnic…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Outer Banks Welcome Center on Roanoke Island

Manteo, North Carolina

Operated by The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, this conveniently located center provides information on attractions,…

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