North Carolina State Parks
Crowders Mountain State Park
Climb rugged peaks rising 800 feet above the surrounding countryside and watch raptors soar in the wind currents. The park's 5,054 acres include 1,625-foot Crowders Mountain and 1,705
Mount Mitchell State Park
Mount Mitchell is the highest peak (6,684 feet)
Watha State Fish Hatchery
The only warm water hatchery in North Carolina. Feeding fish. Catfish and Striped Bass being raised. Please call to determine the activity of the day.
Medoc Mountain State Park
Medoc Mountain summit is 325 feet high, has 10.25 miles of hiking trails, 2,300 acres of hardwoods/pine forest located on the fall line between Piedmont/
State Street Station
Stroll through a cordial relaxed neighborhood of 35 unique shops, galleries, restaurants and boutiques housed in elegantly refurbished 1920's vintage buildings.
State of North Carolina
Information on North Carolina state government including the Office of the Governor and other state agencies. The Governor's page includes a children's section.
Carolina Beach State Park
Spot the rare Venus flytrap and other species of plants. Wind your way through habitats along intriguing trails or enjoy fishing and boating. Covers 712
Pettigrew State Park
An angler's paradise, this park is the home of Lake Phelps, a 16,600-acre natural lake; a virgin forest;
Hammocks Beach State Park
Venture to Bear Island, and be rewarded with vivid memories of one of the most unspoiled beaches on the Atlantic. Accessible only by passenger ferry or private boat. An 892-acre barren island with 3.5
Eno River State Park
Bird-watching, boating/sailing, fishing, hiking, picnic shelter. Free. Open 8 am-5pm Mon-Fri.
South Mountains State Park
Offers approximately 14 miles of trout streams and 48 miles of trails designated for mountain bikes, equestrian and hiking activity. Features the High Shoals Falls on the Jacob'
Historic Downtown Statesville
Includes the historic downtown area and four outlying residential districts. Many of the commercial and residential structures are on the National Register of Historic Places and date from 1860
United States Coast Guard Complex
Tours of the nation's largest Coast Guard base's Aircraft Repair & Supply Center each Wednesday or by appointment.
Biltmore Estate
Recapture your sense of wonder at Biltmore Estate in Asheville andbegin your getaway from the everyday. Nourish your spirit with the beauty ofAmerica?
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
This 190-acre state natural area includes covers most of Occoneechee Mountain with an 867
New River State Park
Canoe more than 26
Mt. Mitchell State Park Restaurant
Offers a variety of food - sandwiches, steak, trout, and a Continental Breakfast
Stone Mountain State Park
Gentle streams, trails and the sheer rock face of Stone Mountain have created a haven for anglers, hiker and climbers. Its 13,500 acres include tent, primitive and backpack campsites; 17
William B. Umstead State Park
Over 5,500 acres of natural area located in Wake County between Glenwood Ave/Hwy 70 and I-40. The park offers hiking trails, bridle and bike trails, 28
North Carolina State Capitol
Built between 1833 and 1840, this National Historic Landmark is one of the best-preserved examples of a civic building in the Greek Revival style of architecture. It originally housed the governor'
Merchants Millpond State Park
Discover one of North Carolina's rarest ecological communities. Massive cypress & gum trees covered with Spanish moss form a canopy for the dark waters of the 750-acre cypress millpond ~
Jockey's Ridge State Park
Rising 110 feet, Jockey'
Fort Macon State Park
Built between 1826 and 1834 to guard the entrance to Beaufort Harbor, this five-sided fort constructed of brick and stone was intermittently garrisoned before being seized by Confederate troops in 186
Hanging Rock State Park
A 6,968 acre state park with more than 18 miles of maintained trails leading to vistas, waterfalls, sparkling streams, 12
Pilot Mountain State Park
Divided into two sections with 1,000
North Carolina State Archives
The State Archives preserves original and microfilm records of the colony and state of North Carolina from 1663
Raven Rock State Park
Eleven miles of hiking trails, seven miles of bridle trails, picnicking, primitive backpack camping (permit required/fee). Steep bluff, outcrops.