North Carolina Tourism

North Carolina occupies a median location along the Atlantic seaboard and is bounded on the south by South Carolina and Georgia, on the west by Tennessee, on the north by Virginia, and on the east by the Atlantic Ocean. It ranks 29th in area, and 10th in population. North Carolinians are called Tar Heels, a nickname the origin of which is still debated. The state has a rich historical tradition and a growing tourist industry. The state was one of the first in the South to industrialize. Articles herein cover North Carolina travel, vacations and tourism information.
Fun Things to Do in North Carolina
If you are out on vacation, the only thing you want to remember it by is the fun things that you did. Here are a few suggestions of fun things to do in North Carolina, just in case that happens to be your next vacation destination.

North Carolina Facts
Despite the name 'North Carolina', this state is located in the south-eastern United States! Here are some interesting North Carolina facts. Read on...

Best Places to Live in North Carolina
Thinking of relocating with family or retiring in North Carolina? Then here's an article that will give you information on various cities in the state...

Vacation Spots in North Carolina
The information about vacation spots in North Carolina is provided in short in the article below. The important North Carolina vacation spots, the different activities and events that tourists can enjoy are presented in the paragraphs below.

Belle Chere, the Beautiful Living Festival
Every summer in Asheville, NC, it isn't just the weather that's hot - there's an arts festival that's even hotter.

North Carolina Vacation Spots
Endowed with a lot of natural beauty and historical spots, North Carolina is a traveler's delight. If you are planning a vacation in North Carolina, by any chance, read on to know where exactly you should go.

The History of North Carolina's Badin Lake
Underwater towns, giant catfish, and a downed airplane. All this and more can be found in North Carolina's Badin Lake.

Beaches in North Carolina
North Carolina has many fine beaches renowned for their beauty and tranquility. Here are a few interesting North Carolina beaches.

North Carolina: The Outer Banks
Bask in the warm breezes on the beaches of North Carolina's Outer Banks, a series of barrier islands far removed from everyday cares.

Slain North Carolina Woman’s Family Gets Custody of Kids
As police detectives hunt for clues in the murder of North Carolina woman Nancy Cooper, a judge awards temporary custody of her children to her sister and parents.

North Carolina Judge Rules Witnesses May Swear on Koran in Court
The ACLU wins their lawsuit claiming that court witnesses taking oath with a Bible discriminates against non-Christians.

How Do You Fire a Judge? Someone Needs to Tell North Carolina
A North Carolina judge lost his law license for swindling an elderly woman out of her life savings, so he can’t hear cases anymore. Yet nobody can figure out how to fire him, so he is still on the state payroll drawing thousands of dollars.