North Carolina
The Great Smoky Mountains in southwestern North Carolina are one of the country's top natural destinations, and visitors can enjoy 250 miles of the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway winding through North Carolina's mountains.
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Symmes Chapel - Pretty Place
The outdoor chapel at the YMCA Camp Greenville, called "Pretty Place," offers a breathtaking view from the top of Standing Stone Mountain. More than 100 couples are married each year at this chapel, which is closed to the public during weddings and camp functions.
Cedar Mountain, NC WeddingsHistoric Trivette Clinic Ghost Tours
This is the only hospital ever built in North Iredell. It was in operation from 1932 - 1938, and was a full service facility. Following the founder\'
Hamptonville, NC Ghost Tours1812 Hitching Post
The 1812 Hitching Post was the birthplace of four-term N. C. Lieutenant Governor W. D. Turner in 1865 and was also owned by North Carolina Senator Columbus Vance Henkel in the early to mid-1900'
Turnersburg, NC Historic HomesCarolina Artist Studio Gallery
Carolina Artist Studio Gallery is a a 501(c)3 non-profit cooperative gallery located at the corner of 8th and Evans Streets near the Morehead City waterfront. The gallery's mission is to promote art education and appreciation.
Morehead City, NC Art GalleriesLost Cove Naturalist
Specializing in wilderness adventures, backpacking, primitive technology and naturalist education. We offer programs in primitive technology, how to make fire by friction, wilderness quickie and long term survival shelters, wild edible & medicinal plants, & backpacking "101:
Linville, NC HikingGraystone Inn
An historic landmark and one of the most elegant structures in Wilmington, the inn has recently undergone extensive renovations and has been returned to its original "turn-of-the-century grandeur" under the ownership of innkeepers Rich and Marcia Moore. Originally ""The Bridgers Mansion,"
Wilmington, NC Historic HomesCurrituck County Historic Jail
Next to the Currituck County Courthouse sits the original Currituck Jail. This jail was built after receiving legislative permission in 1767, burned down in 1808, then was rebuilt in 1857 and is one of the four oldest jails in North Carolina. The jail is a Jacobean brick building 32' X 20'
Currituck, NC Pioneer HistoryHistoric Murfreesboro
Twelve-block historic district, listed on National Register of Historic Places. Murfreesboro has significant properties dating to the 1700
Murfreesboro, NC MuseumsCarolina Model Railroaders
Carolina Model Railroaders, Inc. (CMR) is Greensboro's oldest model railroad club. CMR has served the Triad with over 34
Greensboro, NC Railroad HistoryFontana Lake Trails
Fontana Lake is roughly 30 miles long and is at an elevation of around 1700'. It is one of the deepest in the region. The Appalachian Trail
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