Explore North Carolina

Staunchly liberal and a bit off-the-wall, Asheville's Blue Ridge Mountain surroundings have led to a strong artistic community, evident in the town's many art galleries and variety of arts-based annual events

Make the most of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a trip to Ski Beech Mountain Resort, Hawksnest Ski Resort, or one of the other ski villages located close to Boone.

Chapel Hill's liberal environment is largely spurred by the UNC campus that brings in thousands of students and teachers. Feed your creative side with a trip to the Ackland Art Museum or the Creative Metalsmiths.

A thriving metropolis, Charlotte has all the thrilling sports complexes, awe-inspiring museums and delicious restaurants that you would expect out of a world-class city.

Duke University is not only Durham's biggest name, it also holds some of the city's best attractions. Check out the Nasher Museum of Art or the incongruous Duke Lemur Center.

Home to Fort Bragg, a strong sense of military presences pervades throughout Fayetteville. There are still plenty of non-military activities, try a trip to the Poe House Museum or the Fayetteville Museum of Art.

Known for its temperate weather and mild seasons, explore Greensboro's beauty with a trip to the one-of-a-kind Bog Gardens or the verdant Greensboro Arboretum.

A college town and the cultural center of North Carolina, Raleigh has institutions like North Carolina Museum of Art alongside outdoor escapes such as Lake Wheeler Park.

Located near the southern edge of the state along the beautiful shoreline, Wilmington's biggest draws remain its beaches. For a different way to view the area, catch a ride with Cape Fear Riverboats and cruise the scenic river.

New innovations and old ways of life intersect in Winston-Salem, where the prestigious Wake Forest University is just a few short miles away from the historical Old Salem Museums & Gardens.