North
Carolina was one of the original Thirteen Colonies, originally known as Carolina. On
May 20, 1861, North Carolina was the last of the Confederate states to secede from the
Union. It was readmitted on July 4, 1868. The state abounds in attractions for its
expanding tourist industry. Fort Raleigh National Historic Site marks the scene of
the first attempt at English settlement in the New World. Interesting historic areas
of North Carolina include important battlefields of the American Revolution and the
American Civil War.
North Carolina welcomes you with charming historical towns, adventure and leisure,
fabulous shopping and golf, and some of the kindest weather you'll ever meet. Wherever you
go North Carolina, you'll enjoy its welcoming bed and breakfasts, country inns, historic
hotels, homestay B&Bs, and urban inns. Unique experiences await you in each of
our three main regions, from the mountains to the sea, and you'll find Southern
hospitality, friendly people and reasonable rates across the state. |