NORTH CAROLINA , though the most industrialized
of the Southern states, remains an excellent destination
for the vacationer. With the Great Smoky Mountains to
the west and a relatively unspoiled coastline to the east,
North Carolina has an abundance of resources for the serious
vacationers.
Geographically, North Carolina breaks down into three
distinct areas - running from east to west, the coast,
the Piedmont and the mountains - that help make it one
of the more interesting states to tour around. For visitors,
the coast is the most promising area, with good beaches,
beautiful landscapes and a fascinating history. The inner
coast consists largely of the less developed Albemarle
Peninsula , with colonial Edenton nearby. The central
Piedmont is dominated by manufacturing cities, and by
the academic institutions of the prestigious Research
Triangle: Raleigh , the state capital, is home to North
Carolina State University. Duke University is at Durham
, and the University of North Carolina at trendy Chapel
Hill. Winston-Salem combines tobacco culture and Moravian
heritage, while Charlotte bills itself as the next boom
city of the South. In the mountains
, one of the most stunning stretches of Appalachia, the
only towns of any size, Boone and Asheville , are linked
by the spectacular Blue Ridge Parkway , while Great Smoky
Mountains National Park overlaps the border with Tennessee.
These North Carolina vacation cabins,
condos, and cottages are presented by their Owners
or agents. Please click on the links provided, then
contact Owners directly with your inquiries.
