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Travel
to North Carolina
Charlotte
is North Carolina's largest city, and continues to experience rapid growth, in
large part due to the banking & finance industry. Charlotte is now the
second largest banking center in the United States (after New York), and is
home to Bank of America and Wachovia.
Cultural Attractions in Charlotte
include the Afro-American Cultural Center, Discovery Place, Spirit Square, the
soon to be built NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center,
Children's Theatre of Charlotte, The
Mint Museums, the Charlotte Museum Of History, Levine Museum of the New
South, and the Wing Haven Gardens. Soon the Betchler Art Museum and Knight
Theater in Uptown Charlotte will open, expanding the art venues in
Charlotte.
North Carolina is also a center of American motorsports, with
more than 80% of NASCAR racing teams and related industries located in the
Piedmont region. The largest race track in North Carolina is the Lowe's Motor
Speedway in
Concord,
North Carolina where the
NASCAR Sprint Cup
holds three major races each year. NASCAR recently began construction on the
NASCAR Hall of Fame slated to open in late 2008 in Uptown Charlotte. Many of
NASCAR's most famous driver dynasties, the Pettys, Earnhardts, Allisons,
Jarretts and Waltrips all live within an hour of Charlotte.
 Cherokee,
North Carolina isn't far from the
Great Smoky Mountains
park in
Gatlinburg,
TN which offers the non-stop casino action of Harrah's Cherokee Smoky
Mountain Casino.
Even though you may be planning a family vacation,
there are lots of activities for children to do in the Cherokee area that can
enable mom and dad some grown-up time in the casino. Teens love the extensive
white water rafting and tubing in and around Cherokee.
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Ocracoke Island
Vacation
Accessible by only ferry, private boat, or by air,
Ocracoke Island seems to make time stand still on it's 16 mile island. What
really makes this island special is that over three quarters of it is protected
Cape Hatteras National Seashore property.
Within Ocracoke Island North
Carolina, there are many different houses, schools, parks, and numerous boat
ramps and places for beach access. The community is very friendly here, making
it a perfect beach vacation spot for the entire family.
For everything
practical and not so practical you'll need while your away from home, you can
find it here on Ocracoke Island. From beach chairs and boards to manicures and
massages, and rental cars to finding a caterer - you can find everything you
need to make your beach vacation a dream come true.
For nearly 12
continuous miles, the dunes and marsh lands of the island are untouched,
providing a home for birds, deer, muskrats, rabbits, and other wild animals.
The several beaches on the island are some of the last pristine beaches left in
America. Fishermen and anglers are allowed to drive on the beach, with surf
fishing being truly great here.
If you visit Ocracoke Island in the
summer, you'll find that there is always something to do. The island has a
happening nightlife as well, which is perfect for those who want more than just
the beach on their vacation.
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Latest News from North Carolina
No. 5 North Carolina Outlasts Maryland 83-74
02/05/2012
Tyler Zeller scored 22 points, John Henson had 17 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 5 North Carolina rallied from a nine-point deficit in the second half to squeeze past Maryland 83-74 Saturday.
Maryland vs. North Carolina: Terps fade down the stretch in loss
02/04/2012
Maryland freshman center Alex Len finally flexed the muscle worthy of his 7-foot-1 frame. Senior guard Sean Mosley battled on every play. And sophomore guard Terrell Stoglin had yet another 20-point performance. Read full article >>
East Vs. West: Debate Divides Holy Church of barbecue
02/05/2012
Several years ago, not long after I arrived home in North Carolina, Pilot Publisher David Woronoff and I were asked to serve as judges of an amateur barbecue cooking contest at the Carthage Buggy Festival.
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