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ASHEVILLE, N.C. ― With 310 breweries from the mountains to the coast, Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as NC Beer Month. The proclamation, signed today [Thursday, March 21] at Highland...

RALEIGH, N.C. — The partial federal government shutdown might force travelers to adjust their plans, but North Carolina offers a wealth of places for winter camping, experiencing nature and...

RALEIGH, N.C. — With a love of landmark anniversaries that matches their passion for pirates, travelers have marked North Carolina with an “X” for the 300th anniversary of Blackbeard’s...

RALEIGH, N.C. - Record visitor spending in 2017 was reflected with visitor spending increases in all 100 counties, N.C. Secretary of Commerce Anthony M. Copeland announced today. Visitor spending...

RALEIGH, N.C. — From the 300th anniversary of Blackbeard’s last stand to art glass in the Blue Ridge Mountains, summer simmers with possibility across North Carolina. Weekend celebration,...

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2017 with a total of $23.9 billion, a 4.2 percent increase from 2016, according to new data released today....

RALEIGH, N.C. — Jazmene Craig and 5-year-old daughter Peyton expected a few firsts on their fall trip to the North Carolina coast. It would be their first visit to the state, their first time...

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina breweries and destinations that love beer will roll out the barrels and the red carpet in April for the sixth annual NC Beer Month, a celebration full of...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Visit North Carolina honored four tourism industry leaders today with induction into the Winners Circle. Tanya Jones, Surry Arts Council executive director and founder of...

RALEIGH, N.C. — The stars over Sylva shine more brightly for the town’s leading role in “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” which took home Academy Awards for best actress...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Spring’s travel landscape comes into view with new sights, celebrations, and ways to revel in the natural beauty of North Carolina. Vintage Mustangs and military aircraft, a...

RALEIGH, N.C. ― Americans unknowingly forfeit a chunk of their pay by not taking the vacations they’ve earned. Visit North Carolina wants workers to know how much they’re losing and to act...

GREENSBORO, N.C. ― The International Civil Rights Center & Museum is featured as a landmark site on the inaugural U.S. Civil Rights Trail, a project done in partnership with Travel South USA...

RALEIGH, N.C. ― The title says Ebbing, Missouri, but the heart of Martin McDonagh’s Golden Globe-winning film lies in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Film travelers can discover...

RALEIGH, N.C. (December 14, 2017) ― The 2018 “Official North Carolina Travel Guide” leads travelers to dining discoveries from Asheville to Wilmington, water-filled adventures from the...

RALEIGH, N.C. ― A festive new event at Carowinds amusement park will add 5 million lights to the brilliant displays from the mountains to the coast of North Carolina. Between Thanksgiving and...

RALEIGH, N.C. ― November’s chill arrives with celebratory notes for skiers and snow boarders planning to visit North Carolina ski areas. The Farmers’ Almanac forecasts promising conditions...

RALEIGH, N.C. ― The glories of autumn are timeless. Brilliant foliage, crisp mornings and brilliant blue skies make the season a treasured time for travelers to immerse themselves in its beauty....

Follow the festivities from the mountains to the coast as the #NCFallofFame unfolds. Mayberry Days Sept. 20-24, 2017, Mount Airy To be honest, every day is a Mayberry day in Mount Airy, Andy...

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina and Visit North Carolina announced today that 97 of the state's 100 counties saw increases in visitor spending in 2016....

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Anthony Copeland announced Tuesday that North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2016 with a total of $22.9 billion, a 4.3...

RALEIGH, N.C. ― NC Beer Month makes its fifth annual run with first-time festivals, signature events and new takes on exploring the “state of Southern beer.” Here’s a preview of the April...