Durham is home to Research Triangle Park, Duke and North Carolina Central universities and many City of Medicine, USA, medical, diet and fitness centers. Durham is also home to 13 historic sites, three art centers, 11 signature annual festivals, six science and nature centers, and great spectator sports venues. More on Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau

Let your journey begin. Up here, chasing fun is simply awesome. Camping and hiking. Hunting for waterfalls. Or biking on the Blue Ridge Parkway. There’s no limit of adventure you and your family can have together smack dab in the middle of everything. More on Smoky Mountains - Maggie Valley/Waynesville, NC

Enjoy an unspoiled atmosphere celebrated for its pristine beaches and magnificent inland waterways. Charming seaside towns offer everything from beachcombing and antiquing, to championship golf and Calabash-style seafood. Relax. Rejuvenate. Breathe.

For more information on NC's Brunswick Islands or to request a free visitors guide, visit www.ncbrunswick.com or call 1-800-795-SAND. More on North Carolina's Brunswick Island