North Carolina Travel Guide / Travel the Tar Heel State

• published: 20 Mar 2015
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Video title: North Carolina Travel Guide / Tar Heel State State slogan: A Better Place to Be State recap: Whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation, mountains or beaches, the rhythm of city life or the tranquility of nature, your stay in North Carolina will definitely stay with you. Why you should visit: Whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation, mountains or beaches, the rhythm of city life or the tranquility of nature, your stay in North Carolina will definitely stay with you. Population: 9.944 million Fun state facts: Krispy Kreme Doughnut was founded in Winston-Salem. Top cities to visit: 1. Charlotte 2. Raleigh 3. Asheville 4. Greensboro Attractions/Things to do (City 1) Charlotte (Attraction 1) NASCAR Hall of Fame. (Recap) The NASCAR Hall of Fame is where legends live on. Where fun lives on. Where the race lives on. Enjoy amazing artifacts, interactive exhibits, simulator rides and special events at the High Octane Theater. Plus, you can grab a bite to eat in the NASCAR Hall of Fame Café or at the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. You also can take home a souvenir at the gift shop to help you remember it all. (Attraction 2) The U.S. National Whitewater Center (Recap) The U.S. National Whitewater Center is an outdoor recreation facility that opened to the public on November 4, 2006. The Center is located in Charlotte, North Carolina on approximately 700 acres of land adjacent to the Catawba River (City 2) Raleigh (Attraction 1). North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (Recap) The Southeast's largest natural history museum features dinosaurs, whale skeletons, live animals, walk-through dioramas, special exhibits, hands-on science education and accessible scientists. IMLS National Medal Finalist, 2014. (Attraction 2). North Carolina Museum of Art (Recap) One of the leading art museums in the American South, the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) recently completed a major, three-year expansion that places it in the front ranks of museums nationwide. The NCMA offers a permanent collection spanning more than 5,000 years, a variety of celebrated exhibitions and public programs, an amphitheater for outdoor performances, and the nation’s largest museum park—164 acres of trails and parkland containing major works of art (City 3) Asheville (Attraction 1). Blue Ridge Parkway (Recap) This 469-mile scenic drive links Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, while protecting the cultural and natural features of the Blue Ridge (Attraction 2) Biltmore Estate (Recap) George Vanderbilt's historic country estate in Asheville, NC; Biltmore includes Biltmore House--America's largest home--plus gardens, winery, Antler Hill Village, historic farm, 4-star Inn on Biltmore Estate, shops, restaurants, branded products, and outdoor adventures. This National Historic Landmark is an amazing destination offering a wide range of activities for all ages. (City 4) Greensboro (Attraction 1) Greensboro Science Center (Recap) Experience the wonders of an aquarium, zoo, science museum, and 3D theater all in one attraction! See sharks, penguins, otters, stingrays, a fishing cat and other amazing animals from around the world in the NEW Carolina SciQuarium. Get eye-to-eye with tigers, meerkats, monkeys, crocodiles and other unique animals in Animal Discovery Zoo. Roam through Dinosaur Gallery, take a journey through the human body, experience extreme weather, and have fun in Kid's Alley in the Museum. Watch amazing 3-D shows that pop out of the screen in the OmniSphere Theater. (Attraction 2) Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden (Recap) Known for its massive annual plantings and bronze sculpture, this 7.5-acre garden is a popular and relaxing retreat. A Wedding Gazebo adds an air of elegance, a man-made re-circulating stream provides texture, movement and sound, and a Sensory Garden engages visitors in an interactive landscape experience. A variety of sculpture placed throughout the garden provides artistic and historic interest. The garden is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. Admission is free. Must see: North Carolina is home to more than 300 waterfalls, including 260 in Transylvania County alone. One of the most memorable, Looking Glass Falls, is practically by the road near Brevard in the Pisgah National Forest It’s the law (but?!): It’s against the law to sing off key. City links: 1. http://www.visitnc.com 2. http://www.charlottesgotalot.com 3. http://www.greensboro-nc.gov 4. http://www.visitraleigh.com I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (http://www.youtube.com/editor)