North Carolina is a beautiful state, and there are countless ways to explore it, so we’re giving you the chance to score three books that will help you make sure you’ve seen and done everything in NC.
100 Things to Do in North Carolina Before You Die is a handy guide with info on a variety of subjects: trails through our forests and mountains; America’s largest private home, the Biltmore Estate; Andy Griffith’s “Mayberry” (aka Mount Airy); the traditions and narrative of the Cherokee people; the spot where Orville and Wilbur Wright made aviation history in 1903; and much more. Carolinas-based travel journalist Kristy Tolley provides insider tips and itineraries for enjoying our state.
100 Things to Do in Wilmington, North Carolina, Before You Die, written by longtime local Amy Conry Davis, gives you the scoop on the Port City, which has appeared in countless films and TV shows, is home to notable athletes and celebrities, and is ranked as one of the country’s best beach towns. It’s small enough to feel a sense of community and Southern charm but flourishes with a robust influence of art, culture, business, and innovation.
100 Things to Do in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Before You Die, by Melody Foote informs readers of the diversity of the city. Did you know that Fayetteville boasts one of the top 10 zip lines in the country? You can check out the 77-acre Cape Fear Botanical Garden and enjoy southern comfort food with a gourmet flare. Visit the Fayetteville State Planetarium, walk downtown for free summer concerts courtesy of the Dogwood Festival or head up to the Sweet Valley Ranch for a winter wonderland at the Festival of Lights.
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