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NC

South · Capital: Raleigh

The Tar Heel State

North Carolina Travel Guide

North Carolina, United States

About North Carolina

North Carolina offers the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Outer Banks barrier islands, the vibrant city of Asheville, and the Research Triangle's world-class universities. The Great Smoky Mountains straddle the North Carolina–Tennessee border.

Top Cities

CharlotteRaleighGreensboroDurhamAsheville

Airports Serving North Carolina

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Quick Facts

Abbreviation
NC
Capital
Raleigh
Region
South
Best Season
Spring and Fall

Best Time to Visit

Spring and Fall

In North Carolina

Airports

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