Are you eager to travel in the US? Are you looking to see some sites but avoid the big cities? Whether you’d prefer high adventure in the mountains or prefer to squeeze a few more lazy days at the beach out of this summer, we have the answer. North Carolina offers a lot of different choices. Here are 23 of them.
23 Top Things to Do in North Carolina
1. Visit Biltmore Estate
This National Historic Landmark is the largest privately-owned residence in the US. It is found in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville and took six years to build. George Vanderbilt funded its construction in 1889. He hired famous architect Richard Morris Hunt to design this 250-room French Renaissance estate. It includes 43 bathrooms, 35 bedrooms, 65 fireplaces, a banquet hall, and a bowling alley. The 8000-acre property also features a 15-acre Azalea Garden, a vineyard, and even a winery.
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