Top 5 Things to Do in North Carolina

While on assignment in the “Old North State,” plan an itinerary you’ll  remember forever!

1. Soak up the sun on one of North Carolina’s golden beaches. Enjoy the beauty of the Outer Banks, or stow away in a cabin on one of the smaller beaches. Carolina Beach State Park is one great option for a trip to the ocean shores. Although swimming is not allowed at Carolina Beach State Park, this is a popular place to go for sea life enthusiasts.
2. Unleash the child in you at Paramount’s Carowinds Water and Theme Park. Enjoy water rides, thrilling roller coasters and other fun-packed amusement. The theme park is a great day out for the whole family.
3. Have a blast with science at Discovery Place, one of the top hands-on science facilities in the nation. The unique center provides ever-changing and entertaining facilities including an IMAX Dome Theatre. It’s a great way to spend your free time, whatever your age.
4. Enjoy astounding natural scenery and wild life at one of the most beautiful places in the state: the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As America’s most visited national park, the site boasts diverse plant and animal life, beautiful ancient mountains and Southern Appalachian mountain culture.
5. If you are attracted to the sparkle of gems and jewels and fascinated by the history of mineral mining, you should visit The Museum of North Carolina Minerals, located in Spruce Pine. The 20 largest emeralds in America were found in the mountains of this state, and there are lots of gem and mineral museums, some of which will allow you to mine gems from the mountainside.