Best time to visit North Carolina
4 THINGS TO DO IN NORTH CAROLINA (JULY 07 - JULY 16)
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
The largest gathering of Scottish clans in the United States
The Tail of the Dragon (Deals Gap)
An extremely curvy road between North Carolina and Tennessee
Clingmans Dome
Drive up to the highest point in the Smokies
Baltimore Oriole
Attracted by fruits and nectar, these birds are often spotted in the gardens
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Carolina Balloon Fest
A fun hot air balloon festival in the Southeast
North Carolina Seafood Festival
One of the best food festivals of the Southeast
Liberty Antiques Festival
One of the most famous antique fairs in Eastern U.S.
North Carolina State Fair
Raleigh hosts one of the largest and oldest fairs in the country
North Carolina Fall Colors
Stunning fall foliage wraps North Carolina's landscapes from the Appalachian Mountains in the west to the Atlantic plains in the east
NC Mountain State Fair
A showcase of North Carolina's agriculture with lots of entertainment
4th of July
Old-fashioned small-town celebrations and massive street parties
Cicada Mania
A billionth population of American cicadas come out during final weeks in their lives to rejoice in a huge mating par
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Go back in time watching dozens of costumed characters enjoying music and feasting on ale and turkey legs
Skiing and Snowboarding
Consider North Carolina as a lovely place for your active family getaway
Charlotte Motor Speedway Christmas Lights
A spectacular drive-thru made of four million LED lights
North Carolina Azalea Festival
The largest festival of its kind in North Carolina
NC Chinese Lantern Festival
The night is illuminated with dozens of giant lanterns in Cary
Christmas Lights
Amazing light displays in the Southeast that will make your Christmas unforgettable
Chinese New Year
Ring in Lunar New Year with dances and delicious food in Charlotte
Barbecue Festival
Find out why Lexington is called the barbecue capital of the world
Carolina Panthers Fan Fest
One of the favourite football fan events in Charlotte
Jacksonville Winterfest
One of the best family-friendly events in North Carolina
North Carolina Apple Festival
A premiere family event in North Carolina
Carrboro Music Festival
A showcase of the best musicians in the Piedmont region of North Carolina
North Carolina Folk Festival
A free, locally-produced multicultural event
Tanglewood Park Festival of Lights
A spectacular holiday display located just a 10-minute drive west of Winston-Salem
Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms
Old-fashioned holiday fun for the whole family
Festival of Lights in Greensboro
One of the most impressive holiday celebrations in North Carolina
Blowing Rock Winterfest
Tons of fun winter activities in the scenic North Carolina mountains
Piedmont Winterfest
Winter wonderland in downtown Greensboro
Charlotte Christmas Village
A sweet European-inspired celebration in Uptown Charlotte
