Best time to visit North Carolina
8 THINGS TO DO IN NORTH CAROLINA (OCTOBER 16 - OCTOBER 25)
Carolina Balloon Fest
A fun hot air balloon festival in the Southeast
North Carolina State Fair
Raleigh hosts one of the largest and oldest fairs in the country
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Go back in time watching dozens of costumed characters enjoying music and feasting on ale and turkey legs
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
Tail of the Dragon Road at Deals Gap
An extremely curvy drive between North Carolina and Tennessee, excellent for motorcycles and sport cars
Barbecue Festival
Find out why Lexington is called the barbecue capital of the world
Clingmans Dome
Drive up to the highest point in the Smokies
High Shoals Falls
The No. 1 attraction in South Mountains State Park
25 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
out of rangeThe largest gathering of Scottish clans in the United States
NC Mountain State Fair
out of rangeA showcase of North Carolina's agriculture with lots of entertainment
Liberty Antiques Festival
out of rangeOne of the most famous antique fairs in Eastern U.S.
4th of July
out of rangeOld-fashioned small-town celebrations and massive street parties
North Carolina Seafood Festival
out of rangeOne of the best food festivals of the Southeast
North Carolina Azalea Festival
out of rangeThe largest festival of its kind in North Carolina
Cicada Mania
out of rangeA billionth population of American cicadas come out during final weeks in their lives to rejoice in a huge mating par
North Carolina Apple Festival
out of rangeA premiere family event in North Carolina
Monarch Butterfly Migration
out of rangeThe most recognizable Monarch butterflies fly on the treetop level along the state's best mountain ridges twice a year
NC Chinese Lantern Festival
canceledThe night is illuminated with dozens of giant lanterns in Cary
Skiing and Snowboarding
out of rangeConsider North Carolina as a lovely place for your active family getaway
Charlotte Motor Speedway Christmas Lights
out of rangeA spectacular drive-thru made of four million LED lights
Carolina Panthers Fan Fest
out of rangeOne of the favourite football fan events in Charlotte
Christmas Lights
out of rangeAmazing light displays in the Southeast that will make your Christmas unforgettable
Chinese New Year
out of rangeRing in Lunar New Year with dances and delicious food in Charlotte
Baltimore Oriole
out of rangeAttracted by fruits and nectar, these birds are often spotted in the gardens
Jacksonville Winterfest
out of rangeOne of the best family-friendly events in North Carolina
Carrboro Music Festival
out of rangeA showcase of the best musicians in the Piedmont region of North Carolina
North Carolina Folk Festival
out of rangeA free, locally-produced multicultural event
Tanglewood Park Festival of Lights
out of rangeA spectacular holiday display located just a 10-minute drive west of Winston-Salem
Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms
out of rangeOld-fashioned holiday fun for the whole family
Festival of Lights in Greensboro
out of rangeOne of the most impressive holiday celebrations in North Carolina
Blowing Rock Winterfest
out of rangeTons of fun winter activities in the scenic North Carolina mountains
Piedmont Winterfest
out of rangeWinter wonderland in downtown Greensboro
Charlotte Christmas Village
out of rangeA sweet European-inspired celebration in Uptown Charlotte
