North Carolina Vacations Idea #1:
One of the more popular ideas for North Carolina getaway is a trip to "sleepy" little village of
Hot Springs. Visitors come to relax in the natural outdoor hot mineral springs. The surrounding Pisgah National Forest provides gorgeous mountain scenery as well as plenty of outdoor activities such as white water rafting, canoeing and hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Hot Springs has plenty to offer if you are looking for family vacations ideas. Biltmore Estates, Gatlinburg, Lake Lure and Chimney Rock are just a short distance away.
Vacation Ideas in North Carolina #2:
Biltmore Estates is not far from Asheville or Hot Springs. Originally the winter estate of the 1880’s Vanderbilt family, it is now a museum and one of most popular North Carolina vacation spots. This place is amazing. Take a tour and see the 70,000 gallon pool, bowling alley, gardens, antiques, artwork or the 64 seat banquet table. Christmas is an especially good time to visit the Biltmore. The estate is all the more grand and magical with the holiday decorations everywhere. It is also a
four-star inn so you can arrange for that perfect romantic holiday getaway.
North Carolina Vacations Idea #3:
At
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, you can stand on the tall grassy sand dune where the Wright brothers took off on their famous first flight. The wind coming up off the water is the same wind that lifted the Kitty Hawk and carried it 852 feet that morning in 1903. The feat is commemorated by a 60-foot-tall granite monument.
Vacation Ideas in North Carolina #4:
Orville and Wilbur's hanger, workshop and living quarters have been reconstructed and are open for you to explore. This Outer Banks, North Carolina vacation idea is also a popular spot for hang-gliding from the 138-foot high Jockey's Ridge.
Kitty Hawk Kites can give you lessons in hang-gliding or kiteboarding. They also have more than a dozen different kayaking tours throughout the Outer Banks Islands.
North Carolina Vacations Idea #5:
The
Outer Banks is a narrow and delicate chain of barrier islands that run along the Eastern coast of the U.S. These islands provide a myriad of vacation opportunities. One idea is the historic North Carolina town of Beaufort which was settled in 1710. The famous
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest in the country, is located on Cape Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks.
Vacation Ideas in North Carolina #6:
One of the best places to stay during during your vacation to North Carolina's Outer Banks is the luxurious yet ecosensitive
Sanderling Resort & Spa. It's located in the town of Duck, North Carolina. Duck is one of the most popular resort destinations on the Outer Banks. It's a great vacation spot for kayaking, jet skiing, and wind surfing and lots of other outdoor activities.
North Carolina Vacations Idea #7:
The waters off the coast of North Carolina are a great scuba diving vacation spot. There are over 2,000 wrecked vessels to explore including the 2004 wrecks of the Spar and the Titan. The area is called the "Graveyard of the Atlantic” for good reason. The
Olympus Dive Center operates out of Morehead at the southernmost tip of the Outer Banks. They are experienced dive operators and run two of the area’s premier dive boats. This would be a good place to start planning a vacation to dive this area with it’s incredible collection of shipwrecks.
North Carolina Vacations Idea #8:
The
North Carolina town of Salem was originally founded back in 1766 by the religious and hard-working German Protestants called
Moravians. Today this first settlement is preserved in the historic district of the town called
Old Salem. The area contains over a 100 buildings that have been restored to their original appearance. This is a very interesting historical spot to visit. You can tour some of the restored homes. As you go through Old Salem you can learn about the early settlement and history of Old Salem from the costumed
interpreters. These historical guides also demonstrate Moravian crafts. The
Old Salem Museums & Gardens consists of four seperate museums and focus on history, early art, toys and 18th century children.
