Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Six Weeks Of Fabulous Fun Fall Giveaways - Fall Color l Fall Fishing in NC - North Carolina Travel & Tourism

Fall is always a great time of year in North Carolina, and this year we’re celebrating the season with six great weeks of fall stories, adventures, and videos… along with weekly drawings for great prizes, and a grand prize giveaway that will have you exploring our state capital in style! So, check out all of our weekly getaways and giveaways, and check back every week to see what’s new!
Six Weeks Of Fabulous Fun Fall Giveaways - Fall Color l Fall Fishing in NC - North Carolina Travel & Tourism

Virginia Fall 2010: Getaway to the Mountains of Southwest Virginia

Virginia Fall 2010: Getaway to the Mountains of Southwest Virginia: "It's for the Artist, the Romantic, and the Explorer.

Adventure through pristine Southwest Virginia this fall for a delightful full-foliage hike, original music, and a romantic feeling you just can't escape.

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Thursday, September 16, 2010

Meet The Fall Reporters

As the cool weather rolls in and the trees begin donning brilliant fall colors, it's time to gear up for weekly North Carolina Fall Color and Fall Fishing reports on VisitNC.com. Meet our Fall Reporters and enjoy their weekly updates.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

North Carolina's Last Alternate Route!

Where can you find more than 190 steep, climbing curves in just 12 miles? The Diamondback - North Carolina's last alternate route!Sweeping curves, amazing scenery and cool mountain breezes make the Diamondback, NC 226A, one of  WNC's last great mountain roadways.


The Diamondback, NC's 226A is loaded with switchbacks looping almost 360-degrees. Runs of S-curves climb and twist sharply as they snake through lush green forest in route to the Blue Ridge Parkway just above Spruce Pine, North Carolina. 

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Monday, September 13, 2010

Guest Appreciation Festival (GAF) at the NOC September 24-26, 2010


 Guest Appreciation Festival at the Nantahala Outdoor Center's famous end-of-season festival celebrating active outdoor lifestyles. This year's event will be huge- a granddaddy of used gear sale, with a packed entertainment schedule and more great gear deals than ever before!


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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Pines Of Pinehurst Sweepstakes


From pine-lined fairways to the oldest longleaf pine tree in North Carolina, the Pinehurst/Southern Pines/Aberdeen area is known for the beautiful pines that flourish in the area and for the hospitality people here have shown visitors for more than a hundred years. Enjoy an invigorating game of golf on a championship course, dine in an amazing local restaurant, then sample the live music, art galleries, boutiques, antiques, and spas that surround you throughout the area.
Now, VisitNC.com is giving away a trip to this longleaf pine wonderland in NC's spectacular Sandhills region. The lucky entrant will receive a two-night stay in a Pinehurst condo for four, four rounds of golf at the Beacon Ridge Golf Course, and a $500 travel voucher. The winner also gets a piece of distinctive jewelry designed by a local artist, and a Pinehurst walking tour book so that you can get a taste of everything this area has to offer. We'll also throw in a year's subscription to Our State magazine as a souvenir of your trip to NC.
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Enter to win today! The sweepstakes ends September 30, 2010.