The charming towns of North Carolina’s coastal sounds have inspired those who’ve lived there for generations. Visit this region to retrace colonial women’s quest for freedom, walk in pirates’ footsteps, tour our state's first capitol and explore the settings for many of Nicholas Sparks’ most iconic works.

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  • Charming Small Towns & Colonial History
  • Birthplace of Pepsi
  • Nicholas Sparks Book & Film Sights
  • Tryon Palace
  • Blackbeard & Pirate History
  • River Fishing & Paddling

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Winter 56°
Spring 72°
Summer 88°
Fall 66°

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Interstate 40
U.S. Route 17
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)
Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV)

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Coast Through History Along Highway 17

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A Celebration of Freedom: Juneteenth in North Carolina

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Walk in Blackbeard’s Footsteps in North Carolina

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Grab Your Friends for a Getaway to the North Carolina Coast

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Beach Biking: 3 Ways to Explore the North Carolina Coast

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Take a Nicholas Sparks Tour of the North Carolina Coast

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Sea Breeze: Golf Courses on the Coast

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