North Carolina Hotels United States

North Carolina North Carolina is one of the states of the United States of America situated on the Atlantic Seaboard of the southern US. To the south is South Carolina and Georgia, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north, whilst the Atlantic coast is to the east. The capital of North Carolina is Raleigh though the largest city in the state is Charlotte. North Carolina has a wide range of terrain, from sea level on its coast to 2037m in the mountains and the coastal plains are influenced by the Atlantic. It consists of three main regions: the coastal plain – around 45% of the eastern part of the state; the Piedmont region with the Appalachian Range (with the Blue Range and Great Smoky Mountains) , with about 35% of the state and the Outer Banks, the sandy, narrow islands providing a barrier between the Ocean and inland rivers.

In the coastal plain agriculture is an important industry, though tourism is a major industry in the mountains. In North Carolina there are many family friendly activities, fairs and festivals, enjoyment of the outdoors and nature at the beaches or in the mountains -as well as a range of cultural events. Those interested in history should visit the Outer Banks to see the lost Colony- or visit the lighthouses or go fishing ! The NC beaches also offer sand, sun , ocean and pleasant climate, as well as much interest for the tourist.