Whether you're looking for scenic tours, cultural attractions, outdoor adventure or great local food and drinks, weve got you covered.

Enjoy glowing gardens, festive neighborhoods, decorated downtowns, star-bright boat parades and even Christmas lights around a racetrack.

No matter where you're visiting in North Carolina for the holidays, youll find an array of hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, resorts and cabins nearby.

Visit our winter sports resorts to enjoy the highest ski peak in the East and the gentlest of beginner slopes.

Say hello to 2017 at some of our states most popular New Years Eve and Day events, from festivals to parties to first-day hikes.

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From one-day jaunts to weeklong adventures, these trip ideas will inspire families, foodies and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Durham is one of the hottest food cities in the country, so round up your friends for a trip filled with good eats, nights out, and stays at boutique hotels.

Bootleggers once ran illegal spirits here, but today North Carolina has several legal distilleries around which you can plan a weekend.

In between rounds of golf in Beaufort, Morehead City and Emerald Isle, take strolls on quiet beaches, tour an old pirate ship or see wild horses roam.

Stretching along our coast, the Outer Banks offers vacation amenities that stretch as far as your imagination especially when you stay at Sanderling Resort.

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Search seasonal festivals, wine and food events, local music, cultural happenings and more.

Belmont

November 18 - January 1, 2017

Mill Spring

December 17 , December 24

Lake Lure

January 1, 2017

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