Catch a Durham Bulls baseball game! The Bulls are a Triple-A minor league team affiliated with the Tampa Bay Rays, playing at the historic Durham Bulls Athletic Park in downtown Durham. Known for its lively atmosphere and dedicated fans, the DBAP offers affordable family fun and a chance to experience the excitement of America's pastime. The combination of between-innings entertainment, delicious ballpark food, and the thrill of a close game makes for a memorable outing. Check their schedule to see if a game coincides with your visit!

Located in Asheville, North Carolina, the Biltmore Estate is an iconic American treasure. This majestic château, built by George Vanderbilt in 1895, stands as the largest privately-owned home in the United States. Spanning over 8,000 acres, the estate boasts 250 rooms, including 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces. The property is renowned for its beautiful gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture. Visitors can explore the lavish interiors, stroll through the lush gardens, and enjoy the winery, restaurants, and outdoor activities available on the estate. The Biltmore is not just a home, but a grand testament to the Gilded Age's elegance and opulence.

Open for play in 1906, Southern Pines Golf Course is one of Donald Ross’s earliest original course designs. Winding around a series of knolls and ridges, the course offers some of the most dramatic golf terrain in the Sandhills, making it difficult to tell where nature’s design ends and Ross’s begins. At 6,500 yards, this extraordinary course challenges every level of play. Open to members, guests and the general public, Southern Pines Golf Club’s peak season is from mid-March to mid-May and mid-September to the end of October. It’s open seven days a week except for select holidays and maintenance days.

The history of NASCAR under one roof. Explore the legacies of the legends of our sport while immersing yourself in the excitement, passion and history of NASCAR through ever-evolving exhibits and interactive experiences.

Carowinds is where the Carolinas come together for fun! For 50 years, families and friends choose Carowinds for an amazing day the Carolina way. Only at Carowinds will you find more than 60 world-class rides, the Carolinas’ best waterpark, live entertainment, Camp Snoopy, and downhome Carolina cuisine. Family-friendly special events keep guests coming back for new ways to play all season long. At our well-appointed on-site hotel, and beautiful campground, you can turn your Carowinds stay into a fun getaway. From the moment you get here, you’ll see that Carowinds is one of the best places to visit in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903. With courage and perseverance, these self-taught engineers relied on teamwork and application of the scientific process. What they achieved changed our world forever.

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is a nature lover’s paradise with a collaboration of spectacular views and incredible hiking trails. They combine to create a mountain adventure experience that is postcard perfect.