"In North Carolina, you'll find histories as wild as the rivers, woods, and mountains--and people as varied as the landscapes they inhabit. Take a scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Find the best beaches for water sports, family fun, and getting away from it all. Hit the trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy bites and brews, including succulent barbecue and award-winning craft beers. Plan a perfect getaway that combines natural beauty and cosmopolitan flare"-- Page 4 of cover.

"Blue Ridge Parkway, coastal getaways, craft beer & BBQ"--Cover.

Discover North Carolina -- The Outer Banks -- Beaufort and the Crystal Coast -- Wilmington and Cape Fear -- Raleigh and the Triangle -- Winston-Salem and central Carolina -- Charlotte and racing country -- Northern Blue Ridge and foothills -- Asheville and the southern Blue Ridge -- Great Smoky Mountains -- Background -- Essentials -- Resources -- Index -- List of maps.