A change of seasons is in the air, so it’s the ideal time for outdoor fun in North Carolina! Go rafting or kayaking where Olympians train at Charlotte’s US National Whitewater Center. Grab an outdoor table in downtown Asheville for some eclectic nightlife and great Southern food. Put a new spin on an old sport with a round of disc golf, or play the more traditional game by discovering the seaside courses of NC’s Outer Banks. Take a motorcycle thrill ride on the Tail Of The Dragon, or just catch some thrilling views on one of our many scenic drives. In North Carolina, we’ve got an amazing variety of ways for you to “take it outside” this season!

Don’t let the price of gas put a dent in your summer fun. In North Carolina, we’ve got endless vacation ideas, from coastal lighthouses to wine trails to highland waterfalls, and it’s a lot cheaper to get there than you think. You’ve worked hard all year. Don’t let your summer slip away. Come to NC, and get more smiles per gallon.