Group Itineraries

Planning a group vacation? North Carolina is full of beautiful destinations and exciting group activities. Discover a historic county. Kayak a nature preserve and climb a lighthouse for a one-of-a-kind view over the Atlantic. Step into your favorite movies on a tour of famous film locations. Top off a scenic drive with a wine-tasting.

Check out these sample itineraries to help you craft your group's dream schedule. Then take your planning to the next step by contacting area representatives – you'll find the links you need at the end of each itinerary.

Bedknobs and Broomsticks North Carolina is known as the Furniture Capital of the World. This tour explores the craft from top to bottom. You’ll visit a furniture factory to see how fine furniture is made, and then you’ll tour a showroom. Along the way, meet the artisans of a traditional craft. more > Fine Craft, Fine Wine and a Fine Time! From the schools where artisans teach and learn to the museums where works are exhibited, you’ll see the best of the best in the world of fine craft. Along the way, sample fine wines and meet some of the craftsmen who call North Carolina home. more > The Mountains of Western North Carolina Enjoy the great outdoors at Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. Discover History, arts and fine crafts in Asheville then experience Cherokee heritage in the NC Mountains. Finally, take a train ride through the mountains and tour the town of Dillsboro. more > Peaks, Pens & Pictures From Asheville in the mountains to Salisbury and Concord in the North Carolina Piedmont, this tour takes you to some of the state’s most famous people and places. Visit the homes of literary giants Thomas Wolfe and Carl Sandburg, and see how the Vanderbilts lived in the country’s largest privately owned home. more >		Art, Wine & BBQ Mix a little bit of country with city and what do you get? Art, wine and barbecue! Country meets city in Charlotte and its surrounding areas with the flavor of fine wine and barbecue on our quieter roads and a taste of lively Queen City culture. more > Cotton Fields to Skyscrapers Find North Carolina legends sprinkled along Interstate 85 from Charlotte to Raleigh. On this tour, you’ll see the vibrant Queen City from the inside out, learn how NASCAR’s best do it, visit with nationally known local artists and wrap it all up in the state capital of Raleigh. more > From Cobblestones to Center Stage: Experience Winston-Salem Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Winston-Salem provides visitors many exciting opportunities to experience North Carolina’s diverse culture and heritage. From unique historic experiences to a thriving visual and performing arts community, you’ll be wondering what to see first. Taste a Moravian cookie, shop for unique gifts and experience the City of the Arts! more > Visit Mayberry in Mount Airy Step back to a simpler time when you visit Mount Airy. Actor Andy Griffith grew up here, and it’s no coincidence that a stroll down Main Street in the “Friendly City” reminds people of the town of Mayberry on the endearing and enduringly popular ‘60s hit TV series. Fans of The Andy Griffith Show can visit Floyd’s City Barber Shop, the Old Mayberry Jail, Snappy Lunch and even Andy’s childhood home. And you’ll encounter a generous and caring spirit wherever you go. more >		Jewels of Land and Sea The northeastern corner of North Carolina that bumps into the border of Virginia and juts out into the Atlantic is an area rich in colonial history and tucked-away jewels of attractions, new adventures and opportunities for your tour groups. Discover the colorful tapestry of heritage that provided the foundation for today’s northeastern North Carolina – from Orville and Wilbur Wright’s historic flight on the Outer Banks to other firsts along the way. more > Wilmington - The Heart of North Carolina's Film Industry With North Carolina being ranked third in the 'Top Film Producing States', only behind California and New York, why not visit a few of the sets you've seen on the big screen? If you're lucky, you'll bump into a movie star or two on your rounds. more >