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North Carolina Vacations North Carolina became the 12th state on November 21, 1789. It was the 12th of the original 13 colonies. The Capitol is: Raleigh The Largest City is: Charlotte Official State Website State Park Below you will find listings and information about North Carolina's State Parks. State Parks NC Parks North Carolina State Parks National Parks, Monuments and Trails Below you will find listings and information about National Parks, National Monuments, and National Trails located in North Carolina. Appalachian Trail Blue Ridge Parkway Cape Hatteras Cape Lookout Carl Sandburg Home Fort Raleigh Great Smoky Mountains Guilford Courthouse Moores Creek Overmountain Victory Trail of Tears Wright Brothers North Carolina State Flower: Dogwood North Carolina legislation adopted the dogwood as the official state flower on March 15, 1941. Gardens Visit beautiful botanical gardens and arboretums in North Carolina. Tryon Palace Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Charlotte Botanical Gardens Asheville Botanical Gardens North Carolina Arboretum Sarah P. Duke Gardens Historic Attraction Take a peek into the past. Explore North Carolina's history. Battleship North Carolina Museums Step into North Carolina's past and explore the history. Old Salem Museum of Art Museum of Natural Sciences Museum of History Transportation Museum Museum of Aviation Aviation Museum North Carolina State Flag North Carolina Convention adopted the state flag on June 22, 1861. Theme Parks & Water Parks Get a thrill from North Carolina's Theme Parks or cool off in a Water Park. Cherokee Fun Park Carowinds Santa's Land Tweetsie Railroad Jungle Rapids Wet'n Wild Zoos If you like animals, visit any of North Carolina's Zoos Raptor Center Cherokee Bear Zoo North Carolina Zoo Triangle Metro North Carolina State Bird: Cardinal The cardinal was adopted as the official state bird on March 4, 1943. Festivals Join in the celebration, attend North Carolina's Festivals. Azalea Festival Brewgrass Festival Barbecue Festival Gourd Festival Merlefest Bluegrass Music Festival Hiking & Backpacking See beautiful country while getting some good exercise. Peak to Peak Hiking Western NC Biking & Cycling North Carolina offers great routes for Biking or Cycling. NC Bicycle Club Carolina Cycling Mountain Biking Caverns & Caves Do you like exploring caverns and caves? Find North Carolina's best. Linville Caverns North Carolina State Seal The original State Seal was adoped in 1663. There have been several changes to the Seal since then. The current Seal was adopted on January 1, 1984. Camping Enjoy the great outdorrs with your entire family. KOA Campgrounds Fort Wilderness Black Forest Dan River Campfire Lodgings Raccoon Holler Moonshine Creek Creekwood Farm RV Parks Prefer to camp with the luxuries of home? Visit North Carolina's RV Parks. River Valley Birchwood Rutledge Lake Twin Ponds Pines RV & Cabins Country Woods Golf Check out the best Golf Courses in North Carolina. Chapel Ridge Challenge Great Smoky Mountains Pinehurst High Vista Rivers Edge Stoney Creek Spas Need some relaxation and pampering? Check out the Spas in North Carolina. The Grove Park Inn Ballantyne Resort Asheville Spa Hot Springs Westglow Spa Freshwater Fishing If you enjoy fishing, check out North Carolina's lakes, rivers and creeks. Ty-1-On NC Angler North Carolina State Fish: Channel Bass (Red Drum) Adopted in 1971, the Channel Bass (Red Drum) is the official saltwater fish in North Carolina. Saltwater Fishing If you prefer saltwater fishing, check out North Carolina's coastal areas. Fish Bite Me Bald Head Island Carolina Guide Price's Rite Tuna Duck Havn-A-Ball Hunting Find a guide and hunt North Carolina. Polecat Creek Outfitters Sea Duck Conman's Fishing Creek Outfitters Treasure Hunting Interested in precious minerals and metals? Treasure hunt North Carolina. Gold City Gem Mine Rafting North Carolina offers great white water rafting, canoeing and kayaking. Carolina Outfitters Mountain Adventure Guides French Broad Rafting Huck Finn Rafting Loafers Glory Appalachian Rivers Skiing Visit North Carolina's Resorts for some great Skiing. Sugar Mountain Ski Beech Cataloochee North Carolina State Quarter Released on March 12, 2001, the North Carolina quarter features the first successful airplane "flight" in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Vineyards Looking for a good wine? Visit North Carolina's Vineyards. Shelton Vineyards Childress Vineyards Black Wolf Westbend Cruises Enjoy one of North Carolina's relaxing cruise options. Crystal Coast Outer Banks Cruises Blues Cruise Gambling Come check out the casino's in North Carolina. Harrahs Cherokee