Project 543, an all-new blog dedicated to the stories of unique destinations across North Carolina, debuted online last week. Why 543? Because that’s the number of miles from Manteo, on the coast, to Murphy, in the mountains, and is traditionally considered the width of the state. Watch a preview of some upcoming entries below. During the past year, the Division has gathered these stories from partner input on the people, places and experiences visitors can only find in North Carolina. …
Category: Tourism
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of July 12 on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend,” take to the water on the Belle of Washington in Washington. Enjoy a tour of historic Tarboro. Get back in the saddle with Dutch Creek Trails in Vilas. Celebrate Appalachian heritage at the Franklin Folk Festival in Franklin. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Dish in Charlotte. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) “North Carolina Weekend” is exclusively underwritten by the N.C. Division of Tourism. In …
National Geographic: Wrightsville Beach among ‘World’s 20 Best Surf Towns’
National Geographic magazine has named Wrightsville Beach among the “World’s 20 Best Surf Towns,” noting a great surf town is the nearly magical sum of consistent waves, inviting accommodations, friendly locals, fun nightlife, delicious food, and plenty of activities should the ocean go flat. For Wrightsville Beach, the magazine notes it’s best for ” The whole family can enjoy Wrightsville’s trademark mix of sleepy southern beach town and growing metropolis. Think catfish with caviar or barbecue with Beaujolais.”
‘North Carolina Weekend’
For the week of July 5 on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend,” get your toes a-tapping at the Stompin’ Grounds in Maggie Valley. Take in the great outdoors at Lake Norman State Park in Troutman. Go paddling with Inner Banks Outfitters in Washington. Enjoy the “The Vanderbilts at Home and Abroad” exhibition at Biltmore Estate in Asheville. And check out the culinary experience at Babylon in Raleigh. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) “North Carolina Weekend” is exclusively underwritten by …
Statement from the N.C. Division of Tourism, Film & Sports Development on the death of Andy Griffith
Andy Griffith was a great North Carolinian, and he made countless contributions to tourism in our state. His hometown of Mt. Airy, the real-life Mayberry, continues to charm nostalgic visitors from all over the world. After playing the role of Sir Walter Raleigh in “The Lost Colony” in Manteo, Griffith loved the Outer Banks so much that he made his permanent home there. His hit show “Matlock,” filmed at Screen Gems Studios in Wilmington as well as many other locations …
New WRAL documentary examines N.C.’s booming wine industry
The growth of our state’s wine industry is nothing short of phenomenal. Just a decade ago there were only 25 wineries in North Carolina. Now there are 110. So what’s causing the wine boom in our state? That’s the focus of the new WRAL documentary Grape Expectations. The program premieres June 27 at 7 p.m. and is hosted by WRAL News anchor and reporter Monica Laliberte. A recent study shows our state’s wine industry has an annual economic impact of …
‘North Carolina Weekend’
For the week of June 14 on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend,” take a look at the 7th Street Public Market in Charlotte and the American Dance Festival in Durham. See what’s in store at the NC Blueberry Festival in Burgaw. Plan a tasting at Hamptonville’s Laurel Gray Vineyards and follow Bob Garner to Lulu’s Dine and Wine in Charlotte. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) “North Carolina Weekend” is exclusively underwritten by the N.C. Division of Tourism. In addition, …
Moonshine, NASCAR featured on CBS This Morning
Through the efforts of the N.C. Department of Commerce’s Division of Tourism, Film & Sports Development, Troy & Sons Distillers and Asheville received coverage in the June 7 episode of CBS This Morning. The segment aired at 8:10 am and is now available for viewing online. The placement is a direct result of the Division’s New York Media Mission in January. At the event, the Division introduced CBS Producer Chase Bodine to distillery owner Troy Ball. When the CBS crew …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of June 7 on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend,” relax and enjoy Sunset Beach. Rev your engines with the Carolina Model Drag Series at Rockingham Dragway in Rockingham. Lift a glass at Autumn Creek Vineyards in Mayodan. Compare your talents to those at the National Hollerin’ Contest in Spivey’s Corner. And test your whitewater rafting skills with Wildwater Ltd. in Bryson City. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) “North Carolina Weekend” is exclusively underwritten by the N.C. …
June 15 deadline for updates for 2013 N.C. Travel Guide
Now is the best time for all attractions and accommodations to check VisitNC.com to view their property’s listing and to verify that their information listed is correct. If your listing needs to be updated, contact your local Extranet county contact. The Division’s Extranet fuels the database for VisitNC.com and also for the information for the listings in the Official North Carolina Travel Guide. The deadline for the Extranet county contacts to update the listings for attractions and accommodations that will …
‘CBS This Morning’ today features N.C. moonshine and NASCAR
As a direct result of the Division’s New York Media Mission in January, “CBS This Morning” is slated to air a segment this Thursday about North Carolina’s modern craft distilling movement and its NASCAR heritage. The segment features Troy & Sons Distillers in Asheville and the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte. At the January event, Division PR Manager Margo Metzger introduced CBS Producer Chase Bodine to distillery owner Troy Ball. When the CBS crew came to film in late …