Visit North Carolina

Visit North Carolina: official tourism portal for North Carolina

Visit North Carolina is the official travel planning site for the state of North Carolina. It is managed by the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), as indicated by the copyright notice and trademarks appearing on the portal itself. Its purpose is to serve as a reference destination for those seeking practical information and inspiration before traveling to the region.

Content to organize your trip

The portal is structured into four main areas: things to do, places to go, plan your trip and trip inspiration. Within them, categories such as adventure & outdoors, rest & rejuvenation, eat & drink, romantic getaways, history & heritage, arts & culture, and kids & family are displayed. It also includes sections on events and festivals, practical information for getting here and local information.

The three major regions of North Carolina

The website organizes the territory into three main areas:

• Mountains: comprises the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, with attractions such as the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail. It is subdivided into Smoky Mountains & Cherokee, Asheville & The Foothills and High Country.
• Piedmont: central region that is home to the state's largest cities, as well as wine country, craft breweries, golf, NASCAR and natural attractions. It includes Charlotte Region, Raleigh, Durham & The Triangle, Greensboro & Winston-Salem and Pinehurst & the Sandhills.
• Coast: 300 miles of barrier island beaches, quaint waterfront towns and activities on and off the sand. It is divided into Outer Banks & Crystal Coast, Northeast Sounds & Inner Banks, Inner Coastal Plain and Southern Beaches.

Traveler resources

The site offers free travel guides, highway maps and specific guides on accessible attractions, wineries and Civil War trails. Visitors can request the 2026 North Carolina Travel Guide, subscribe to a newsletter and consult itineraries, trip ideas and themed guides. A quiz is also available to identify your traveler type and receive personalized recommendations.

Contact and participation

Visit North Carolina has a visitor assistance phone line (1-800-VisitNC) and a contact form on the website for general inquiries, advertising, collaborations, press and event listings. The portal invites travelers to share their photos and videos on social media using the hashtag #VisitNC. It also offers advertising partnership programs for tourism partners and specific channels for media.

Initiatives and associated brands

The site promotes campaigns such as Outdoor NC, focused on environmental preservation and responsible tourism, and other initiatives under the brands RetireNC, FilmNC, SportsNC and EDPNC. It also has international versions aimed at the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany and Mexico. Among the registered and commercial trademarks appearing on the portal are FOR REAL, VISIT NC, FIRST IN FRIGHT, FIRSTS THAT LAST and WINTER CAPITAL OF THE SOUTH.