Though its namesake may be its defining feature, Lake James State Park also offers 15 miles of mountain biking trails and the opportunity to explore a segment of the historic Overmountain Victory Trail.
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A community destination for lazy picnics under the shade of tall pines and swimming in the lake’s shallow, warm waters.
The tallest living sand dune on the Atlantic coast and a premier location for kites, sightseeing and sunsets with a view arcing from the ocean to Roanoke Sound.
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The site of a significant Revolutionary War skirmish and home to one of North Carolina's early governors. Rental Options
A historic site showcasing middle class farm life in the northwestern Piedmont at the turn of the 20th century. Rental Options
The center of North Carolina's largest pre-Civil War plantation and one of the largest such operations in the South. Rental Options
The place where the "Halifax Resolves“ was adopted, the first cry from an entire colony recommending independence from England. Rental options
Featuring 18th and 19th century history, North Carolina's second oldest town Edenton was one of the fledgling nation's chief political, cultural, and commercial centers. Rental Options
Haw River State Park and its Summit Center offer a serene setting for a range of group activities.