Library of North Carolina's Accessible Books and Library Services
A special public library that circulates books and magazines especially made for persons who cannot use regular printed material because of a visual or physical disability.
DNCR Sites
North Carolina boasts nearly 100 state parks, museums, historic sites, aquariums and other attractions. Use the tool below to find places to visit by activity, theme, region or cost. As you check boxes on the right side of the screen, the places listed on the right will narrow to fit your criteria. Click on place's title to learn more.
Visit our Plan Your DNCR Visit for more information on all the wonderful things to do you'll find in the Tar Heel state.
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1841 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27604
109 East Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Library of North Carolina's Government and Heritage Library
A library focused on facilitating public access to state government information and advancing the study, understanding, and appreciation of North Carolina's cultural heritage.
2819 Princess Ann Road, Orrum, NC 28369
Lumber River State Park
A park all about eastern North Carolina paddling, fishing and exquisite scenery with nine access points spanning miles of the Lumber River.
500 Old Mayo Park Road, Mayodan, NC 27027
Mayo River State Park
A historic and prized community gathering place flanked by picnic grounds, small fishing ponds and a growing network of hiking trails.
1541 Medoc State Park Road, Hollister, NC 27844
Medoc Mountain State Park
Serenity seems to pervade this park, enhanced by gentle Fishing Creek and a scenic open meadow that spreads from the picnic grounds and majestic Medoc Mountain.
176 Millpond Road, Gatesville, NC 27938
Merchants Millpond State Park
Whether it’s hiking, camping, paddling, fishing, horseback riding, swimming or just taking in scenery or just taking in the scenery, Morrow Mountain State Park offers a different adventure for everyone.
1481 Mount Jefferson State Park Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
Rising abruptly to more than 1,600 feet above the surrounding landscape, Mount Jefferson State Park's namesake peak is a national natural landmark with a rich history.
2388 N.C. 128, Burnsville, NC 28714
Mount Mitchell State Park
Our first state park, centered around a dramatic summit that is the highest point east of the Mississippi and the spruce-fir forest that surrounds it.
78-C Catawba Ave., Old Fort, NC 28762
Mountain Gateway Museum and Heritage Center
A regional museum that encourages the preservation and understanding of the culture of the state’s mountain region.
501 South Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Museum of the Albemarle
A regional museum capturing the history of northeastern North Carolina and showcasing American Indians, watermen, farmers, craftsmen and other communities. Rental Option
801 Arsenal Ave., Fayetteville, NC 28305
Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex
A museum that interprets the history of southeastern North Carolina; the 1897 Poe House, which illuminates turn-of-the-century upper middle class life; and Arsenal Park, where the Civil War-era Fayetteville Arsenal once stood.
358 New River State Park Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644
New River State Park
A base camp for exploration of the New River, a National Wild and Scenic River that winds through some of the best North Carolina mountain scenery.
900 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC 28449
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
An aquarium that takes a broader look at the state's natural environment while focusing on the lower Cape Fear. Feel the smooth skin of a gliding stingray and marvel at free-flying butterflies and roar with the dinosaurs. Rental Options
1 Roosevelt Boulevard, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
An aquarium offering visitors the opportunity to meet the thousands of aquatic animals that call all regions of North Carolina home. Rental Options
374 Airport Road, Manteo, NC 27954
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
An aquarium exploring the waters of Outer Banks. Marvel at the largest collection of sharks in the state, touch stingrays and see sea turtle conservation work in progress. Rental Options