North Carolina - Maps & Guide

Welcome to the map and guide of the cities, towns or places of interest around North Carolina in United States of America. Here you will find virtual tours and guides with 360° panoramas of various destinations linked to various North Carolina maps.

Alongside each virtual tour and panorama is a Google map and some local and travel information to help you explore plan and your trip to North Carolina and United States of America. This growing guide of North Carolina uses images and information provided by independent travellers, giving you the fuller picture of the various sights, hotels and attractions in United States of America.

North Carolina - Featured Destinations

North Carolina - Travel & Information

The state of North Carolina is on the Atlantic Seaboard on the eastern coast of the southern United States. It shares lands borders, clockwise from the south, with the states of South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia. The capital city of North Carolina is Raleigh, but the largest city in the state is Charlotte.

Geographically, North Carolina consists of the coastal plain, covering nearly the eastern half of the state. Further west is the Piedmont region of North Carolina, and beyond this are the foothills and peaks of the stunning Appalachian Mountains.

North Carolina Tourism

Due to the diverse geography and rich history, North Carolina has plenty to offer visitors, from beach holidays to skiing resorts in the mountains. The outdoors also offers plenty of opportunities for various water sports like fishing (both fresh water and deep sea), sailing, canoeing, diving and the like. The mountains inland are popular for skiing, cycling, biking, climbing, caving and hunting.

The state is full of wildlife making it popular with nature lovers and birdwatchers. There are numerous ATV trails and plenty of camping sites, gardens, and arboretums to explore. Major tourist attractions also includes various theme parks, aquariums, zoos, museums, historic sites and lighthouses. The state has numerous excellent theatres and many fine restaurants.

North Carolina & Nature

North Carolina contains no fewer than 14 National Parks and 34 other State Parks open to the public. Most of these contain ample walking and cycling trails. The National Parks include the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Cape Lookout National Seashore, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site at Flat Rock, Croatan National Forest in Eastern North Carolina, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site at Manteo, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Greensboro, Moores Creek National Battlefield near Currie, the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Old Salem National Historic Site in Winston-Salem, the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, Uwharrie National Forest.