What to do in The Carolinas

Activities, attractions and tours

On a beautiful day like this one, it only makes sense to stroll through Waterfront Park and relax next to the Pineapple Fountain. Maybe grab an Italian ice on the way, since there is no shortage of vendors selling it around downtown Charleston.
On a beautiful day like this one, it only makes sense to stroll through Waterfront Park and relax next to the Pineapple Fountain. Maybe grab an Italian ice on the way, since there is no shortage of vendors selling it around downtown Charleston.
A short but steep walk takes you from the parking lot up to a beautiful lookout called Clingmans Dome. The highest point along the Appalachian trail has a beautiful view. #hike #GreatSmokeyMountainNationalPark #NationalPark #hiking
The Cape Lookout Lighthouse, off the coast of North Carolina, and only accessible by boat. I chose to kayak there on a beautiful day, departing from Harker's Island for the 3-4 mile journey.
Welcome to Burkes Beach... Hilton Head Island is known for its bike riding so this beach is easily accessible from the many bike baths along the way. The waves here are decent on a windy day the could get up to 8 foot waves at high tide. There's a sandbar that goes out at least 1/4 mile from the shore its crazy to be standing that far out. Do not get off the sand bar or you will attract the lifeguard. There is also a lagoon, it's perfect to get out of the waves and a great inlet for fishing. As for the picture this is Juan Casanova from Ecuador. He currently lives in North Carolina with his family playing soccer on the weekends. On this particular day he was showing us his bicyclekick it was quite a show. I would highly recommend a vacation to Hilton Head. #soccer #beach

Places to Visit in The Carolinas

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Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Activity duration is 5 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$28 per adult
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Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Activity duration is 365 days
8.2 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$28 per traveller
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show Ticket in Myrtle Beach

Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show Ticket in Myrtle Beach

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 678 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$112 per adult
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Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.2 out of 10 with 265 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$154 per adult
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Hilton Head Island: America’s Cup Sailing Yacht Cruise

Hilton Head Island: America’s Cup Sailing Yacht Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 81 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$91 per adult
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What to do in The Carolinas

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Night Aerial View Of The Queen City, Charlotte North Carolina

Spectrum Center

Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.

Spectrum Center
South Carolina Midlands featuring a sunset and a city

Fort Jackson

After visiting Fort Jackson, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Fort Jackson
Harrahs Cherokee Casino

Harrahs Cherokee Casino

Why not roll the dice by visiting Harrahs Cherokee Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Cherokee? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.

Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk which includes night scenes and street scenes

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

Bring your family to this pleasant coastal avenue with excellent beaches, an entertainment district and lively piers with varied restaurants.

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
Biltmore Estate which includes heritage elements, interior views and a statue or sculpture

Biltmore Estate

Wander through gardens and lush grounds, tour the grand mansion and learn about the history of this opulent estate in Asheville, North Carolina.

Biltmore Estate
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Carowinds Theme Park

Choose from 13 roller coasters, chase your friends in a bumper car, enjoy the water slides and beaches of Boomerang Bay, and walk with dinosaurs.

Carowinds Theme Park
Broadway at the Beach showing a bay or harbor and signage

Broadway at the Beach

A huge complex that offers a world of entertainment for the whole family with amusements, entertainment, shopping and dining.

Broadway at the Beach
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Duke University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Duke University, a top university in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.

Duke University
Lake Norman, at McCrary Access Area, in Mooresville, North Carol

Lake Norman

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Norman, a popular spot to commune with nature in Charlotte. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Lake Norman

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Charleston Historic District showing heritage architecture

Charleston Historic District

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

Appreciate the authentic antebellum ambiance as you move between historical homes, museums, markets and waterfront parks on foot or by horse-drawn carriage tours.

Charleston Historic District
Edmonston-Alston House featuring a house

Downtown Charleston

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

Travellers to Downtown Charleston praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Charleston Music Hall and Music Farm.

Downtown Charleston
Sunset at Harbour Town.

Sea Pines

While visiting Sea Pines, you might make a stop by sights like Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III and Harbour Town Golf Links.

Sea Pines
Vast sandbar at North end of Cherry Grove Beach where people sunbath on beautiful beach while on summer vacation at North Myrtle Beach in South Carolina

Cherry Grove Beach

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Cherry Grove Beach. A stop by Cherry Grove Beach or Ocean Drive Beach might round out your trip.

Cherry Grove Beach
At about the same time through the influence of Captain John Stoney and Mr. Isaac Fripp another congregation was formed and a church of wood, on a brick foundation, 40 x 30 ft. was built on Hilton Head Island. Divine Service was performed alternately at each church (St. Luke's Parish Church and Zion Chapel of Ease,) and since there was no Parsonage, the Minister resided with his parishioners. In 1833, the Rt. Rev. Nathaniel Bowen, Third Bishop of South Carolina, consecrated Zion Chapel, it having been, the record cryptically says, "thrown out of use as to the worship for which it had been originally erected, but now happily recovered." Diocesan records show that Divine Services were regularly held in Zion Church until November 1861 when invasion of the Island by federal armed forces necessitated the flight of the island's white population. When the Rev. Dr. James Stoney

Mid Island

While visiting Mid Island, you might make a stop by sights like Adventure Cove and Shelter Cove Harbour.

Mid Island
Sunset at Harbour Town.

South End

If you're spending some time in South End, Sea Pines Forest Preserve and Heron Point by Pete Dye at Sea Pines Resort are top sights worth seeing.

South End

 

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