North Carolina Animal, Mountain + People pictures

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Far-reaching views of a gorgeous national park await at the lookout tower located at the highest point of the Great Smoky Mountains. 

This city in the picturesque heartland of North Carolina is known for its beautiful landscapes, family attractions and the significant role it played in the War of Independence.

Relax on the spacious lawns of this public park, which is centered around a lake and features a concert pavilion, sports fields and playgrounds for children.

This picturesque barrier island offers consistent waves for surfers, a vibrant nightlife and a wide range of outdoor activities.

Relax on the spacious lawns of this public park, which is centered around a lake and features a concert pavilion, sports fields and playgrounds for children.

Artists, gourmets and outdoor enthusiasts will all feel right at home in North Carolina’s “Paris of the South.”

This town has preserved its Native American heritage in museums and a replica village. It is home to exotic gardens and a prosperous casino.

This town has preserved its Native American heritage in museums and a replica village. It is home to exotic gardens and a prosperous casino.

Admire exceptional creations in craft and design, from artists across the globe and as far back as 4,800 years.

This picturesque barrier island offers consistent waves for surfers, a vibrant nightlife and a wide range of outdoor activities.

With its shipwrecks just offshore and fresh seafood just off the boat, it is easy to see why visitors flock to this coastal North Carolina city.

Visit museums, mansions and one of the most picturesque college campuses in the U.S. in this North Carolina college city known as “Twin City.”

Visit museums, mansions and one of the most picturesque college campuses in the U.S. in this North Carolina college city known as “Twin City.”

Visit museums, mansions and one of the most picturesque college campuses in the U.S. in this North Carolina college city known as “Twin City.”

Walk the Mile High Swinging Bridge, hike along one of the many trails and visit the nature museum at this remarkable mountain near Linville, North Carolina. 

This town has preserved its Native American heritage in museums and a replica village. It is home to exotic gardens and a prosperous casino.

Walk the Mile High Swinging Bridge, hike along one of the many trails and visit the nature museum at this remarkable mountain near Linville, North Carolina. 

This town has preserved its Native American heritage in museums and a replica village. It is home to exotic gardens and a prosperous casino.

This town has preserved its Native American heritage in museums and a replica village. It is home to exotic gardens and a prosperous casino.