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National Parks in North Carolina

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About National Parks in North Carolina

North Carolina is home to 12 national park sites in the Other region, offering visitors the chance to explore diverse landscapes, rich history, and unique ecosystems. From stunning natural wonders to important cultural heritage sites, North Carolina has something for every type of traveler.

National Park Sites in North Carolina

National Historic Site (2 sites)

National Historic Site

North Carolina

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Post Helene Status: Main parking lot is closed; use secondary Hikers' lot. Grounds / trails open dawn till dusk 7 days a...

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National Historic Site

North Carolina

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

Amongst the shallow blue waters of the Outer Banks lies Fort Raleigh on Roanoke Island. Shaped by constant winds of chan...

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National Historic Trail (2 sites)

National Historic Trail

North Carolina,South Carolina,Tennessee,Virginia

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Stretching 330-miles through four states (Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina) the Overmountain Victory Nation...

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National Historic Trail

Alabama,Arkansas,Georgia,Illinois,Kentucky,Missouri,North Carolina,Oklahoma,Tennessee

Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail

Remember and commemorate the survival of the Cherokee people, forcefully removed from their homelands in Georgia, Alabam...

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National Seashore (2 sites)

National Seashore

North Carolina

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

The sound of ocean waves, the starry night sky, or the calm of the salt marshes, you can experience it all. Shaped by th...

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National Seashore

North Carolina

Cape Lookout National Seashore

A boat ride three miles off-shore brings you to the barrier islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Horse watching, s...

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National Battlefield (1 site)

National Battlefield

North Carolina

Moores Creek National Battlefield

In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Brid...

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National Memorial (1 site)

National Memorial

North Carolina

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four year...

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National Military Park (1 site)

National Military Park

North Carolina

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

"I never saw such fighting since God made me. The Americans fought like demons." - Lt. General Charles, Earl Cornwallis ...

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National Park (1 site)

National Park

North Carolina,Tennessee

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National P...

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National Scenic Trail (1 site)

National Scenic Trail

Connecticut,Georgia,Massachusetts,Maryland,Maine,North Carolina,New Hampshire,New Jersey,New York,Pennsylvania,Tennessee,Virginia,Vermont,West Virginia

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and cultu...

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Parkway (1 site)

Parkway

North Carolina,Virginia

Blue Ridge Parkway

A Blue Ridge Parkway experience is unlike any other: a slow-paced and relaxing drive revealing stunning long-range vista...

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Plan Your North Carolina Adventure

Ready to explore North Carolina's natural and historical treasures? Start planning your trip to one of these amazing national park sites.

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