Planning your summer vacation with the kids and spouse? Look to the fabulous state of North Carolina, home for awesome North Carolina family vacations, where there is something to do and see for all ages and all interests alike this summer.

Want a walk through history? Then take a walk through Tryon Palace! This beautiful structure is a reconstruction of the actualcolonial royal governors’ palace of colonial North Carolina. Here you can experience the beginnings of North Carolina and relive history like never before. From tours and re-enactments to interactive exhibits at the North Carolina History Center, Tryon Palace is a must see for all North Carolina visitors.
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With 250 years of history and southern hospitality, Kinston NC is a historic city with an intriguing past, a vibrant present and an exciting future. Located in Lenoir County, North Carolina, you’ll find arts, recreation, unique shops and family friendly excursions for visitors and residents alike. There is gracious plenty to do in Kinston/Lenoir County!
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Ocean Isle Beach NC is a vacation apart from other beach experiences. Seven miles of pristine beach makes this coastal barrier island along the Atlantic Ocean an ideal family environment, famous for its sandy white beach, boating access and fishing from the surf, sound or pier. With a unique east-west orientation, the uncrowded beach is a perfect setting for amazingly dramatic sunrises and sunsets. An atmosphere of unspoiled charm takes you back to the perfect beach vacation.
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It’s a place to slow down and reconnect with the simple joys in life – a leisurely stroll on the beach, playing fetch with Fido or enjoying a day out on the water. Whether you choose to visit the pristine beaches of Oak Island NC or historic Southport, Oak Island Accommodations offers over 500 NC vacation rentals with pet and event-friendly options.
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Sugar Ski & Country Club is a year-round resort in Banner Elk, NC that offers four seasons of enjoyment. Summers offer wonderfully cool, mountaintop accommodations for your vacation getaway. Located at 4900 feet, Sugar Mountain’s hiking and biking trails are right out your door. We have a tennis court here on property.
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There are endless dining options within a short walk or drive including cafes, taco bars and seafood grills. The Kitty Hawk hotel is conveniently located to a wide range of outdoor activities and educational museums. For a closer look at some of the area’s wildlife, visit The Nature Conservancy, with nature trails and creature meet-and-greets. Jockey’s Ridge State Park calls to lovers of outdoor adventure with hiking, biking, running, kite flying and hang gliding.
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Tour our history as you drive through our charming towns and rural back-roads,  explore our natural resources as you photograph wildlife, fish or paddle our rivers, creeks and swamps, attend an equestrian show, rodeo, motocross race or boat show, or experience culture with musicians, craftsmen and visual artists in Martin County Travel.
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Tucked away on Currituck Outer Banks NC lies twenty-four miles of pristine beaches. Part of the beach is so remote that it’s only accessible by four-wheel-drive vehicles. Nothing but sun, sand, secluded NC beach rental homes and the wild Spanish mustangs that have roamed these shores for the past 500 years. Home to these legendary horses, Currituck’s Carova Beach (in Corolla, NC) was recently named the “#1 Favorite Beach from the US to the Caribbean” on Coastal Living’s Daily Catch blog.
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For over 45 years, Stan White Realty & Construction  has specialized in renting and managing Outer Banks vacation rental homes on the coast of North Carolina. Voted “Best of the Beach” four years in a row by The Virginian Pilot’s Coast Magazine, Stan White Realty offers availability for over 400 Outer Banks vacation rentals, including Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, South Nags Head, and Roanoke Island.
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Enjoy the hospitality of the Hendersonville, traditionally known for its gentle climate, beautiful scenery, richness in culture & history, ample recreational facilities, and friendly people. Hendersonville is located in Western North Carolina, 22 miles south of Asheville, NC, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains on a plateau with an altitude of 2200 feet above level.
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The Breakwater Inn is located in the heart of Hatteras Village at the southern most tip of Hatteras Island.  Fine Dining, world class fishing and beautiful views are found at our unique island resort. On Hatteras Harbor and less than a mile from Sandy Bay, this oceanfront hotel is a mile from the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum and a 14-minutes walk from Hatteras Island Ocean Center. The simple quarters with coastal decor feature private decks, as well as free Wi-Fi and kitchenettes. Suites add separate living areas, full kitchens, pull-out sofas and whirlpool tubs. Complimentary continental breakfast is provided. An adjacent restaurant serves seafood and traditional cuisine. There’s free parking for cars, and boat slips are available.
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Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales is owned and operated by Doug and Joan Brindley. We have been prominent in the real estate rental and sales industry since 1984. We have an outstanding variety of homes for our guests to choose from; all of which come with our exceptional service. From the traditional beach cottage to the magnificent oceanfront estate, we have something for everyone! Our primary and only focus is the delivery of exceptional service to all of our Outer Banks owners and guests on vacation. The definition of service is someone in front of you helping to solve your problems NOW. Every guest and owner of Brindley Beach Vacations experiences the true meaning of “Service First…Fun Always!”
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Looking for Exciting Adventures or a Relaxing Vacation? Franklin & Lake Nantahala, in Western North Carolina have your covered! Visit us for a refreshing change of pace and a relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy the simple pleasures of our tranquil mountains. Come to Franklin where Southern hospitality, beautiful scenery, outdoor recreation and history are a way of life. Enjoy hiking, fishing, exploring, gem mining and beautiful scenic drives.
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Expect comfortable and stylish oceanfront hotel accommodations at the Ramada Plaza Nags Head Oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Our rooms are decorated in beach-style furniture in warm inviting colors. Rooms with two queen beds can sleep up to five people, and rooms with one king bed can sleep up to three. Our Nags Head lodging provides amenities to make your stay pleasant and enjoyable. All rooms have a microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker, and more. Relax with a flat-screen cable TV and pay-per-view, free Wi-Fi, and San Francisco Citrus bath soaps and shampoos. Comfortable down bedding and pillow-top mattresses provide extra comfort. Every room at the Ramada Plaza Nags Head Oceanfront features a private balcony and a view of the beach road, dunes, or ocean. Our close proximity to the beach means you can step outside anytime to enjoy the beautiful Atlantic seashore.
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Spend less time booking, planning and getting settled and more time vacationing when you stay with Outer Beaches Realty! With nearly 450 homes, countless comforts and all your wish-list amenities, we have options to fit every style and budget. Enjoy no booking fees, 24/7 reservations, all-inclusive pricing and no credit card fees, Layaway Vacations, E-Z Pay payment plans and more to make planning your dream beach vacation as breezy as Hatteras Island NC itself.
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Experience the many attractions on historic Roanoke Island and the Outer Banks when you stay at the Elizabethan Inn, a year round resort with country manor charm. Accommodations include a variety of comforts and conveniences including cable TV with free HBO, free WIFI, refrigerator, microwave, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, coffeepot, alarm radios with hook-up for your personal electronic devices. Some rooms are pet-friendly. Take advantage of the largest, indoor heated swimming pool on the Outer Banks.
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Welcoming families to the Outer Banks since 1964, Beach Realty & Construction / Kitty Hawk Rentals offers over 450 quality Outer Banks Rentals from 4×4 Carova Beach to South Nags Head. Ranging in size from 2 – 9 bedrooms, located Oceanfront to Sound front with features including private pools, hot tubs, elevators, pet-friendly, keyless entry, WIFI and much more. Matching guests’ needs with quality properties while ensuring guest satisfaction with outstanding customer service. Relax, play and explore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina with Beach Realty & Construction/Kitty Hawk Rentals.
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From the day Corolla Classic Vacations opened our doors on March 1st 2001, our aim wasn’t to be the biggest, but to be the best! We represent only the highest quality homes along with owners who are equally as committed to maintaining their homes. Situated in the northern reaches of the Outer Banks, Corolla NC offers visitors a unique feeling of untouched peacefulness. Pristine beaches backed by rolling sand dunes and fringed with waving sea oats have remained the same for centuries – that’s why we love Corolla.
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Dolphin Realty Hatteras Village NC has been accommodating vacationers for over 27 years with its vacation rentals. We are a small company, which allows us to give our guests and owners that special attention that is required to maintain a successful business. Our rentals are from Avon to Hatteras and range in size from One Room Efficiencies to Four Bedrooms. Our friendly staff is ready to assist you in planning your Hatteras Island Vacation.
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If you’re looking for something a bit different when visiting Hendersonville NC and Flat Rock in Western North Carolina, choose Mill House Lodge. Mill House Lodge is an historic accommodation that sits among the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. The building once housed a working grist mill. It contains a one bed-room suite and three two bedroom suites that offer the soothing sound of water cascading over the old mill’s dam.
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Welcome to Williamson Realty Vacations providing Vacation Rentals in Ocean Isle Beach on the North Carolina Coast. As one of the area’s largest Ocean Isle beach vacation rental agencies, we are able to offer a wide range of rentals. Choose from among over 280 Ocean Isle Beach rentals for your perfect vacation accommodations. All properties have minimum stays & other certain restrictions. All properties are smoke free. Linens, towels & beach equipment can be provided for your vacation. These items are listed under Available Extras. We look forward to seeing you in one of our Ocean Isle Beach rentals from Williamson Realty Vacations!
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Located in the picturesque settings of Waynesville and nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn North Carolina is close to attractions such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, the Biltmore House and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. Each beautifully appointed guest room features a microwave, refrigerator, cable satellite television with HBO® and high-speed Internet access. The hotel also offers an array of amenities including an outdoor pool, a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast and meeting space to accommodate up to 20 people.
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Wildflower Cabin Rentals custom vacation log homes in western North Carolina are an escape into nature and a retreat in vacation luxury. Hike, bike or raft the day away in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy amenities like the miles of hiking trails and the outdoor pool located at the Wildflower Clubhouse or simply take in the beauty of the surrounding nature right from the privacy of your own hot tub. Only five minutes from Franklin, N.C., a small, charming and thriving mountain town, Wildflower is a 2,200+ acre mountain community for the entire family.
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Come to the beautiful sandy beaches along the shores of Topsail Island NC and enjoy our beautiful vacation rental homes in Surf City, Topsail Beach and North Topsail Beach. Offering a wide selection of vacation homes from oceanfront, second row, pet friendly, with elevators and pools. From cottages to brand new homes featuring all the latest updates! Each of our homes is kid and family friendly.
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Scenic Pleasure Island awaits YOU! Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher make up our friendly seaside towns. Just minutes from the mainland and historic downtown Wilmington, we offer the perfect vacation homes and condos to keep you near big city fun and southern coastal charm. Minutes from our international airport, fishing piers and boardwalks, North Carolina’s largest aquarium, shopping, loads of history and the freshest seafood. Let us make your next vacation a North Carolina experience to remember.
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Come explore nature at the Dismal Swamp State Park in Camden County. Canoe, kayak and mountain bike rentals are available to enjoy the 20 miles of old logging trails or paddle the historic Dismal Swamp Canal. Our half-mile board walk provides a way to explore the swamp without the hardships endured by the early explorers. The Dismal Swamp is recognized as a part of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program and a part of the NC/VA Civil War Trail. Exhibits at the State Park Visitor Center offer a glimpse of our history and examples of birds and animals which call the swamp home. The Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center provides travel and tourism information for the state and boaters enjoy our 150’ face dock while traveling the Intracoastal Waterway.
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Whether you’re vacationing with family or traveling on business, you can expect an exceptional experience at the Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk – located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in North Carolina. The suites with a full-sized sleeper sofa and extended living area are ideal for guests who want more space. Relax in comfortable beds or unwind in front of the 37-inch flat-screen TV. Admire views of the beautiful beach at the fishing pier from the private balcony of every guest room.
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Sun, Sand and Surf, Topsail Island does these things better than any beach anywhere. Located just minutes away from Wilmington NC, but a lifetime away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Island Real Estate has wonderful vacation rentals on Topsail Island. Topsail is home to 3 smaller beach towns, 2 bridges and 1 traffic light. Topsail Beach, Surf City and North Topsail Beach all have many private beach cottages available for vacation rentals. These personal getaways range from 8 bedroom houses to one bedroom condominiums. Oceanfront, private pool, pet friendly, whatever you’re looking in a vacation is waiting for you at Island Real Estate located smack-dab in the middle of Topsail Island in Surf City.
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Settled on the pristine and picturesque Pasquotank River, which flows into the Albemarle Sound, Elizabeth City is in the center of the Albemarle Region in northeastern North Carolina. Rich in outdoor adventure, biodiversity and ecological wonderment, the area offers escape, relaxation, and personal sanctuary to all who visit. Our laid-back way of life is why people come back year after year. There is a whole town of friendly people who will make you feel right at home.
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In the southernmost corner of North Carolina is one of the South’s best kept secrets. From the Cape Fear River, reaching down to the South Carolina border, North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands beckons softly. Six barrier island towns – Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, Oak Island, Caswell Beach and Bald Head Island – provide 45 miles of wide, stunning beaches. Picturesque Southern towns like Southport, Calabash, Shallotte and Leland draw visitors with family-owned, one-of-a-kind restaurants, galleries and shops, and even movie locations. Adding a temperate climate ideal for year-round outdoor activities, dining, and festivals along with museums, historic forts and lighthouses, the stage is set for a perfect coastal getaway.
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Plan your next Mountain or River Adventure at Hanging Rock in beautiful Stokes County, North Carolina. An outdoor adventure destination like no other, having a mountain chain that rises and falls within its borders, Hanging Rock State Park in its center and the Dan River flowing for 58 miles through its heart, opportunities are endless. Best of all, it’s within an hour of the Triad, or two hours from the Charlotte or Triangle areas.
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Welcome to the only resource you need to vacation on the Outer Banks of North Carolina! We offer 600+ Outer Banks NC vacation rentals in Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head. From simple beach cottages to luxury vacation rentals, we have the perfect vacation homes for everyone and any budget. Booking your Outer Banks rental home has never been this easy!
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As Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates approaches its 50th anniversary in the vacation rental and real estate sales industry on the Outer Banks they are mindful of what has made the company stand the test of time. Although they have continued to grow over the years there is still a strong sense of family values that you can feel as soon as you begin working with them. The Joe Lamb Jr. name has become the definition of trust, loyalty and success. With their 50th anniversary being right around the corner they are reminded of where they began with a dream for what the Outer Banks could one day be and a dedication to a strong work ethic to make it happen.
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Plan your much needed vacation on beautiful Topsail Island – one of North Carolina’s most exquisite beaches. Conveniently located between Wilmington and Jacksonville, this 26 mile long barrier Island is made up of three towns – North Topsail Beach, Surf City and Topsail Beach NC. The friendly and experienced staff at Coastline Realty Topsail Island can help you find that perfect Topsail Island beach rental. The available North Carolina beach rentals include: single family homes, duplexes, quadplexes, condos, cottages and townhomes all located along the North Carolina coastline.
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Pender County is home to the family-friendly beaches of Topsail Island, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Black and Northeast Cape Fear River, where water sports and fishing abound. We are also home to rich history, farmer’s markets, seafood markets, boutiques, and specialty shops. Pender is home to several towns, including Surf City and Topsail Beach. Cross the iconic swing bridge and you will enter “Island Time” where the pace is slower.
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Located in the quiet village of Buxton NC, Hatteras Island Inn sits on the beach side of the highway and is only steps to the beach. It was designed after a turn of the century lifesaving station. Our spacious, comfortable guest rooms have upscale furnishings, cable TV, microwave ovens, refrigerators, coffee maker, iron and ironing board. Hotel amenities include WI FI in the lobby, laundry facilities, ice and vending machines. Soak up the sun and relax in the refreshing outdoor pool. The observation tower at the hotel gives guests an awesome view that goes on forever.
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Élan Vacations is celebrating over 16 years of helping families find the perfect Outer Banks Vacation Rentals. Élan Vacations represents unique Outer Banks vacation rentals along the pristine barrier islands of coastal North Carolina. Our unparalleled customer service combined with a carefully selected inventory of Outer Banks rental homes in a variety of sizes and array of amenities that are ideally in the finest resort communities on the Outer Banks including: Buck Island Rentals, Corolla Light Rentals, Currituck Club Rentals, Crown Point Rentals, Monteray Shores Rentals, Ocean Hill Rentals, Ocean Sands Rentals, Pine Island Rentals, Whalehead Rentals, Four Seasons Rentals, Sanderling Rentals, and more!
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Celebrating over 55 years of making dream beach vacations come true along the beaches of North Carolina! Emerald Isle is the perfect destination for your family reunion, beach wedding, retreat or any

getaway. Choose from over 700 NC beach vacation rentals including cottages, duplexes, condos and luxury units with pet friendly properties as well. Relax at the beach or let our activity coordinators create the perfect itinerary for your family or group.
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