Museums
History BuffAirborne & Special Operations Museum
FreeWalk through U.S. Army airborne and special operations history, from the paratroopers of 1940 to today, in downtown Fayetteville.
Fayetteville, NC
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Things to do in North Carolina
The cities and regions we cover across North Carolina, and the places worth the afternoon in each. See what is around you now, or pick a guide.
Inside North Carolina
Pick a part of North Carolina
Each guide has its own map, its own picks and a day Fun can plan for you.
North Carolina
North Carolina Piedmont
The middle of North Carolina, from the Triangle and Greensboro to the Sandhills
North Carolina
Outer Banks
Barrier island beaches, lighthouses and the site of the Wright brothers' first flight
North Carolina
Western North Carolina
Blue Ridge Mountain drives, a mile-high bridge and a steam train ride
North Carolina
More of North Carolina
A World War II battleship in Wilmington and the wild islands of Cape Lookout
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Top picks across North Carolina
Sightseeing
History BuffBodie Island Lighthouse
FreeSee the black-and-white banded 1872 lighthouse over the marsh, and climb its 200-plus steps in season.
Nags Head, NC
Museums
History BuffBilly Graham Library
FreeFollow the Journey of Faith tour through the evangelist's life in a barn-shaped building, then visit the prayer garden.
Charlotte, NC
Museums
History BuffBattleship North Carolina
Under $25Explore nine levels of a World War II battleship, from the gun turrets to where the crew ate and slept.
Wilmington, NC
Sightseeing
History BuffDuke University Chapel
FreeStep inside a Collegiate Gothic chapel with a 210-foot tower, 77 stained glass windows and three pipe organs.
Durham, NC
Sightseeing
IconicCape Hatteras Lighthouse
FreeSee the black-and-white spiral-striped brick lighthouse that was moved 2,900 feet inland in 1999.
Buxton, NC
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