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Tourist info: North Carolina Division of
Tourism & Film, Hills Balfour Synergy,
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NORTH CAROLINA
Nottcutt House, 36 Southwark Bridge Road,
London, SE1 9EU Tel: 020 7202 6366
the tarheel state
Fax: 020 7928 0722 E-mail:
NORTH C
northcarolina@hillsbalfoursynergy.com
Web:
www.northcarolinatravel.co.uk
Want to see a real star? …Then visit over the state, it is no wonder the movie torical towns and love of barbeques.
Land Area: 52,700 sq miles
North Carolina and experience a gen- makers choose North Carolina as one of In North Carolina, ask what the locals
Population: 8,407,248
uine living movie set. their top destinations. are most proud of and many will answer
Each year thousands of visitors flock Visitors will marvel at the awe inspir- it is their strong cultural heritage which
State Capital: Raleigh
to North Carolina in search of our won- ing Great Smoky Mountains, including they love to share with any visitor. The Largest City: Charlotte
derful outdoors lifestyle and our fascinat- the spectacular 252 miles of the Blue Wright brothers were the first to take to
Local Time: EST – 5 hrs behind the UK
ing cultural heritage showcased in many Ridge Parkway in North Carolina, and the air in a powered aircraft in 1903 at
Climate: Long hot summers: mild
a blockbuster movie. Dirty Dancing, during Autumn the mountains are awash Kill Devil Hills in Kitty Hawk, a quaint sea-
winters with snow in the mountains.
Sleeping with the Enemy, Patch Adams with seasonal colours – sure to be one of side village on the Outer Banks. Nestled
Temperatures are lower in the western part of
and Last of the Mohicans are among the most stunning drives of your life. in the Blue Ridge Mountains is the laid
the state. Rainfall even throughout the year.
nearly 600 movies filmed ‘on-location’ in Explore our pristine coastline with its back and historical town of Asheville and
National Parks: Blue Ridge Parkway
North Carolina making it one of North sandy beaches and friendly coastal towns nearby is the thriving Cherokee Indian
and seven other sites under National Parks
America’s premier film locations. or take a tour through the heartland of Reservation, as well as the impressive
Service administration.
With so many stunning backdrops all North Carolina with its rolling hills, his- Biltmore Estate with the country’s largest
private home within its grounds.
If you only see one
Boasting over 600 golf courses North world's premier outdoor recreation facil-
Carolina is a veritable golfer’s paradise. ity for whitewater rafting, canoeing and
thing...
With each course uniquely combining kayaking. It is located on 307 acres of
Explore the majestic Great Smoky
the beautiful regional features with land close to the Catawba River. The
Mountains.
superb facilities and challenging courses, USNWC is only 10 minutes from down-
North Carolina is the ideal destination town Charlotte. And don't forget the
On Location...
for golfers of all abilities. The world- 'Sport Event of the year', the women's
famous Pinehurst, known as the ‘Home US Open at Pine Needles (June 25 -
Filmed in North Carolina: Dirty Dancing,
of Golf in America’, was the venue for July 1, 2007)
Sleeping with the Enemy, Last of the
the 2005 US Open and continues to With such a varied natural and cultur-
Mohicans, Patch Adams, Days of Thunder
attract world-class players from across al landscape, North Carolina is ripe for
and Talladega Nights.
the globe. In addition, the U.S National exploring – so bring the big screen to life
White-water Center (USNWC), is the and experience North Carolina.
ourist info: North Dakota Tourism
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NORTH DAKOTA
Division, Century Center, Suite 2, 1600
AK
East Century Avenue, PO Box 2057,
the peace garden state
Bismarck, ND 58503, USA
Tel: 001 701 328 2525
NORTH D
Fax: 001 701 328 4872
E-Mail:
tourism@nd.gov
From the bustling cities and fertile
Web:
www.ndtourism.com
Land area: 70,837 sq. miles
farmlands of the east to the rolling hills of
Population: 642,200
central North Dakota and on to the
If you only see one
State Capital: Bismarck
rugged badlands of the west, North
Largest City: Fargo (90,599)
Dakota is a land of rich culture and thing...
heritage with fun things to see and do.
Local Time: The eastern part of North
The world’s greatest tribute to peace can
Legendary for more than its landmarks,
Dakota is on CST – 6 hrs behind the UK.
be found at the International Peace
The time zone changes west of the Missouri
North Dakota felt the footsteps of
Garden on the border shared by North
River, where the state is on MST - 7 hrs
historic figures such as Lewis and Clark,
Dakota and Manitoba, Canada. See the
behind the UK. The whole state goes on Day
Sakakawea, Teddy Roosevelt, Custer
colourful gardens, landscapes, woodlands Light Saving Time in the summer.
and Sitting Bull. Like these historic
and botanical areas. The Peace Chapel is
Climate: North Dakota has a continental
figures, you can immerse yourself in the
a must-see and so is a memorial
climate, with a wide temperature variation,
state’s wide-open spaces. Learn about
designed with remnants of wreckage
low humidity and a lot of sunshine. Annual
the state’s history with a trip to the
from the World Trade Center towers.
mean rainfall is 17.16 inches. Summers are
North Dakota Heritage Center on the
warm with an average July temperature of
Capital Grounds or Knife River Indian
Look out for...
68°F. An average January temperature is 7°F.
Village National Historic Site, where
Lake Sakakawea, the largest manmade
National Parks: Theodore Roosevelt
Sakakawea lived. Enjoy shopping and
lake in the US, has more shoreline than
National Park is in western North Dakota in
nightlife in North Dakota’s friendly cities. ancient artifacts that are linked to
the California coast. It is also, known
the beautiful, rugged Badlands, with 70,744
North Dakota is known for is rich ancient heritage. The tribes interpret
acres of pristine, scenic land along Little
American Indian heritage and culture. their own history with their own
as the "Walleye Capital of the World".
Missouri River where President Theodore
200 years ago the tribes greeted Lewis words. Through their words, you can
"The Perch Express". Devils Lake, the
Roosevelt ranched. The park abounds in
& Clark, and descendants of those see the past and the present meet.
largest natural lake in North Dakota,
natural beauty and abundant wildlife,
tribes greet visitors to present-day Immerse yourself in the state’s
known as the "Perch fishing Capital of the
including bison and wild horses. The
World," has its own AMTAK programme,
North Dakota with the same hospitality. natural beauty and legendary outdoor
frontier town of Medora has museums,
bringing fishermen to the lake.
One of the nation’s largest powwows is adventures, including hiking, biking and
shopping, a world-famous musical and
held in North Dakota each September. birding. North Dakota has the most
pitchford steak fondue.
http://www.nps.gov/thro/index.htm
These tribes have museums that house national wildlife refuges of any state.
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