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North Carolina is ideal for tourists looking for unspoiled beaches and beautiful natural mountainous scenery and is far from ideal for those looking for the high-paced cities and architectural attractions. A typically southern pace of life exists among the rolling farmland and picturesque golf courses despite the growth and swift economic progress, with landscapes reminiscent of the writings of Southern authors such as Tennessee Williams. The mountains and the coast are situated on opposite sides of the state with little but sparsely populated land in the middle.
The state's treasures are in the majestic valleys, rugged mountains, meadows, waterfalls, streams and rivers. Explorers have a wealth of outdoor attractions to embark on such as scenic drives and miles of hiking trails. Sharing its border with Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most visited parks in the country with acres of forests and delightful scenery. North Carolina's Atlantic coast is lined with good beaches, fascinating historical sites. Stone Mountain - a 25-mile square plug of igneous rock located primarily in Alleghany County - is a playground for rock climbers, wild goats, and families alike.This pollution in Stone Mountain State Park has eroded away over the past 300 million years to a 600-foot-high dome where climbers try their skills on routes like "Taken For Granite" and "Fantastic." |
