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The Most Interesting Historical Places in North Carolina

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Historical Places in North Carolina

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A life-saving piece of engineering, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse protects sailors from what's been nicknamed "The Graveyard of the Atlantic." The
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Learn how airplane travel got its start at Wright Brothers National Memorial. The site commemorates the first successful powered flight in 19
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The main house on Biltmore contains more than 250 rooms, making it the largest privately owned home in the world. A short drive from the city
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Experience the spookiest sites of downtown Asheville with your expert local guide. Enjoy hair-raising tales and dark history! Created & owned by Joshua P. Warren, this is Asheville's original and ultimate ghost adventure! See why we've always been rated #1!
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Bodie Island Lighthouse, which looks out over the Graveyard of the Atlantic, offers ranger-guided tours that talk about the history of the li
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See the 1875 Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum, an example of Gothic Revival architecture in the form of a 46 m (150 ft) tall observation

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