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The Most Interesting Historical Places in North Carolina
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Historical Places in North Carolina

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
, Buxton
A life-saving piece of engineering, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse protects sailors from what's been nicknamed "The Graveyard of the Atlantic." The

Wright Brothers National Memorial
, Kill Devil Hills
Learn how airplane travel got its start at Wright Brothers National Memorial. The site commemorates the first successful powered flight in 19

Biltmore
, Asheville
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
Duration: 2 hours
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!

Bodie Island Lighthouse
, Nags Head
Bodie Island Lighthouse, which looks out over the Graveyard of the Atlantic, offers ranger-guided tours that talk about the history of the li

Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum
, Corolla
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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Best for: Lighthouse, Specialty Museum, National Park
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Best for: Historic Site, Art Museum, Cemetery
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