From the mysterious disappearance of Roanoke settlers to the Wright brothers' first flight, the Outer Banks are historically important yes, but they are also postcard pretty with enough beach to share between summer visitors.

North Carolina truly is one of the nation's most diverse areas offering mountains, beaches, and beautiful forests for the natural settings as well as beautiful big cities, complete with some of the best college basketball in the nation.

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