Three Places To Go The Next Time You Visit North Carolina

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North Carolina offers one of the most diverse landscapes in the country. Its shores bordering the Atlantic Ocean offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It also has the highest peak in North America in the Appalachian Mountains. There are a lot of places to go there for your next vacation.

Here are three places you can go for your next summer vacation.

Charlotte : The city of Charlotte is a great place to visit on a romantic getaway or a family vacation. There are a lot of good restaurants, cafes, music venues, theaters and fun tours. The places to visit are the Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary, the Carolinas Aviation Museum, Discovery Place, and the Charlotte Museum of History.

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park : This is the country’s most visited national park, and one of the best places to visit in North Carolina. It is home to thousands of animal and plant life, ancient mountains, and the remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain Culture.

Boone : Named after the American pioneer, Daniel Boone the place is known for its rugged beauty surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here, you can visit the Tweetsie Railroad, the Grandfather Mountain, and the Mile High Swinging Bridge. There are also a variety of theater and shopping centers to relax after a day of extreme activities.

Hi, I’m John Bradberry. I was born and raised in Charlotte, NC. I’m currently taking up sports administration at the University of Carolina. Visit my Google+ page for more on my beloved North Carolina.

North Carolina’s Greatest Basketball Players

For over a century, the North Carolina Tar Heels have been an overwhelming force in college basketball.  It makes sense that the players that have worn the blue and white have also been some of the greatest the game has ever seen.  Let’s take a closer look at the best Tar Heels in history.

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Michael Jordan

What can be said about MJ that hasn’t been said before?  He’s basketball’s GOAT.  As a Tar Heel, he wasn’t as dominant as he was in the NBA, but Jordan was already a high-flyer, and he proved he could hit game-winning shots.  Although he opted to forego the rest of his college career for a shot at the pros, the North Carolina faithful will always regard MJ as their favorite son.

Vince Carter

Speaking of high flyers, the greatest dunker the NBA has ever seen (arguably) was one a Tar Heel.  Yes sir, Vince Carter once delivered highlight reels in a Tar Heel jersey.  He was a leader and an amazing player for North Carolina before he was drafted by the NBA.

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James Worthy

The J-Train, as he was known with the Los Angeles Lakers showtime squad, James Worthy made quite a mark in the NCAA alongside Michael Jordan.  As a college player, Worthy already exhibited signs of being an exception forward who could run and finish breaks like nobody’s business.  A player that versatile could not be overlooked.


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