U.S. Travel destinations

North Carolina has a mild climate and varied geographical features that provide many excellent vacation opportunities. The eastern shores along the Atlantic Ocean have numerous rivers and beaches that are wonderful for boating, recreational fishing, and relaxing in the sun. The western part of North Carolina, along the Blue Ridge mountains, has many hiking trails, campgrounds, and swift rivers for whitewater rafting. The Research Triangle Park, in the center of the state, includes the cities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Central North Carolina is a thriving cultural cradle that has one of the highest concentrations of PhDs per capita in the United States, as well as many museums and concert halls.

• North Carolina Outer Banks
• North Carolina Pungo and Pamlico Rivers
• The Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States. It is a city of great memorials and excellent museums.

• Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.
• Navigating the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.
• Tour of the U.S. Capitol
• Tour of the DC Air and Space Museum
• Tour of the Library of Congress
• Tour of the Washington Monument
• Tour of the U.S. Botanic Garden
• Tour of the Kenilworth aquatic gardens
• Tour of the National Museum of Natural History
• Tour of the American Indian Museum
• Tour of the Franciscan Monastery in Washington, D.C.