North Carolina’s Atlantic Coast beaches, barrier islands, outer banks, and oceanfront cities like Wilmington, Sunset Beach, Beaufort, and Surf City are popular summer destinations. In the west, the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains are known for the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the Appalachian Trail. In Asheville, there are hiking trails, waterfalls, scenic drives, art museums, farms, and the Biltmore Estate, open for fascinating tours.