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Authentic North Carolina adventures are at your fingertips with the N.C. Arts Council's arts tourism trails!
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Traditional old-time and bluegrass
music have deep roots in North Carolina, none deeper than in the
communities surrounding the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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With centuries of history and a profound sense of place, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians constitutes the largest Native American population in North Carolina.
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From functional Native American pottery to high-end contemporary jewelry, craft has been at the center of North Carolina life for centuries.
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Immortalized in the world-famous ballad, "Hang Down Your Head, Tom Dooley," brought to life in Charles Frazier's award-winning book, Cold Mountain, and recalled in tales of frontiersman Daniel Boone, Historic Happy Valley is a legendary home to the arts, storytelling and living traditions.
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Looking for the perfect excuse for an escape to the country? Get off the beaten path and encounter authentic folk artisans, farmers and creative entrepreneurs rooted in our state's rural countryside!
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Explore the hometowns, hangouts, and local hot spots that inspired countless writers of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction and play.
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Go on a fascinating journey to music venues, events, and museums that illuminate the lives of African American musicians from Eastern North Carolina and reveal the deep ties between music and community.
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