North Carolina is a haven for outdoor adventure junkies. It is the perfect place for those who want to spend time in the great outdoors. From white-water rafting, camping, hiking, skiing and other fun outdoor activities, North Carolina has definitely something to offer to everyone. The state of North Carolina provides plenty of sight-seeing opportunities, hours of outdoor fun and sumptuous foods to visiting guests. When visiting the city, be sure to check out some of these popular attractions and discover many great things that await you: Battleship North Carolina Be sure to drop by the historic Battleship North Carolina, which is a memorial dedicated to the 10,000 North Carolinian soldiers who died fighting during the World War II. An admission fee will be charged to those who wish to tour the ship. Children under 6, however, are free-of-charge. Located in Wilmington, the ship is open to the public everyday from 8am to 8pm (from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day), and 8am to 5pm (from Labor Day to Memorial Day weekend). Blue Ridge Mountains The North Carolina Appalachian Mountain Range is one of the featured attractions in the state that draws millions of visitors every year. The area offers the perfect spot for hiking, camping and enjoying the beauty of nature. If you are looking for great photo opportunities and you want to use the waterfalls and amazing cascades as your backdrop, then be sure to drop by the city of Franklin. You can also take a train ride, an experience like no other, which will take give you a scenic tour as it passes through gorges, canyons, and the North Carolina Smoky Mountains. Carowinds Amusement Park When travelling with your kids, make sure that you include this amusement park in Charlotte on your travel itinerary. Since the park is located along the border of North and South Carolina, you can leisurely walk back and forth the two states. The amusement park offers tons of fun things to do for kids and adults as well as some amazing rollercoaster rides, which is a crowd favorite. Sugarland Trail at the Great Smokey Mountain National Park Strap those hiking boots and embark on a scenic hike at Sugarland Trail. Those who decide to pursue the trail will surely enjoy soaking themselves in a stunning display of natural beauty. If you happen to visit the national park during the spring time, the trail will take you to an unparalleled view of the wild flowers along it. Basilica St. Lawrence This is considered as one of the best architectures in the state of North Carolina. This gorgeous basilica is sure to amaze visitors with its rustic elegance and antiquated beauty. This red brick church is very famous for its spacious interior brimming with amazing religious arts, statues of saints and beautiful stained glass windows. Its Spanish Renaissance exterior does not fall behind in terms of aesthetics. Jackson Building Be dazzled by this imposing skyscraper which can be found in the city of Asheville. Its unrivalled architectural beauty is complimented by its massive size. Dubbed as the very first skyscraper in Western North Carolina, the building was erected in 1925 and has ever since became the testament of a modern man’s power, showing what beauty can be yield out of that power when it is put into good use.