Dream season for travelers opens today with the arrival of the “The Official 2023 North Carolina Travel Guide,” a 108-page armchair tour designed to inspire real-life trips across the state. Drawing on authentic experiences found in all 100 counties, the new guide creates fresh ways to explore cities, towns and the outdoor wonderlands at the heart of 2023’s Year of the Trail celebration.
“The Year of the Trail points the way to thousands of miles of pathways where nature lovers of all abilities can walk, paddle, pedal or otherwise immerse themselves in scenic beauty and outdoor adventure,” said Wit Tuttell, executive director of Visit North Carolina. “Yet as the Travel Guide shows, travelers can follow byways built on music, sports, culinary pursuits or other interests. Maybe best of all are the details — the shops and retro motor lodges, the special places to stop for views, the must-have souvenirs — that inspire travelers to make the most of the journey as well as the stay.”
“The Official 2023 North Carolina Travel Guide” is free. The print edition is available at the state’s nine Welcome Centers or by calling 800-847-4862 (800-VISITNC). Readers can also link to VisitNC.com/travel-guides to request a copy, access the digital edition or download a PDF version.