Services and Information: Recreation and Culture
North Carolina Byways
Experience a bit of North Carolina’s rich history, vast geography and breathtaking scenery on one of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s 61 scenic byways – safe and interesting alternatives to major highways and interstates.
Website: http://www.ncdot.gov/travel-maps/traffic-travel/scenic-byways/Pages/default.aspx
Parks and Recreation Reservations
Campgrounds, picnic shelters, other facilities
Search the State Archives
Search the State Historical Artifacts Collections
From NC museums and historical sites
Website: https://www.ncdcr.gov/resources/digital-collections-online-exhibits
Shellfish Harvesting Maps
Which coastal waters are open or closed to shellfish harvesting
Website: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/shellfish-closure-maps
Shooting Ranges
The N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission's shooting ranges provide a safe, controlled and organized environment for sportsmen and recreational shooters alike. Consult the interactive map for details on public and private shooting ranges throughout the state.
Website: https://www.ncwildlife.org/Outdoor-Activities/Shooting-Ranges
State Archives
The State Archives provides guidance on preservation and management of government records and collects, preserves and provides public access to historically significant archival materials relating to North Carolina.
Website: https://archives.ncdcr.gov/
State Fair
Website: http://www.ncstatefair.org/
State Library of NC
Genealogy, NC history, government documents, and online research, Government & Heritage Library, and public library development. Search the online catalog.
Website: http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/
State Maps
Order or download the free North Carolina State Transportation Map, a popular travel resource since it was first printed more than a century ago.
Website: https://www.ncdot.gov/travel-maps/maps/Pages/state-transportation-map.aspx