Hotels in North Carolina, United States

North Carolina is a southeastern US state with a climate that varies from humid subtropical on the Atlantic coast to cooler mountain temperatures in the Appalachians-summers on the Outer Banks average 85°F (29°C), while winters in the mountains drop to 30°F (-1°C). It's famous for the Wright Brothers' first flight at Kill Devil Hills and the Blue Ridge Parkway, where you can drive through fiery fall foliage from September to November (60-70°F/15-21°C) or hike to waterfalls like Linville Falls. In summer, swim at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (water around 80°F/27°C), and in winter, ski at Sugar Mountain Resort (temps 20-40°F/-6 to 4°C), giving you distinct experiences between the coast and mountains.