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Pilot Mountain State park, NC - The unmistakable outline of Big Pinnacle on Pilot Mountain, seen from the Little Pinnacle overlook.

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Manteo, NC - The Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse in Carolina Harbor, on the Outer Banks.

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Charlotte, NC - The city skyline viewed from Marshall Park during fall.

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Nags Head, NC - The pristine coastline of the state's Outer Banks region.

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Blue Ridge Parkway, NC - The Blue Ridge Parkway, one of the most picturesque roads on the eastern seaboard.

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Raleigh, NC - Raleigh, the state capital, begins to sparkle as dusk falls over the city.

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Raleigh, NC - Raleigh's regal State Capitol Building, which dates back to 1833.

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Raleigh, NC - Interior of the State Capitol building's beautiful old library room.

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Blue Ridge Mountains, NC - The mountains provide outdoor enthusiasts with incredible walks, rewarded by stunning scenery.

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Asheville, NC - The sumptuous interior of late 19th-century Biltmore, America's largest home, built by George Vanderbilt II.

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Grandfather Mountain, NC - When it's swathed in fog, crossing the awesome Mile-High Swinging Bridge is not for the fainthearted.

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Corolla, NC - Corolla's famous wild horses have roamed the beaches and backwoods of the northern Outer Banks for centuries.

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Cape Lookout, NC - Accessible only by boat, Cape Lookout National Seashore is noted for its black-and-white diamond patterned lighthouse.

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New Bern, NC - A rare, empty glimpse of the maze of the perfectly manicured palace gardens that decorate the front of Tryon Palace.

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Midland, NC - The fascinating interior of the historic Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site ten-stamp mill.

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Kingston, NC - The fragile remains of the historic ironclad CSS Neuse, a Civil War-era gunboat, on display at the Civil War Interpretive Center.

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Charleston, SC - Charleston's picturesque French Quarter at twilight.

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Charleston, SC - A much cherished landmark, the city's Pineapple Fountain is a favorite meeting point.

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Myrtle Beach, SC - All the fun of the fair awaits visitors at lively Myrtle Beach.

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Table Rock State Park, SC - Low clouds add drama to an already impressive landscape near the park's Carrick Creek.

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Edisto Island, SC - Petrified trees provide an eerie outline over Botany Bay at sunrise.

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Charleston, SC - Colorful and animated, Charleston City Market is one of the nation's oldest public markets.

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Charleston, SC - Charleston red rice. The  traditional meal was brought over to the US by slaves originating from the West Coast of Africa.

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Columbia, SC - The imposing South Carolina State House was inaugurated in 1855.

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Boone Hill Plantation and Gardens, SC - The row of preserved plantation slave homes is a poignant reminder of a less illustrious past.

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Charleston, SC - One of the huge cannons placements at Fort Sumter, a sea defense notable for being the site of the first shots of the Civil War.

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Charleston, SC - Characterized by its historic architecture, Broad Street is also the city's nightlife hub.

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Charleston, SC - Estimated to be 400-500 years old, the majestic Angel Oak Tree on John's Island near Charleston has withstood floods, droughts, fires, and hurricanes.

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Beaufort, SC - The evocative ruins of Sheldon Church, built in 1745.

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Charleston, SC -

Modern Charleston and the Ashley River.

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