North Carolina

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North Carolina is a temperate, scenic, and historic state, featuring exquisite colonial mansions, Civil War battlefields, and vibrant midsized cities. Known for its modernity and distinctiveness, many areas are ranked among the top places to live in the nation. This photographic tour showcases the state's remarkable diversity through the lens of photographer Carol M. Highsmith and writer Ted Landphair. Readers will explore Durham, home to Duke University and a leading research hub. Raleigh, known as "the City of Oaks," offers a blend of oak trees, magnolias, and restored Victorian homes, embodying the classic Old South. Chapel Hill, with the University of North Carolina and the iconic Sutton's Drug Store, is celebrated as "the southern part of Heaven." For those passionate about decor, High Point—dubbed the "Furnishings Capital of the World"—is a must-visit destination filled with furniture factories and outlet shops. Asheville surprises architecture enthusiasts with its abundance of Art Deco structures, second only to Miami Beach, and is home to the grand Biltmore Estate, the largest private residence in North America. These captivating cities and places come to life in this photographic journey, making it an exceptional keepsake or gift for anyone interested in this unique state.