North Carolina The Tarheel State


State Information North Carolina Department of Tourism • 020 7367 0937/Sam Hancock • nc@hillsbalfour.com • www.uk.visitnc.com • Population: 9.5million • State Capital: Raleigh • Largest City: Charlotte • Local time: EST – 5 hours behind UK • Weather: Long hot summers and mild winters, mountain snow • National/State Parks: 57 • Int'l Gateways: Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte Douglas


lifestyle and fascinating cultural heritage showcased in many blockbuster movies – including both Dirty Dancing and Last of the Mohicans. The highest mountains in the eastern


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US are located in western North Carolina, home to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains, all part of the 1,500 mile Appalachian Mountain Range. Here activities include rock climbing and whitewater rafting, while in the winter the adventurous can ride the slopes on skis, tubes or snowboards. In central North Carolina, find one-of-


a-kind shopping or tee off on one of the state's 400 golf courses, including Pinehurst – the home of American golf. The area along the coast has a wide


range of accommodation from luxurious eco-lodges to charming guesthouses plus boating, swimming and fishing.


Sunset in the Gorge


housands flock to North Carolina in search of the wonderful outdoors


North Dakota The Peace Garden State


State Information North Dakota Tourism Division • 001 701 328 3502 • www.NDtourism.com • Population: 672,591 • State capital: Bismarck • Largest city: Fargo • Local time: EST – 5 hours behind UK • Weather: Wide temperature variation, low humidity and a lot of sunshine • National/State Parks: 1 • International Gateways: Minneapolis, Minnesota, Chicago, Denver and Salt Lake City


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orth Dakota is a land of rich history and culture amid a scenic backdrop


of fun things to see and do. You, too, can experience the same


pristine scenery and adventures enjoyed once by some of history’s most important figures. Legends are made in North Dakota. Are you ready? North Dakota is Legendary. From the


State Secret The anchor of the


Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship once captained by notorious pirate Blackbeard, has recently been hauled from the bottom of the ocean off the coast of North Carolina.


Don't miss The beaches of North


Carolina - constantly rated as some of the best in the US with more than 300 miles of sandy beaches.


bountiful fields of the Red River Valley to the scenic Missouri River Valley to the Badlands of the West, North Dakota has a landscape or an adventure for every visitor. Legends, including Sitting Bull, General Custer, Theodore Roosevelt, Lewis & Clark and Sakakawea, walked these trails earning their legendary stature in North Dakota. The North Dakota vacation takes you


across our beautiful state from Fargo, the largest city, to Medora our historic cowboy town and gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park.


A look back to the past State Secret The Ronald Reagan


Minuteman Missile Historic Site showcases North Dakota's Cold War story, including the last intercontinental ballistic missile launch sites.


Don't miss Fort Lincoln - General


Custer's reconstructed last home. Interpretation takes visitors back to 1875, the year before the 7th Cavalry rode to the Little Bighorn.


Ohio The Buckeye State


State Information Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism • 08456 020 574 • www.greatlakesusa.co.uk and www. greatlakesusa.co.ie • Population: 11,400,000 • State Capital/Largest City: Columbus • Local time: EST – 5 hours behind UK • Weather: Av. temps from 9.7 to 29.7F (-12 to -1C) in Jan to 62.9/85F (17 to 30C) in summer • National/State Parks: 4 • Int'l Gateways: Minneapolis and Chicago


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ead to Ohio and discover the lighthouse-dotted coastline or


plunge to the depths of Lake Erie in search of shipwrecks. The Lake Erie Islands are perfect for a


relaxing break - fishing, boating, hiking, birding and wine tasting. Ohio is home to numerous ‘one and


only’ destinations including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum; the National Inventors Hall of Fame; the Pro Football Hall of Fame; the United States Air Force Museum, the world’s largest aviation museum; and the world’s largest Amish population. Ohio’s theme parks, including Cedar


Point, Geauga Lake and Wildwater Kingdom offer exhilaration and excitement with some of the tallest and fastest coasters on the planet. Ohio’s big cities, such as state capital


Columbus, garner attention for their nightlife, arts and shopping.


Cleveland's skyline in the pink 40


State Secret Sarah Jessica Parker, astronauts Neil Armstrong and John Glenn, and Tom Hanks all have links with the state and visit regularly.


Don't miss The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland is packed with insights into some of the music's great characters.


Oklahoma The Sooner State


State Information Oklahoma Travel & Tourism • 08450 533 280 (Media/Travel Trade) - 08450 533 290 (Consumer) • www.TravelOk.com • Population: 3,450,652 • State Capital/Largest City: Oklahoma City • Local Time: CST/MST – 6/7 hrs behind UK • Weather: Dry and breezy. Temps 25/50°F, (winter) 80/100°F (summer) • National/State Parks: 8 • Int'l Regional Gateways: Oklahoma City (OKC), Tulsa (TUL)


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et Oklahoma take you on an epic getaway filled with Western


adventure, diverse outdoor experiences and historic wonders. Offering vibrant American Indian culture, stunning state parks, and the nation's longest stretch of colourful Route 66 there’s a wealth of things to do. The state has more than 300 museums and historic sites, ranging from the unique outdoor windmill museum in Shattuck to Apache warrior Geronimo's grave site at Fort Sill, to art-filled treasures like the Gilcrease and Philbrook museums in Tulsa, and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. From pristine mountain streams and


piney forests to peaceful lakes and sandy beaches, Oklahoma's 51 state parks and numerous wildlife refuges and recreation areas offer up a whole wealth of outdoor adventure opportunities.


Oklahoma is a Native American centre www.visitusa.org.uk


State Secret Visitors will find


Native American art galleries, historic sites, powwows, dances and festivals, including the largest Native American festival in the world - Red Earth, held every June in Oklahoma City.


Don't miss Get your kicks on


Route 66 with nearly 400 miles of the 'Mother Road' in Oklahoma, more than any other state.


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