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Apex
Apex is split by two major river watersheds (the Neuse and Cape Fear rivers), this booming city features everything you would want in a small town AND a mid-size city.
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CaryList Item 1
One of North Carolina's most livable cities.
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Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is THE university town in North Carolina. The town and neighboring communities have great dining and entertainment with no shortage of things to do.
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DurhamList Item 2
A thriving city of cultural arts, technology, medicine, and more, Durham is part of the Research Triangle.
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Hillsborough
A charming small city, Hillsborough was the scene of an important event in North Carolina and American history.
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Jordan Lake
A major project by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jordan Lake was created following severe hurricane-caused flooding. Today it is a major recreation destination.
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North Carolina Zoo
One of the greatest zoos in the world, North Carolina Zoo was the first to base its exhibits around natural habitats.
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Pinehurst
A world-class golfing destination, Pinehurst is one of the top travel destinations in the state.
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Winston-Salem
The result of the merger of two cities, Winston-Salem figured prominantly in North Carolina's tobacco industry and is one of the state's most important cities.
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Crystal CoastList Item 2
One of North Carolina's great beach destinations, the Crystal Coast offers a vast array of features and amenities that will keep travelers busy for a day or a whole summer.
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New Bern
Founded 1710, a historic city located at the confluence of the Neuse and Trent rivers.
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SouthportList Item 3
Southport is a waterfront town on the Intercoastal Waterway and near the mouth of the Cape Fear River.
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Wilmington
"Port City" is the largest city and port on the North Carolina coast.
