Venture East Links Page

Below are links to helpful websites that can assist in planning your visit to eastern North Carolina.

• Carolina Living - A site dedicated to providing information on the Carolinas.
• Coast News - A boating newspaper based out of Pirate Island, NC.
• Cruising Carolina - A public television series celebrating the inland coastal waters of North Carolina.
• Discover Craft North Carolina - An online gateway to traditional and contemporary crafts at museums, galleries, schools, and art centers.
• Expedition Organization - EXO provides half, full, and multi-day kayak programs on the Black, Lumber, Waccamaw, and Cape Fear Rivers.
• Foundation of Renewal for Eastern North Carolina - FoR ENC is a non-profit vehicle for change in one of America's most underserved regions.
• Historic Albemarle Tour - Take a tour through 32 historic sites and 17 eastern North Carolina counties.
• Historic Hope Plantation - The restored home of former North Carolina Governor David Stone (1770-1818).
• HomegrownHandmade - Site dedicated to the development of Agri-Cultural Tourism throughout North Carolina.
• Insider's Guide to Eastern NC Golf Courses - Provides information on things to do, places to stay, and where to eat while golfing in eastern North Carolina.
• Jackson Farm - A 10-acre wildlife sanctuary with a guesthouse and hiking trails located in Cumberland County.
• Kayaking North Carolina at Kayak Online - Find a kayaking school, rental shop or tour guide.
• NCGolf.com - Your North Carolina golf connection.
• North Carolina Birding Trail - Find information on sustainable bird watching activities, economic opportunities, and conservation education.
• North Carolina Civil War Tourism Council, Inc. - A partnership of public and private organizations and individuals concerned with the preservation and welfare of Civil War era sites and museums.
• North Carolina Civil War Trails - Provides information on the driving tour of the North Carolina Civil War Trail.
• North Carolina Coast Host - A cooperative effort between visitor bureaus, attractions, accommodations, historic sites, and other tourism related businesses.
• North Carolina Farm Fresh - Information on Farm markets, pick-your-own farms, and Agri-tourism provided by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
• North Carolina Museums Council - Search for information on history, science, art and children's museums by city or county.
• North Carolina's Northeast Partnership, Inc. - Promotes economic development and travel and tourism for sixteen northeastern North Carolina counties.
• North Carolina's Outer Banks - The Outer Banks Internet Initiative provides a wide range of information on North Carolina's Outer Banks.
• North Carolina State Parks - Information on North Carolina State Parks provided by the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation.
• North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission - Find information on fishing, hunting, boating, educational programs, and other wildlife services.
• Partnership for the Sounds - A site dedicated to tourism around the Albemarle - Pamlico peninsula.
• Pick Your Own Farms - A listing of pick-your-own farms in eastern North Carolina.
• The South's Coastal Directory - Information on the Hatteras, Albemarle, Cape Fear, Outer Banks, and Crystal Coast regions.
• Tryon Palace - Experience history in one of North Carolina's most popular historic sites.
• VIP for ENC - A web-based regional business engine built to promote teaming, improve competitiveness, and grow and sustain existing small businesses in eastern North Carolina.
• Visit North Carolina - Regional information for North Carolina visitors provided by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development.

 Links to various local communities can be found here.