Jack and Jill's North Carolina Vacation Quiz

Answer: Beaufort

Beaufort (pronounced Bow-fort) is located three miles east of Morehead City, one of North Carolina's two coastal shipping ports. Nearby Atlantic Beach is Fort Macon. The area also hosts two of North Carolina's largest annual events, the North Carolina Seafood Festival and the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament.

One of Beaufort's most notorious visitors, the pirate Blackbeard, used the town as a home port during the early 1700s.

Answer: Ocracoke Island

Ocracoke Island is accessible only by water or air, and is home to numerous attractions, including the Ocracoke Lighthouse and a colony of small horses believed to be descendants of feral horses of the 1600s. The British flag flies permanently over the final resting place of four sailors from the HMS Bedfordshire, which was attacked and sunk by German U boats in 1942.

Answer: A famous golf course

Pinehurst Resort was established in 1895 and has hosted numerous championships. Located in the area known as the Sandhills, the resort and village attract thousands of amateur and professional golfers annually. Antique enthusiasts enjoy shopping in the nearby towns of Aberdeen and Southern Pines, and the city of Fayetteville (home to Fort Bragg) is just an hour's drive.

Answer: Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

The state capital of Raleigh is also home to concerts and shopping, as well as many historical sites. Visitors to Chapel Hill can see UNC sporting events and enjoy art shows, fine restaurants and a variety of nightlife. Durham, known as the "City of Medicine", is the location of Duke University, whose Blue Devils have won at least four national men's basketball titles.

Answer: Asheboro

The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro is located approximately seventy miles west of the Triangle and thirty miles south of Greensboro. The park features open, natural habitats for a variety of African and North American animals.

Lexington, home of the Lexington Barbecue Festival, is a short thirty minute drive from Asheboro. Visitors can enjoy a bar-b-q sandwich, a visit to Bob Timberlake's gallery and a tour of NASCAR team owner Richard Childress's vineyards.

Answer: Mt. Airy

Mt. Airy lies just inside the Virginia state line and is the host of "Mayberry Days", an annual festival honoring the show and its stars.

Mount Mitchell and Silar City are actual places. The name "Mt. Pilot" was created by the show's writers and was inspired by the town of Pilot Mountain, which is located about ten miles from Mt. Airy.

Pilot Mountain State Park features picnic areas, nature trails and a breathtaking view of surrounding areas from the mountaintop.

Answer: Biltmore

It took George Vanderbilt II six years to complete his vision, but the 250 room Biltmore House, surrounded by thousands of acres in the North Carolina mountains, became a popular summer retreat for influential people of the early twentieth century. Surrounding grounds and sites include beautiful gardens, a winery and a working farm area.

Biltmore Village, built to provide housing for laborers and servants, is now a unique collection of shops and restaurants. All Souls Cathedral, the Episcopal church built by Vanderbilt, is in operation and is part of the Diocese of Western North Carolina.

Other famous Asheville landmarks include Grove Park Inn and Thomas Wolfe House.

Answer: Having cocktails with dinner

The friendly mountain town and surrounding areas offer many activities, including the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, white water rafting and the outdoor drama "Unto These Hills". Harrah's Cherokee Casino became the first business in town to offer alcohol in late 2009, but sales within the Qualla Boundary remain limited.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers hiking, backpacking, and fishing. Shoppers can buy locally made items at the Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, while gaming enthusiasts enjoy Harrah's and the Tribal Bingo.

The Cherokee Bear Project began in 2005 and features locally painted, life size bears placed throughout the town for the enjoyment of both visitors and locals.

Answer: Concord

Team headquarters in Concord include Roush Fenway Racing and Hendrick Motorsports, which are both just minutes from Charlotte Motor Speedway. The neighboring cities of Huntersville, Kannapolis, and Mooresville are also home to some of the sport's top organizations and the entire area is rich with motor racing history.

The Charlotte area is also home to great shopping and night life, the Carolina Panthers and the amusement park Carowinds.

Answer: Wilmington

This port city is the largest city on the North Carolina coast and is home to many historical landmarks. EUE Screen Gems has produced a number of television shows and movies at its Wilmington location, including "One Tree Hill" and "Dawson's Creek." The USS North Carolina attracts thousands of visitors annually, and two nearby islands, Wrightsville Beach and Pleasure Island, offer public beaches, deep sea fishing and the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

Each April, hundreds of thousands attend the Azalea Festival, held to celebrate the historic homes and gardens located throughout the city.

Famous Wilmington natives include Charles Kuralt, Michael Jordan, and country legend Charlie Daniels.