NORTH CAROLINA

State Symbols:

Flower: dogwood (1941) Tree: pine (1963) Bird: cardinal (1943) Mammal: gray squirrel (1969) Insect: honeybee (1973) Reptile: eastern box turtle

(1979) Gemstone: emerald (1973) Shell: scotch bonnet (1965) Historic Boat: shad boat (1987) Beverage: milk (1987) Rock: granite (1979) Dog: plott hound (1989) Song: “The Old North State”

(1927) Colors: red and blue (1945) Fruit: scuppernong grape

(2001)

2010 resident census population (rank): 9,535,483 (10). Male: 4,645,492 (48.70%); Female: 4,889,991 (51.3%). White: 6,528,950 (68.5%); Black: 2,048,628 (21.5%); American Indian: 122,110 (1.3%); Asian: 208,962 (2.2%); Other race: 414,030 (4.3%); Two or more races: 206,199 (2.2%); Hispanic/Latino: 800,120 (8.4%). 2010 percent population 18 and over: 76.1; 65 and over: 12.9; median age: 37.4.

Map of NC

NORTH CAROLINA'S ECONOMY IS EXPERIENCING A SHIFT AWAY FROM TOBACCO, FURNITURE AND TEXTILES TO KNOWLEDGE-BASED ENTERPRISES SUCH AS BIOTECHNOLOGY, PHARMACEUTICALS, AND LIFE SCIENCES. THE STATE WAS RANKED THIRD BEST STATE FOR BUSINESS IN 2010 BY FORBES MAGAZINE. THE MAJOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ARE TOBACCO, CORN, COTTON, HAY, PEANUTS, AND VEGETABLE CROPS. THE STATE IS THE COUNTRY'S LEADING PRODUCER OF LITHIUM.

CAPITAL: RALEIGHSTATE ABBREVIATION: N.C.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC

Wrightsville Beach is the true definition of an easy vacation or getaway. As North Carolina's most accessible beach from Interstate I-40, it's easy to get here and even easier to stay.  A clean, breathtaking stretch of white sand and sparkling water along the beach and Intracoastal Waterway.

Things to do:- Wrightsville Beach

ScenicTours- Wrightsville Beach

Museum of History- WB Surf Camp- Salt Marsh Kayak

Company- Wrightsville Beaches

and Intercostals' Waterways.

- Water sports activities, swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, fishing, and surfing.

I will be flying with Delta Airlines. I will drive to Memphis, TN on October 7th to leave @ 7:30 a.m. and arrive in Wilmington, NC at @ 2:14 p.m. I have a layover in Atlanta, GA for 3 hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This will cost $370.

I will pick up my rental car from Enterprise at the airport. For the length of my trip, it will cost $175. I will then drive from Willington to Wrightsville Beach, which is a 15 minute drive.

I WILL BE STAYING AT BLOCKADE RUNNER BEACH RESORT. THE ROOM IS $125 PER NIGHT. THIS MAKES MY HOTEL COST $625 FOR ALL 5 NIGHTS.

When we first arrive, we will be going to Wal-Mart and getting food for breakfast and lunch for the week. We will spend $250 on food!

Day 1: On the first day, We plan on taking

surfing lessons with Seaward Action Surf Camp. This will equal up to $150 for two people for two hours. After, we will eat at Dockside Restaurant and allow $30 for food.

Day 2:We will take scuba diving lessons out in the Atlantic Ocean. This will cost $110 for both people for 45 minutes. We will eat at Blue Water Waterfront Grill and allow ourselves $40.

Day 3: On Tuesday, we will go kayaking. Kayak

rentals are $25 per person per hour. We are going for one hour so this will cost $50. For dinner, we will go to 22 North and allow ourselves $60 to eat.

DAY 4

: On Wednesday, I plan on going Intracoastal Angler Fishing. For two people, this will cost $210. After, we will go eat at Banks Channel Bar & Grill. We will allow ourselves $25 to eat.

DAY 5:I PLAN ON GOING SHOPPING FOR MY LAST DAY AND SEEING THE TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH. AFTER, WE WILL BE EATING AT SWEET & SAVORY CAFÉ. THIS DAY I’M ALLOWING $400.

On Friday, we will checking out of our hotel at 11 a.m. to be ready for our flight home at 3:15 p.m.

BUDGET

Flight- $375 Day 1- $180

Hotel-$625 Day 2- $150

Rental Car- $175 Day 3- $110

Wal-Mart- $250 Day 4- $235

Spending Money- $300 Day 5- $400

Total Amount: $2,800