. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. PEOPLE & PLACES tourism and travel industry. In fact, 81 percent of adults who traveled in 2003 were "historic/ cultural ; The association survey reveals that these visitors spend an average of $623 per trip. That bodes well for the tourism and travel industry in North Carolina — the sixth most visited state in the nation. TIAA figures also show that about 200,000 people are employed in the travel and tourism industry across the state. Heritage and cultural tourism is travel that is
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. PEOPLE & PLACES tourism and travel industry. In fact, 81 percent of adults who traveled in 2003 were "historic/ cultural ; The association survey reveals that these visitors spend an average of $623 per trip. That bodes well for the tourism and travel industry in North Carolina — the sixth most visited state in the nation. TIAA figures also show that about 200,000 people are employed in the travel and tourism industry across the state. Heritage and cultural tourism is travel that is motivated by a desire to experience the authentic natural, historic or cultural resources of a community or region, explains Jack Thigpen, North Carolina Sea Grant extension director and tourism specialist. Many coastal communities such as Manteo on Roanoke Island are showcasing their historic pride, he says. The area is unique in the number and variety of heritage and cultural attractions, Thigpen says. So little time While its proximity to the Outer Banks beaches makes the island a logical side trip, it is becoming a destination in its own right. Pedestrian friendly, Manteo invites leisurely strolls along tree-lined sidewalks or boardwalks along the waterfront. Visitors may safely walk, jog or bike along the multi-use pedestrian path that runs the length of the island along 64. A single day is not enough time to take in Roanoke Island Festival Park and nearby Manteo attractions that include: • The NC. Aquarium on Roanoke Island, open year-round, explores the watery environ- ment of the Outer Banks and the Graveyard of the Atlantic — the first obstacle to New World exploration; • The North Carolina Maritime Museum, open year-round, celebrates the age-old art of boat building;. ABOVE: John Wright, portrayed by Chris Roberts, works at the settlement site, while Brian Seitel, as Rys Courtney, dreams of the settlers' new life. TOP LEFT: The blacksmith shop is the lat
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