The largest home in America was completed in 1895 and opened to
the public in 1930. North Carolina
Transportation Museum Spencer 97,739
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The first-ever ranking of the state's museums and historic sites was
conducted by Carolina Publishing Associates of Matthews, publishers of the
annual Carolina Heritage Guide and Carolina and Virginia Field Trips
Magazines.
Fluharty pointed out that through the years the home has been joined by a
world-class winery, the Inn at Biltmore, a farm village , and outdoor
activities such as biking, horseback riding, fly fishing, float trips and
carriage rides. Fort Macon
Historic Site in Atlantic Beach topped the list of coastal attractions
followed by the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, Fort
Raleigh National Historic Site in Manteo, Wilmington's Battleship North
Carolina and the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort . Hendrick Motorsports
Museum Charlotte 150,000
17. SciWorks Science Center Winston-Salem 86,097
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To date,
MotorCities has awarded over $270,000 in grants to support auto heritage-
related projects.

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Through a partnership with the United Auto Workers, MotorCities has
launched an educational program that offers a MEAP aligned curriculum and a
dedicated Web site for children in grades K - 12.

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In addition to Biltmore Estate, three other mountain region museums made
the top 25 survey. Mint Museum Charlotte 163,000
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"North Carolina 's tourism industry is truly defined by its many museums
and historic sites," said publisher Sam Rogers . Fort Raleigh National
Historic Site Manteo 279,112
7. Old Salem, Inc.

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Historic Bethabara Park Winston-Salem 91,059
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Motorsport-related Museums and Hall of Fames
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Rogers added that the top 25 most popular historic sites and museum
destinations will appear in the 2005-06 edition of the Carolina Heritage
Guide, due to be available in July, 2005.

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Chrysler Museum and many more!
In addition to promoting tourism, MotorCities is involved with several
other community, preservation , and enrichment programs. Other triangle-area museums include the North
Carolina Museum of Art, Exploris Museum, the North Carolina Museum of History
and the State Capitol Building, all in Raleigh .

TOP NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC SITES

Attraction Location 2004 Attendance

1. Airborne and Special
Operations Museum Fayetteville 156,569
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DETROIT, MotorCities National Heritage Area
(MotorCities), an affiliate of the National Park Service, is the primary
source of automotive heritage information for media attending Detroit's Super
Bowl XL.
Super Bowl XL visitors will not have to travel far to experience dozens of
exciting MotorCities venues.
Biltmore Estate is currently celebrating its 75th anniversary as a tourist
attraction.

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"Experiences at metro Detroit's automotive heritage attractions can
provide our Super Bowl XL visitors greater insight into what Detroit's all
about," said Mark Pischea, MotorCities executive director.ExperienceEverythingAutomotive . Fort Macon Historic Site Atlantic Beach 600,000
4. Exploris Museum Raleigh 250,373
9. Museum of the
Cherokee Indian Cherokee 85,146

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"Automotive
heritage is deeply rooted in our region's past, present and future -- and
MotorCities National Heritage Area is ready to help our guests experience
everything automotive during their stay in Detroit. In addition to promoting tourist
attractions like the Dream Cruise, MotorCities also provides educational
material and funds revitalization projects, helping residents and visitors
alike Experience Everything Automotive., Asheville's Biltmore Estate, the
lavish home and grounds of George Vanderbilt, is the most popular of North
Carolina's 385 public and private museums and historic sites, according to a
statewide survey released today.
Biltmore was followed in popularity by two state-owned facilities, the
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh and Fort Macon Historic
Site in Atlantic Beach. North Carolina Museum
of Natural Sciences Raleigh 700,000
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Cherokee Historical
Association Cherokee 120,243
18. Roush Racing Museum Concord 100,000
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"We want everyone to know what life might be like if George Vanderbilt
were still hosting his friends and guests," Fluharty said. North Carolina Museum
of History Raleigh 222,690
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For example,
MotorCities has undertaken a significant revitalization program, helping to
refurbish automotive buildings and sites of importance such as the Ford
Piquette Plant and the Yankee Air Museum.
For more information about MotorCities and its venues, please visit
http://www. Congress in 1998 as an Affiliate of the National
Park Service, MotorCities helps citizens appreciate how the automobile changed
Michigan, the nation and the world.
The triangle region of the state had the largest number of museums, with
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The program currently
reaches 100,000+ students in over 200 schools." Biltmore Estate and many
others like the Battleship North Carolina, the Wright Brothers Memorial and
Old Salem are sites with prominent national tourism reputations which speaks
well for the tourism business in North Carolina . North Carolina
Museum of Art Raleigh 263,496
8. Battleship North Carolina Wilmington 189,699
13. North Carolina Maritime
Museum Beaufort 187,933
14. Carl Sandburg Home
National Historic Site Flat Rock 100,000
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MotorCities also supports automotive related programs with an annual grant
program, issuing $70,000 in 2005 grants throughout the region .
Carolina Publishing Associates compiled the survey from 2004 attendance
figures supplied by museums and historic sites.
Four of the most popular museums come from the Charlotte area --
Discovery Place, the Mint Museum, Hendricks Motorsports Museum and Roush
Racing Museum. Wright Brothers National
Memorial Kill Devil Hills 498,947
6. Winston-Salem 110,982
19 North Carolina State
Capitol Building Raleigh 108,034
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ExperienceEverythingAutomotive.

About MotorCities
Designated by the U. Biltmore Estate Asheville 881,273
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Metro Detroit is home to key automotive sites
such as the Automotive Hall of Fame, Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit
Institute of Art, Fisher Mansion, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Buick Gallery ,
Henry Ford Estate -- Fair Lane, Meadow Brook Hall, Model T Automotive Heritage
Complex, The Henry Ford, Walter P.org . MotorCities strives to make Michigan's
rich automotive heritage a source of pride for communities and a positive
influence on the region's future.org . The Carl Sandburg Home and National Historic Site in Flat
Rock joined the list, as did the Cherokee Historical Association and the
Museum of the Cherokee Indian, both in Cherokee.
A complete listing of the top 25 museums and historic sites follows.

Includes links related to motorsports history.

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the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of
Fame in Mooresville, the Hendrick Motorsports Museum in Charlotte and the
Roush Racing Museum in Concord all made the list.

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Designated a National Heritage Area by Congress in 1998 , MotorCities
works with its founding partners at DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company,
General Motors Corporation and the United Auto Workers to promote and protect
Michigan's automotive heritage . For more information, please visit
http://www.
In recognition of the popularity of NASCAR racing, three racing-themed
museums were included in the top 25. Discovery Place Charlotte 555,040
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Through its venues and programs, MotorCities encourages residents and
visitors alike to explore the region's rich automotive presence in a 10,000
square mile area of southeast and central Michigan, including 1,000+ venues
such as museums, auto barons' homes and gardens, assembly plants, speedways,
theatres, restaurants, parks and more.

Biltmore Estate Tops State Survey of Popular Museums and Historic Sites

Rounding out the top 10 most popular museums and
historic sites were:
- Discovery Place, Charlotte
- Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills
- Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Manteo
- North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh
- Exploris Museum, Raleigh
- North Carolina Museum of Life + Science, Durham
- North Carolina Museum of History, Raleigh

The appeal of Biltmore Estate, Buncombe County's second largest employer,
stems from the ongoing commitment to "continue to look for ideas which will
keep Biltmore fresh for any guest and add more value to the total estate
experience ," according to Randy Fluharty, senior vice president of sales and
marketing for Biltmore. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh ranked
second in overall attendance. North Carolina Auto
Racing Hall of Fame Mooresville 200,147
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The coastal region is home to the most popular historic sites.

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North Carolina Museum
of Life + Science Durham 240,000
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