NC Central By Owner Vacation Rentals

Commonly referred to as the Piedmont area and covering approximately half the state, five cities comprise the central region of North Carolina: Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh-Durham and Winston-Salem. The largest of these is the Charlotte area. The biggest city in North Carolina, Charlotte is a southern sophisticate's dream come true. This metro area of more than 1.7 million upscale shopping, theatre, museums, spas, a vibrant Charlotte music scene and of course the local flavor found in fine dining restaurants. Charlotte has received numerous accolades by "best of" lists, including ranking 8th on CNNMoney's "Best Places to Live and Launch" and "Best North Carolina Walking City" by Prevention Magazine.
 
In addition to the numerous cultural activities here, a main Charlotte attraction is the vibrant sports community. Home to North Carolina's only NFL team, the Carolina Panthers, the Carolina Bobcats (NBA), the Lowes' Motor Speedway, more than 40 public golf courses and the future home of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte is an ideal destination for a sports enthusiast.
 
And if that's not enough, sports opportunities abound throughout the region. Just a short drive away are four NC colleges offering legendary ACC NC basketball programs - UNC Chapel Hill, Duke, North Carolina St. and Wake Forest. But if you're trying to catch a game while on a North Carolina vacation, you’d better plan ahead - the Duke-UNC rivalry is thought to be one of the most intense sports rivalries in existence and ACC basketball tickets are notoriously difficult to find.
 
Close to Charlotte is a North Carolina city with a team that was made famous on the silver screen. The setting of 1987's Bull Durham, the Raleigh-Durham area is home to the Durham Bulls. The triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, the Durham Bulls play games in Downtown Durham throughout the summer months. Raleigh, the state capital, is an eclectic city offering visitors cultural attractions like museums and traveling Broadway shows, shopping, leisure activities and fabulous downtown Raleigh restaurants.
 
No matter which central North Carolina travel destination you choose, you're sure to find accommodations to suit your vacation style. Charlotte rentals and Raleigh rentals include upscale private homes, condos and bed and breakfasts. Or perhaps you'd prefer a more remote location offered in a surrounding area. Whatever your preference, Scenic Rentals is certain to have a property to suit your taste and budget.