North Carolina, in the southeastern U.S., has a varied landscape, from the Smoky Mountains as part of the Appalachian range in the west to the coastal plains of the Atlantic. One of the first colonies in the U.S., the land under Anglo-European settlement still retains a strong Scots-Irish heritage in places.

After 1800, major exports were cotton and tobacco. Today, these crops have been replaced by more diversified farms and industries. For some, agritourism is replacing livelihoods that were based on cigarettes and textiles. Come take a look at what North Carolina farm stays have to offer.

(And, while you are here, there’s even an app connecting you to North Carolina’s farms offering day visits)