Across
- 5. State capital
- 8. Pioneering aviators from Kitty Hawk (2 wds)
- 11. Coastal attraction
- 12. Mountain resort
- 15. North Carolina's nickname (3 wds)
- 18. Once a major cash crop
- 19. Coastal city
- 20. Arts and culture hub
- 21. Prominent university
- 22. Historic estate in Asheville
- 24. Popular outdoor activity
- 27. Former agricultural staple
- 28. Musical genre
- 29. Popular motorsport
Down
- 1. Largest city
- 2. Regional cuisine
- 3. NHL team
- 4. Site of the Wright Brothers' first flight (2 wds)
- 6. Golf destination
- 7. Historic warship (3 wds)
- 9. Iconic lighthouse (2 wds)
- 10. Coastal beacons
- 13. National Park (3 wds)
- 14. River and region (2 wds)
- 16. Mountain range (2 wds)
- 17. University in Chapel Hill
- 20. Scenic trail
- 23. Barrier islands (2 wds)
- 25. Sport with many courses
- 26. City known for its tobacco industry