Spread out between the Mountains and the Coast, is the very heart and soul of the Carolinas, the Heartlands. Both capital cities reside in this region: Raleigh, NC and Columbia, SC.

The diversity in big cities and country towns is as wide as the region from the western border of South Carolina's Thoroughbred Country to the central Pinehurst & Southern Pines Golf Resort communities, to the technology triangle of the Tri-City area -- Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham.

Fall in Love with the Captivating Central Carolinas

Ask people who live in the Carolina Heartlands what they like most and many will tell you that it's the flexibility of living a couple of hours away from the mountains, or the ocean. You have choices here, and for lovers of varied terrain, that's important. Then again, you may not want to leave this beautiful region filled with cool lakes, fast-moving rivers, history, government, colleges, sports and more. There's plenty to keep you busy and happy -- here at home!

We're adding more Heartlands information everyday, so check back soon and discover even more about this Carolina destination.