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.

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. 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.