Iredell is 20 th in travel impact among North Carolina's 100 counties. Jobs 1390 jobs in Iredell County are directly attributable to travel and tourism. Attractions Popular attractions include the Statesville Arts and Science Center, Fort Dobbs State Historic Site, Lake Norman, Duke Power State Park and Bahari Racing. Visitors A 1994 survey found historic sites, beaches, scenic areas, museums, golf and fishing most popular among visitors to North Carolina. Origins Top states of origin for North Carolina domestic visitors are Virginia, Florida, Pennsylvania, Maryland, South Carolina, Ohio, and Georgia.
International visitors come mainly from Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and France.
Hotel occupancy for the Carolinas economic development region is among the most stable, usually exceeding the state average.