A holiday in October - North or South Carolina, can't make a decision as to which -who can convince me of the "fors and againsts". Every time I read a travel book on both I keep changing my mind.

Come you folks out there convince me!

What do you want to do?

If you want a mustard-based sauce for your bbq, visit SC near Columbia. If you want a vinegar-based sauce for your bbq, visit eastern NC. If you want a tomato-based sauce for your bbq, visit western NC.

You could visit Carowinds, and have feet in a different state.

city? small towns?waterfront? Mountains? what???

they are big states, what are you looking for??

In late October, coastal South Carolina will be warmer.

IMHO - You have two choices

Charleston, SC if you want history, dining, upscale shopping, luxuary B&Bs and beaches that are temperate (but too cold to swim).

Asheville, NC if you want fall foliage, outdoor activities and fabulous mountain views.

Both if you have time.

Another troll who can't make a decision.

I don't want to convince you of anything -- that sounds like you want a fight between SC and NC to break out. I will try to help you decide -- but people are right that we need to know what you're after -- and how long you want to be here.

Both have wonderful coastal attractions, both have interesting cities, and NC has some great mountains -- but both are large states, NC in particular. Do you want to visit Asheville during leaf season and see Biltmore and some great waterfalls? Do you want to walk a beach and swim in water that's still warm enough for it? Do you want a taste of Civil War history or a taste of Federal/Colonial history? Golf? Restaurants? What?