Due to the lush and scenic landscapes, North Carolina attracts many tourists throughout the year. Such attractions as the Great Smoky Mountains, Cape Hatteras, Cape Lookout National Seashores, Blue Ridge National Parkway, and the Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kitty Hawk draw in the crowds. Aside from tourism, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences also thrive in North Carolina. Raleigh, North Carolina is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.