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2 Kerr Lake Pictures 3 Fishing-Boating -Camping 4-5 Kerr Lake Map 6-7 Events 8 Local Numbers 9 Attractions 10-11 Restaurants

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Copyright 2016 Vance County Tourism Development Authority. The information in this brochure was accurate at time of printing (November 2016) and is subject to change without notice. Vance County Tourism Development Authority assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions contained within.

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To say Kerr Lake is big is an understatement. Its over 850 miles of shoreline stretched across Vance County and the North Carolina/Virginia state line. Making it one of the largest lakes in the Southeast. It’s also one of the most beautiful. From wooded shores to secluded coves to tranquil picnic areas.

There Must be a Catch.There are more fish in Kerr Lake than you can shake a lure at. Our waters are teaming with largemouth and striped bass, catfish, crappies and more. In fact, the

fishing is so impressive, Kerr Lake continuously plays host to numerous state and national fishing tournaments. Two piers accommodate fishing or capturing picturesque sunsets or sunriese. So bait a hook. Drop a line. And let the fun begin.

Bring Your Toys to Our Playground.Do you like to play in the water?

Kerr Lake has long been known as a haven for boaters and skiers.

Sailboats and wind surfers cruise across endless expanses of water. While boaters and skiers glide across coves of glass-like water.

There are two marinas and numerous boat ramps for easy access to the lake. What’s more, the marinas offer fishing equipment, snacks, beverages, pontoon boat, canoe and kayak rental, fuel, repairs and more.

Also, there are several public swimming areas for you and your family to get your feet wet.

Few Camps Have These Sights.The great outdoors are even greater at Kerr Lake. Campers can choose from seven state parks and over 700 campsites.

Set up camp on a secluded, pristine beach or beneath majestic, towering pines. Then sit back and watch the stars and the moon dance across the sky.

We’ve made roughing it a lot smoother. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire pit and tent pad. Modern rest rooms as well as hot showers are easily accessible. And electric and water hookups are available for recreational vehicles.

We also offer numerous picnic areas nestled along the waterfront. And there are large community buildings to accommodate group activities.

Kerr Lake. Beauty on a grand Scale.

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5 HIBERNIA RECREATION AREA

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• Watch a dazzling array of fireworks light up the sky over Kerr Lake and entertainment on Independence Day weekend at Satterwhite Point.

• The third weekend in October the annual “Show, Shine, Shag & Dine”, one of the largest antique/classic car shows and nostalgia drag car displays is held in Historic Downtown Henderson.

• The annual East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame induction ceremony is held the same weekend honoring drag race legends that participated in the sport of drag racing during the 50’s, ‘60’s & 70’s.

• The Governor’s Cup Invitational Sailing regatta is held annually in June at Henderson Point, Kerr Lake.

• Kerr Lake Shag Club Music and dancing is held monthly at Kerr Lake Country Club. Annual events, fun events and special events are held throughout the year.

Our Events Are Quite the Event.Annual Events:

Relay for Life Triathlon (June) Bullocksville Park, Kerr Lake

American Cancer Society Relay for Life (June) Southern Vance High School

Governor’s Cup Regatta (June) Henderson Point, Kerr Lake – www.carolinasailingclub.org

Independence Day Weekend Celebration (July) Satterwhite Point Park, Kerr Lake, Fireworks, live entertainment and food vendors. Sponsored by: Vance County Tourism Development Authority 866-438-4565 or www.kerrlake-nc.com

Show, Shine, Shag & Dine (1978 and older antique/classic and nostalgia drag car event) and the East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame (A group of individuals who participated in the sport during the 50s - 70s are selected each year to be inducted into the hall of fame). The event is held annually in Historic Downtown Henderson, NC (Garnett Street). Show & Shine, awards, entertainment, DJ, auction, cacklefest and food vendors fill the streets and create a weekend where drag race fans and classic car enthusiasts reunite. The event starts on Friday with a BBQ cookout at Kerr Lake; Saturday is the BIG Car Show, and Sunday is the East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame Induction. Drag race legends are honored for their history, accomplishments and continued dedication to the sport. The event is held the 3rd weekend in October in conjunction with the annual car show. Free and open to the public. Visit www.kerrlake-nc.com or www.eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com for more information. Sponsored by: Vance County Tourism Authority -1-866-438-4565

Corbitt Truck Show – (3rd weekend in October) View trucks manufactured in Henderson and used during both World Wars. Parking lot at E. Montgomery @ William St. Info: www.corbitttrucks.com

Kerr Lake Shag Club Music/Dancing each month at Kerr Lake County Club Special Events held throughout the year.(check our online community calendar for events) Contact: 919-693-5501 or kerrlakeshagclub@yahoo.com

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Take a Number.Henderson, N.C. • Vance County [All phone numbers use a (252) area code unless otherwise noted] Vance County Tourism Development Authority 946-T West Andrews Ave. Henderson, N.C. 27536 (252) 438-2222 1-866-438-4565 web: www.kerrlake-nc.com e-mail: vctourism@gloryroad.net web: www.eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area Parks Office 6254 Satterwhite Point Road, Henderson, N.C. 27537 e-mail: kerr.lake@ncparks.gov web: www.ncparks.gov (252) 438-7791

EMERGENCY 911 • MEDICAL 438-4143 AIRPORT – AIR COBRA: 919-693-5769 RADIO WIZS 1450 AM: 252-492-3001

Accommodations Area Code 252Baymont Inn & Suites (I-85 exit 212) 430-0247

Budget Host Inn (I-85 exit 215) 492-2013

Camp Kerr Lake (Campsites & Cottages) (3111 Flemingtown Road) 436-2255

Cardinal Motel (US 1) 492-1148

Econo Lodge (I-85 exit 215) 438-8511

Hampton Inn (I-85 exit 212) 492-3007

Hillside Farms Log Cabin (3180 Stagecoach Rd.) 252-432-9132

LampLight Inn, Country Bed & Breakfast & Cabins (I-85 exit 220, 1680 Flemingtown Rd.) 438-6311

La Petite Jct. NC39 N & Townsville Landing Rd (State Rd 1346) Overnight accommodations near Hibernia Park 492-2292

Pearl’s Place, Nutbush 438-4767

Quality Inn (formerly Ambassador’s Inn) (I-85 exit 215) 430-6501

Red Roof Inn Plus (I-85 exit 212) 438-6300

Run of the Mill Bed & Breakfast 492-9599

Satterwhite Point Marina Cottages (I-85 exit 217) 438-4441

Scottish Inn (I-85 exit 215) 438-6172

Sleep Inn (I-85 exit 212) 433-9449

RecreationAdventure Island Miniature Golf 492-9888

Aycock Recreation Complex 492-9400

Carolina Lanes Bowling 492-1112

Henderson Parks & Recreation Department Director, 431-6093

Henderson Rec Players One Summer, One Fall Production 431-6091

Kerr Lake State Parks Office 438-7791

Kerr Lake Country Club 492-1895

NC Motorsports Park (A Practice, Race & Family Dirt Bike Riding Facility. Open year-round, 7 days per week: 10 am to 5 pm. 900 Cheeks Quarter Rd, Henderson, NC 767-6671

Market Place Cinema (6 Theatres) 438-9060

Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre 438-6959

Saddlerock Farm (Horseback riding lessons, hay rides, rented horses for guided trail rides) 430-4755

Skateeum (Roller Skating) 492-5033

Tobacco Farm RV Camp (1680 Flemingtown Rd) 438-6311 or 877-222-0100

Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center (I-85, exit 209) 492-2061

Watkins Family Campground short & long term RV/motorhome parking 5891 Hwy 158 Business 430-4019

YMCA 438-2144

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Marinas

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area 438-7791 www.ncparks.gov (Visitors Center, fishing piers, picnic areas, seven tot lots, 700 Campsites, 21 Boat Ramps, 13 Picnic Shelters, three Commu-nity Buildings)

Satterwhite Point Marina & Cottages 438-4441 [I-85, Exit 217] (cottages, dry stack, slips, gas, store)

Steele Creek Marina & Campground 492-1426 [ I-85 Exit 214 onto NC 39 N to Townsville Landing Rd] (wet slips, mooring sites, waterfront campsites with and without electric, hot showers, dump station, four launching ramps, gas, store, boat rental, kayak and pontoon)

Shopping

Country Market - 235 Raleigh Rd.

Crossroads Shopping - 939-946 W. Andrews Ave.

Dabney Exchange - 1722 Dabney Dr.

Dabney West Shopping Center - 1520 Dabney Dr.

Downtown Henderson - 205 N. Garnett thru 800 S. Garnett St.

Henderson Mall - 1205 Dabney Dr.

Henderson Marketplace Shopping Center - 901 S. Beckford Dr.

Henderson Square Shopping Center - 200 N. Cooper Dr.

Northside Plaza - 1650 N. Garnett St.

Vance Square - 208 Raleigh Rd.

Antiques Worth The Hunt.Mainstreet Marketplace 252-438-1474 Specialty Shoppes, Arts & Crafts, Antiques - 404 S. Garnett St., Historic Downtown Henderson, NC A beautifully restored 13,000 sq. ft. building in the heart of the historic district.

Local Attractions.Backroad Farm and Vineyard: 438-7639 Farm, Vineyard & Winery - Owners Eric & Debra Price, 120 Louis Williams Rd., (off Hicksboro Rd.)

The Bees’ Knees Country Store 492-9599 at the Old Weldon’s Mill 2250 Weldons Mill Rd.

Corbitt Truck Museum - Corner of Chestnut St. & Church St. Open - Sat. 10 am - 4 pm, Sun. 1pm - 4 pm

Greystone Rock Quarry 438-3161 6969 Greystone Rd.

Henderson Institute Museum 430-0616 Corner of Beckford Dr. & W. Rockspring St. Wed & Sat 1 to 4 pm

Historic Downtown Henderson 438-2222 Self Guided Tour

Homegrown, Handmade Trail 438-2222

John H. Kerr Dam 434-738-6143

Kerr Lake State Recreation Area 438-7791

Kittrell Confederate Cemetery 438-2222 W. Chavis Rd., Kittrell, NC

McGregor Hall Performing Arts and Learning Center 598-0662 Breckenridge St., Historic Downtown Henderson

Paddle Trail 438-2222

Piedmont Birding Trail ncbirdingtrail.org 438-2222

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Whet Your Appetite.Bamboo Garden 438-8080 1520 Dabney West Shopping Center, Dabney Dr.,

China King 433-8088 383 Raleigh Rd.

China Kitchen 492-4150 511 E. Andrews Ave.

China Star 436-9080 1411 E. Andrews Ave.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 431-9111 I-85, Exit 212, Ruin Creek Rd.

Deep South Bar & Grill 118 Zeb Robinson Rd.

Denny’s Restaurant 438-4800 I-85, Exit 213, Dabney Dr.

Flickers Sports Bar & Grill 762-0232 200 S. Garnett St.

George’s Restaurant 492-0090 210 N. Garnett St.

Golden Corral Family Steak House 438-9500 103 N. Cooper Dr.

Habanero Grill Mexican Restaurant 430-0201 116 Parham Rd.

Hattie’s 438-3400 1010 S. Garnett St. Breakfast & lunch

Henderson Mexican Restaurant 492-2166 1101 Nicholas St.

Ichibar Japanese Restaurant 438-7070 935 S. Beckford Dr./Henderson Marketplace S/C

Kentucky Fried Chicken 492-2342 130 Raleigh Rd. Buffet Location: 1553 Dabney Dr. 492-2773

La Mazorca Mexican Restaurant 431-0033 118 Raleigh Rd.

Mayflower Seafood Restaurant 738-2393 201 N. Cooper Dr.

Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant 438-6062 1054 Ruin Creek Rd.

Middleburg Steak & Seafood House, 919-971-9963 7139 Broad St., Middleburg, NC 252-425-0168

Nunnery Freeman Barbeque 438-4751 I-85, Exit 215, Norlina Rd.

Pino’s Italian Restaurant 438-1341 901D S. Beckford Dr.

Pizza Hut 433-6040 160 N. Cooper Dr.

Pizza Inn 492-2144 1250 Coble Blvd.

Ribeye Steakhouse 430-1117 2002 Graham Ave.

Ruby Tuesday 492-6243 101 Exchange St. (off Dabney Dr.)

Skipper’s/Forsyth’s Bar-B-Q 438-5228 I-85, Exit 215, 2362 N. Garnett St.

Smithfield Chicken & BBQ 492-3655 100 Exchange St. (off Dabney Dr.)

Subway Sandwiches & Salads Restaurant 1400 N Garnett St., Northside Plaza S/C 430-1500 1520 Dabney Dr., Dabney West S/C 430-1590 1417 E. Andrews Ave., Cardinal Plaza S/C 492-9669

Taqueria Ponce (Authentic Mexican) 430-3130 219 S. Garnett St.

Twisters Karaoke & Cafe 598-0534 118 Zeb Robinson Rd.

Two Twenty Seafood Restaurant 492-8084 I-85, Exit 215, 1812 N. Garnett St.

Village Café 438-8455 221 S. Garnett St.

Village Kitchen (Chinese) 738-9998 919 S. Beckford Dr./Henderson Marketplace S/C

Waffle House (2 locations) 942 W. Andrews Ave. 430-0218 1135 Ruin Creek Rd. 431-9102

No part of this document (brochure) may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including copying and photocopying, recording or by any information storage retrieval system, without permission in writing from Vance County Tourism Department.

Fast Food Restaurant:

Arby’s : 403 Raleigh Rd.Biddie Edwards Grill : 1155 E. Andrews Ave.Big Cheese Pizza : 901 S. Beckford Dr., Henderson MarketplaceBojangles : 1518 Dabney Rd. & 1425 E. Andrews Ave.Burger King : (3 locations) 391 Raleigh Rd., 565 Ruin Creek Rd., 1817 N. Garnett St.Chic-fil-a: 200 Trade St. (off Dabney Dr.)Golden Skillet Fried Chicken : 444 Dabney Dr.Hardee’s : 120 Dabney Dr.JJ Fish & Chicken : 1202 E. Andrews Ave.Kang Wangz: 208 Raleigh Rd. Little Ceasars : 208 Dabney Dr.McDonald’s : (3 locations) 1695 Dabney Dr., 1421 E. Andrews Ave., 200 N. Cooper Dr. (inside Wal-Mart)Papa John’s Pizza : 1526 Dabney Dr.Pelican Sno-balls : 404 N. Garnett St.Sheetz : 619 Ruin Creek Rd.Sunrise Biscuit Co. : 333 N. Garnett St.Taco Bell : 1737 Dabney Dr.Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers : 1516 Dabney Dr.

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Open Carefully.There Are Over

50,000 Acres of Water in Here.

Vance County Tourism Development Authority

946-T W. Andrews Avenue Henderson, NC 27536

252-438-2222866-438-4565 toll-free

www.kerrlake-nc.comwww.eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com

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