Museums & Attractions4 Miles to Furniture Market

Stay in Archdale, a short four miles to High Point, the world’s premier home furnishings industry trade show and shopping district, including Furnitureland South, the world’s largest home furnishings showplace. Exit 111 – 1-85 & Hwy 311, Archdale – 800-626-2672 or 336-626-0364 | 4MilestoMarket.com | Call or visit website for info

American Classic Motorcycle Museum See one of the largest private collections of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles in the country. Gift shop & Heritage Diner on site. 1170 US Hwy 64 W, Asheboro – 336-629-9564 | Mon 6 am – 2 pm; Tue – Fri 6 am – 5:30 pm; Sat 6 am – 4 pm | FREE admission; donations welcomed

Linbrook Heritage Estate: Historic Hoover House

Relive Randolph County farm life from 1905-1944 at the Historic Hoover House. Through guided tours, visitors will see the house and learn about the Hoovers and their daily lives. Lovingly restored to its original appearance, many of Edd Hoover’s hand built tools and early farm equipment are on display. 5502 Snyder Country Rd, Trinity – 800-626-2672

or 336-861-6959 | LinbrookHeritageEstate.com | Tours by appt only | Admission charged

Linbrook Hall Tour one of the largest privately-owned homes in the southeastern United States with more than 60 rooms. Linbrook Hall is located on a hill in view of America’s oldest mountain range, the Uwharrie Mountains, and contains architectural details found in many 18th century homes. See the Neals’ personal collection of antiques from around the world beautifully

displayed throughout. 5297 Snyder Country Rd, Trinity – 800-626-2672 or 336-861-6959 | LinbrookHeritageEstate.com | Tours by appt only | Admission charged

Neal Agricultural & Industrial Museum View rare tractors and collectibles at this museum featuring Hi-Crop and orchard models, restored to like new condition and periodically operated in field demonstrations. See a 1926 return tube boiler used in conjunction with an 1890s steam engine to produce electrical power for other exhibits including an early 20th century sawmill and

sugar cane mill. Gift shop on site. 5507 Snyder Country Rd, Trinity – 800-626-2672 or 336-861-6959 | LinbrookHeritageEstate.com | Daily 9 am – 5 pm | Admission charged

Morgan Reptile Replicas See this educational wildlife art exhibit, show-casing lifelike museum-quality reproductions cast from original specimens, wood carvings and sculptures that are featured in museums, nature centers, national & state parks, environmental education centers, botanical gardens, zoos, and TV/movie sets. 5546 NC Hwy 49 N, Liberty – 336-622-3720 | ReptileReplicas.com |

Tue – Sat 10 am – 5 pm | FREE admission

Museum of NC Traditional Pottery Stop by the Museum of North Carolina Traditional Pottery in downtown Seagrove to view displays from surrounding area potteries; visitor guides and area maps are available. Gift shop on site. 127 E Main St, Seagrove – 336-873-7887 | Mon – Sat 9:30 am – 3:30 pm | FREE admission

NC Aviation Museum & Hall of Fame Immerse yourself in aviation history! See stunning military and civilian memorabilia from WWI to the present including an impressive collection of military vehicles, weapons, equipment, uniforms and flight simulator; and a Piper J-3 “Flitfire” flown by Orville Wright. Gift shop on site. 2222-G Pilots View Rd, Asheboro –

336-625-0170 | NCAviationMuseumHallofFame.com | Thu – Sun 11 am – 5 pm; group tours by appt only | Admission charged

NC Pottery Center Showcasing permanent and rotating exhibits including more than 800 pieces of pottery, artifacts, and photographs tracing North Carolina’s pottery history from Native Americans to the present with displays interpreting the impact of social, technological, and economic changes to one of the state’s most unique cultural resources. Gift shop on site.

233 East Ave, Seagrove – 336-873-8430 | NCPotteryCenter.org | Tue – Sat 10 am – 4 pm; group tours by appt only | Admission charged

North Carolina Zoo Celebrating 40 wild years in 2014, the North Carolina Zoo, the nation’s largest walk-through zoo, delivers fun with family and friends, face-to-face animal encounters, enchanting outdoor art, and glorious gardens. Gift shops and dining on site. 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro – 800-488-0444 or 336-879-7000 | NCZoo.org | Daily 9 am

– 5 pm (Apr – Oct); Daily 9 am – 4 pm (Nov – Mar) | Admission charged

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Petty Enterprises Historic Site: Petty’s Garage

Plant your feet within the walls of the Petty Family compound where 10 NASCAR championships and more than 250 race wins began. Today this team of automotive professionals builds high performance street cars, including the Richard Petty Signature Series; custom builds and restorations. The Petty’s Garage

Performance Tour provides an up close experience for fans and auto aficionados. 311 Branson Mill Rd, Randleman – 800-626-2672 or 336-495-1143 | Pettys-Garage.com | Mon – Fri 9 am – 4 pm; group tours by appt only | Admission charged

Richard Petty Museum *Reopening in February, 2014* Race into this museum showcasing the career of the King of NASCAR and his family from the early “dirt” days to the present. Cars, trophies and awards honoring the 7-Time Winston-Cup Series Champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee are showcased throughout. Gift shop on site.

311 Branson Mill Rd, Randleman – 800-626-2672 or 336-495-1143 | RPMuseum.com | Mon – Fri 9 am – 4 pm; group tours by appt only | Admission charged

Toomes-Petty House *Coming in Fall, 2014* Tour the historic home of NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee, Lee Petty; and birthplace of his NASCAR Hall of Fame sons, Richard and Maurice Petty. 311 Branson Mill Rd, Randleman – 800-626-2672 or 336-495-1143 | RPMuseum.com | Mon – Fri 9 am – 4 pm; group tours by appt only | Admission

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Seagrove, Handmade Pottery Capital of the U.S.

Visit Seagrove, the handmade pottery capital of the United States where artisans create handcrafted pottery inspired by the traditions that began in this community more than 200 years ago. With nearly 100 shops and galleries scattered throughout the area, you will find everything from traditional tableware to folk and collectible

art pieces and historical reproductions. Exit 61 – Hwy 220 & 705 & 1-73/1-74, Seagrove – 800-626-2672 or 336-626-0364 | VisitSeagroveNC.com | Call or visit website for info; group tours by appt only | FREE admission to shops

Victory Junction Feel your heart race™ at the nation’s only NASCAR-themed children’s camp. Tour Goody’s Body Shop, Hendrick Motorsports Fuel Stop, Silver Theater, Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Water Park, Adam’s Race Shop, Michael Waltrip Operation Marathon SportsCenter, Jessie’s Horse Power Garage, Kurt Busch Superdome,

Bass Pro Shops Catch, Kiss & Release Marina, Jimmie Johnson’s Victory Lanes, Tony Stewart Maze, Ashburn/Davis Love Miniature Golf, Home Depot Tree House, and Dale Jr. Corral and Amphitheatre. Welcome center and gift shop on site. 5467 Fred Lineberry Rd, Randleman – 877-VJG-CAMP or 336-495-2076 | VictoryJunction.org | Mon – Fri 9 am – 4 pm; tours by appt only | FREE admission; donations welcomed

Outdoor FunCaraway Alpacas

Tour this working alpaca farm and on-site resource and learning center where you can interact with these furry animals including feeding and petting. Retail shop on site features handmade alpaca fiber products. 1079 Jarvis Miller Rd, Asheboro – 336-629-6767 | CarawayAlpaca.com | Tours by appt only | Admission charged

Kersey Valley Laser Tag Play outdoor high tech military grade tactical laser tag with state of the art technology weapons from Adventure Sports HQ that shoot harmless infrared light over 1,000 feet! 1615 Kersey Valley Rd, Archdale – 855-I85-MAZE or 336-431-1700 | KerseyValleyLaserTag.com | Daily, by reservation | Admission charged

Kersey Valley Zipline Featured in US Airways Magazine in June, 2012, Kersey Valley ZipLine is a closed-course aviation themed zip line with 14 lines and 1.5 miles of cable employing massive engineered sky towers representing airport city codes across the country and around the world. Your feet will never touch the ground once airborne! 1615 Kersey Valley Rd, Archdale –

855-I85-ZIPLINE or 336-431-1700 | KerseyValleyZipline.com | Daily 9 am – 9 pm | Admission charged

Millstone Creek Orchards Tour this working orchard, a u-pick farm offering blue and blackberries, peaches, grapes, apples, pumpkins, and pecans; and Apple Barn Country Store including bakery, cannery, and retail shop. 506 Parks Crossroads Church Rd, Ramseur – 336-824-5263 | MillstoneCreekOrchards.com | Mon – Sat 9 am – 6 pm; Sun 1 – 5:30 pm (Jun – Dec); group tours by appt | FREE admission;

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Richland Creek ZipLine Canopy Tour Soar through the forest along Richland Creek in the shadow of Purgatory Mountain on Richland Creek ZipLine with 14 zip lines on 1¼ miles of cable, the longest line at 1,400 feet. Guides accompany each group for great white-knuckled excitement as they explore some of Randolph County’s most scenic wilderness area. Voted a Top 100

Expo Adventure! 2728 Fairview Farm Rd, Asheboro – 336-629-9440 | RichlandCreekZipLine.com | Daily 9 am – 6 pm; reservations suggested | Admission charged

Rising Meadow Farm Tour this working sheep and cattle farm producing fleece, roving, yarn, sheepskin and lambs meat. 3750 Williams Dairy Rd, Liberty – 336-622-1795 | RisingMeadow.com | Tours by appt only | Admission charged

Routh Horse Ranch Saddle up for horseback riding trails and Western trail riding instruction on scenic horse trails winding through woods, fields, and streams. On-site pasture boarding available. 3113 Routh Rd, Franklinville – 336-824-2670 | RouthHorseRanch.com | Mon – Sat 9 am – 5 pm; groups by appt, call ahead for all reservations | FREE

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Seagrove Orchids Tour this working orchid nursery cultivating and offering more than 200 different species for new to experienced orchid lovers. Seagrove Orchids is known as “the orchid nursery” in North Carolina. 3451 Brower Mill Rd, Seagrove – 336-879-6677 | SeagroveOrchids.com | Tue – Sat 10 am – 5 pm; group tours by appt | FREE admission

Sunny Slopes Farm & Ranch Tour this working farm and ranch to learn farming from an historical perspective. Observe beautiful land features and see both domesticated animals and native wildlife in their natural settings. Enjoy the excitement of finding emeralds and other minerals in the gemstone mining area. Picnic areas available. 2994 Fairview

Farm Rd, Asheboro – 336-879-1606 | SunnySlopesFarm.com | Tours by appt only (Apr – Nov) | Admission charged

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Toms Creek Farm & Nursery Visit this fourth-generation working farm, nursery and landscape business in the beautiful Uwharrie Mountain range. Tour 500 acres of growing fields and greenhouses where the Hensen-Vaughan family cultivates nearly 3,000 specimens of conifers, evergreens, trees, shrubs, ornamentals, perennials, groundcovers and vines. 6454 Old NC Hwy 49, Denton –

336-857-2131 | TomsCreekNursery.com | Mon – Fri 9 am – 5 pm; Sat 9 am – 4 pm; group tours by appt | FREE admission

Whitaker Farms Tour this family owned and operated farm that grows tobacco, strawberries, tomatoes, flowers, pumpkins, and other vegetables. Tours include wagon rides, livestock barn, green-houses and tomato packing shed, strawberry picking, and catfish feeding. 2991 Providence Church Rd, Climax – 336-685-4888 | WhitakerFarm.com | Mon – Fri 8 am – 6 pm;

Sat 8 am – 5 pm (Mar 1 – Dec 23); group tours by appt | FREE admission, rates charged for group tours and special events

Arts & EntertainmentCinemark VII

State of the art movie theater featuring all digital cinema and stadium seating with surround sound and RealD 3-D; closed captioning/listening devices/wheelchair accessible. 1437 E Dixie Dr, Asheboro – 336-626-3450 | Cinemark.com | Daily, see website forschedule | Admission charged

The Sara Smith Self Gallery The Sara Smith Self Gallery features works from local, national, and international artists in a spacious exhibit hall located in the heart of downtown Asheboro. 123 Sunset Ave, Asheboro – 336-629-0399 | RandolphArtsGuild.com | Mon – Fri 10 am – 5 pm; Sat 10 am – 2 pm | FREE admission

Sunset Theatre This historic theatre in the heart of down-town Asheboro reopened in 2013 with a newly expanded lobby and concession area, modern handicapped-accessible restrooms, and sound and lighting system. Now show-cases a variety of concerts, plays, special performances and events, as well as films and classic movies. 234 Sunset Ave, Asheboro –

800-626-2672 | SunsetTheatre.org | Hours and charges vary depending on event

Susan Harrell Studio Gallery A fine art gallery showcasing the works of contemporary photo realism and 3-D relief painter, Susan Harrell. Located in downtown Asheboro, the gallery is also a working studio where visitors can meet the artist and get a firsthand look at the technique behind the paintings. 375 S Fayetteville St, Asheboro – 336-267-8286 | SusanHarrell.com | Mon –

Fri 10 am – 5 pm | FREE admission

History & HeritageHistoric Landmarks:Randolph County and its municipalities have designated a variety of historic landmarks. Just as

with state and national historic landmarks, visitors should be aware that some are private and not open to the public. Please contact the Visitors Bureau for additional information regarding accessibility before traveling long distances. | 800-626-2672 or 336-626-0364 | RCHLPC.org

1775-1800 Mt. Shepherd Archaeological Pottery Site Located on the Mt Shepherd Retreat Center & Camp, this archaeological pottery site is one of the few 18th century earthenware pottery kiln sites investigated in North Carolina. 1045 Mt. Shepherd Rd Ext, Asheboro – 336-629-4085 | Tours by appt only

1782 Andrew Balfour Family Cemetery The Andrew Balfour Family Cemetery consists of five graves of the Balfour family and marks the site of the assassination of Colonel Balfour by royalist Tory Forces during the Revolutionary War. 2421 Doul Mountain Rd, Asheboro – 336-318-6553 | Self-guided walking tour

1782 Faith Rock Faith Rock is a bluestone outcrop on Deep River. In 1782, it was the setting for one of Randolph County’s most legendary Revolutionary War incidents involving the notorious Tory guerilla leader, David Fanning; local Patriot hero, Andrew Hunter; and a mutual valued horse named Bay Doe. Its natural heritage is significant as a result of its representation of a Piedmont Acidic Cliff ecological community. 1306 Andrew Hunter Rd, Franklinville – 336-318-6553 | Self-guided walking tour

1802 Sandy Creek Primitive Baptist Church Sandy Creek Primitive Baptist Church is the oldest organized church and oldest surviving religious structure in Randolph County. Founded in 1755 by Elder Shubal Stearns, it is considered the most significant landmark in Baptist history as noted by the nearby state historic marker designating it the “Mother of Southern Baptist Churches.” 4785 Sandy Creek Church Rd, Liberty – 336-674-6118 | Self-guided walking tour

1838 Franklinsville Manufacturing Company The Franklinsville Manufacturing Company was the first corporation ever to conduct business in Randolph County. It was the second textile mill in the County, building on the success of the Cedar Falls mill partnership which had begun operations in a converted grist mill in 1836. 1306 Andrew Hunter Rd, Franklinville – 336-318-6553 | Exterior views only

1848 Austin Lawrence House The Austin Lawrence House has woodwork and moldings made from the Greek Revival classical designs by architect Asher Benjamin (1773 -1845) as seen in his pattern books that were widely circulated in the first half of the 19th Century. After the Austin Lawrence family moved away around 1855, the Cedar Falls Mill Company owned the house and it was rented to various tenants for more than 100 years. 2383 Cedar Falls Rd, Franklinville – 336-318-6553 | Tours by appt only

1850 Hanks Masonic Lodge No. 128 The 1850 Hanks Masonic Lodge No. 128 is one of the oldest public buildings in the area and was constructed to be the first Masonic Lodge established in Randolph County and survives as one of its last antebellum structures. 157 W Main St, Franklinville – 336-318-6553 | Exterior views only 1855 Trinity Museum / Winslow House The Dr. Thomas L. Winslow house, now the Trinity Museum, is one of approximately ten antebellum era houses left in the Old Trinity College (now known as Duke University) area of Highway 62 in Trinity. 7524 NC Hwy 62, Trinity – 336-431-9456 | Tours by appt only

1860 Marmaduke Swaim Robins Law Office The Marmaduke Swaim Robins Law Office is a two- room wooden building and the last surviving building on Asheboro’s 19th century courthouse square. 131 N Main St, Asheboro – 336-318-6553 | Exterior views only

1888 The Gate Keeper’s House The Gate Keeper’s House is the only surviving structure of the Basil John Fisher estate. Fisher, a native of Scotland, traveled to Asheboro in the mid-1880s to help manage a Randolph County gold mine and acquired a 384-acre estate that included the Gate Keeper’s House. Originally located near Sunset Avenue, the house was moved to its present location in 1964 and is noted for its elaborate eaves and porch post brackets. 312 Lanier Ave, Asheboro – 336-318-6553 | Exterior views; interior by appt only 1909 Randolph County Historic Courthouse This historic structure, the third courthouse location in Randolph County, opened on July 12,1909. The design combines the complex, flamboyant massing of 19th century Victorianism with the motifs of American Beaux-Arts classicism. The form of the building is reminiscent of the neighborhood of “American Four Square” homes along Worth Street—boxy two-story cubes with hipped roofs. 145 Worth St, Asheboro – 336-626-0364 | Exterior views; interior by appt only

1911 Pisgah Covered Bridge (*see color coded symbol under “Parks & Recreation | Area Parks”) This historic structure, one of North Carolina’s two remaining covered bridges, was built in 1911 at a cost of $40. The bridge is 54 feet in length and crosses the West Fork Branch of the Little River within the Uwharrie National Forest and is a direct connection to the County’s past mode of transportation when horse and wagon were common and automobile travel was in its infancy. 6925 Pisgah Covered Bridge Rd, Asheboro – 336-626-0364 | Self-guided walking tour

1921 John Wesley’s Stand John Wesley’s Stand is Randolph County’s last remaining example of a once familiar sight: the open-air tabernacle or brush arbor. Started in 1903 by the Rev. J.F. Burkhead of Asheboro, worship was first held under a brush arbor after which a small frame church building was erected in 1906. The tabernacle was built in 1921. The quartz rock pillars of the tabernacle are an echo of the popular Bungalow style of that time. 2921 Old County Farm Rd, Sophia – 336-318-6553 | Self-guided walking tour

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1922 Old County Rest Home Indigent relief was considered a function of local county government in North Carolina since 1777. Almost from its formation in 1779, Randolph County has looked after its indigent citizens. The Old County Rest Home was considered a state of the art facility when opened in 1922. 2210 S Fayetteville St, Asheboro – 336-318-6553 | Exterior views only 1929 Charles W. McCrary House The Charles W. McCrary House was designed by Greensboro architect Harry Barton for the eldest son of D.B. McCrary, textile industrialist and former Asheboro mayor. This imposing Classical Revival house is located on the previous home site of N.C. Governor Jonathan Worth. 240 Worth St, Asheboro – 336-318-6553 | Exterior views only

1929 Sunset Theatre (*see color coded symbol under “Arts & Entertainment”) The Sunset Theatre, a Spanish Colonial Revival-style theatre, was the first theatre constructed in Asheboro specifically to show “talking” movies. It was designed by Greensboro architect W. C. Holleyman, Jr. based on examples of “Moorish Pictures Palaces” popular in southern California. Cast-stone frieze decorations on both the exterior and interior feature helmeted soldiers and shields with a tile-roof awning capping the stuccoed facade. 234 Sunset Ave, Asheboro – 336-626-1240 ext 9 | Tours by appt only 1933 J. Frank McCrary House The J. Frank McCrary House is a Tudor-Revival-style manor house designed by Greensboro architect W.C. Holleyman, Jr. for J. Frank McCrary, son of D.B. McCrary, textile industrialist and former Asheboro mayor. A large oak tree located in front of the house is said to have been planted by Governor Jonathan Worth. 232 Worth St, Asheboro – 336-318-6553 | Exterior views; interior tours by appt only

1938 Asheboro Municipal Building The Asheboro Municipal Building is the city’s foremost example of the Art Deco architectural style popular during the 1920s and 1930s. Constructed as a federal Public Works Administration project toward the end of the Great Depression, it is historically significant in that it was the city’s first building constructed to combine all its government and public infrastructure including the fire and police, water, and tax departments; city administration, engineering, and the mayor’s courtroom. 146 N Church St, Asheboro – 336-626-1288 | Exterior views; interior tours by appt only

Research: Ramseur Community Museum This museum includes a large collection of historic artifacts and memorabilia tracing Ramseur’s history from the community’s early settlement in the 1840s through present day; and is housed in the historic former Bank of Coleridge building on Main Street. 1517 Main St, Ramseur – 336-824-8530 | TownofRamseur.org | Monthly on fourth weekends only – Sat 10 am – 4 pm; Sun 1 – 4 pm; other times by appt | FREE admission

The Randolph Room at Randolph Library This research room includes a collection of items fundamental to the study of genealogy, local history, and historic sites for Randolph County. 201 Worth St, Asheboro – 336-318-6815 | RandolphLibrary.org | Mon & Thu – Sat 9 am – 5 pm; Tue & Wed 9 am – 9 pm | FREE admission

GolfAsheboro Country Club Located six miles west of Asheboro, this 18 hole course is situated on 200 acres surrounded by a beautiful 22-acre spring fed lake. 5105 Old Lexington Rd, Asheboro –

800-227-1598 or 336-626-0175 | AsheboroCC.com | Open daily

Asheboro Municipal Golf Course Located just minutes from downtown Asheboro, this popular public nine hole course designed by the famed Donald Ross in 1935, is located on 56 acres featuring beautiful tree-lined greenways. 421 Country Club Dr, Asheboro – 336-625-4158 | AsheboroNC.gov | Open daily

Holly Ridge Golf Links Located just minutes from High Point and Greensboro, Holly Ridge Golf Links continues to lead the way in challenging, affordable golf in the Piedmont Triad as one of the area’s finest 18 hole golf courses. 7933 US Hwy 311 S, Archdale – 336-861-4555 | HollyRidgeGolfLinks.com | Open daily

Tot Hill Farm Golf Club Located eight miles southwest of Asheboro, this 18 hole course, designed by Mike Strantz, has been voted 7th Hardest Course in America, 4.5 star rated and Best Places to Play by Golf Digest. 3185 Tot Hill Farm Rd, Asheboro – 800-868-4455 or 336-857-4455 | TotHillFarm.com | Open daily

Uwharrie Golf Club Located 12 miles southwest of Asheboro, this 18 hole Ray Cummins designed course offers a fun, but challenging golf experience. 4471 Waynick Meadow Rd, Asheboro – 336-857-2651 | Open daily

Sports & RacingAsheboro Copperheads Baseball See wooden bat base-ball at McCrary Ballpark, featuring the only synthetic turf infield surface in the Coastal

Plain League, showcasing collegiate stars from across the country. Concessions & gift shop on site. 138 Southway Rd, Asheboro – 336-460-7018 | TeamCopperhead.com | See website for schedule | Admission charged

Caraway Speedway This NASCAR Whelen All American series .455-mile asphalt oval short track hosts the Whelen Southern Modified tour, NASCAR late model stocks and super trucks, limited late models, mini stocks, super mini trucks, U-cars, legends and street stocks. Home of the John Blewett III Memorial North-South Shootout™. 2518 Racetrack Rd Ext, Sophia – 336-629-5803 | CarawaySpeedway.com | See website for schedule | Admission charged

Zoo City Motor Sports Park One and one-quarter mile outdoor motorcross track with panoramic viewing area that is full of heart pounding excitement for riders and spectators alike, with Pee Wee track for beginners. 279 Joe Farlow Rd, Asheboro – 336-626-0826 | ZooCityMX.com | See website for schedule | Admission charged for spectators; riders pay nominal membership fee

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Parks & RecreationArea Parks:

Allen H. Leonard Memorial Park This 9-acre park near downtown Ramsuer has two little league baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, playground, picnic shelter, and access to Deep River. 2031 Leonard Park St, Ramseur – 336-824-8530 | TownofRamseur.org | Open daily | FREE admission

Asheboro Skate Park This skate park is a combination indoor/outdoor facility with more than 2,500 interior and 7,500 exterior square feet of surface featuring indoor/outdoor viewing areas, bleachers, concessions, lockers, restrooms, and party room. 825 S Church St, Asheboro – 336-626-1240 | AsheboroNC.gov | Open daily | Admission charged

Bicentennial Park This green space in the center of downtown Asheboro features a pavilion, wooden dance floor, fountain, picnic tables, and outdoor sculpture exhibit; and seasonal concerts and events throughout the year. 151 Sunset Ave, Asheboro – 336-626-1240 | AsheboroNC.gov | Open daily | FREE admission

Creekside Park & Disc Golf Course This 100-acre park offers a variety of active, as well as passive, recreational opportunities. Amenities include tennis courts, baseball/softball/t-ball fields, picnic shelters, shuffleboard courts, horse shoe pits, playgrounds, 18 hole championship disc golf course with beginners loop, and 1.5 mile of walking trails along Muddy Creek. 214 Park Dr, Archdale – 336-431-1117 | Archdale-NC.gov | Open daily | FREE admission

Deep River Rail Trail The Deep River Rail Trail is a ¾-mile trail created by the old railroad bed providing a variety of recreational activities including biking, jogging, and fishing. The trail is rich with textile history and sites linked to Native Americans and the Revolutionary War; and connects to the Deep River State Trail, part of the NC State Parks system that runs through Guilford, Randolph, Chatham, Moore, and Lee counties. 435 Rising Sun Way, Franklinville – 800-626-2672 or 336-824-2604 | Open daily, dawn to dusk | TownofFranklinvilleNC.org | FREE admission

Kermit G. Pell/Ramseur Lake Recreational Facility This 127-acre reservoir and 9-acre park includes boat launches, jon boat rentals, bait shop, picnic shelters with tables and grills, playground, and public restrooms. 549 Ramseur Lake Rd, Ramseur – 336-824-4646 | TownofRamseur.org | Open daily, Mar – Oct | FREE Admission

Lake Lucas This 238-acre park offers fishing, jon boat and canoe rentals, fishing pier, bait shop, picnic area, playground and one-quarter mile walking trail. 3158 Old Lexington Rd, Asheboro – 336-629-1639 | AsheboroNC.gov | Open daily except Wed, Mar 1 – Nov 15; open daily except Wed & Thu, Nov 16 – Feb | Admission charged for fishing/boat rentals

North Asheboro Park & Disc Golf Course This 26-acre park features a disc golf course, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, baseball field, seasonal swimming pool, playground, and paved walking trail. 1939 Canoy Dr, Asheboro – 336-626-1240 | AsheboroNC.gov | Open daily | FREE Admission

Pisgah Covered Bridge Explore this interesting structure, one of North Carolina’s two remaining historic covered bridges. Built in 1911 at a cost of $40, the bridge is 54 feet in length and crosses the West Fork Branch of the Little River within the Uwharrie National Forest. A great spot for photography, picnics, and nature walks along the surrounding quarter-mile walking trail. Picnic tables and public parking available. 6925 Pisgah Covered Bridge Rd, Asheboro – 800-626-2672 or 336-626-0364 | PisgahCoveredBridge.com | Daily, dawn to dusk | FREE admission

Randleman Lake Marina Randleman Lake is a reservoir on the Deep River, located in the Cape Fear River basin. The lake is surrounded by a natural buffer of 2,975 acres with a lake surface of 3,007 acres, and 100 miles of beautiful shore line. Recreation activities allowed on the lake include boating, fishing, sailing, and paddleboats. Snacks, rental equipment, and restrooms located at marina. 7123 Adams Farm Rd, Randleman – 800-626-2672 or 336-498-5281 | RandlemanLakeReservoir.org | Wed – Sun 8 am – 5 pm (Mar, Nov); 7 am – 7 pm (Apr, Sep & Oct); 6 am – 8 pm (May – Aug) | Admission charged

Uwharrie National Forest - Birkhead Wilderness Area: Lassiter Mill & Tot Hill Entrances Access 5,160 acres of the ancient Uwharrie National Forest in the Birkhead Mountains Wilderness Area. The Piedmont’s only federally designated wilderness area features hiking trails where evidence of early Indians and settlers can often be found. 3977 Lassiter Mill Rd or 3091 Tot Hill Farm Rd, Asheboro – 800-626-2672 or 910-576-6391 | HeartofNorthCarolina.com | Open daily; maps available upon request | FREE access

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Family Sports Center Bowling center with 32 lanes; billiards, game room, and seasonal 18 hole miniature golf course. 219 NC Hwy 42 N, Asheboro – 336-626-2695 | BowlFSC.com | Mon – Thu 9 am – 11 pm; Fri & Sat 9 am – 1 am; Sun 1 – 11 pm | Admission charged

Vineyards & WineriesZimmerman Vineyards Visit Zimmerman Vineyards, located on 140 acres at the foot of beautiful Mt. Shepherd. Featuring a rustic flagstone terrace and unique stone bar, it is nestled between six acres of vineyards with a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside; weekend tours and wine tastings available. Just

minutes from Linbrook Heritage Estate! 1428 Tabernacle Church Rd, Trinity – 336-861-1414 | ZimmermanVineyards.net | Mon – Fri by appt; Sat 12 – 6 pm; Sun 1 – 6 pm | FREE admission

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History & Heritage 1775 -1800 Mt. Shepherd Archaeological Pottery Site

1782 Andrew Balfour Family Cemetery

1782 Faith Rock

1802 Sandy Creek Primitive Baptist Church

1838 Franklinsville Manufacturing Company

1848 Austin Lawrence House

1850 Hanks Masonic Lodge No. 128

1855 Trinity Museum / Winslow House

1860 Marmaduke Swaim Robins Law Office

1888 Gate Keeper’s House

1909 Randolph County Historic Courthouse

1921 John Wesley’s Stand

1922 Old County Rest Home

1929 Charles W. McCrary House

1933 J. Frank McCrary House

1938 Asheboro Municipal Building

Research: Ramseur Community Museum

Randolph Room at Randolph Library

Golf Asheboro Country Club

Asheboro Municipal Golf Course

Holly Ridge Golf Links

Tot Hill Farm Golf Club

Uwharrie Golf Club

Sports & Racing Asheboro Copperheads Baseball

Caraway Speedway

Zoo City Motor Sports Park

Parks & Recreation -Area Parks Allen H. Leonard Memorial Park

Asheboro Skate Park

Museums & Attractions 4 Miles to Furniture Market

American Classic Motorcycle Museum

Linbrook Heritage Estate: Historic Hoover House

Linbrook Hall

Neal Agricultural & Industrial Museum

Morgan Reptile Replicas

Museum of NC Traditional Pottery

NC Aviation Museum & Hall of Fame

NC Pottery Center

North Carolina Zoo

Petty Enterprises Historic Site: Petty’s Garage

Richard Petty Museum

Toomes-Petty House

Seagrove, Handmade Pottery Capital of the U.S.

Victory Junction

Outdoor Fun Caraway Alpacas

Kersey Valley Laser Tag

Kersey Valley Zipline

Millstone Creek Orchards

Richland Creek ZipLine Canopy Tour

Rising Meadow Farm

Routh Horse Ranch

Seagrove Orchids

Sunny Slopes Farm & Ranch

Toms Creek Farm & Nursery

Whitaker Farms

Arts & Entertainment Cinemark VII

The Sara Smith Self Gallery

Sunset Theatre

Susan Harrell Studio Gallery

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Lake Lucas

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Pisgah Covered Bridge

Randleman Lake Marina

Uwharrie National Forest - Birkhead Wilderness Area: Lassiter Mill Entrance

Tot Hill Entrance

Parks & Recreation -Indoor Family Sports center

Vineyards & Wineries Zimmerman Vineyards

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Comfort Inn - Asheboro

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Quality Inn - Asheboro

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Duck Smith House Bed & Breakfast - Seagrove

Hill Top Bed & Breakfast - Randleman

Seagrove Stoneware Inn - Seagrove

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Area maps are also available at the Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau in downtown Asheboro and VisitorCenters in Seagrove

Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau145-B Worth Street | Asheboro, NC 27203800-626-2674 | HeartofNorthCarolina.com

I-73 / 74 Visitor Centers4393 US Hwy 220 Bypass North4390 US Hwy 220 Bypass SouthSeagrove, NC 27341 | 800-626-2674