Riverpark at Cooleemee Falls

Erwin Temple Church Rd. in Cooleemee, NC Walking trails, picnic areas, and swimming opportunities are the highlights of this park, which is located at the site of a dam which powered the town’s textile mill in the early 1900s.

Fort Dobbs State Historic Site

438 Fort Dobbs Rd. in Statesville, NC Fort Dobbs was a French and Indian War site, and now provides a half-mile nature trail and interpretive programming throughout the day. Open 9am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday.

North Carolina Amish Country

Shiloh General Store 5520 St. Paul Church Rd. Hamptonville This Amish community country store has a deli, specialty breads, jams, jellies, cheeses, handmade wood furniture and much more. Open Tuesday-Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday from 9am to...