Piedmont Region, North Carolina
Covering nearly one half of North Carolina in the central part of the state, the Piedmont is an area of gently rolling foothills with the occasional boulder or unexpected rock outcropping. The Piedmont region boasts of one of the most dynamic economies in the United States and is home to the state's largest cities and biggest financial institutions. Renowned research universities, textile and furniture factories, tobacco farms, shopping meccas, top golf courses and abundant historic sites are also part of the makeup of the Piedmont.
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1812 Hitching Post
The 1812 Hitching Post was the birthplace of four-term N. C. Lieutenant Governor W. D. Turner in 1865 and was also owned by North Carolina Senator Columbus Vance Henkel in the early to mid-1900'
Turnersburg, NC Historic HomesHistoric Trivette Clinic Ghost Tours
This is the only hospital ever built in North Iredell. It was in operation from 1932 - 1938, and was a full service facility. Following the founder\'
Hamptonville, NC Ghost ToursCarolina Model Railroaders
Carolina Model Railroaders, Inc. (CMR) is Greensboro's oldest model railroad club. CMR has served the Triad with over 34
Greensboro, NC Railroad HistoryBadin Inn Golf Resort & Club
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Badin Inn Golf Resort & Club has been called "Mini-Pinehurst,"
Badin, NC Golf CoursesSutton's Drug Store
A small counter and a few booths in an old drugstore, but Sutton'
Chapel Hill, NC BusinessesThe Art Station
A 1902 Studio Gallery featuring work by Betty Sedberry. Pen & ink drawings and watercolors of area landmarks, including pen drawings of trains and depots, offered as limited edition prints. These are available either framed or unframed. Come on in and browse, we look forward to meeting you. Hours:
Spencer, NC Arts