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 CoursesMiddleburg Steak House, Kerr Lake
Middleburg Steak House is a local landmark in Middleburg,(outside of Henderson). The atmosphere of this old 1934
Middleburg, NC BusinessesHickory Ridge Shopping Center
Center features: Target, Kohls, Old Navy, Marshall's, Best buy, Party City, shoe Carnival, Setzer's Jewelers, Hallmark Cards, Family Christian Book Stores, Dick's Sporting Goods, Linen's and Things, and AC Moore. Restaurants include Tony'
Hickory, NC MallsHistoric Walton and Gage Store
1876. Two-story, red brick Italianate building incorporating Gothic features. Walton and Gage was a purveyor of fine women'
Statesville, NC Historic Buildings