Shelby, North Carolina

Challenger 3 Golf Club

An exceptional 18-hole par-three lighted course. , rentals, school, batting cage, go-kart track, water bumper cars. Open year-round, ;704/482-5061, Fax: 704/482-1142, ;

Central Shelby Historic District

Walking tour in uptown Shelby of historic structures dating back to the 1850s, including the O. Max Gardner House (Webbley), a national historic landmark, a 1907 Classic Revival courthouse, year-round Farmer's Market, Cleveland County Arts Council in a 1916

Pine Grove Golf Club

Nestled in the Southern Piedmont, with rolling hills, yet a leisurly walk or ride with scenic lakes that come into play.;Championship (6238 yards, 67.1 rating, 106 slope); Middle (5757 yards, 65.0 rating, 100 slope); Forward (4774 yards, 65.1 rating, 103 slope); ;18 holes, par 70, ;

River Bend Golf Club

Championship (72.4 rating, 134 slope); Middle (69.4 rating, 125 slope); ;18 holes, par 72, ;clubhouse, range, putt. green, pro shop, rentals, ;Open year-round, ;704/482-4286, Fax: 704/481-1111, ;

Hampton Inn