GRADUATION 2016
THINGS TO DO
Here are things to see and do while you are in the area. From shopping, to day trips or local eats. They are listed somewhat by approximate distance from Archdale. Keep scrolling to the bottom to get to the list of restaurants, breweries and wineries. There are a lot of cool things to do in this area, you are sure to find something that interests you.
Shopping:
Attractions:
Within 1 hour of High Point
Attractions:
Day Trips
Furnitureland South
5635 Riverdale Dr, Jamestown, NC 27282
It's the world's largest furniture store!
Ready to experience the world’s largest furniture store? Since 1969, Furnitureland South has been a one-stop-shop for all things home decor. Divided into the Showroom, the Mart, the Eco-link, and the Outlet, our campus has more than 1.3 million square feet of showroom space filled with gorgeous pieces for your home. Plan your trip today and enjoy a world-class shopping experience with the largest furniture selection you’ll find anywhere.
Friendly Center & The Shops at Friendly Center
3110 Kathleen Avenue Greensboro, NC 27408
Friendly Shopping Centers, located in Greensboro, NC offers the best shopping and dining in an open-air shopping environment. Shop the area's finest in retail and dining with Anthropologie, Apple, Banana Republic, Fleming's, P.F. Chang's, and more!
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Piedmont Triad Farmers Market
2914 Sandy Ridge Road Colfax, NC 27235
We are fortunate in the Triad area of North Carolina to have the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market. A year round, daily farmers market with booths for rent to local farmers, growers and craftspeople under two large shelters and permanent shops in an enclosed building. It's a wonderful place to spend a day buying farm fresh produce, organic meat, plants and trees, handcrafted cheese and soaps, and beautiful boquets of fresh cut flowers. The PTFM also includes A.B. Seed nursery & decor, and the Moose Cafe which features daily specials based on what fresh from the farm on any given day.
Concord Mills
8111 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027
Concord Mills provides over 200 stores including retail outlets and specialty stores from Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth to a Nike Factory Store. With dining like Tony Sacco's pizza and entertainment options like Bass Pro Shot, Dave & Buster's, The Speedpark and a 24-screen AMC Theatre, Concord Mills has something for everyone.
SouthPark Mall
4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
SouthPark is the Carolina's premier luxury shopping destination, anchored by Belk, Dillard's, Macy's, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus. Visitors experience world class shopping in an atmosphere bathed in natural sunlight, complemented by marble floors and cherry wood. SouthPark is home to some of the finest shopping in the Carolinas, offering a selection of luxury shops including Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Frontgate, Cole Haan, St. John, Hermes, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Lilly Pulitzer and more. SouthPark is the largest mall in Charlotte and the Carolinas
Food & Drink:
Southern Sisters Restaurant
11 E Main St, Thomasville, NC 27360
Join us in our beautifully renovated historical building in downtown Thomasville, NC. Our menu is sure to have something to ...please everyone. From Chicken Pot Pie to Southern Style Shrimp & Grits we promise you will not be disappointed. Have one of our signature drinks or a glass of wine with your meal.
Natty Green's Pub & Brewing Co
345 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Established in 2004, Natty Greene's Pub and Brewing Company is one of the most frequented restaurants in downtown Greensboro. Natty's offers a variety of menu items such as platters, appetizers, beverages and specialty housecrafted brew on tap along with a sports bar atmosphere and patio dining available. Great restaurant for all ages. Childrens menu available.
High Point Station
100 W. High Avenue, High Point, NC 27260
The High Point passenger station is a brick and stone structure built in 1907 by the Southern Railway Company in the heart of downtown High Point. It was designed in the Richardson Romanesque architectural style, with a rusticated ashlar base and tiled hip roof. It was restored between 2003-2003.
High Point Museum
1859 East Lexington Ave. High Point, NC 27262
Each of the Museum’s permanent exhibits offers insight into High Point's past. In the main gallery space, explore the images and stories that record the individuals who lived, worshiped and worked in High Point. Learn about the Native Americans who first settled the land, get a glimpse of the Plank Road, imagine the sounds of one of the many factories, and have the chance to picture John Coltrane’s hands gliding across the keys of his piano.
The Furniture Heritage exhibit offers a unique perspective on the history of furniture manufacturing in our area. And don't miss the dazzling detail and intricate craftsmanship of Meredith's Miniatures!
Our adjacent Historical Park has three historic buildings: the John Haley House (1786), the Hoggatt House (1801) and a working blacksmith shop (1841), plus a historically authentic herb garden.
Mendenhall Plantation
603 W. Main Street Jamestown, NC 27282
This one-of-a-kind site features some of the finest examples of early 19th century Quaker architecture in the South. Be sure to see the circa 1811 home of Richard Mendenhall, an early Quaker abolitionist, tanner and horticulturalist; an authentic "false-bottom" wagon that was used to help fugitive slaves escape north to freedom; the circa 1817 Lindsay House, one of North Carolina's earliest medical schools; a historic circa 1805 Pennsylvania-style "Bank Barn," the only historic example of this building type open to the public in North Carolina; one of the most representative collections of Native American points from North Carolina.
City Lake Park
602 W. Main St, Jamestown NC 27282
The Piedmont's finest family park since 1935, the park features:
2 playgrounds
Carousel
Train
Boat, Canoe & Pedal boat rentals
Excursion boat
Miniature golf course
Swimming pool with waterslide
Individual picnic tables with grills
concession/restroom/ticket booth building
Historical buildings
Marina
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Piedmont Environmental Center
1220 Penny Rd, High Point, NC 27265
Discover High Point's environmental side. Piedmont Environmental Center is a High Point Parks and Recreation facility providing environmental education, engaging nature hikes, ecotours and 11 miles of trails for independent adventure. Take a walk across North Carolina in minutes using the North Carolina Mapscape.
Ingram's Strawberries
6121 Riverdale Drive, High Point NC
It's strawberry season! What better way to spend a spring morning than picking fresh strawberries with your family? Ingram's takes you to the field in an open wagon pulled by a tractor, kids of all ages love the ride past the pond and through the fields. After you pick your fill (it only takes a few minutes to pick a bucket full) you can visit the petting zoo, eat some ice cream or buy some preserves
Wet & Wild Emerald Point
3910 South Holden Rd, Greensboro NC 27406
When you think summer, think Wet 'n Wild. The largest water park in both the Carolinas is the place to cool off, get sun and have fun. With over 36 rides and attractions, there's something for everyone… from mild to wild… from tots to seniors.
Greensboro Arboretum
401 Ashland Drive, Greensboro NC
This 17-acre site features 14 plant collections, special display gardens and distinct structural features. The extensive variety of plants offers rich educational opportunities for children and adults, landscape designers, and homeowners.
The garden is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. Admission is free.
Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden
1105 Hobbs Rd, Greensboro NC
Known for its massive annual plantings and bronze sculpture, this 7.5-acre garden is a popular and relaxing retreat. A man-made re-circulating stream provides texture, movement and sound, and a Sensory Garden engages visitors in an interactive landscape experience. A variety of sculpture placed throughout the garden provides artistic and historic interest, and a Paver Plaza, located at the garden's entrance, offers a way to lend your name to the garden.The garden is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. Admission is free.
Bog Garden
1101 Hobbs Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410
The Bog Garden is an example of a wetland environment using plants native to the area. The garden features a bog and lake that may be viewed from a half-mile long elevated boardwalk. Its plants include indigenous vegetation, with individually labeled trees, shrubs, ferns, and bamboo, as well as wildflowers and wild roses. The site is also a haven for native and migratory birds. In 2005, a 150-foot man-made waterfall was installed in the park
Old Mill of Guilford
1340 NC Hwy 68 North Oak Ridge, NC 27310
The Old Mill of Guilford was founded in North Carolina on Beaver Creek in 1767 to grind grain for the early settlers of what is now Guilford County. Today, the mill continues to produce all-natural, stone-ground, whole grain foods, just as it has for over 240 years.
Old Salem
600 S Main St, Winston-Salem, NC
Old Salem Museums & Gardens is one of America’s most comprehensive history attractions. Its museums—the Historic Town of Salem, theMuseum of Early Southern Decorative Arts(MESDA), and the Gardens at Old Salem—engage visitors in an educational and memorable historical experience about those who lived and worked in the early South.
International Civil Rights Center & Museum
134 South Elm Street Greensboro, NC 27401
The International Civil Rights Center & Museum is an archival center, collecting museum and teaching facility devoted to the international struggle for civil and human rights. The Museum celebrates the nonviolent protests of the 1960 Greensboro sit-ins that served as a catalyst in the civil rights movement.
North Carolina Zoo
4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC 27205
The nation’s largest natural habitat walk-through zoo.
At the North Carolina Zoo, connect with wildlife from two different continents as you explore 500 acres of exhibits carefully constructed to resemble natural habitats. Walk from Africa’s grasslands to North America’s Arctic coast.
Escape to the forests and streams of North Carolina’s beautiful Central Piedmont. Located at the foot of the Uwharrie Mountains, the Zoo is just outside the charming southern town of Asheboro.
Discover more than 1,600 animals and 52,000 plants along five miles of shaded pathways.
NC Transportation Museum
411 S Salisbury Ave, Spencer, NC 28159
The North Carolina Transportation Museum is a transport museum in Spencer, North Carolina. The museum is largely devoted to the state's railroad history; however, its collection also includes exhibits of automobiles and aircraft. The museum's roster contains almost 30 locomotives.It is the largest repository of rail relics in North and South Carolina and averages 80,000 visitors annually
Hanging Rock State Park
1790 Hanging Rock Park Rd, Danbury, NC 27016
Since its creation as a 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps project, Hanging Rock State Park has offered the best of a traditional outdoor experience with 73-site campground, picnic grounds, stocked lake for swimming and canoe rentals and more than 20 miles of hiking trails that climb onto spectacular views and weave alongside clear streams and waterfalls. There is also access on the Dan River for paddling, 8.4 miles of mountain biking trails and rock climbing opportunities with permit. A complex of vacation cabins is available for longer visits.
Pilot Mountain - Mt. Airy
1792 Pilot Knob Park Road Pinnacle, NC 27043
Pilot Mountain:
This iconic peak is the most recognizable mountain in North Carolina and forms the centerpiece of Pilot Mountain State Park. Rising to an elevation of 2421 feet, this solitary quartzite mountain, part of the ancient Sauratown Mountain range, was dedicated a National Natural Landmark
Mt. Airy:
Mayberry RFD icon Andy Griffith grew up in Mount Airy, North Carolina, and it's no coincidence that a stroll down Mount Airy's Main Street reminds people of the town of Mayberry from The Andy Griffith Show. In addition to Mayberry RFD and Andy Griffith, visitors find that Mount Airy, North Carolina is a great jumping off point for exploring the Yadkin Valley wine region, the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway, the stunning pinnacle of Pilot Mountain, or the twangy sound of bluegrass and old-time music.
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Seagrove
NC-705, Randolph County, NC
The Seagrove area is one of the largest communities of potters with the longest continual history of pottery making in the United States. The area is home to more than 100 potters who offer a full spectrum of pottery and ceramic art. With a diversity of talents, Seagrove has something to offer both the serious collector and the casual buyer. The Seagrove area offers the visitor an opportunity to learn about North Carolina's ongoing pottery culture.
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Morrow Mountain State Park
49104 Morrow Mountain Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001
Choose an adventure at Morrow Mountain State Park, whether it’s hiking, camping, paddling, fishing, horseback riding, swimming or just taking in scenery on one of the highest points in the piedmont. More than 15 miles of hiking trails and 16 miles of bridle trails thread the park, reaching from the summit of Morrow Mountain to Lake Tillery, where a boathouse offers canoes and rowboats for rent and bait for fishing. Visitors can launch their own craft from a boat ramp.
Pinehurst - Southern Pines
Central North Carolina
In the heart of the North Carolina Sandhills, you’ll find Pinehurst, the home of golf in America. Walk beneath the whispering pines and you’ll understand the wonder Donald Ross experienced as he first surveyed the property in 1901…and the exhilaration Payne Stewart felt in his stunning 1999 U.S. Open victory on No. 2. Take time to enjoy the relaxed southern hospitality of Pinehurst with your family or your favorite foursome. It’s an experience everyone deserves at least once…though you’ll find yourself coming back for more.
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273
Our 398-acre thrill park includes 14 world-class roller coasters - including Fury 325, the world's tallest and fastest giga coaster. We are also home to over 50 rides, delicious food, Carolina culture, live shows, family attractions, Boomerang Bay Waterpark, Camp Wilderness Resort and the Planet Snoopy children's area.
Grandfather Mountain
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Towering almost 6,000 feet, this massive mountain presents visitors with the region’s premier and most ecologically diverse nature preserve. At this sanctuary known for the 360-degree views from its Mile High Swinging Bridge, guests can come eye-to-eye with bears, cougars, otters, a bald eagle and deer in natural habitats, learn about the natural world from knowledgeable guides, stroll gentle nature paths or hike craggy alpine trails.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
Closest access point: Deep Gap, NC on US 421 near Boone
The Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina weaves through vibrant and engaging communities. Many visitors to the Parkway include visits to these unique destinations in their journey.
In North Carolina, Linville Falls, the Cradle of Forestry,
and other natural wonders, feature the natural environment.
In addition to the destinations along the Parkway itself, the road weaves through historic towns offering fascinating exploration of the heritage and culture of the region along the way.
Sliding Rock
On Highway 276, 8 miles outside of Brevard NC
Located in the Pisgah National Forest just north of Brevard. 7.6 miles from the junction of US Highways 64 and 276, is Sliding Rock, one place where you’re invited to “take the plunge” down a 50-foot slippery cascade into the 50-60 degree, 7-foot deep pool.
There are 2 observation platforms, and lifeguards on duty during the season. This is a heavily used recreation area, so it’s suggested you come early. But you’ll have fun! It’s suggested, too, that you wear old shorts and old sneakers if you choose to take the plunge. Nominal admission charge for sliders ($2) but no cost to watch. Lifeguards on duty in season.
Just a mile down the road is Looking Glass Falls http://blueridgemountainlife.com/looking-glass-falls/
Biltmore Estate
1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803
Visit America's largest home, built by George Vanderbilt. Explore the 8000-acre beautiful and grand estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC.
The luxurious family home of George and Edith Vanderbilt is a marvel of elegance and charm, as magnificent today as it was more than a century ago. Your self-guided house visit spans three floors and the basement. You’ll see displays of vintage clothing, accessories, art, furniture, and more that tell stories and illustrate the lives of the Vanderbilt family, their guests, and employees.
USS North Carolina Battleship
1 Battleship Rd NE, Wilmington, NC 28401
Moored in quiet dignity and majesty the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, across the river from downtown Wilmington, beckons visitors to walk her decks. Envision the daily life and fierce combat her crew faced in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Step back in time and let history come alive through the crews’ stories. Discover and build your personal connection by steering the ship, starting her engines or even firing the guns. The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA It's Your Experience.
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina Coast
Myrtle Beach, a city and vacation destination on South Carolina’s Atlantic coast, is the hub of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile string of beaches. It’s known for its celebrity-designed golf courses and brown-sugar-colored beach. Along its beachfront boardwalk are arcades, souvenir stands and restaurants, as well as the old-fashioned Family Kingdom Amusement Park and the SkyWheel, one of the country’s tallest Ferris wheels.
Charleston
Coastal South Carolina
Charleston, the South Carolina city founded in 1670, is defined by its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and pastel pre-Civil-War-era houses, particularly in the bustling French Quarter and Battery areas. The Battery promenade and Waterfront Park both overlook Charleston Harbor, while Fort Sumter, a Federal stronghold where the first shots of the Civil War rang out, lies across the water.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
46368 Old Lighthouse Road, Buxton, NC 27920
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20 miles into the ocean, the lighthouse is also the world's tallest brick lighthouse at a staggering 208' ft. tall.
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