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Housed in the former Catawba County Courthouse (circa 1924). Regional in its scope of the Catawba Valley area history, the exhibits include a rare British Revolution-era redcoat, a 1930's racing car, a fine collection of locally crafted furniture and Catawba Valley pottery.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Hickory Motor Speedway

Hailed as the birthplace of NASCAR stars such as Dale Earnhardt, Junior Johnson, Ned and Dale Jarrett and Harry Gant. Opened in 1951, this is one of the country'

Newton, NC Speedways


Catawba Lakes Golf Course

Newly renovated. Includes two lakes with four greens around lake. Also creekside holes. Some island type greens. Some links-type holes with mounds.;range, putt. green, chip. green, pro shop, rentals, school, ;Open year-round, ;828/322-1599, Fax: 828/326-9855, ;

Newton, NC Golf Courses


Southside Park

A 27-acre park featuring: group picnic shelters, amphitheater, concession and restroom facilities, playground area, informal ballfield, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, paved parking for 125 cars, open area for informal activities

Newton, NC Parks

Things to do near Newton, NC

Ghassan's Restaurant

High Point Road location. Steak subs, marinated chicken, shish kabobs and vegetarian sandwiches. Lunch and dinner served Mon...

Courtyard by Marriott

The only Marriott Facility in Alamance County. Our Facility features 122 spacious guest rooms, including two-room suites and...

Triad Stage at the Pyrle Theater

Triad Stage, a professional, not-for-profit regional theatre named "One of the best regional theatres in America" by New York...

North Carolina Dept. of Transportation Rail Division

North Carolina?s Amtrak Come experience our southern hospitality, enjoy our renovated train stations?and see how much fun get...