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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

Historic Newton Walking Tour

Take a tour through the Newton North Main Avenue historic district. You will find 100 historically significant buildings including two churches and one school adaptively reused as an administrative building and a civic performance place. The 1924

Newton, NC Tours

Skateland USA

Roller skating, video games and parties.

Newton, NC Other Attractions

Old St. Pauls Lutheran Church

Old St. Paul's Lutheran Church is a two-story log weathered-boarded church, featuring an impressive federal style interior including intricately carved sounding board and moldings and a slave balcony. Built in 1818

Newton, NC Churches


Things to do near Newton, NC

Cannon Village

Restored in graceful Williamsburg Colonial style, Cannon Village features fine home furnishings and accessories, gifts and co...

Granville County Museum

Housed in the county's circa-1850 jail, the museum covers all aspects of the region's history. Exhibits change every six mont...

Embassy Suites Charlotte - Hilton

Embassy Suites Hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of South Charlotte minutes from Uptown, SouthPark, Carowinds and the ...

Hillbilly Hide-A-Way Restaurant

Sam Bray and the High Tech Hillbillies are the house band, and provide traditional bluegrass, gospel and country music for th...