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 HomesCarolina 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 HistoryHistoric 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 ToursBadin 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 CoursesAmtrak Station - Greensboro
This historically renovated full service station includes Amtrak ticket agent on duty, walk-up ticket window sales, free parking and checked baggage. Station open 24 hours. Daily trains include: 73, 74 (Raleigh to Charlotte), 79, 80 (New York to Charlotte) and 19, 20 (New York to New Orleans)
Greensboro, NC Historic BuildingsJohnston County Speedway
Johnston County Speedway has been one of the premier kart tracks since opening in 1984. Covered pit areas with power and air, along with the best racing surface on the East Coast has kept JCS at the top of many racer's list of favorite facilities. Race starts at 4:30
Clayton, NC SpeedwaysRamsour's Mill Battlesite
Ramsour's Mill Battle was the bloodiest partisan battle in the American Revolution. Some 2,000 men fought on Christian Reinhardt'
Lincolnton, NC BattlesitesRandolph County - The Heart of North Carolina
Escape to the Heart of North Carolina in beautiful Randolph County, including Archdale, Asheboro, Franklinville, Liberty, Ramseur, Randleman, Seagrove, Staley &
Asheboro, NC BusinessesJosephus Hall House
This impressive house museum was once home to Dr. Josephus Hall, Chief Surgeon at the Salisbury Confederate Prison during the Civil War. Built in 1820 in the Federal style, additions in 1859 and in 1900
Salisbury, NC Historic Homes