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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Carolina 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 History1812 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 HomesHistoric 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 CoursesCarrboro Downtown and Carr Mill Mall
This quaint business center just west of the town'
Carrboro, NC BusinessesCondotels of Pinehurst
The Ultimate Accommodations -- Spacious Beyond Compare. Condotels offers 1-, 2-, and 3
Pinehurst, NC BusinessesUNC Greensboro
Established in 1891, UNCG boosts 16,000 students and more than 800 faculty members, making it the largest university in the Triad. Located near downtown, it awards bachelor's, master'
Greensboro, NC CollegesNorth Carolina Collection Gallery
The Gallery's holdings include antique furniture, portraits, statuary, UNC keepsakes, political memorabalia, ship models and Napoleon's death mask. Exhibits explore Sir Walter Raleigh and the English voyages to Roanoke Island, the North Carolina gold rush, 19
Chapel Hill, NC MuseumsHistoric Dowd House
Built in 1879, this home became the headquarters of Camp Green in 1917. Visits may be scheduled by reservation only. The house is open on the 3
Charlotte, NC Historic Homes