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Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area


category : State Parks
This 190-acre state natural area includes covers most of Occoneechee Mountain with an 867-foot-high summit, part of the Eno River, hiking trails, scenic overlooks and two fishing ponds. There is a park ranger on site. Historic and nature-related educational programs are available.




Address:
Virginia Cates Rd.
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: (919)383-1686
Our Email: eno.river@ncmail.net
Our Website:ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/ocmo/home.html

Come visit us in Hillsborough, North Carolina

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Ayr Mount Historic Site

Ayr Mount is a meticulously restored 1815 plantation home. It is finely furnished with Federal Antiques and Decorative Art. The home, built by William Kirkland of Scotland, sits on 265

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Cedar Grove Golf Course

Bentgrass greens, Bermuda airways.;Back (5783 yards, 67.0 rating, 106 slope); Middle (5355 yards);Forward (4779 yards);18 holes, par 71, ;range, putt. green, pro shop, rentals, ;Open year-round.

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Inn at Teardrop

An old-fashioned bed & breakfast located in the heart of historic Hillsborough. Built in 1769 and enlarged in 1880, the house has 6 rooms and is furnished with antiques. There is a small garden for guests to enjoy.

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Occoneechee Golf Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3

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Burwell School Historic Site

The house (c. 1821, 1848) and outbuildings served as the Rev. and Mrs. Burwell's Female School from 1837 to 1857

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