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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 Homes

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 History

Rocky Mount City Lake and Park

This man-made lake was completed in 1933

Rocky Mount, NC City Lakes

Historic 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 Tours

Museum of N.C. Traditional Pottery

Seagrove, NC Art

Badin 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 Courses

Historic 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

Randolph 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 Businesses

The Art Station

A 1902 Studio Gallery featuring work by Betty Sedberry. Pen & ink drawings and watercolors of area landmarks, including pen drawings of trains and depots, offered as limited edition prints. These are available either framed or unframed. Come on in and browse, we look forward to meeting you. Hours:

Spencer, NC Arts

Afro-American Cultural Center

Charlotte, NC Arts

French Quarter

Cajun &

Charlotte, NC Businesses

NC Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus

The mission of the NCACVB is to cooperatively market the state of North Carolina, its members'

Charlotte, NC Businesses

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