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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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 ToursCarolina 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 HomesBadin 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 CoursesStill Waters B & B
Lake resort on two acres with view of lake from glassed-in porch. Located 10 minutes from airport and 15
Charlotte, NC BusinessesNorth 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 MuseumsCarthage Historical Museum
The Carthage Historical Museum provides a permanent home for artifacts covering 200 years of area history. Several exhibits reveal the town'
Carthage, NC MuseumsWalkway of History
Sidewalk markers chronicle six chapters in local African-American history ranging from the first fugitive slave on the Underground Railroad through the first African-American state Supreme Court Justice. The walkway was unveiled on the 34th anniversary of the Woolworth civil rights sit-ins by the "
Greensboro, NC Monuments