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2017 Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau Official Travel Guide 145-B Worth Street | Asheboro, NC 27203 HeartofNorthCarolina.com | 800.626.2672 1997-2017 Celebrating 20 Years of Destination Marketing in the Heart of North Carolina! Thomson’s Gazelles while seen on ZooFari Visitors take a selfie with the African Elephants at the Watani Grasslands exhibit Your Heart’s Adventure Awaits! Asheboro Home of the North Carolina Zoo Southern White Rhinos grazing Color from the Aviary Welcome Anana takes a swim at the North Carolina Zoo Contents - Things To Do .............................................................. 23-34 elcome to the Heart of North Carolina and the Home of the World’s Largest Zoo – Museums & Attractions ........................................ 23-26 Wthe North Carolina Zoo! Welcome & Contact Info ................................................ 1-2 Outdoor Fun ........................................................ 27-28 Festivals & Events ......................................................... 3-4 The North Carolina Zoo is a family adventure that you just cannot miss. With new activities Arts & Entertainment ............................................... 29 added every year, the zoo is a great place to learn, is affordable and, yes, it’s just plain fun! About the Area ............................................................. 5-14 History & Heritage .............................................. 29-30 And, your visit is truly meaningful. Choosing to visit this incredible zoo makes you and your City of Asheboro ........................................................ 5-6 family an active participant in protecting wildlife! Golf ........................................................................... 30 City of Archdale ........................................................... 7 Sports & Racing ......................................................... 31 Nestled in a natural woodlands, the zoo features six miles of walking trails and experiences to take City of Trinity ............................................................... 8 you into the habitat of our animals. While you are here, get to know Mosuba and his troop as they Parks & Recreation .............................................. 31-33 City of Randleman ................................................. 9-10 climb and romp in their gorilla home. Play alongside of them on the new tree structure built just Breweries & Wineries .............................................. 34 for you! Go high in the air for a birds eye view on Air Hike, our new 23 obstacle ropes course to Town of Seagrove .............................................. 11-12 ** (Attached to page 34) - Detachable Map Section featuring experience the world from the canopy of our ancient trees. Take a safari on the new ZooFari Towns of Franklinville & Ramseur ........................ 13 Randolph County Area “Things To Do” and “Places To Stay” Seagrove Pottery .............................................................. 35-41 vehicle where you are immersed in our 37-acre African Plains. Rhinos, antelope and even Pearl Towns of Liberty & Staley .................................... 14 the ostrich may greet your bus! ** (Attached to page 40) - Detachable Map Section featuring “Seagrove Local Dining ................................................... 15-18 Area Potteries and Galleries” and “Seagrove Historical Perspective” The Randolph County Tourism Development Authority operates the But that’s not all. Get nose to nose and feed giraffe off of their personal “deck”. Watch polar bears Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau (HNCVB). The information in Distinctive Shopping ......................................... 19-22 At Your Service ...................................................................... 42 this guide was compiled by the HNCVB, the official destination marketing Nikita and Anana take polar plunges every day at their Rocky Coast home. Join in family fun at organization for Randolph County representing Archdale, Asheboro, KidZone by making mud pies at the mud café, splashing in streams and hugging a tree that has its Franklinville, Liberty, Ramseur, Randleman, Seagrove, Staley and own sweater. Get out on one of our lakes. The new Lilly Paddles, explorer themed paddle boats, will Visitors Bureau - Visitor Centers - Throughout our Trinity. The HNCVB reserves the right to include information in 2017 Travel Guide help you investigate our wetlands. Go back in time on the new “Dinosaur Express Bus”, a fun ride The Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau is the official I-73 / 74 Visitor Centers, located one mile south of this publication, and does not guarantee the absence of errors, we feature a number destination marketing organization for Randolph County Seagrove on I-73 / 74, are operated and managed omissions, or discrepancies. Information included was provided by through history and past animatronic dinosaurs as you work your way to our many restaurants or of interviews from Tourism Development Authority representing Archdale, by the Randolph County Tourism Development individual businesses/organizations, and should not be construed as gift stores. And rest your feet by riding an animal themed carousel or watching a delightful movie area Potters, Artists, Asheboro, Franklinville, Liberty, Ramseur, Randleman, Authority in partnership with the NC Department a recommendation or endorsement by the HNCVB. Information is Business Owners, in our 4D theatre. Seagrove, Staley, and Trinity. of Transportation. Professionals and subject to change without notice. Copyright ©2017. All rights more. All of these reserved. Property of Randolph County Tourism Development So you see, there are many wonderful experiences and family memories waiting for you at the North Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau I-73 / 74 Visitor Centers folks help make the Authority. No unauthorized reproductions. Carolina Zoo! Put the World’s Largest Zoo on your “must do” list. Our fascinating animal residents 145-B Worth St, Asheboro Northbound 4393 Interstate 73/74 Heart of North 800-626-2672 | 336-626-0364 | HeartofNorthCarolina.com Southbound 4390 Interstate 73/74 look forward to your visit! Carolina what it is Seagrove, NC 27341 today. To read their Staff: Direct Phone: 336-873-7213 (NB) & 336-873-7203 (SB) full interviews and Best regards, Tammy O’Kelley – Executive Director, Tourism Development Authority see additional photos Amber Scarlett – Tourism Manager Staff: please go online to AmberRenee Skeen – Office Manager Michael Gonzalez – Visitor Center Manager, Nouthbound www.HeartofNorth LuLane Long – Visitor Services Coordinator Myra Hoover – Visitor Center Manager, Southbound Carolina.com/ Interviews Patricia Simmons, Director and Chief Executive Officer of the North Carolina Zoo Christine Fattorusso – Lead Travel Information Counselor 1 HeartofNorthCarolina.com • 800.626.2672 HeartofNorthCarolina.com • 800.626.2672 2 FEBRUARY AUGUST 2017 Latham’s Pottery Valentine’s Open House - Asheboro American Legion Baseball Southeast Regional Tournament - Asheboro Festivals & Events MARCH 4th Annual Downtown Asheboro’s Pigs & Pedals - 30th Annual North Carolina Potters Conference - Asheboro Asheboro General Hardee’s Retreat - Trinity Claws and Jaws at the North Carolina Zoo - Asheboro APRIL African Giants at the North Carolina Zoo - Asheboro Annual NC Food Truck State Championship Summer Concert Series at Bicentennial Park - Asheboro Eggstravaganza at the North Carolina Zoo - Asheboro Sisyphus Saturday at Zimmerman Vineyards - Trinity The Bear Necessities at the North Carolina Zoo - Asheboro Sisyphus Saturday at Zimmerman Vineyards - Trinity 18th Annual Glenn Davis Memorial Concert - Asheboro JUNE 9th Annual Bulldog Pottery “Cousins in Clay” Kiln Opening - Seagrove BOO at the ZOO at the North Carolina Zoo Summer Concert Series at Bicentennial Park - Asheboro NOVEMBER NC Aviation Museum & Hall of Fame 21st Annual 36th Annual Seagrove Pottery Festival - Seagrove Fly-In - Asheboro Latham’s Pottery Fall Open House - Seagrove 4th Annual NC Food Truck State Championship - 10th Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters - Seagrove Randleman Bush Hill Heritage Festival Liberty Antiques Festival World Oceans Day at the North Carolina Zoo - Asheboro SEPTEMBER Annual King Family Wood Fired Kiln Opening - Sisyphus Saturday at Zimmerman Vineyards - Trinity 19th Annual Jerome Davis PBR Invitational - Archdale Asheboro Summer Concert Series at Bicentennial Park - Asheboro Earth Day Celebration at the North Carolina Zoo - Birds of Prey at the North Carolina Zoo - Asheboro Asheboro 32nd Annual Bush Hill Heritage Festival - Archdale 9th Annual Celebration of Spring in Seagrove - Primatepalooza at the North Carolina Zoo - Asheboro Seagrove Seagrove Pottery Festival Latham’s Pottery Spring Open House - Asheboro 7th Annual Big Galute Chili Cook-off at Creekside Park - Archdale High Point Furniture Market - Archdale/High Point DECEMBER Liberty Antiques Festival - Staley 24th Annual Kovack Pottery Spring Event - Seagrove Christmas at Linbrook Hall - Trinity Sisyphus Saturday at Zimmerman Vineyards - Trinity Scales & Slippery Skin at the North Carolina Zoo - Asheboro Asheboro Christmas Parade - Asheboro Liberty Antiques Festival - Staley Asheboro Copperheads OCTOBER 7th Annual Lark Artists Handmade Holiday Art Show - Asheboro Sisyphus Saturday at Zimmerman Vineyards - Trinity 45th Annual Asheboro Fall Festival - Asheboro JULY Thomas Pottery Christmas Open House - Seagrove Steam Day at the Neal Agricultural and Industrial