Fall can be defined by many people as colorful foliage, tasty homemade treats, and fun family traditions in pumpkin patches and corn mazes. In the northwestern portion of the Heart of North Carolina, Archdale and Trinity have many attractions for family fun during the day and spooktacular…
Read MoreWe invite you to join trail enthusiasts and lovers in each city and town throughout Randolph County as we celebrate their special outdoor amenities with ribbon cutting events and activities in honor of 2023's Year of the Trail in North Carolina. Before your trail adventures begin, check out this…
Read More
The heartbeat of NASCAR can be felt right here in #TheHeartofNC, the birthplace, and home of “The King,” race car driver and legend, Richard Petty. Petty was destined to become a racing great. His father, Lee Petty, helped pioneer the sport and won the inaugural Daytona 500 in 1959. What began…
Read More
Cooler temperatures and winter blues should not keep you from finding fun in the Heart of North Carolina this season. Make the best of your visit with indoor family-friendly experiences across Randolph County. Award-winning Museums Petty Family Attractions - Randleman See where racing history…
Read More
Celebrate the Winter Season Beat the winter blues by checking off bucket list items in the Heart of North Carolina. Randolph County shares its winter magic with visitors during this special season. November through February are typically hibernation months – this allows a better opportunity to…
Read More
How To “Do” Seagrove, the Pottery Capital of the USA Seagrove, NC is known as the Pottery Capital of the United States has around 100 working potters can be found here at any one time with around 50 shops, studios and galleries open to the public. Some potters here are ninth generation potters…
Read MoreLocated in the center of North Carolina, the Heart of North Carolina offers budget-friendly experiences including multiple hiking trails, local dining, exploring historic sites, flying among the treetops, and visiting the world’s largest natural habitat zoo. Continue for the Ultimate Bucket List of…
Read More*Please note that at the time of publication, COVID-19 is still affecting the operations of our attractions, restaurants, and event venues. We encourage you to review and plan ahead as details are subject to change.* Fall in love with the Heart of North Carolina this season – with dramatic leaf…
Read MoreUse Leave No Trace Seven Principles in Randolph County The Leave No Trace principles are simple but important: leave the places you visit outdoors the same, or better, than you found them. Randolph County is a Leave No Trace partner, and we practice these easy steps on every hiking, walking…
Read MoreYour childhood vacations may have included a station wagon, soggy PB&J sandwiches, layers of sunscreen, and pesky mosquito bites. But we are sure they also included campfire stories, games of freeze tag with cousins, and harvesting fresh vegetables from the garden. Relive the affordable…
Read More
