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where one can also buy groceries
and drinks. For a different view
up-river, and to see a turn of the
century grist Mill, Jessup Mill has
tubing, tours of the old Mill, music
events, and beautiful campgrounds
including platform camping along
the River.
The 1888 General Store, Priddy’s is
a generational favorite where one
can get a ham and hoop cheese
sandwich and tour the historic
store. There is also the “Pickin’ at
Priddy’s” music series. Carolina Zip
Lines Canopy tours has one flying
high through the trees or enjoying
a ropes course. The Hemlock Club
par 70 golf course is particularly
gorgeous as it lays along the Dan
river.
If camping is not your thing, the
brand new Greystone RV Park has
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beautiful views of Pilot Mountain.
The booklet features the infamous
Singletree Gun & Plough and
“Brown Mountain Lights,” film locaSouthwyck Farm are two Bed and
tions for The Last of the Mohicans
Breakfasts in the area, and both
and many other facts the reader will
have rental cabins as well. Singletree also has hunting and fly-fishing find captivating. There is an Auto and
Motorcycle Trail section for touring
packages available. In the evening
the new Green Heron Club has craft the county with curvy, mountain
roads leading the way through the
beers, fine wine and live music.
The Stokes Arts Council in
downtown Danbury displays locals
artists and sponsors music events
throughout the year.
Come “Hang around the Rock,”
where there is every activity to suit
your pleasure!
www.hangingrock.com

Less than a 100 mile scenic drive from Lake
Norman the Hanging Rock State Park area is a
beautiful mountain destination that offers both
adventure and relaxation at a fraction of the
cost of more crowded destinations.

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National Forest and surrounding
rural areas.

The Trailhead of WNC Visitor Center
is located in downtown Morganton.
The Center has area maps, attraction
brochures, and a friendly, knowledgeable staff to help you plan a trip to the
area. Morganton is about 1.5 hours
northwest of Charlotte and 2 hours
from the Piedmont-Triad area. The
Visitor Center is open 8-5 Monday
thru Friday and Saturday 9-2.

Visit www.trailheadwnc.com or call
888-462-2921 to plan your visit.

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