Other Activities
Thomasville Emporium
The 25,000 sq. ft. Emporium provides space for 63 antiques and collectibles dealers and consignment sales for another 32 dealers whose dealings include a unique blend of antiques, treasures and junk. As for the junk,
the old saying fits here, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure!” Find antique furniture, working refurbished radios
from the 1920’s and ‘30’s,clocks, vintage clothing, artwork, collectible books, magazines,and more.
Admission is free of charge.
Monday-Saturday, 10am - 5pm
12 Commerce Street
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 472-6500
olememories@aol.com
Baptist Children’s Home
They received their first child on Nov. 11, 1885 and became a home to 1,200 orphans by 1910. Thousands of children have grown up there including former New York Yankees World Series pitcher Johnny Allen. Tour their museum and learn of their rich history. Admission is free of charge.
204 Idol Street
Thomasville, NC 27360
(800) 476-3669
www.bchfamily.org
Train & Railroad
Train buffs will enjoy the Thomasville Visitors Center housed in a railroad depot built circa 1870 and the big red caboose beside it that is great for kids and adults alike. Learn how Thomasville was formed in 1852 shortly after the railroad system was established in North Carolina for approximately $4 million! Admission is free of charge.
Finch Auditorium
12 West Main, The Woman’s Club, Colonial Country Club, Safari and other places offer a variety of settings. Call us for a contact list to find out more about these facilities.
(800) 611-9907
Childress Vineyards
Daily tours of the Italian Renaissance styled winery, a bistro and of course plenty of wines for tasting and buying. Admission is free of charge.
Monday - Thursday, 10am - 5pm
Friday and Saturday, 10am - 6pm
Sunday, Noon - 5 pm
1000 Childress Vineyards Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 236-9463
www.childressvineyards.com
Bob Timberlake Gallery
Home to artwork from one of North Carolina’s most famous artists. It showcases Timberlake furniture inspired by local 18th century artisans, accessories and clothing. Admission is free of charge.
Monday – Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
Sundays - Closed
1714 East Center Street Extension
Lexington, NC 27292
(800) 244-0095
www.bobtimberlake.com
NC Zoological Park
Recognized as one of the nation’s top zoos it is located about 75 miles west of Raleigh in Asheboro, NC Among the most popular exhibits are those that display polar bears, sea lions, river otters, alligators, elephants, gorillas, baboons, rhinoceros, giraffes, and zebras. The NC Zoo is also the nation’s largest walk-through natural-habitat zoo. It is one of only two state-supported zoos in the United States.
April 1 - October 31, 9am - 5pm
November 1 - March 31, 9am - 4pm
4401 Zoo Parkway
Asheboro, NC 27205
(800) 488-0444
www.nczoo.org
Seagrove Pottery
The Seagrove area is home to one of the largest communities of potters with a 200-year history of pottery making. Internationally known, today visitors can explore the landscape and visit the potters in their workshops and studios, to witness the Seagrove potters continuing the tradition of making pots.
(336) 873-7280
www.discoverseagrove.com
Wet’n Wild Emerald Pointe
The largest water park in both the Carolinas, it is THE place to cool off, get sun and have fun. With over 36 rides and attractions, there's something for everyone.
3910 South Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 852-9721
(800) 555-5900
www.emeraldpointe.com
*Admission prices vary
The North Carolina Transportation Museum
Less than an hour down I-85 where you can go on half-hour train rides and see 150,000 sq. ft. of exhibits. Admission is free of charge.
Regular Hours (May 1- Oct. 31)
Monday-Saturday, 9am - 5pm
Sunday, 1pm-5pm
Winter Hours (Nov. 1-April 30)
Tuesday-Saturday, 9am - 5pm
Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
(1-4 p.m. Sundays in January and February)
Closed Monday Closed on New Year's Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving holiday, and Christmas holidays.
411 S. Salisbury Avenue
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 636-2889
www.nctrans.org
Castle McCulloch
More weddings are held here annually than any other place in the state. The Castle and Crystal Gardens surrounded by a moat and 70+ acres of woods makes this a fairy tale setting for weddings and simply a beautiful venue for any meeting.
(336) 887-5413
www.castlemcculloch.com
