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 entertainment at night. Read on to
plan your next memory making tradition with loved ones.
Where to FIND Fall Foliage
Take
a seasonal stroll along paved walking trails at Creekside Park in
Archdale or elevate your walk with the workout stations throughout the trail. Not
only is this 107-acre park geared toward passive recreation there are multiple
opportunities to take in nature by exploring the 1.24-mile orienteering course
featuring 12 control points. Competitive fun for all ages continues with the 18-hole
disc golf course designed by Russell Swartz in 2011. Children of all ages and
abilities will enjoy multiple playgrounds with one being ramped and ADA compliant.
Celebrating one year of
parkrun events in 2022 - join this international 5k event, weekly at Creekside
Park, one of three in North Carolina, FREE registration.
Convenient electric car charging stations available.
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| Photo credit: Doll Girl |
Fall temperatures
continuously attract golfers to Holly
Ridge Golf Links, a premier public golf course that leads the way in
challenging, affordable golf in the Piedmont Triad. While tee times are preferred
for the area’s finest 18-hole course, feel free to drop in for a quick nine.
Delicious food and beverages from the newly renovated bar and grill will keep
you energized for continued entertainment in The Bunker, an HD golf
simulator experience with six bays of virtual play from courses worldwide.
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| Holly Ridge Golf Links Photo credit: Richard Schaffer |
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| The Bunker | HD Simulator Photo credit: Conner Jarrell |
Where to FIND History
Privately owned with a primary mission of preserving
North Carolina’s farming heritage and industrial legacy, Linbrook Heritage Estate is
home to Linbrook Hall, Historic Hoover House, and Neal Agricultural and
Industrial Museum. Connect agricultural history to today’s modern technology
with tours of each site.
Linbrook Hall is the center piece of Linbrook Heritage
Estate and is not only a house, but an event and fundraising venue. With four
floors of antiques from all over the world, seasonal tours are offered to
guests with reservations.
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| Linbrook Heritage Estate - Linbrook Hall |
Relive Randolph County early farm life from 1905 to
1944 at the homestead of the Neal family is the Historic Hoover
House. Restored to its original appearance, early farm equipment and hand-built
tools are on display for viewing through guided tours.
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| Linbrook Heritage Estate - Historic Hoover House |
See artifacts and more
than 26 fully restored John Deere® tractors at the Neal
Agricultural and Industrial Museum. View a 1926 return tube boiler from P
& P Chair Company in Asheboro, producers of the Carolina Rocking Chair used
by President John F. Kennedy, multiple steam engines from the 19th century, and
see demonstration of the War of the Currents. Open daily to the public,
children FREE admission!
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| Linbrook Heritage Estate - Neal Agricultural and Industrial Museum |
Where to FIND Thrills & Chills
Explore fall colors from
above at Kersey Valley Zipline
with 14 lines and 17 sky decks providing a bird’s eye perspective. A pumpkin
patch, corn maze, gem mining, and a jumping pillow will entertain the entire
family building traditions and fall memories.
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| Kersey Valley Zipline |
Guests can check off their thrill-seeking list with activities on this 83-acre adventure park at every turn. From intense themed Escape Rooms to a challenging Axe Throwing Course, adrenaline will flow into the late hours of the night with one of the top haunts in America – Kersey Valley Spookywoods. Each year, since 1985, movie quality sets with soul-shaking special environmental effects spook the bravest of guests. Get scared HERE, if you dare!
Kersey Valley Spookywoods
Where to FIND Relaxation & Rest
Since opening in 2007, as Randolph County’s first
commercial vineyard, Zimmerman
Vineyards has welcomed thousands of visitors and residents to take in
spectacular views among 140 acres at the foot of Mt. Shepherd. Guests enjoy
weekend tours, wine tastings, intimate art shows, and live music during the
height of Zimmerman’s season. Find your spot on the rustic flagstone terrace
for ultimate relaxation.
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| Zimmerman Vineyards Photo credit: evercastro92 |
Rejuvenate from your fall exploration at one of our
affordable hotel properties, conveniently located off I-85, near local dining
establishments and a charming shopping district. Book
your accommodations here before your visit!
We look forward to following along during your visit – tag us at #theHeartofNC. Make sure to order your FREE travel guide bit.ly/FREETravelGuide for more planning tips.
