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Asheboro/Randolph County Has Many Sites to See
There is a lot to see and do in Asheboro/Randolph County, with attractions that can showcase art, sculpture, pottery, theater, museum works or even beautiful park settings.
Carolina Bronze Sculpture
Carolina Bronze Sculpture in Seagrove is a foundry specializing in bronze casting and the fabrication of sculptures created by artists throughout the United States. Works that have been produced by the company include a 10-foot bronze sculpture of Ronald Reagan that now graces the U.S. Embassy in... Read More »
Seagrove Earns Worldwide Attention for its Pottery-Making Artisans
With only 264 residents‚ Seagrove is a tiny whisper of a town‚ but the community says “pottery!” loud and clear.
If you live within a 15-mile radius of Seagrove and work with clay‚ you are known as a “Seagrove potter.” The collection of more than 100 artisans living and working here attracts visitors from all over the world‚ some proudly bearing the bumper sticker: “I brake for pottery.”
“Since the late 1700s‚ this community has been a home to potters‚” says Denny Mecham‚ director of Seagrove’s... Read More »
Randolph Arts Guild Promotes Heritage and History
According to a recent study by the Travel Industry Association and Smithsonian magazine‚ North Carolina is one of the top 10 destinations in the country for cultural and heritage tourism travelers. Programs like the 1000/100 Project‚ a statewide cultural tourism initiative‚ and heritage-rich destinations like Randolph County are two reasons why.
“The cultural and heritage tourism business hopes to pick up the slack from the economic downturn in the textile and furniture industries‚” says Philip... Read More »
Aviation Hall of Fame in Asheboro Has Air of Distinction
The plane truth is that Asheboro is home to the North Carolina Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame.
The two-hangar museum is on the grounds of Asheboro Municipal Airport, with 15 vintage planes on display for the public to see.
The aircrafts date from World War II through the Vietnam era, and almost all of the planes can still fly.
Some of the models include a C-45, Cessna L-19 Bird Dog, Flitfire, Stearman and a Swiss P3. There is also a display of authentic military uniforms, medals and historic... Read More »
Art Scene Thrives in Downtown Asheboro
Downtown Asheboro is home to several works of art, thanks to the City of Asheboro, the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce Downtown Development Committee, the Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau and the Randolph Arts Guild.
The city’s downtown area features a variety of sculptures, many of which were submitted by local artists.
“The sculptures primarily came about as a way to get people downtown to enjoy the area, and to provide a cultural experience that would be unique,... Read More »
Sunset Theatre Offers Music, Movies, Fun in Downtown Asheboro
Asheboro’s first movie theatre, the Sunset Theatre, remains a local hot spot for entertainment after more than eight decades. The historic structure is one of several in downtown Asheboro, where it serves as a venue for many uses, including movies, concerts, live theatre, parties and other special events.
Built in 1930 by Kirby Cox, the Sunset Theatre belongs to the City of Asheboro and is managed by the Department of Cultural and Recreation Services.The theater hosts several events that... Read More »
Fine Wine at Asheboro's Zimmerman Vineyards
Set among Asheboro’s Uwharie Mountains, Zimmerman Vineyards provides visitors with a unique vineyard experience. The first commercial vineyard in Randolph County, Zimmerman Vineyards opened its doors to the public in 2007.
This family-owned business offers affordable wine tastings on Saturdays and Sundays, during which visitors can try five different wines and receive a souvenir glass for $5. Wine lovers can even receive discounts on wine cases at the vineyard. While Zimmerman’s... Read More »
Uwharrie National Forest Offers Scenic Beauty in NC Mountains
Located in central North Carolina, the Uwharrie National Forest combines the scenic beauty of nature with fun recreational activities. Containing one of the oldest mountains in the United States, the forest is a favorite for hunters, hikers, and fishermen. Adventurous visitors enjoy the off-road vehicle and mountain bike trails scattered throughout the forest.
Camping enthusiasts can take advantage of the forest’s many camping areas, with a variety of options ranging from full-feature to... Read More »
Seagrove Artist Daniel Johnston Has a Passion for Pottery and Place
Professional potters first began settling in Seagrove more than 200 years ago. Approximately 100 pottery studios now dot the area’s landscape, which encompasses parts of Randolph, Moore and Montgomery counties.
One of these studios belongs to Daniel Johnston, a potter who is as passionate about Seagrove as he is about his art.
Growing up in Randolph County, Johnston knew from an early age that Seagrove was the place for him. He bought 10 acres of Seagrove land at age 16 and apprenticed for 10... Read More »
Parkside Bed & Barn Caters to Guests Who Have Horses
Whoa, there. The small town of Denton is home to a bed-and-breakfast that caters to horse lovers.
Parkside Bed & Barn opened in 2001 to allow travelers to stay in an interesting place and also board their horse or horses in an eight-stall barn. The spacious property also includes a fenced-in pasture where the horses are free to run and graze.
In 1996, Parkside owner Karen Bloxsom and her family moved from New Jersey to rural Randolph County and constructed a ranch-style house. The Bloxsom... Read More »
