National Railroad Museum and Hall of Fame, INC in Hamlet, NC
A must-see spot for railroad buffs, historians, students, out-of-towners and local residents. Admission is free. The museum is open Saturday and Sunday 1 – 4 p.m.
North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame
The North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame proudly honors writers who have achieved enduring stature in their devotion to their writing and to their state.
North Carolina Pottery Center
Opened in 1998, the NC Pottery Center’s permanent exhibits trace the history and development of NC pottery from the prehistoric Native Americans to the present. Changing exhibits throughout the year…
North Carolina Zoological Park
This 500-acre natural habitat zoo ranks among the top 5 in North America. Plant/animal exhibits feature North America (including polar bears, elk, Gila monsters, river otters and bobcats) and Africa…
Rankin Museum of American Heritage in Ellerbe, NC
The Rankin Museum has three main areas of interest which include Natural History, Local History, and Native American culture spread throughout the 4,900 square foot facility.
Sandhills Horticultural Gardens
A gem in the Sandhills located adjacent to Sandhills Community College. the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens provides a beautiful background for a stroll in several diverse gardens or a place for an elegant outdoor wedding.
Shaw House Properties
A trio of historic museum houses depicting the daily life of early county settlers. The Shaw House (circa 1820’s) was built by Charles C. Shaw and later owned by one…
Sandhills Woman’s Exchange
This wonderful old cabin has been the proud home of the Sandhills Woman’s Exchange since 1923. Come Eat and Shop at this Historic Log Cabin!
Sunrise Theater
The Sunrise Theater has evolved into a thriving performing arts center offering the very best in independent films, community theater, dance and music. The theater strives to present entertainment for…
Airborne & Special Operations Museum
One of the Army’s most modern museums, the $22.5 million facility features film and video productions, interactive displays, rare artifacts and dramatic life-size exhibits about the history and adventures of airborne and special operations units.