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Kings Mountain National Military Park is a National Military Park near Blacksburg, South Carolina, along the North Carolina/South Carolina border. The park commemorates the Battle of Kings Mountain, a pivotal and significant victory by American Patriots over American Loyalists during the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. Thomas Jefferson considered the battle "The turn of the tide of success."
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Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain National Military Park is a National Military Park near Blacksburg, South Carolina, along the North Carolina/South Carolina border. The park commemorates the Battle of Kings Mountain, a pivotal and significant victory by American Patriots over American Loyalists during the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. Thomas Jefferson considered the battle "The turn of the tide of success."
Cherokee Falls is an unincorporated community 5 miles south of the town of Blacksburg in Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States. A former mill community along the Broad River, Cherokee Falls was a town until disincorporation in the 1990s. The former Cherokee Falls Cotton Mill is now a major fireworks distribution center for Herbie's Famous Fireworks.
Cherokee Falls
Cherokee Falls is an unincorporated community 5 miles south of the town of Blacksburg in Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States. A former mill community along the Broad River, Cherokee Falls was a town until disincorporation in the 1990s. The former Cherokee Falls Cotton Mill is now a major fireworks distribution center for Herbie's Famous Fireworks.
Cowpens National Battlefield or Cowpens National Battlefield Park is a unit of the National Park Service just east of Chesnee, South Carolina, and near the state line with North Carolina. It preserves a major battlefield of the American Revolutionary War.
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Cowpens National Battlefield
4001 Chesnee HwyCowpens National Battlefield or Cowpens National Battlefield Park is a unit of the National Park Service just east of Chesnee, South Carolina, and near the state line with North Carolina. It preserves a major battlefield of the American Revolutionary War.
The Ed Brown Rodeo has since produced the best family-friendly rodeo on the East coast for 50 years.
Books Open Wed. July 24th 8am
Books Close Wed. July 24th 5pm CST
800-639-9002
Ed Brown Championship Rodeo
633 South Charleston StreetThe Ed Brown Rodeo has since produced the best family-friendly rodeo on the East coast for 50 years.
Books Open Wed. July 24th 8am
Books Close Wed. July 24th 5pm CST
800-639-9002
Carowinds is a 407-acre amusement park, located adjacent to Interstate 77 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Although it has an official North Carolina address, the park is located along the North Carolina-South Carolina state line, with a portion of the park also located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The park opened on March 31, 1973, at a cost of $70 million. This was the result of a four-year planning period spearheaded by Charlotte businessman Earl Patterson Hall, who was inspired to build the park by a 1956 trip to Disneyland and a dream of bringing the two states closer together. Owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, Carowinds also features a 27-acre water park, Carolina Harbor, which is included with park admission. The park has a Halloween event called SCarowinds and a winter event called Winterfest.
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Carowinds
300 Carowinds BlvdCarowinds is a 407-acre amusement park, located adjacent to Interstate 77 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Although it has an official North Carolina address, the park is located along the North Carolina-South Carolina state line, with a portion of the park also located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The park opened on March 31, 1973, at a cost of $70 million. This was the result of a four-year planning period spearheaded by Charlotte businessman Earl Patterson Hall, who was inspired to build the park by a 1956 trip to Disneyland and a dream of bringing the two states closer together. Owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, Carowinds also features a 27-acre water park, Carolina Harbor, which is included with park admission. The park has a Halloween event called SCarowinds and a winter event called Winterfest.
The NASCAR Hall of Fame, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, honors drivers who have shown exceptional skill at NASCAR driving, all-time great crew chiefs and owners, broadcasters and other major contributors to competition within the sanctioning body.
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NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr BlvdThe NASCAR Hall of Fame, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, honors drivers who have shown exceptional skill at NASCAR driving, all-time great crew chiefs and owners, broadcasters and other major contributors to competition within the sanctioning body.
The Billy Graham Library is a public museum and library documenting the life and ministry of Christian evangelist Billy Graham.
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Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont DrThe Billy Graham Library is a public museum and library documenting the life and ministry of Christian evangelist Billy Graham.
The U.S. National Whitewater Center is an outdoor recreation and athletic training facility for ice skating, whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing and mountain biking.
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center PkwyThe U.S. National Whitewater Center is an outdoor recreation and athletic training facility for ice skating, whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing and mountain biking.
Crowders Mountain State Park is a 5,210-acre North Carolina state park in Gaston County, North Carolina in the United States. It is near Kings Mountain, North Carolina and on the outskirts of Gastonia, North Carolina, it includes the peaks of Crowder's Mountain and The Pinnacle. Crowders Mountain was named for Crowders Creek which originated near its base. Contrary to some historical information, Crowders Mountain was not named for Ulrick Crowder. The cliffs are a popular destination for rock climbers.
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Crowders Mountain State Park
522 Park Office LnCrowders Mountain State Park is a 5,210-acre North Carolina state park in Gaston County, North Carolina in the United States. It is near Kings Mountain, North Carolina and on the outskirts of Gastonia, North Carolina, it includes the peaks of Crowder's Mountain and The Pinnacle. Crowders Mountain was named for Crowders Creek which originated near its base. Contrary to some historical information, Crowders Mountain was not named for Ulrick Crowder. The cliffs are a popular destination for rock climbers.
The Carolinas Aviation Museum is an aviation museum on the grounds of Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is one of a very few aviation museums located at an airport that serves as a major hub. Its centerpiece attraction is the Airbus A320 used on US Airways Flight 1549.
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Carolinas Aviation Museum
4672 1st Flight DrThe Carolinas Aviation Museum is an aviation museum on the grounds of Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is one of a very few aviation museums located at an airport that serves as a major hub. Its centerpiece attraction is the Airbus A320 used on US Airways Flight 1549.
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located on 380 acres of rolling meadows, woodlands and lakefront property in Belmont, North Carolina. Founded by Daniel J. Stowe, a retired textile executive from Belmont, it includes large manicured gardens, natural surrounding areas, including a woodland trail, sparkling fountains, and an Orchid Conservatory.
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Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S New Hope RdDaniel Stowe Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located on 380 acres of rolling meadows, woodlands and lakefront property in Belmont, North Carolina. Founded by Daniel J. Stowe, a retired textile executive from Belmont, it includes large manicured gardens, natural surrounding areas, including a woodland trail, sparkling fountains, and an Orchid Conservatory.
Ray's Splash Planet is a Mecklenburg County, North Carolina funded water park located in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.
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Ray's Splash Planet
215 N Sycamore StRay's Splash Planet is a Mecklenburg County, North Carolina funded water park located in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.
Permanent and changing exhibits, along with educational events and programs are used to present the cultural heritage of the region.
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Cherokee County History & Arts Museum
301 College DrPermanent and changing exhibits, along with educational events and programs are used to present the cultural heritage of the region.
Cherokee National features 4,000+ square feet Mini Verde Bermuda Greens and can play as long as 6,953 yards from the Championship Tees. The tee shots are fairly wide open on the Front 9 but pretty tight on the Back 9. If your tee ball finds the fairways, birdies can be made. If you are missing fairways, it could be a long day.
Activities: Golf Course, Driving Range, Short Game Area, Swimming Pool, Social Hall, and Fishing Ponds. Danny Agapion, PGA Professional
Pro Shop: (864) 489-9417
442 Cherokee National Highway
Gaffney, SC 29341
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Cherokee National Golf and Recreational Club
442 Cherokee National HighwayCherokee National features 4,000+ square feet Mini Verde Bermuda Greens and can play as long as 6,953 yards from the Championship Tees. The tee shots are fairly wide open on the Front 9 but pretty tight on the Back 9. If your tee ball finds the fairways, birdies can be made. If you are missing fairways, it could be a long day.
Activities: Golf Course, Driving Range, Short Game Area, Swimming Pool, Social Hall, and Fishing Ponds. Danny Agapion, PGA Professional
Pro Shop: (864) 489-9417
442 Cherokee National Highway
Gaffney, SC 29341
Member of the First Tee Program
Lake Norman, created between 1959 and 1964 as part of the construction of the Cowans Ford Dam by Duke Energy, is the largest man-made body of fresh water in North Carolina.
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Lake Norman
Lake Norman, created between 1959 and 1964 as part of the construction of the Cowans Ford Dam by Duke Energy, is the largest man-made body of fresh water in North Carolina.
Shopping
Gaffney Outlet Marketplace brings outdoor outlet shopping to you within easy reach of Greenville, SC, and Charlotte, NC. Located on I-85 at Exit 90, Gaffney Outlet Marketplace is the casual mall where you can stop and shop. With 75 stores, Gaffney Outlet Marketplace is the Upstate South Carolina's main shopping destination. Among the 75 stores at Gaffney Outlet Marketplace, you'll find: Adidas, Pottery Barn, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Nike Factory Store, Michael Kors Outlets, kate spade new york, H&M, and many more. We hope you'll stop by soon.
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Gaffney Outlet Marketplace
1 Factory Shops BlvdGaffney Outlet Marketplace brings outdoor outlet shopping to you within easy reach of Greenville, SC, and Charlotte, NC. Located on I-85 at Exit 90, Gaffney Outlet Marketplace is the casual mall where you can stop and shop. With 75 stores, Gaffney Outlet Marketplace is the Upstate South Carolina's main shopping destination. Among the 75 stores at Gaffney Outlet Marketplace, you'll find: Adidas, Pottery Barn, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Nike Factory Store, Michael Kors Outlets, kate spade new york, H&M, and many more. We hope you'll stop by soon.
Food scene
Harold's Restaurant began back in 1932 in Gaffney, SC. The founder, Harold Tindall had a vision of a comfortable down-home place where people could go for delicious homemade food and friendly folks. Harold's Restaurant has been featured on Food Network and the South Carolina Educational Television. The restaurant has also been featured in South Carolina "Off the Beaten Path" A Guide to Unique Places, written by William Price Fox and Star Magazine as Guy Feiri's favorite location to eat.
Harold's Restaurant
602 N Limestone StHarold's Restaurant began back in 1932 in Gaffney, SC. The founder, Harold Tindall had a vision of a comfortable down-home place where people could go for delicious homemade food and friendly folks. Harold's Restaurant has been featured on Food Network and the South Carolina Educational Television. The restaurant has also been featured in South Carolina "Off the Beaten Path" A Guide to Unique Places, written by William Price Fox and Star Magazine as Guy Feiri's favorite location to eat.
Asheville is the county seat of Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. It is the largest city in Western North Carolina and the 12th-most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The city's population was 92,452 according to 2018 estimates. It is the principal city in the four-county Asheville metropolitan area, with a population of 424,858 in 2010.
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Asheville
Asheville is the county seat of Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. It is the largest city in Western North Carolina and the 12th-most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The city's population was 92,452 according to 2018 estimates. It is the principal city in the four-county Asheville metropolitan area, with a population of 424,858 in 2010.
This is a wonderful little steak house tucked in the woods of Blacksburg sc. It has a quiet and friendly atmosphere. The salad is just enough without spoiling your appetite. After all the steak is the main attraction. Great cuts of meat and seafood, too! Friendly service and great prices. You'll surely put this on my come on your list of great places to eat.
Located: 101 Little Hope Rd, Blacksburg 29702
Call: 864-839-4494
Kelly's Steak House
Little Hope RoadThis is a wonderful little steak house tucked in the woods of Blacksburg sc. It has a quiet and friendly atmosphere. The salad is just enough without spoiling your appetite. After all the steak is the main attraction. Great cuts of meat and seafood, too! Friendly service and great prices. You'll surely put this on my come on your list of great places to eat.
Located: 101 Little Hope Rd, Blacksburg 29702
Call: 864-839-4494
Neighborhoods
Biltmore Estate is a historic house museum and tourist attraction in Asheville, North Carolina. Biltmore House, the main residence, is a Châteauesque-style mansion built for George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895 and is the largest privately-owned house in the United States, at 178,926 square feet of floor space. Still owned by George Vanderbilt's descendants, it remains one of the most prominent examples of Gilded Age mansions.
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Biltmore Park
Biltmore Estate is a historic house museum and tourist attraction in Asheville, North Carolina. Biltmore House, the main residence, is a Châteauesque-style mansion built for George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895 and is the largest privately-owned house in the United States, at 178,926 square feet of floor space. Still owned by George Vanderbilt's descendants, it remains one of the most prominent examples of Gilded Age mansions.