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Salisbury-Rowan County: One of the Best Family Vacation Destinations

Families love Salisbury-Rowan County because it provides an opportunity to experience authentic attractions while creating lasting memories as a family. The area is home to Dan Nicholas Park, Eagle’s Nest Nature Preserve, the Lazy 5 Ranch and Patterson Farm, and the North Carolina Transportation Museum to name a few. Experience a true North Carolina family vacation including miniature golf, paddle boats, an exotic animal safari, gem mining, lake fishing, carousel and train rides, and pick-your-own-farms. Come and stay at one of the great family friendly hotels or campgrounds and let the attractions in Salisbury-Rowan County keep the family fun going for days.


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Bicycling Rowan County

Address: 204 E Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
Toll-Free: 800-332-2343
Description:
Stop by the Rowan County Convention & Visitors Bureau and pick up the Bicycling Rowan County Map that details the bicycle route system with five numbered routes and a system of unsigned connectors. This 226-mile system links cities, towns, points of interest and recreational areas via the more lightly traveled roads favored by local bicyclists. This is a great way to explore Rowan County.
 



Carolina Paintball Park

Address: 300 Beaver Loop, China Grove, NC 28023
Phone: 704-855-3684
Description:

Special group days and hours can be arranged in advance by calling Steve at 704-202-5098   Admission : Player with own equipment: $10 Field Fee

Air: All day High Pressure $10.00  Supplies can be purchase on site.

Due to Insurance regulations we require barrel covers / socks only. Barrel plugs are not approved blocking devices. You can purchase or rent a barrel cover at the park.

Rental Equipment :: Basic Rental Package $35
Package includes field fee, Tippmann 98 Custom or (A5 Marker for an additional $5.00), anti-fog goggles, air tank with all-day-air, a 2 pod pack and 500 paintballs. Additional paintballs are available by the bag of 500 or by the case of 2000. For just a few dollars more you can upgrade to a TOURNAMENT level marker. DM-4, DM-5, proto are just a few of the tournament grade markers available. First come first serve on the tournament markers. 
Group Rental Rate: Call Steve at 704-202-5098
Package includes Basic Rental Package and 200 paintballs.
ALL GROUP RATES REQUIRE A $10 PER PERSON DEPOSIT AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE to reserve your equipment! (all deposits are non-refundable, rainouts or other postponements will be rescheduled).

Paintball Prices:
Blaze - $50 per case, $14/ bag

Field Hours:

Saturday :: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Sunday :: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM




Dan Nicholas Park & Campground

Address: 6800 Bringle Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC 28146
Phone: 704-216-7800
Toll-Free: 866-767-2757
Description: 425-acre park located 8 miles southeast of Salisbury. Offers a 10-acre lake for paddle boating and fishing, Rowan Wildlife Adventures, tennis courts, picnic shelters, Hurley Family Water Plaza, playground, volleyball, horseshoes, ball fields, miniature golf, carousel, gem mining, fresh water aquarium and miniature train ride for children. The 80 site family campground is open all year round. Outdoor theater.


Downtown Salisbury Ghost Walk

Address: 131 W Innes St, Salisbury NC, NC 28144
Phone: 704-213-4232
Description:

Downtown Salisbury Ghost Walk is an entertaining walking tour of the town once called the “Wettest and Wickedest” in the state of North Carolina. Discover the legends of historic Salisbury and hear stories of the paranormal and unexplained about downtown homes and business locations.

The walking tours meet at the Old Salisbury Post Office, 130 W Innes St.

Aug 6, 2010   Walking Tours:  7:00, 7:30 & 8:30PM

                         Adults $10.00, Students $5.00 Under 5 free

Visitors Center Haunted Trolley at 8:30 : Bank One Parking lot     (reservations required)        

   Adults $15.00      Students  $12.00

 

Additional Ghost Walk dates:, Aug 20, Sept 3, Sept 18, Oct. 8, 9, 29, 30, 31

email  for reservations and information

 

 

Contact: Karen Bowyer 




Dunn's Mountain Park

Address: Dunn's Mtn Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146
Description:
With a donation from Friends of the Mountain and a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grant and generosity of the Land Trust For Central North Carolina, this property is the newest Rowan County Park.
Days of Operation and Times December, January, February - 1 weekend per month, will advertise when - Saturday 11 to 4 PM and Sunday 12:30 to 4 PM
 
March - 2 weekends per month, will advertise when - Saturday 11 to 6 PM and Sunday 12:30 to 6 PM
 
April and May Friday - Saturday 11 to 7 PM - Sunday 12:30 to 7 PM June, July, August - Wednesday – Saturday 11 to 8 PM - Sunday 12:30 to 8 PM September - Friday – Saturday 11 to 7 PM - Sunday 12:30 to 7 PM October, November - Friday – Saturday 11 to 5 PM - Sunday 12:30 to 5 PM
 
Transportation to the top of mountain is available Saturday and Sunday only during operating hours.

Web Address: www.co.rowan.nc.us


Eagle Point Nature Preserve

Address: 665 Black Road, Salisbury, NC 28147
Phone: 704-636-2089
Toll-Free: 866-767-2757
Description: Two hundred acre natural area on remote part of High Rock Lake. Visitors can hike 4.5 miles of trails to vistas of the lake and wildlife observation points. Self-introspective nature trails, old home sites, seasonal canoe access, and fishing from the shore.


Eagle's Farm

Address: 2924 Old Mocksville Road, Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone: 704-647-0063
Description:

Products Available:
Strawberries, Pick Your Own, Cucumbers, Squash, Tomatoes, Roadside Markets

Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday 8 am-6 pm

Product Specifications:Strawberries - May 1-June 1(pyo) Squash, Cucumbers, Tomatoes - June-Sept (pre-picked)
Located 601 N. from Salisbury to East Ridge Road, turn right, go to 2nd crossroad and turn right onto Old Mocksville Road. Farm is located 3/4 mile on left.

Owner: Steve Eagle

 




Gold Hill Mines Historic Park

Address: 755 St Stephen's Church Road, Gold Hill, NC 28071
Phone: 704-279-5674
Description: 70 acre historic theme park - the site of Barnhardt and Randolph Gold Mines reportedly the richest mining properties East of the Mississippi. Home of the first gold rush.


High Rock Lake

Address: Bringle Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC 28147
Toll-Free: 800-332-2343
Description: A 15,000-acre reservoir on the Yadkin River featuring excellent boating and fishing opportunities. For information about hunting and fishing regulations and licensing, contact the NC Wildlife Dept. at 919-662-4381. Public boat ramps are located at Smiley's Tamarac Marina (Fee) and at Wildlife Access, by the Second Creek bridge on Bringle Ferry Road.


Holiday Caravan Christmas Parade - Spencer to Salisbury

Address: Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone: 704-636-3629
Description: Known as the "Carolinas' Loveliest & Liveliest" Holiday Parade; volunteer produced since 1960; quality entertainment, totally free to the public. Parade begins in Spencer NC at 2 pm and in Salisbury NC at 3 pm. One of the few parades in the nation with a holiday theme that goes simultaneously in 2 different towns. Reserved seats available.
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