Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site Midland, NC Website: nchistoricsites.org The first documented gold find in the United States happened at Reed Gold Mine back in 1799. In fact, more than $25 million in gold was mined there until 1848. Today, the site includes a museum, nature trails and a picnic area and
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North Carolina Zoo
North Carolina Zoo Asheboro, NC Website: nczoo.org The North Carolina Zoo is the nation’s largest walk-through, natural-habitat zoo. The zoo is divided into the North American and African regions and includes several areas where children can stop to play, eat and use the restrooms. New in 2008 is the Watani Grasslands Reserve. The
Town Creek Indian Mound
Town Creek Indian Mound Mt. Gilead, NC Website: nchistoricsites.org In the 11th century, a new Indian culture emerged in the Pee Dee River Valley that built earthen burial mounds for their leaders. Town Creek Indian Mound includes a reconstructed ceremonial center, visitor center, nature trail and burial house. The site is handicapped accessible