A fun roadside attraction! It's much bigger than I expected…read moreit to be but also don't expect a full-blown village. Lots of structures to look at with significant detail. Take your time and enjoy this special roadside attraction. Don't forget to sign the guest book in the mailbox.

Shangri-La Stone Village is in Prospect Hill, NC. It is near the volunteer fire department, so if…read moreyou can find that, you will see Shangri-La. Admission is free and there was not anywhere to leave a donation but they do have a notebook that you can sign in and share your thoughts. The notebook in the box was from April and there have been many visitors since then. The Village was created with stone from a local quarry. He quarried the stone himself. Henry Warren created this village when he was 72 back in 1968. He was battling cancer at the time. He was a retired tobacco farmer and created 27 buildings that are pretty tall, I'd guess 4-6 feet tall, out of stone. He selected each piece and constructed it all himself. He used white flint rock, quartz, brick, and cement to create this masterpiece. I like that he used other items in his work like door knobs, table legs, ceramic and glass. The art in the designs is remarkable. His workmanship needs to be applauded as his work is still standing after decades. The Village has a mill with water wheel, a school, a church, a theater, a water tower, a farmhouse, a doghouse, an outhouse, a motel, a general store, a jail, a library, a liquor store, and City Hall. He was working on the hospital when he died and his family completed that for him. He finished in 1972 and put up a plaque in the front that says, "Let me live in the house by the side of the road and be a friend to man." Visitors are welcome to tour his creation at any time and for free. Children who came to visit would leave toys to enjoy the village so it was fun to see who was living in the village. Warren died at 84 years old back in 1977 but left behind his work of love for all of us to still enjoy. So if you get a chance, stop by and enjoy his work and take in the whimsy and feel the magic.

This is a great walking trail in the heart of rockingham county, Wentworth. It's right next door to…read morethe old Chinqua Penn mansion, which is now closed. The parking lot is semi well lighted but they do close the trail at night. Not officially like with a gate or anything, but I wouldn'r stay out there after dark because there is no lighting on the trail. During the walk, you'll get to see a pond, koi pond, cows, water fall and most likely a lot of critters. Dogs are always welcome there leashed. We take our German Shepherd on walks there and she loves it. We let her play in the creek during the hike. I believe it's 1.5 miles total. I wouldn't say it's a hard hike by any means, but there are some hills throughout. They do have benches in case you need to take a break. Very pretty and a great place to relax and get some steps in.

Talk about a hidden gem in Reidsville! This trail was absolutely beautiful. Over a mile and a half…read morewalk that completes the trail. We stumbled across some birds and cows. Everything appeared well maintained and clean which was lovely. There are benches throughout the pathway where you may enjoy some sightseeing. Do stay hydrated during the hotter days, there are no shortcuts back to the parking lot. It is one way in and one way out that loops for roughly 1.6 miles. Overall a great experience. Dog-friendliness: Doggies are allowed.

The Richmond-Miles History Museum is located in Yanceyville, NC. I was not sure where to park at…read morethe museum so found a space on the square. It was just a short walk. The museum has limited hours so check the operating hours before coming. The museum is staffed by volunteers happy to answer any of your questions. The museum is free to visit but donations are accepted. The gift shop is cash or check only. The museum focuses on the history of Caswell County and is located in Maud Gatewood's Home. The Historic House was built around 1822. It was added onto at some point. It was built during the Greek Revival and Victorian times. The building was used as a residence, school and hotel at different times. The museum is on two floors. The second level is just accessible by stairs. The first floor has exhibits on Caswell County History and important people. The first thing you will notice are all the grandfather and other antique clocks. The local principal recocognized in the square has a section in the museum. The tobacco history and Native American tools and arrowheads are in one of the rooms. Military uniforms and memorabilia are in another from those who served. This room was done very well. Another area has sports memorabilia from those from Caswell County. Thomas Day's furniture is displayed. On the second floor, has the Maud Gatewood exhibit, is in the room she was born. She was an only child of John Yancey Gatewood and Mary Lea Florance Gatewood. The room has an unfinished painting of the kitchen she was working on. The room is dedicated to her artwork. If you find yourself in Yanceyville, stop by this museum.

Ayr Mount is in Hillsborough, NC. The property is on the National Register of Historic Places. The…read moreproperty grounds are open daily and house tours are available on certain days and times, just follow the signs to the parking area and either to the Poet's Walk (one mile trail) or the House. Ayr Mount was built in 1815 and made of brick (you can see fingerprints in some of the bricks from the workers). He named it for his birthplace in Ayr, Scotland. William Kirkland was a merchant and built his house along the Native American Trading Path. Kirkland had fourteen children and the property stayed in the family for four generations. If I remember correctly he had 57 grandchildren. Richard Jenrette bought the house in 1985 then donated it to the Classical American Home Preservation Trust and we can view the property. The house features tall ceilings; and intricate details; a lot of the furniture are family pieces. I highly recommend touring this house if in the Hillsborough Area.

Very pleasant 1 mile walk in nature with benches near the river and a pond. The historic house was…read moreclosed but the grounds were beautiful and well maintained. I didn't notice a public restroom. Parking lot available and free.

This marker is along NC 150. There isn't quite room to stop but it was quiet enough that I was able…read moreto pull over safely. The marker reads, "Also called Rockingham Springs. Council of State met here, 1790. Owned by John Lenox, Archibald D. Murphey, & Thomas Ruffin. Famous health resort." Online, there is more information. "Formed in 1785, Rockingham County was well known to many colonists for its beautiful environs and healthful environment. By 1790, Moravians from Salem and other nearby communities had discovered a mineral springs in the area that provided medicinal benefits for visitors and began to regularly send their ailing members to the springs. Other early visitors to the spring included Governor Alexander Martin who called a session of the Council of State to be held there in June, 1790. Because of the prevalence of sulphur springs, the area became known as Rockingham Springs and was identified as such on the 1808 Price-Strother map of the state." This is marker number J-59. It was erected in 1970 by the Department of Archives and History. [Review 2481 of 2024 - 3935 in North Carolina - 23493 overall]

The Veterans Memorial of Danville & Pittsylvania County is located inside the Dan Daniel Memorial…read morePark. The memorial is a great tribute to remember the men and women from the local Danville area who lost their lives in our Nation's wars from the American Revolution to current times. There is a 7ft tall x 158ft long black granite memorial wall with each soldiers name engraved along with the phrase "Freedom Is Not Free". There is also a circular brick Memorial Walkway with the names of Veterans on each brick.

Hidden historical gem with fascinating history. Girls' school that taught science, math etc during…read morecivil war time. Quite progressive! Also place that Mary Todd Lincoln's close friend and dress maker lived. A great find in our visit to Chapel Hill NC!

This historic site is very unique, because it's history is so well documented. The student's…read moreletters are full of details that make you understand their time there. My wife and I will definitely go back when there is a presentation. The staff was very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting.

There is much history in North Carolina and the historical markers point out not only more modern…read morehistory but Civil War and even Revolutionary War goings on. This marker provides the detail on an incident that happened here during Colonial Times. The marker reads, "After the Regulators were defeated at Alamance, May 16, 1771, six of their number were hanged, 1/4 mile east, June 19, 1771." Online, there is more information. "In the Battle of Alamance on May 16, 1771, Governor William Tryon and his army defeated the Regulators, and as a result, six Regulators were executed by hanging in Hillsborough on June 19, 1771. The backcountry rebellion was inspired by grievances, including jurisdiction over their own affairs, and wide discontent with the practices of the British government. The Regulators sought the removal of the Currency Act of 1764 which denied use of legal tender. With higher taxation and depletion in sources for paper money, farmers urged the British government to accept commodities such as tobacco, corn, and wheat as forms of payment, but the request was denied, fomenting unrest. The Stamp Act of 1765, which taxed legal documents, newspapers, almanacs, college diplomas, playing cards, dice, and all customs papers, only fueled the fires of the Regulator movement." [Review 19083 overall - 3401 in North Carolina - 52 of 2023.]

Not much to say, it's a small historical exhibit and also information center. It's cute and a…read morequick and easy thing to see if you're nearby. Parking in Hillsborough is pretty easy so it's a great place to take a stroll and while doing so this is a great little thing to stop in and see.

Functioning as the Hillsborough visitors' center, this historic house preserves many original…read moredetails and lots of charm. In addition to the information center, the back of the house also offers a small meeting room and art gallery. The exterior features a small but lovely garden with a sunken terrace accented by seating and a sundial, with crepe myrtle trees and abundant flowers in the warmer months. The few outbuildings also contain a public restroom, and the large, grassy lot is a popular place for taking photos. If you're looking for a glimpse of Hillsborough's past while exploring its present, stop in!