I learned about this gem at the Hamlet Depot and was even provided driving directions. It could be…read moreeasy to miss if you aren't looking for it as it is on the back of a building. It is at the intersection of Vance and Raleigh Streets. I did spot it driving by but had to go turn around to find somewhere to park. Coltrane was born in Hamlet, NC and later moved to High Point, NC. This large mural was created to honor him in 2020. The artist Scott Nurkin did an amazing job with the black and white mural. It is huge at 60 feet by 27 feet. The mural is fitting to pay tribute to the jazz legend.

Everything thing is perfect for small children.Clean and friendly. Ideal for indoor Birthday partiesread more

Well this was such a hidden gem to find! My husband had a business trip to Hartsville and me and my…read moretwo little girls tagged along. There is a few fun things to do in this small town with little ones but I have to say one of the best times my girls had was here at Miss Colleen's Play Zone. One of the highlights for them was the giant ball pit. You can't see it from the outside looking in but there is a hidden slide my daughter found that goes right into the pit. She loved that!! What I loved the most about this place was it was baby friendly for my 1.5 year old who I'm always nervous about getting on the bigger equipment and getting hurt. It's set up in a way that it's not that easy for the littlest ones to get up to the climbing areas that the bigger kids can. There was so much for her entertainment on the floor area to do while her big sister (4.5yrs) was busy climbing through the giant wooden fort with slides above the ground level. A small tip is to make sure to pack some socks for your children as they need this to play. Miss Colleen was so sweet to offer us some that she had since we didn't realize this and showed up in sandals. I so wish we had this where we live in a small town of North Central Florida. This would be a big hit for mamas and there little ones trying to get out of the Florida heat and keep their children busy. If we end up in Hartsville again I am absolutely returning with my girls for a visit. Miss Colleen if you read this please know I think you are Godsend for mothers of small children...to be open during the week in your community and not just the weekend for parties. It truly shows your character.

The "Peach Capital" of North Carolina and home of the North Carolina Peach Festival, which is held…read moreeach year on the 3rd Saturday of July in downtown Candor.

Love this trail. Not many trails can accommodate mobility devices, such as mobility scooters…read more This is great for walking. Dogs are welcome as long as they are on a leash per leash law of Lee County/Sanford.

Here is info from various website about this historic site…read more I hiked to it in the late 80s and it really made an impression on me. I've wanted to revisit it ever since and now I can more easily since a road has been put in. Standing at nearly 40 feet tall, the furnace is an impressive historic remnant of a by-gone era. About a 150 years ago, a group of industrialists came to Lee County to mine local iron ore deposits. They constructed the Endor Iron Furnace to smelt the iron which they then transported by rail to supply the Confederacy. The furnace site is located on the south side of the Deep River. County / Township Lee / Cumnock Watershed Deep River / Cape Fear River Acres 426 Protection Status Acquired by purchase in 2001 using funds raised in the Deep River Campaign and grants from the NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund and the NC Natural Heritage Trust Fund. Transferred to state ownership (Department of Cultural Resources) in 2002, but managed by TLC. Owned by the State of North Carolina, managed by the Triangle Land Conservancy and maintained by Lee County Parks and Recreation.The 426 acre site, on the banks of the Deep River, includes 250 acres of floodplain and wetlands, and about 3.5 miles of stream frontage--TLC's largest conservation project to date. Scheduled tours of the furnace site are announced throughout the year. Site Location: Iron Furnace Road Sanford, NC 27331-1023 Days/Hours: Tours announced throughout year. Also by appointment. Fees: Free Phone: (919) 776-7479 Email: info@tlc-nc.org Website: http://www.tlc-nc.org/endor_property.shtml Bus Parking: Yes Handicapped Accessible: No http://www.historicdistricts.com/NC/Lee/vacant.html http://www.triangleland.org/lands/partnership/endor_property.shtml

Picture perfect little village to add to the already charming appeal of Pinehurst. Cute shops and…read morewonderful restaurants accent a tree lined road. A definite must to check out if you are in town

Sooo we had nothing to do while we were in the area for a soccer tournament. I mean, if you are…read morewithin 15 minutes of this, sure check it out as it makes from some cute pictures. I wouldn't drive more than 15 minutes to do this again. And it is a one and done experience. Looks neat though for pictures.

I wanted to checkout this mural in person because it kept popping up on things to do while in…read moreColumbia. It was a quick visit and the mural is definitely run down but neat to look at. Other than that, it is what you see and that's about it.

This was a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning! Plenty of parking, and signs to head you in…read morethe right directions. We met the owner, she explained the history and gave us a detailed tour of the farm. As we walked, she us gave info on the animals, detailed signs are on the fence for more info. They have once a month on Saturday vendors are selling diff goods, on Saturday. The farm store has food & items you can purchase on site. We got to feed the animals, received a cute little hand knitted puppet and did a scavenger hunt for all. The tasting of rabbit and fresh chicken was a special treat! They are listed in the SC Algritourism passport, so don't forget to get your stamp at each farm. This is something I will participate for yrs to come. You will receive a gift for the stamps, more info in the passport book. Great tour, something new thru out the yr, Stamping at farms across in SC.

What a fun way to spend a Saturday morning! Our hosts were super welcoming. We toured the farm and…read moreinteracted with all the alpacas, pigs, doggos, chickens, turkeys, rabbit, goats, and lambs! We fed them fruit and veggies and learned about the different animals. I sampled their farm's rabbit and chicken, which were so tasty, I ended up buying a rabbit to try cooking at home. Their farm store sells quail, cheeses, farm fresh eggs, quail eggs, butter, spices, and a number of alpaca fiber goods. I LOVED the finger puppets. They were so soft and so cute! There was also a scavenger hunt that I didn't get a chance to finish, because I had to go, but The Alpaca Experience is definitely a great way to start a Saturday! They are listed in the SC Agritourism passport, so you can earn a stamp while you're here! I got mine!

It's been awhile since I saw this masterpiece by Cerny a few years ago, and I found the perfect…read moreopportunity to go see it again... We went with some friends to check out this event, Metalmorphosis @ Whitehall with CSO Roadshow (and food trucks). What a fun idea! Surprisingly, it wasn't packed when we first got there, but gradually all the seats filled up. First of all, the Metal head was working (which is dicey!)...Thank God! I did wonder why it couldn't spew water from its mouth. THAT would be so spectacular! Still, the head did spin around, and segment into different pieces too. So amazing! It made a great backdrop for the CSO roadshow, which featured many pop songs over the decade. Surprisingly good...even for cheesy numbers like "Living La Loca" and "YMCA"!! The funny thing is...this corporate park is located near the airport, so there were many, many planes that flew over during the concert. Luckily, we were still able to hear the orchestra pretty good. The food truck was a bit disappointing though. Only 3 vendors...and the vendor we chose (King of Fire) was so slow, I almost gave up! More on that on another review. The sculpture looked so out of place...too majestic for such a common corporate park. In any case, I took several pictures of the sculpture this time. Hope they feature many more events here in the future.

Last time we were out here visiting looked up some art to see. Came across the Metalmorphosis Giant…read moreHead sculpture and thought that would be cool to take my grandkids out to see. It was a bit of a drive to get here and the sculpture is located tucked away around some office buildings. The day we came it was empty and we had the whole grounds to ourselves except for security, lol. This sculpture is really cool and I liked how it rotated around. It was really awesome to see how someone's vision can come to life with determination.

Almost passed right by it -- it looks like an unsuspecting alleyway but fear not! The murals were…read moreBEAUTIFUL and I so appreciate when cities make an effort to incorporate more art into its streets

Great to walk through and read about the installations! Beautiful and free street art. Awesome…read morephoto opportunities and lots of hidden treasures. :)

This shop is amazing! Home to over 50 WOMEN vendors. Holiday ornaments, jewelry, soaps, candy,…read moredresses, pants, shorts, tops, sweaters. A shopping delight. Items sold are unique and one of a kind. You will not find an item in a retail or big box store. Space is huge and nicely set up. Cashiers are fantastic and will point out items of interest. Clothing is final sale. Good news there are private dressing rooms with full length mirrors. There is something for everyone! Get started on your holiday gifts and stop by. It's in Concord at Carolina Mall!

It's a nice store with a variety of items for both personal and gifting…read more Clothing is nice but the problem I have with it is their no-return policy- that you find out at the register. I purchased several items anyway and she asked me if I wanted a receipt...is there a point besides your own record keeping? lol. I liked it but it was pricey on most items but still fun to look through. Probably won't go back unless it's for an item for myself. I wouldn't want to purchase anything for another person and they not be able to return or exchange if it doesn't work out for them. Just my opinion.