The Rankin Museum is located in Ellerbe, NC. It is named after Dr. Rankin and includes his…read morecollections. It is off the beaten path and a hidden gem for history buffs. There is a parking lot in the front of the museum and admission is just $4. The museum is much larger than it appears from the outside. If I remember correctly, it is 4900 sq feet, so there is a lot to see and read. The museum covers a lot of topics from local history and industry to rocks and minerals to Native Americans to taxidermied animals in all parts of the world. There is a large section devoted to Andre the Giant who made his home on a farm in Ellerbe. The exhibits are very thorough with the artifacts so you will learn a lot. I was impressed with the diversity of the exhibits. I didn't know that the French Wrestler and Actor lived in the small town of Ellerbe but it was great to read about his life and he chose to have his ashes scattered in Ellerbe. I highly recommend visiting the Rankin Museum.

The Rankin Museum is one of those off the beaten path type places. There are reasons to go here…read more If you like indigenous history, they have a great collection of artefacts. If you like local history, there are key pieces here that the state museum wanted (and was disappointed they couldn't secure). If you're into Pop Culture, the Andre the Giant exhibit is a nice treat to see, with his enormous rings, and a number of other wrestling mementos. The woman who worked here took the time to show us around, explain the history of all the pieces, and told us the wonders of the town. If you're looking for a way to break away from the highway, and explore a one-stoplight-town then this is the place for you to check out. There's also a kid zone here, with some fun brush away the dirt, and reveal the fossil pieces.

Great place to see live entertainment. The Rooster's Wife…read moreis a private non-profit association organized to celebrate the performing arts in Aberdeen, North Carolina. We produce events year round . Our home base is Poplar Knight Spot, a gallery located at 114 Knight Street in downtown Aberdeen, two blocks east of US 1, just east of the corner of Poplar and Knight . The gallery is totally accessible with parking adjacent to the building at 114 Knight Street in downtown Aberdeen. Tickets may be purchased on line through the web site, or at the door with cash or check. Children under twelve are always free at the Rooster's Wife events, furthering the mission of building community through the arts. Could not add this place without putting in a review. I will update tonight. I am going to a concert there.

How fortunate we are to have a thriving little music venue like The Rooster's Wife. The folks are…read morewarm and friendly and the talent they bring in is first class. Enjoy outdoor concerts in the spring and summer, and in the winter treat yourself to intimate shows indoors with big soft sofas, wine and chocolate chip cookies (by donation). I've met some of the coolest folks at The Rooster's Wife and can't wait to return for even more musical bliss.

We recently made a little detour at Hamlet's Depot and Museum on our way back to Charlotte from…read moreFayetteville, and it turned out to be the perfect stop--especially for the kids. The museum is a charming slice of local history, giving you a glimpse into Hamlet's bustling railroad days when more than 30 trains used to stop there daily. Inside, you'll find all kinds of historical artifacts--from old telephones and Morse code equipment to a metal wheelbarrow once used for maintaining the tracks. There's even a building next door with more railroad memorabilia, and across the street, you can explore a replica steam train known as the "Tornado," which is a fun nod to North Carolina's railroading past. Best part? It's free to visit, and they welcome donations. So if you're passing through, it's definitely worth a stop to stretch your legs and soak up a bit of history.

Incredible! 3 small museums, all in immaculate shape! From a model T to several different train…read moremodels, it's unforgettable for the family. You can even get inside an old caboose. It's awesome. It's an incredible space to just learn You could easily spend one hour to three hours.

These unfortunate souls opened right during the hight of Covid. Things seem to be picking up now…read more They use to have BBQ too. But right now there is no food. Other than some bagged snacks that they keep on hand if you get the munchies. There are several near by restaurants. They really want people to come in and hang out. They have a large opened area. I know they're opened on Friday and Saturday nights to at least 2000-2100. Not sure of the rest of the hours. There are two owners and they're both super personable. They keep an AWESOME selection of beers and wine. They keep about 5-6 beers on tap. Some interesting selections too. One is a stout that has red velvet cake soaked in it. Really good. We even got some hard to find coffee beans from here. Some nights they have live entertainment.

Cute local spot with a great craft beer selection! It is also nice when they have live music. Logan…read moreis very knowledgeable about the choices and can offer a good suggestion

It's pretty good as my local theater it ok but it could do some stuff better…read more 1.it just needs to get cleaned better 2.the bath rooms if you come here don't use the bathrooms 3. It could use new chairs

Love this theater! Great prices. And wonderful service! We get to go to the movies more often…read morebecause of this. The only downside of this theater is the small seats. The cup holders are not adjustable so if you're plus sized you may or may not fit in the seats. Some of the seats have cup holders in the back of the seats in front of them giving a little more room but not much and you have to know where they are.

To be honest, we needed a bathroom, and their sign said, "clean restrooms." So we used them, and…read morelooked around. We didn't need deer corn (50¢ a pound or $1.25 a bag), or human corn ($6 a bag for 6 shucked or $1 an ear unshucked), but we did drool over the Hershey's ice cream (figuratively). We each got a scoop and for $2.29 it was a bargain. It was so good! We also got a bag of "Honey dog treats" for Missy's dog Honey. She'll love these homemade, natural treats. This place also had lots of fresh vegetables, fruits, tee shirts, plants, bales of hay, and more. Check it out if you are nearby. Definitely get the ice cream. It was delicious.

Hey family! I'm on my way to the beach and halfway there, I see a sign for the vineyard. Since it's…read morejust me and I wasn't in a hurry I decided to stop by. I've been to a lot of wineries but this one has such variety. Whether you like, dry, sweet, or semi sweet, you are guaranteed to like something from there. I was warmly greeted by the staff and I did a tasting. They have 4 flights to choose from and your tasting includes 2 of those flights. I tend to enjoy more dryer wines and I was blown away. When someone mentions Muscadine, I cringe because it's usually syrupy sweet. Their wines are not like that and what sets them apart is that they sweeten with sugar cane instead of corn syrup. It makes a huge difference. I actually enjoyed their sweet wines as well because of this. I loved the fact that their descriptions are true to the taste. While I've had fruit wines, most of them only have a hint of fruit. At Cypress, you truly taste the fruit which is so refreshing and fun. It's very cozy in the inside and they have ample seating outside as well. It's a large space for hosting your special event. They also have live music on Fridays. I had such a wonderful time learning a little about the history and how they harvest their grapes. I also had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners, Tina whom was very delightful to talk to. I would encourage anyone to check them out and give them a try. Indulge in a tasting so you can try more and they also have snacks on site as well. Although, I don't live in the area, I will definitely bring my girlfriends for a day trip with the vineyard being on the agenda. I hope you all will check them out and enjoy it as much as I have.

Beautiful and spacious place that is dog friendly in and out! If you like sweet wines this is the…read moreplace for you. They have a couple drier options on the white and red spectrum but Muscadine is a sweet grape so it is what it is. Great service and cheese/meat packaged options if you're nibbling.

We attended their Speakeasy Surprise Murder Mystery Experience in Sanford at the Hugger Mugger…read moreBrewery. It was an amazing experience. Our group of 4 participated with 5 other couples in the event. We have attended almost 10 various murder Mystery events but this was the first one that was interactive. Every attendee was either an investigator or a suspect and backstory information was given to every person. It made the event so much more fun along with increased the opportunity to meet new people. We shared contact info with 4 of the couples and plan to meet for future events. I definitely recommend this event to others. You also get one free drink each from the business and a hibachi food truck was on site to provide dinner.