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Leisure
Vineyards
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Rocky River Vineyards
11685 Reed Mine Rd. Midland, NC 28107
704-860-4997
Rocky River Vineyards offers a variety of wines and is a popular venue for weddings and banquets. Although technology has produced an efficient grape-pressing method, fans can come out at harvest time to take part in an old-fashioned grape stomping.
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Dennis Vineyards Winery
24043 Endy Rd. Albemarle, NC 28001
704-982-6090
Stanly County’s first winery. Excelling in the production of Muscadine, French and Fruit wines, they have a large selection sure to please even the most discerning palate. The winery includes a spacious events building and a gift shop.
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Stony Mountain Vineyards & Winery
26370 Mountain Ridge Rd. Albemarle, NC 28001
704-982-0922
Stony Mountain Vineyards is situated on 62 acres near Morrow Mountain State Park. Wines range from Chardonnay to Riesling, Syrah to Merlot and include home-grown fruit wines, a delicious addition to any dessert. Sitting high above rows of vines that march down a rocky hillside, their porch has one of the most spectacular views in the county.
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Uwharrie Vineyards & Winery
28014 Austin Rd. Albemarle, NC 28001
704-982-9463
Uwharrie Vineyards has a visitor complex with a wine tasting bar, a gift shop, a tank room, and a state-of-the-art meeting facility. It has certification as an Audubon sanctuary and is host to flock of wild turkeys, herds of deer, and flocks of bluebirds.
Golf Courses
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Piney Point Golf Club
48688 Piney Point Road
Norwood, NC 28128
704-474-3985
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Red Bridge Golf Club
Locust, NC 28097
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Old North State Club
Badin Lake, NC 28127
336-461-2610
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The Tillery Tradition Country Club
Mt. Gilead, NC 27306
910-439-5146
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Museums & Recreations
Museums
Stanly County is a crossroads of history. Its people have helped mold and define the cultural landscape of the county, the state, and the nation for more than 10,000 years. Our citizens value their history and have diligently worked together to establish repositories to safeguard the artifacts of their heritage.
With so many different cultures and catalysts creating history in this “land between the rivers,” each of Stanly County’s museums is unique—from Native American art and pottery in Morrow Mountain State Park, to the town of Badin, where French workers modeled their new community after their own provincial villages in Europe.
Make sure to pause in this crossroads of history and discover the rich heritage that is Stanly County, North Carolina.
Albemarle
Stanly County Museum
Address: 157 N. Second Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone: 704-986-3777
Historic Marks House
Address: 112 North Third St., Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone: 704-986-3777
Historic Snuggs House
Address: 112 North Third St., Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone: 704-986-3777
Morrow Mountain – Natural History Museum
Address: 49107 Morrow Mountain Rd., Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone: 704-982-4402
Badin
Badin Museum
Address: 60 Falls Rd., Badin, NC 28009
Phone: 704-422-6900
Badin Quadraplex Museum
Address: 64 Falls Rd., Badin, NC 28009
Phone: 704-422-6900
Firehouse Museum
Address: 64 Falls Rd., Badin, NC 28009
Phone: 704-422-6900
Locust
Locust Historical Society and Museum
Address: 2884 Officer Jeff Shelton Drive, Locust, NC 28097
(open Sunday afternoons or by appointment)
New London
New London Museum
Address: 226 South Main Street, New London, NC 28127
Phone: 704-463-5423
Norwood
Norwood Museum
Address: 205-B Pee Dee Ave., Norwood, NC 28128
Phone: 704-474-3416
Oakboro
Oakboro Museum
Address: 231 North Main St., Oakboro, NC 28129
Phone: 704-485-3612
Oakboro Railroad Museum
Address: 128 Aquadale Rd., Oakboro, NC 28129
Phone: 704-485-8795
Recreational Attractions
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- 40120 Old Cottonville Road Norwood, NC 28128
- 704.474.7398
Juneberry Ridge
When past clays shooting Champion Judy Carpenter purchased the land for Juneberry Ridge, she had a vision to conserve and preserve the land’s abundant natural resources. Today, that vision has grown into a sustainable farm and renewable energy model, as well as a unique venue for meetings, conferences, events, and clay shooting enthusiasts. The property includes:
- 400+ acres of trails for hiking, cycling and mountain biking
- A conference center with kitchen and state-of-the-art media capabilities
- Pet-friendly cottages with large porches and beautiful views
- Clays target shooting including trap, FITASC and 5-Stand
- Greenhouse with farm-raised tilapia and organic produce
- A covered outdoor facility with patio, outdoor kitchen, automatic shutter system and entertainment/sound system
- Fishing ponds stocked with bream, bass, crappie and catfish
- Provides a summer concert series
Recognized as North Carolina’s largest residential renewable energy system, Juneberry Ridge features sustainable construction, high-efficiency building materials, indigenous plants, and a rainwater harvesting system.
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- 114 Rock Creek Park Drive Albemarle, NC 28001
- 704.984.6005
Carolina Treetop Challenge
Carolina Treetop Challenge is a self-guided adventure climbing experience consisting of a variety of challenging treetop courses. The treetop challenge courses are designed to reward guests both physically and mentally, while providing a safe, positive experience for any outdoor enthusiast.
Test your balance and agility climbing between trees up to 60 feet above ground. From hanging wooden blocks to suspended logs, you will compete against nature to complete each rope course
The military style obstacles and participant controlled zip lines offer exhilarating thrills including wobbly bridges, balance beams, suspended bridges, and Tarzan rope swings into cargo nets suspended far above the forest floor.
Amenities:
- Six Courses
- Over 70 Treetop Obstacles
- Zip lines
- Birthday Parties
- Team Building
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- 107 Spruce Street, Badin, NC 28009
- 704.438.1424
Hardaway Point Disc Golf Course
Hardaway Point is an 18 hole, Blue level disc golf course set outside the Uwharrie Mountains National Forest and Morrow Mountain State Park.
Built on the the historic Badin Inn Country Club golf course, the disc golf course provides both wooded and open air shots. Bring your distance drivers. The par 59 course plays just over 7000’.
The Hardaway Point DGC is located at the historic 1913 Badin Inn. The Badin Inn provides an event venue, lodging and bar.
Amenities:
- 18 holes
- DISCatcher Pro (original) Targets
- Concrete Tees
- Dedicated Disc Golf
- Cart Friendly
- Private Land
- Dogs Allowed
- Drinking Water Available
- Restroom Available
Public Disc Golf Courses:
Located at Richfield Community Park, Chuck Morehead Memorial Park, City Lake Park, Oakboro District Park, and Pete Henkel Park
Family Activities
In our county, every adventure is a family adventure. From the gentle waters of our rivers and lakes, ideal for picnics and paddling, to the accessible trails of our majestic mountain, we ensure that families can share in every moment of discovery and relaxation. Dining out is a delight, with a plethora of restaurants catering to all tastes and ages, ensuring that even the pickiest eaters will find something to love. Our museums are brimming with exhibits that fascinate all ages. With attractions like our drive-in theater providing a nostalgic twist on movie night, it’s clear that our county is designed with families in mind. Every corner, every experience, is an opportunity for creating lasting memories together.
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- 2411 Badin Rd Albemarle, NC 28001
- 704.983.2900
Badin Road Drive In
In the county seat of Albemarle lies a historic gem that draws visitors from miles around: The Badin Road Drive-in Theater! One of the last remaining drive-in theaters in the state, it now offers two screens for one ticket, so you’d better arrive early. The crowds grow nightly. Shows start at sundown, with triple features, intermissions, and games. Newly released films are shown almost year round on two screens.
North Carolina was once one of the top 10 drive-in venues in the country, with more than 200 outdoor cinemas operating. Since the peak years of the late 1950’s, the number of functioning drive-ins has declined 96%. Presently, eight remain in operation.
Originally built in 1948, The Badin Road Drive-in Theater’s venerable solo screen had gone dark, but was repaired, revived, and re-opened in 1994 with a capacity of nearly 700 cars.
Today the site features Wi-Fi access, FM stereo audio, and a playground for children.
Amenities:
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Snack bar / concessions
Thomas Family Corn Maze
Oakboro Cruise-In
Uwharrie Wampus Cats
Pfeiffer University Athletics
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