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Attractions:
Revolutionary War Experience! Every Saturday experience
another chance to enjoy the colonial days of 1776 to 1783 as we make
jams and jellies, pickles and relish, fire flintlock rifles and have
famed Generals speaking like Lafayette, Sumter and more or meet up with
a slave or free black hero Ishmael Titus! We are located directlt
behind The Inn of the Patriots. Future plans call for an even
larger, sprawling grounds that will host a
massive log hewn lodge, resort, farm, horseback riding & spa.
Featured now is the
capability to fight, inside of the war in the years of 1776 through 1783
via guests being outfitted in an expansive costume department!
LIVE INSIDE
OF THE COLONIAL WAR
Guests can also engage in tomahawk, knife and spear throwing, firing
of a flintlock rifle and cannon, visiting with the Patriot militia,
British, Cherokee and Catawba camps and try their hands at a bow and
arrow or blowgun. Homespun crafts each day and candle making are
done by the ladies as you walk around the authentic camp. To see
more of our expansion plans visit
www.revwarexperience.com
at the American Revolutionary War Living History Center (ARWLHC)
www.arwlhc.com.
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR WORLD TRAVELERS INTERESTED IN SOMETHING YOU
CANNOT FIND ON EARTH - EXCEPT FOR HERE.
Biltmore
Estate, Winery & Village, visit
Biltmore in
Asheville, NC, a National Historic Landmark with America's largest
private home ever built in history,
gardens, the most visited winery in America (more than any winery in
Napa Valley, California).
www.biltmore.com Come and see the castle that George
Vanderbilt created and why he chose, like you, to stay in Western North
Carolina. With all of his riches, power and visits world-wide - he
felt this region was the best on earth... Be sure to try the
rooftops tour and also the Farm is amazing as is the Range Rover
Experience Driving Attraction and the Beretta Shotgun Clays
Shooting Range.
Blue Ridge Mountains, The famed and beautiful parkway complete
with lovely visitors center and hand crafted goods, (800) 847-4862,
www.blueridgeparkway.org
BMW
North American Headquarters, Robot Car Building Factory & Zentrum (German for "center"), an amazing
robotic factory tour that will stun you -
complete with full tours and excitement for all! See numerous
models built for the entire world, right here. See why mega-bus
tours come here and experience the futuristic machine world of androids
assembling cars,
www.bmwusfactory.com For tour
reservations call 1-888-Tour-BMW (868-7269). Tours are Monday
through Friday and you must be over 12 years old and wear no high heels.
AN AMAZING TOUR AND ROBOT FACILITY!!! The number of guests coming
here from around the world to see this tour and amazing experience is
escalating to all time highs. Also available
is the special BMW Driving Experience in the mountains or on the private
racetrack. Be sure to
call early and reserve early
(warning) as it is a heavily populated
tour. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR
WORLD TRAVELERS INTERESTED IN SOMETHING YOU CANNOT FIND ON EARTH -
EXCEPT FOR HERE.
Carowinds Amusement and Theme Park with major Waterworks and
Waterworld!, a well-known amusement park here in the area that
offers the most fun with a full season pass. You could spend an
entire two or three days trying to enjoy this whole park and wave pools
with the kids! Large scale amusement rides and numerous
roller-coasters abound as well as world class shows and entertainment
acts, (800) 888-4386
www.carowinds.com
    
Charlotte's Got a Lot - The COMPLETE CHARLOTTE
website of all shows, all theater,
major events, and the most up to date resource for everything
going on in the region!
Never-before-seen
masterpieces on display, exquisite entrees from renowned chefs, and
mind-blowing museums are among the debuts that Charlotte, North
Carolina has welcomed.
Once you’re here, explore off-the-beaten-path Charlotte
neighborhoods, high octane adventures at attractions like the NASCAR
Hall of Fame and time-tested, year-round things to see and do. No
matter where you go in Charlotte, you’ll find a lot to your liking
…not to mention plenty of Southern comforts and urban excitement
along the way.
www.charlottesgotalot.com a NOT TO BE MISSED site.
Christmastown USA! NAMED TO THE TOP 10 LIST FOR AMERICA IN
2011! Christmas Town, USA
McAdenville, North Carolina The Christmas Town Tradition Since 1956.
The quiet little town of McAdenville, which lies along the South
Fork River in Gaston County N.C., comes alive in spectacular fashion
each year as Christmas draws near. Almost overnight, the small
textile town is transformed into “ Christmas Town, USA .”

* 1980, Charles Kuralt on his "Morning Show" gave nationwide
television coverage to the beauty of McAdenville and placed it on
the map as Christmas Town U.S.A.
* 1997, after finding Christmas Town USA on the internet, ABC's
"Good Morning America", broadcast a LIVE report from McAdenville as
several hundred residents gathered to appear on the show.
* 2000, Cable Network "HGTV" gave world-wide coverage to
McAdenville, Christmas Town USA in their Christmas special
"Christmas Across America".
* 2002, Cable News Network "MSNBC" aired a news report about the
lights in Christmas Town USA.
US Airways Magazine produced an article about McAdenville's
Christmas Lights in 2007.
The Montel Williams Show requested interviews with McAdenville
residents. A camera crew was dispatched to McAdenville and
interviewed 8 residents. In December 2005, McAdenville was featured
on Montel's show.
2011 - YAHOO named McAdenville Christmas Town USA in it's 10
places in the Nation to visit during the month of December.
Cleveland Community College
and the LeGrand Convention Center, 137 S. Post Road, Shelby, NC
28152, 704-484-4000. A variety of art displays, theatrical performances
throughout the year, a walking track, etc.
The
college hosts numerous classes and curriculum to major businesses in the
multi-state region. Also home to the Greater Shelby
Community Theater (http://www.gsct.org)
for live plays! When staying with us, enjoy a fun show and
dinner out - then come home to your cozy mansion.
Thinking of hosting a convention for your business
needs? Consider the freshly built LeGrand Center with state of the
art internet and more.
Cowpens National Battlefield, where General Tarleton was
beaten like the dickens and shamed in front of Lord Cornwallis, (864)
461-2828 - yes the crack British veteran troops could be humbled on the
open field! Smell the smoke and fire and see the troops drill,
cook, march and watch the blacksmith hammer each January during the
annual celebration event. Assorted events also held year-round. www.nps.gov/cowp
Crowders Mountain State Park, Climb rugged peaks rising 800
feet above the surrounding countryside and watch raptors soar in the
wind
currents. The park's 5,054 acres include 1,625-foot Crowders
Mountain and 1,705-foot Kings Pinnacle. A 9-acre lake, canoe
rentals June-Labor Day, over 15 miles of hiking and nature trails,
picnic facilities and primitive pack-in camp. Free. Fee for
canoes and camping. 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC
28086.
http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/crmo/main.php 704.853.5375.
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (STUNNING - BEAUTIFUL) is a botanical
garden located on 380 acres of rolling meadows, woodlands and lakefront
property in Belmont, North Carolina. Founded by Daniel J. Stowe, a
retired textile executive from Belmont, it includes large manicured
gardens, natural surrounding areas, including a woodland trail,
sparkling fountains, and an Orchid Conservatory.
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR WORLD TRAVELERS INTERESTED IN SOMETHING YOU
CANNOT FIND ON EARTH - EXCEPT FOR HERE. On the FORBES Top 20
list for the world.
The appealing garden site has a long history of use by its
inhabitants. Originally, Native Americans of the Catawba and
Cherokee tribes trapped, fished, hunted and raised families here. Later,
the area served as home to early European settlers. In recent years, the
garden’s meadowlands have been used as pasture for farm animals,
although much of the site is covered by mature deciduous woodlands and
pine forest.
www.stowegarden.org
Don
Gibson Theater,
the
State Theatre, an Art Deco gem, opened its doors as the area's most
beautifully appointed movie house on October 27th, 1939. The local paper
immediately praised it as "one of the most strikingly beautiful building
fronts of the modern day" and prompted one patron to ask "Is this really
a Shelby playhouse?"
The State was a typically popular and romanticized small town movie
theatre, but in its later years (as The Flick) it encountered the same
challenges that befell literally thousands of such film houses. Retail
anchor stores moved to the malls along the highway... downtowns dried up
and sometimes blew away... cable TV became a more and more dominant
force in our lives... you know the story, you've seen it happen all over
the country.

Reborn as the Don Gibson Theatre, our 400 seat venue will act primarily
as a very intimate concert hall. We're going to bring you the best in
touring nationally known acts, musicians who've graced magazine covers,
who've earned Grammy Awards and Gold Albums and "Best of the Year"
Awards... people whose CD's (and albums) you may already have in your
collection. We'll also be very carefully selecting the newest
up-and-coming acts out of Nashville and New York and Austin, acts you
may not have heard of yet... but your musically attuned daughter or
brother has.
Jazz, Country, Blues, Comedy, Rock and Roll, Bluegrass, vintage film
series and everything in between. You'll see it all at the Don Gibson
Theatre.
http://www.dgshelby.com
FOR GENERAL INQUIRIES,
gibsontheatreexec@yahoo.com
Don Gibson Theatre, PO Box 105, Shelby NC 28151
704-487-8114
Earl Scruggs Center, Court Square, Uptown
Shelby, NC (coming soon!).
The Earl Scruggs Center will be a remarkable showcase for the history
and cultural traditions of the Carolina Foothills, as well as the unique
musical contributions of Earl Scruggs, the region’s most pre-eminent
ambassador of music. Planned as a cultural crossroads, the Earl Scruggs
Center stands to become a model for fostering community understanding,
cultural tourism and regional pride. Built in
1907, this Classic Revival courthouse is the only structure on the
"court square" in Shelby and has a true compass orientation. The
geodetic center of Shelby is denoted by a 1" square of marble imbedded
in the central hallway of this structure. Museum exhibits depict early
life in Cleveland County; Collector's Corner; community exhibits; the
life of bluegrass music in America and Earl Scruggs and
Living History Program.
http://www.destinationclevelandcounty.org
Foothills Farmers Market, April 26th - October 25th every
Saturday morning. Certified, Locally Grown Farmers' Market on Shelby's
Historic Court Square Shelby, NC. Contact Greg Traywick at
704-482-4365. Sponsored by Cleveland County's Cooperative
Extension, Uptown Shelby Association, and Cleveland County Tourism.
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/lincoln/foothillsfresh/
Gaffney
Premium Outlets! A major shopping center is Prime
Outlets-Gaffney, which attracts almost 3,000,000 visitors per year, and
contains over 80 retail outlets. Find impressive savings at
Adidas, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, BCBG Max Azria, Brooks Brothers,
Coach, Gap Outlet, J.Crew, Juicy Couture, Nautica, Nike, Polo Ralph
Lauren and many more.
Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC 704-406-4000.
Guided tours available of the campus. Over 200 acres of rolling
landscape rich with lawns and trees; theatre and music productions open
to the public enhance the cultural pleasures of the region. Craven E.
Williams Observatory. Public observing nights throughout the year. Lake
Hollifield Complex, 6 acres with scenic lake, lighted walking trails,
picnic areas, and home to the landmark 60' bell tower (Hollifield
Carillon) with 40-bell carillon. Broyhill Adventure Course with Alpine
Tower complex designed for team building and character development,
704-406-4257.
www.gardner-webb.edu
Also home to award winning
plays, performances, concerts and shows throughout the year. To
see the past and upcoming shows - please visit this exciting link
http://www.theater.gardner-webb.edu/theater/index.htm
Iron Gate Gardens, 2271 County Line
Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. 704-435-6178,
irongate@carolina.rr.com, open daily, 9 AM to 2 PM, Wed. through
Sun., from June 1st to July 10th. This is the main bloom season,
with peak the third and fourth weeks of June. There will be new
seedlings blooming for the first time. They only purchase new
introductions that they intend to use in their hybridizing programs.
Many of these are listed in this years' catalog and others will follow.
"We love daylilies, but we also grow a large number of other plants
including "disease resistant" roses, perennials, shrubs, and trees.
Please come visit and share a "Coke" with us. Remember!
We
are closed Mondays and Tuesdays. We are located in an exciting
daylily area, with perhaps a dozen outstanding gardens well within a two
hour drive - from Charlotte, NC to Asheville, NC, to Columbia, SC! Don't miss it!
www.irongategardens.com
IKEA, is now in Charlotte as an
international home products company that designs and sells
ready-to-assemble furniture such as beds and desks, appliances and home
accessories. The company is the world's largest furniture retailer.
Founded in 1943 by 17-year-old Ingvar Kamprad in Sweden, the company is
named as an acronym comprising the initials of the founder's name
(Ingvar Kamprad), the farm where he grew up (Elmtaryd), and his home
parish (Agunnaryd, in Småland, South Sweden). It is massive in
size and worth the visit to walk around and then eat Swedish food in the
Swedish restaurant or shop in the Swedish store. 8300 IKEA Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262
Joy Theater for excellence in theatrical performances, comedy
and plays! Located just six miles from the mansion in wonderful
Kings Mountain. Annual shows feature an exciting lineup of
different acts and plays as well as visiting stars like comedian James
Gregory and more! This theater is a renovated art deco style
1920's GEM! Joy Performance Center
It is home to the Kings Mountain Little Theater (KMLT)
and has been completely redesigned and restored. You can also
participate in a coffee or baked good across the street at J' Oliver's
Coffee House after the shows - an amazing coffee shop!
Why not enjoy dinner at Battleground Steakhouse
first, or at Mi Peublito's Mexican or BBQ at Big E's BBQ and then go
catch a show!!!
202 S Railroad Avenue. Kings Mountain, NC 28086. 704.730.9408 -
James Champion (Director and Producer) at jim@kmlt.org or
visit today to see the shows this season at
http://www.kmlt.org
Kings Mountain Battleground, THE NUMBER ONE THING
TO DO WHEN
STAYING WITH US!
Thomas Jefferson called it "The turn
of the tide of success." The battle of Kings Mountain, fought
October 7th, 1780, was an important American victory during the
Revolutionary War. The
battle was the first major patriot victory to occur after the British
invasion of Charleston, SC in May 1780. The National Military Park preserves the
site of this important battle.
http://www.nps.gov/kimo/ Be sure to also ask about our all new
Battlefield Guide Service showcasing any of three battlefields -
Cowpens, Kings Mountain and Ramseur's Mill. Tours are done in your
vehicle with you driving and our guide in the front passenger seat.
Tours offered are 30, 60 and 90 minutes long. This is an
unforgettable experience and we also will ride inside of tour buses.
Kings Mountain is a unique battle for several reasons. It was
one of the few major battles of the war fought entirely between
Americans: no British troops served here. In the South, many
people were divided. When the war started, some fought for
independence, others for loyalty to England. We have two events each
year hosted by the City of Kings Mountain where we share with one
another (the Department of the Interior named the city as the Gateway to
the Parks). Our events include a parade, battle skirmish
reenactment of The Battle of King and fireworks on July 4th weekend,
Beach Blast Pirates Event on the third weekend of July
and a battle skirmish at the Annual Gateway Festival on the second
Saturday of October. See more at
www.thebattleofkingsmountain.com IT
IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR WORLD TRAVELERS INTERESTED IN SOMETHING YOU
CANNOT FIND ON EARTH - EXCEPT FOR HERE.
With a 26 million dollar economic impact - you are in and around
PATRIOT country showcasing the battle of Camden, back country militia
action and the battle of Guilford Courthouse. Also enjoy our
living history campsite behind the mansion, while you are here!
Kings Mountain is also unique in that large numbers of riflemen
fought here. Rifles were not used much by the armies. A
rifle was a hunting weapon, used by families on the frontier and
developed exclusively by American ingenuity. The
American militia that fought here mainly used rifles; the Loyalist
troops had mostly muskets. The difference between a rifle and a
musket is accuracy. A rifle is slow to load, but very
accurate. Riflemen can hit a target at 200 or 300 yards. Yet
the rifle can only be fired once a minute. A musket, with a smooth
bore, is easy to load but inaccurate. Muskets have an accurate
range of about 100 yards, but can be fired up to three times a minute.
Cornwallis lost his entire left flank of his army here and this is THE
battle that turned the tide of the war, broke the stalemate and sent
Cornwallis to a quick and speedy defeat in less than a year. Here
is the battle where it all happened - why America is here today.
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Dear Marti,
Thank you so
much for everything. I know I am breaking my rule of sending thank
you notes (lol) but I wanted to just touch base and say thank you
again. Honestly I had not one complaint - all good. I do
like nice things and you certainly went above and beyond. We
look forward to coming back up next week for the dinner. I
know we cannot do it a lot but I will make every effort to come
every other month if possible for a stay. I just like nice
things and truthfully on the way home, Chuck said, well he finally
redeemed himself after 22 years of marriage (lol lol). He has
ordered super nice things that have come dead or spoiled (lol lol),
or gone to restaurants or inns and had horrible things (lol) so this
was so great not one complaint. Anyway, we really enjoyed our
selves and it was so nice to meet you and Stormy. It was really a
lot of fun for us to go to the steak and hoagie place. So
again, I thank you and thank JT AGAIN AND Stormy for their kindness
as well. JT is a super nice kid and it is great you are
teaching him such a valuable skill and how to be a good business
man. We really enjoyed breakfast and it was super nice treat for
us, so take care and see you soon!
Sherrie and Chuck Pyatt
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The map to the right
features the massive state of North Carolina stretching all the way to
the Mississippi river. Click on it to expand it and look at some
other surprising features.
Kings Mountain Historical Museum, 100 E. Mountain Street,
Kings Mountain, NC 704-739-6613. Housed in the old Kings Mountain Post
Office. Exhibits featuring early life in Kings Mountain. Open Tuesday -
Saturday 10:00 - 4:00 and also open Sunday 1:00 - 4:00. Available for special events.
http://www.kingsmountainmuseum.org/
King's Mountain South Carolina State Park, complete with campgrounds,
fishing and
historic, amazing, horseback riding, canoeing, paddle boats, old time farm and village. Right next door to
the King's Mountain National Military Park. Events are held all
year long (803) 222-3209
www.southcarolinaparks.com/park-finder/state-park/945.aspx
 
Lake Lure and Chimney Rock (Chimney Rock is
pictured above), plan your escape to this small, adorable and
popular town, east of Asheville NC. And keep going to Chimney Rock
and Bat Cave!
 Its
focal point is Lake Lure (where Dirty Dancing was
partially filmed and numerous Patrick Swayze celebrations have been held
- visit the country club, lodge, ballroom and everything
yourself!) itself, plus the Rocky Broad River, Hickory Nut Gorge and
Chimney Rock Park (where the Last of the Mohicans was
filmed - walk under the actual waterfall!). This is an amazing and
magnificent state park - unbelievable. IT
IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR WORLD TRAVELERS INTERESTED IN SOMETHING YOU
CANNOT FIND ON EARTH - EXCEPT FOR HERE.
Of course, we have the original movie here on DVD
for you to watch also (every room has a DVD player and CD stereo).
And be sure to see
Chimney Rock and Bat Cave (the name of the town) also offer the most
enjoyable and magical series of shops!!! You will NEVER, ever
forget your visit to these shops, panning for gold and jewels and more
by the river.
Come for the vistas, the beach, the boating, the climbing, the
whitewater rafting, the great food, shopping, and more!
FREE Travel Guide!
http://www.ncblueridge.com
Lowe's
Motor Speedway, famed for NASCAR racing and numerous annual races.
As the official home of the Speedway Club and Nextel cup - Lowe's is
proud as a Fortune 500 company to host a dangerous, yet wonderful track,
(704) 455-3200,
www.lowesmotorspeedway.com
NASCAR and the all new NASCAR Hall of Fame!
If you’re looking for some pedal-to-the-metal fun, look no further than
the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The Hall is fueled with more than 50
interactive experiences like tire-changing stations, realistic race
simulators, a broadcast booth and even a Kids Zone where children can be
wide open.
We guarantee to get your adrenaline racing. And after you
work up an appetite, grab a bite to eat at the Pit Stop Café or a
souvenir to help remember it all at the NASCAR Hall of Fame Gear
Shop. You’ll find it all at the Hall.
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR WORLD
TRAVELERS INTERESTED IN SOMETHING YOU CANNOT FIND ON EARTH - EXCEPT FOR
HERE.
Purple Planet 3-D Miniature Golf and
The Haunted Mill! - Bored at night with nothing to do!?
Be
bored no longer and scream with laughter out loud, ha, ha! Purple
Planet offers a
unique
experience of two indoor, glow in the dark courses with 3-D glasses
inside of a warehouse as well as the scary chance to be terrified in a
massive haunted house next door called the HAUNTED MILL!
http://www.purpleplanetminigolf.com/
Be sure to ask for Kevin, the owner - he is
terrific! They also have old school pinball machines and games,
pool tables and snacks and an all around fun atmosphere.
The Haunted Mill is well known around here for the
massive marshmallow squeeze at the end, emergency exit doors for people
crying and whom have wet themselves, bodies flying out of beds across
the
rooms,
coffins and other items guaranteed to make you scream with laughter and
terror!
Be sure to at least go and have some fun golfing
and watching your ball floating in the air.
Also of note are the psychedelic, rotating tunnels
they have built on the property that are a bit mind-numbing to walk
through! You are guaranteed to be talking with friends back home
for a while about this adventure.
Schiele Museum of Natural History (AMAZING!), houses over
350,000 specimens. A 56,000+ square foot building includes two galleries
for temporary and traveling exhibitions and five permanent exhibit halls
of the:
North Carolina Hall of Natural History - beautiful dioramas of
the 5 regions of North Carolina from the mountains to the sea.
Hall of North American Habitats - dioramas of Everglades, Sonoran
Desert, and Alaskan tundra biomes.
Hall of North American Wildlife - moose, elk, bison, and other
large mammals of North America; birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians and
small mammals of North Carolina.
Hall of Earth and Man - fossils of dinosaurs, mastodon,
saber-tooth cats, and other pre-historic life; displays about Early Man;
largest gem & mineral display in North Carolina.
Henry Hall of the American Indian - displays of housing, tools,
weapons, adornments, and utilitarian objects of 12 tribal groups of 5
regions of North America; Native voices telling their own stories.
The James H. Lynn Planetarium offers astronomy and space science
presentations for the public Saturdays at 11 am, 1,2,3 pm year round.
Saturdays 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm year round Sundays 2:00
pm, 3:00 pm year round Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30 pm (September - May)
Mondays - Fridays 3:00 pm (June - August).
Naturally Gifted, The Schiele Museum's Store features a variety
of gifts and educational items related to nature and history - rocks and
minerals, field guides and books for children or adults, T-shirts,
jewelry, puppets, stuffed animals, posters, Native craft items, toys,
and games.

The Schiele Museum's 14+ acre campus includes these outdoor
interpretive sites: Nature Trail - pine forest, mixed hardwood forest,
and pond communities typical of Piedmont North Carolina are all found
along the .7 mile Trail For All Seasons. Memorial Wildlife Garden -
planted with species native to the Carolina Piedmont, the Memorial
Wildlife Garden provides food and shelter for wildlife and a
contemplative setting enjoyed by Trail users. Catawba Indian Village -
interprets 400 years of Catawba Indian history through the use of
replicated and simulated structures 18th-Century Backcountry Farm -
interprets life ways of the early settlers of this region through living
history presentations in period and reconstructed buildings. Stone Age
Heritage Site - Standing stone, Stone Circle, Rock Cairn, and
Petro glyphs created by Aboriginal Studies Workshop participants
illustrates a shared human heritage.
www.schielemuseum.org
Shelby City Park Carrousel and Train, 901 West Sumter Street,
Shelby, NC 28150. 704-484-6476 or 704-484-6839, or visit
http://users.vnet/net/carrousel. Restored circa 1919 Herschell-Spillman
carousel and 1923 Artisan Military Band organ (year-round, in building)
and miniature diesel "Rotary Special" train. 50 cents each ride.
WOW!
U.S. National Whitewater Center is a non-profit outdoor
recreation facility for whitewater rafting, canoeing and kayaking which
opened for public fee-based use on November 4th, 2006. The Center
is located on 307 acres of land adjacent to the Catawba River, near the
intersection of Hawfield Road and Moores Chapel Road in Mecklenburg
County, North Carolina (just outside of Charlotte).
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR WORLD TRAVELERS
INTERESTED IN SOMETHING YOU CANNOT FIND ON EARTH - EXCEPT FOR HERE.
The creators of the Center were inspired by the Penrith Whitewater
Stadium built for the 2000 Olympics. The Center's primary feature
is the world's largest
and most complex recirculation artificial whitewater river.
The river was designed by three-time Olympian Scott
Shipley.
USA Canoe/Kayak, the National Governing Body for nine canoe and kayak
racing sports, moved its headquarters to the nearby city of Charlotte in
2003. In 2007, the USNWC became an official Olympic Training
Site for whitewater slalom racing.
The park contains over 12 million gallons of water. The whitewater
portion of the river has a total of 4,000 feet of channel divided among
the three courses. These channels contain Class II to IV rapids
that can be navigated via canoe, kayak or a guided raft. River
access to the Catawba provides for flat-water paddling. A 110-foot
conveyor lifts boats, complete with paddlers, from the bottom back to
the Upper Pond in 60 seconds in a manner similar to a T-bar lift or a
rope tow for skiers.
In addition to the whitewater courses, there are numerous land
facilities including about 11 miles of wooded trails for mountain
biking, hiking and trail running, a high ropes course, an elaborate
climbing wall with numerous routes, a stage for live entertainment and
special events. www.usnwc.org
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Our first stay at the Inn of the Patriots was probably the best B
and B visit we've experienced. The accommodations were great - we stayed
in the Cleaveland room - and the service provided by Marti and Stormy
was excellent.
They made us feel like the most special guests and Marti prepared
an excellent dinner for us as well. His talent as a chef is obvious and
the friendliness and hospitality they extended was superb. Marti is an
extremely interesting man with wonderful experiences to share in his
culinary tour and that history combined with the local history of the
area make the inn experience a unique one. Service and excellence is
definitely their priority and we highly recommend the Inn of the
Patriots!
Robin & Lawrence, Huntersville, NC
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Historic Sites:
Central School Historic District. A four-block area anchored
by the 1933 two-story brick school, which currently houses the
administrative offices for the Kings Mountain District Schools. Contact
the Kings Mountain Landmark Commission, 704-739-5217.
Central Shelby National Register Historic District. Two-hour
self-guided walking tour of much of the original area of Shelby that was
established in 1841 with thirty-eight architecturally significant
structures. For more information, contact the Historic Shelby
Foundation, 704-481-1842 or Uptown Shelby Association, 704-484-3100.
Joshua Beam House, 1920 New Prospect Church Road, Shelby, NC.
An imposing two-story brick Greek Revival structure built between 1841
and 1845, this house is sited on a 150-acre tract of pasture and
woodland four miles northeast of Shelby. One of the most prominent
antebellum residences in Cleveland County. Private residence. Visitors
are welcome to view the house from the road.
Kings Mountain - War Memorial. Railroad Avenue, Kings
Mountain, NC 28086, 704-730-2103.

Metcalfe Station of the Lawndale Railroad. Corner of Polkville
Road (Hwy. 226) and Ramseur Church Road, 704-538-7212. From 1899-1943 a
small private narrow gauge steam train plied the ridges and foothills of
upper Cleveland County from Cleveland Mill & Power Company in Lawndale
to Shelby, NC. The Lawndale Historical Society restored the original
boxcar and store. Metcalfe is the southern limit of NC DOT's "South
Mountain Scenery" Scenic Byway.
Sunset Cemetery, Martin Street, Shelby, NC. Established in
1841 brings about an awareness and understanding of the historical
significance of the people buried here who made an historical impact on
the city, the State, and the Nation. During the fall, visitors will
enjoy the beautiful autumn colors of over 550 trees.
William Andrew Mauney House, 104 North Battleground Avenue,
Kings Mountain, NC 28086, 704-739-5217 (Kings Mountain Landmark
Commission). Built in 1872 as Mauney Brothers Store; later used as
residence for Mauney family. Known as the "oldest unchanged house" in
Kings Mountain. Restored in 2000 by local non-profit corporation. Mauney
was among the founders of the city named King's Mountain, serving as first mayor and
first postmaster. This city was named after the famous mountain -
which is named after the King family.
Special Events:
SPRING
Arbor Day Celebration, Uptown Shelby, 704-484-3100, March.

Easter Egg Hunt. Court Square, Uptown Shelby, 704-484-3100, March.
Spring Home Garden Show, Fairgrounds, Shelby, 704-482-4425, April.
Gardner Webb University Community Orchestra Concert, Boiling Springs,
704-406-4448, April.
Special Olympics, North Shelby School, Shelby, 704-487-9941,
April/May.
Bloomin' Arts Festival, Cleveland County Arts Center, Shelby,
704-487-2787, April.
Bass Tournament. Moss Lake, Kings Mountain, 704-482-7926, April.
Criterium Bicycle Race, Uptown Shelby, 704-471-0077, April.
Foothills Merry-Go-Round Festival, City Park, Shelby, 704-484-6821,
April.
SUMMER
Bar H Championship Rodeo & Country Festival, Holly Hill Road, Boiling
Springs, NC, 704-434-2866, May.

Cleveland County Choral Society Spring Concert, Brown Auditorium,
Shelby, 704-482-8200 or 704-482-7520, May.
Cleveland County Rose Show, Cleveland Mall, Shelby, 704-487-8872,
May.
Piedmont Stock Dog Trials, Stage Coach Road, Lawndale, 704-538-3487,
May.
Cleveland County Student Art Competition, Cleveland County Arts
Center, Shelby 704-484-2787, April/May.
Alive After Five Block Party & Concert Series, Uptown Shelby
704-484-3100, Thursdays, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., April-August.
Jubilee Horse Show, Sundown Stables, Shelby, 704-434-8776, June.
Summer Art Camp, Cleveland County Arts Center, Shelby, 704-484-2787,
June & July.
Independence Day Celebrations Lawndale, 704-538-7212. Cleveland Mall
Fireworks, Shelby, 704-484-2001. Freedom Fest, Shelby, 704-484-3100.
Festival of Fireworks, Kings Mountain, 704-739-9631. Lattimore,
704-434-6313. Casar, 704-538-4131. Polkville, 704-538-8881. Boiling
Springs/GWU, 704-406-4637.
Piedmont Shrine Golf Tournament, River Bend Golf Course, Shelby,
704-482-4286, July.
Bethware Fair, Bethware School, Kings Mountain, 704-739-7005,
July/August.
FALL
Grover Pumpkin Festival, Grover, NC - Cute and filled with music and fun
on the small town streets of our lovely town. Pumpkins, headless
horseman carriage rides, Victory at King's Mountain revolutionary war
event, colonial baking/cooking classes, apple
bobbing and more! 704-937-9986
Tailgate and Tee Classic, Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Shelby,
704-487-8521, August/September.
Cleveland County Junior Golf Tournament, River Bend Golf Course,
Shelby, 704-482-4286, August.
Belwood Antique Farm Equipment Show, Old Belwood School, Belwood,
704-538-3451, September.

Shelby Amateur Radio Club Ham Fest, Cleveland County Fairgrounds,
Shelby, 704-482-4951, September.
Over The Mountain Triathlon, Kings Mountain, 704-730-2103, September.
Cleveland County Fair, Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Shelby,
704-487-0651, September/October.
Haunted Hay Ride, Holly Hill Road, Boiling Springs, 704-434-2866,
October.
Mountaineer Days, Downtown Kings Mountain, 704-730-2103, October.
Oktoberfest, Downtown Kings Mountain, 704-730-2103, October.
WINTER
Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Shelby,
704-487-0651, November.
Homebuilders Hog Happnin' Barbecue Cook-off Festival, Cleveland County
Fairgrounds, Shelby, 704-484-8700, November.
Christmas Parades Boiling Springs, 704-434-2357, November Kings
Mountain, 704-730-2103, December Uptown Shelby, 704-484-3100, November
Other municipalities - call Town Hall
Art & Soul Holiday Art Sale, Cleveland County Arts Center, Shelby,
704-487-2787, November/December.

Cleveland County Choral Society Christmas Concert, Brown Auditorium,
Shelby, 704-482-8200 or 704-482-7520, December.
Christmas Around The Square Horse & Carriage Rides, Uptown Shelby,
704-484-3100, November/December.
Santa's House, Uptown Shelby, 704-484-3100, December.
Gingerbread House Contest, Cleveland County Arts Center, Shelby,
704-487-2787, December.
Festival of Lights, Gardner Webb University, Boiling Springs,
704-406-4637, November.
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