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Asheboro Residents Enjoy Local Competitions, Outdoor Fun and More
It's easy to stay occupied in Asheboro, as the city offers attractions for both activity-seekers and spectators. From local competitions and sports events to hiking and golf, residents have an array of options to choose from when it comes to enjoying the outdoors.
Play to Win in Asheboro
Held in the city's downtown area, the Asheboro Criterium is a 0.6-mile-long race that includes four right turns and one hill. The race, which is put on by the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce, begins and... Read More »
North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, NC is One of Nation's Largest
It’s a jungle out there.
One might naturally expect that from a collection of wild animals‚ but Rod Hackney‚ public relations manager for the North Carolina Zoo‚ says many things make this one stand out.
First is its size. The zoo is the third-largest in the United States in terms of land area‚ with 1‚458 total acres. The African section has 300 acres‚ the North American section 200.
“When you consider most city zoos have 50 acres plus the parking... Read More »
Richland Creek ZipLine Takes People Through the Woods
Increasingly, travelers from the Northeast and Midwest are zipping through Randolph County. And that’s a good thing. Because in this case, zipping refers to the Richland Creek ZipLine Canopy Tour.
A zipline is an inclined cable attached to tree stands well above the ground. A person is secured to the cable in a mountain-climbing type of harness, and gravity allows them to glide – or “zip” – from one tree stand to another.
Ziplines have been around for more than 100... Read More »
Asheboro Copperheads Offer Family Fun During the Summer
The Asheboro Copperheads have been a solid hit in this community for 11 years.
The Copperheads are a collegiate, wooden-bat baseball team that competes during the summer in the Coastal Plain League. The league features teams from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, and the season takes place from late May through the middle of August.
“When all of the various local college seasons end in late May, players can then join our roster to play baseball throughout the summer months,” says... Read More »
Asheboro, NC Has Golfing Down to a Tee
Asheboro keeps golfers on their tees, with five nice courses to choose from. Here is some brief background on each:
Asheboro Country Club
Asheboro CC's public course spans 6,473 yards and cuts through tall oaks, towering pines and a 22-acre spring-fed lake. The lake runs along holes 10, 11, 14, 15 and 18. Many of the course's greens are well-bunkered and mounded, which makes for delicate approach shots.
Asheboro Municipal Golf Course
This is the granddaddy of courses in Asheboro,... Read More »
Fun Things to Do in Asheboro, NC
With museums to visit, performances to watch and barbecue to devour – just to name a few options – it's easy to stay busy in Asheboro.
1. Get in touch with your wild side at the North Carolina Zoological Park.
2. Zip over to Richland Creek to enjoy a Canopy Tour through the forest.
3. Enjoy a performance at the Sunset Theater, originally built to serve as Asheboro's first movie theater in 1930.
4. Visit the North Carolina Aviation Museum to check out a variety of aircrafts and... Read More »
Randelman Lake Makes a Splash in Asheboro, NC
Opened for recreational opportunities in March 2010, Randleman Lake was created in 2004 with the construction of the Randleman Lake Dam to serve the greater Greensboro Area by providing a new water supply.
The lake, which is located on the Deep River in both Randolph and Guilford counties, is now open to the public for activities such as fishing, boating, sailing, paddleboating and picnicking. As the lake's primary purpose is to provide drinking water, personal watercrafts such... Read More »
Zipline in Asheboro, NC
Experience life in the fast lane – or line – by visiting Richland Creek Zipline.
More than one mile of cable is available for thrill-seeking participants to zip along, which goes through the forest at the base of Purgatory Mountain. While flying through the forest, zipliners are accompanied by at least two trained guides and are offered the highest level of safety. Concessions are also available for guests to enjoy, with items such as cotton candy, popcorn and... Read More »
