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Places to stay & eatPlaces to stay & eat
There are an extensive number of establishments that will help make your stay in the Central Park region as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. All listings are organized by type of establishment, many of these businesses maintain their own websites with further information. If websites are available they can be accessed by clicking on the name of the establishment.
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Bed & Breakfasts Bouldin House Bed and Breakfast Sitting on three acres of a former tobacco farm, the Bouldin Bed & Breakfast offers guests quick access to some of North Carolina's best known furniture outlets as well as antiques, and the arts.
The Bed and Bike Inn Bikers interested in year-round opportunities for cycling through rural America will love the Bed and Bike Inn. This B&B offers a full range of different types of accommodations from the newer Grove House to rustic log cabins.
Blair House Bed and Breakfast The Blair House B&B is really two homes. The main house was built in 1893 by a country lawyer and completely renovated in 2001, the Arscott House was built in 1830 and renovated in 2006. Both homes offer suites with numerous amenities and a real country-style breakfast.
Duck Smith House Bed and Breakfast For the last decade Duck Smith's turn-of-the-century farmhouse has served as a getaway for those interested in exploring the hundreds of potteries around Seagrove, the pottery capital of the U.S.
Star Hotel Bed and Breakfast Built in 1896, the Star Hotel Bed and Breakfast is located next to where the East/West rail line met the North/South. In addition to all the traditional B&B amenities the Star Hotel allows guests to stable their horses for free.
Franklin Street Bed and Breakfast This charming bed and breakfast is set in a 19th century home and serves afternoon tea from 3:30 to 4:30pm. The Reed Gold Mine and a wide variety of shopping are just some of the local visitor attractions.
Hunter's Run Lodge Bed and Breakfast A large lake and 68 acres of land surround this tranquil bed and breakfast. Guests at Hunter's Lodge can explore area attractions like the North Carolina Zoo or enjoy a quiet evening by the fireplace in the lodge.
Historic downtown Salisbury awaits guests at the award-winning Turn of the Century Victorian Bed & Breakfast. The Rowan Public Library's extensive genealogical resources and area attractions like Lowe's Motor Speedway keep visitors coming back.
Rowan Oak Bed and Breakfast The Rowan Oak Bed and Breakfast received a Three Diamond rating from AAA for its lavish bedrooms, private baths. A gazebo in the back provides opportunities to relax outdoors as well.
Built as a vacation home, this unique two bedroom, two bath house has geothermal heating and cooling. Guests will enjoy convenient access to the Uwharrie Mountain region and all its outdoor activities.
Inn At Bryant House This Historic Registry property has nine individually decorated bedrooms and welcomes groups from two to sixteen people.
Midland Road Manor Bed and Breakfast Midland offers its guests a convenient location in the heart of the Sandhills of North Carolina on the road once described as the "Park Avenue of the Sandhills".
The Forever Inn Newspapers like The Charlotte Observer and The News & Observer have touted the Forever Inn's tasty breakfast featuring (among others) tender lemon buttermilk pancakes, maple pecan chocolate-stuffed french toast, and bacon avocado tomato omelets.
Ellerbe Springs Inn and Restaurant Built in 1906, this landmark listed with the National Historic Registry offers 13 guest rooms decorated in Victorian style antiques. A renovated dance hall on the premises serve as a restaurant with full bar.
 Old Buggy Inn 301 McReynolds Street Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 947-1901 A beautifully restored home from the 1880s, this luxurious bed and breakfast was originally commissioned by one of the owners of the Tyson Jones Buggy Factory. Four rooms with special packages for romantic couples and military personnel.
Sullivan Place Bed and Breakfast Guests will love the large deck overlooking Sullivan Place's beautifully landscaped property. BlackSmith Inn Bed & Breakfast 703 McReynolds Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 947-1692 Four rooms, each with its own fireplace, and a gourmet breakfast highlight the offerings from this bed and breakfast located in Carthage's historic district.
Welcome Inn Bed and Breakfast French country cottage in the aptly-named small town of Welcome. This charming residence is located near some of North Carolina's best BBQ. Back to Top Golf Resorts 
1 Circle Drive Stay in a historic inn, modern condo, or village townhouse with golf course or village views at this private, 18-hole course. All rooms are Wi-Fi equipped, there is a full-service pub-style grill, and lodgers can swim and play tennis at the club. 
Little River Golf and Resort Little River is a full service golf resort with luxury clubhouse, pool and vacation condos. Banquet facilities are available for special events ranging from weddings and reunions to trade shows and conferences.
The Inn at Eagle Springs A golfer's delight with practice driving net, tee time arrangements, and reduced fees for customers.
Back to Top Parkside Bed and Barn A bed & breakfast with a new eight stall barn that sleeps up to eight people. Complete with morning breakfast.
Uwharrie Stables Offers camping facilities including electrical and water hookups for 14 horse trailers. Pasture and stall boarding are available as is horseback riding for children aged two years and older. Back to Top Campgrounds
Norwood's campers have easy access to Uwharrie National Forest or campground activities like horseshoe tournaments, junior fishing tournaments, and special events around the holidays.
Zooland Resort and Campground A mix of riverside and woodland camping is available for those with tents or RV's. No need to leave the campground with fishing, shuffleboard, horseshoes, bocce, mini-golf, and sports for kids of every age. 
Holly Bluff Campground One of several family-centered campsites in the region, campers can avail themselves of country clogging, cookouts, gospel, country & bluegrass music as well as bingo. On site church service available every Sunday.
Whip O Will Campground 61 campsites on Badin Lake, some with the option of annual leasing. Trails End Family Campground Sites available for both tents and RV's. The amenities at Trails End include an Olympic size swimming pool, hot showers, laundry facilities, fishing opportunities, and a game room. Back to Top
Deep River Coffee Company McCanless Pottery and Coffee 634 NC Hwy 705 Seagrove, NC 27341 (336) 879-3610 Located in the heart of the pottery country, McCanless Pottery and Coffee offers Counter Culture coffees and Reishi teas. Have a latte while browsing unique handmade pottery. Moore Coffee 201 McNeil Street Carthage, NC (910) 947-6122 Just north of Pinehurst and Southern Pines is this cozy coffee shop offering good joe and tasty baked goods. Star Cafe Main St Star, NC Free wireless internet and locally baked goods at this newly-opened cafe on Star's main street (aka Business Rte 220)
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Fine Dining Henry's Tonight Bavarian Brathaus
The Italian Table
La Cava
Ivan's Restaurant
Chef Santos Italian Restaurant Tuscany's
Timothy's
Chef Warren's Elliott's on Linden Pontiac Pointe 304 E Main Street Albemarle, NC (704) 985-1926 A bustling Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Albemarle. Back to Top Asian Szechuan Empire 800 E. Caswell Street Wadesboro, NC (704) 694-3888 Taste of Asia 127 Taft Street Asheboro, NC (336) 626-7578 China Rainbow 1510 Stokes Ferry Salisbury, NC (704) 982-1210 Ten-Ya Japanese Cuisine and Sushi 70 Market Square Pinehurst, NC (910) 255-1085 Back to Top Bakeries Sooweet Treats 214 Greene Street Wadesboro, NC (704) 994-9416 Gold Hill Bakery & Mint Shoppe 850 St. Stephens Church Road Gold Hill, NC (704) 209-3280 Downtown Soda Shop 128 Sunset Avenue Asheboro, NC (336) 625-0133 Broad Street Bakery Cafe 130 SW Broad Street Southern Pines, NC (910) 692-3902 Back to Top Barbecue Lexington Barbecue Visit one of the over 20 world-renowned Lexington Style barbecue restaurants located throughout the town of Lexington and Davidson County. This native delicacy is pit-cooked over hickory wood and then mixed with a secret vinegar-based sauce or "dip" as locals call it. Blue Mist Barbecue 3409 US Highway 64 East Asheboro, NC (336) 625-3980 Blue Mist Barbecue #2 319 West Academy Street Randleman, NC (336) 495-3980 Henry James Barbecue 2004 South Fayetteville Street Asheboro, NC (336) 625-1649 Hop's BBQ 240 Sunset Ave Asheboro, NC (336) 629-6240 Smithfield's Chicken & Barbecue 1565 US Highway 1 Southern Pines, NC (910) 693-1200 Pik n Pig 134 Gilliam McConnell Rd. Carthage, NC (910) 947-7591 Back to Top Bistro I Don't Care Restaurant & Bar 286 Badin Shores Circle Badin Lake, NC (336) 461-2717 Something Different Steaks & Kabobs 1512-F Zoo Parkway Asheboro, NC (336) 626-5707 Carolina Grill 704 East Broad Ave Rockingham, NC (910) 997-3070 Little Bo Steak House 127 Little Bo Lane Rockingham, NC (910) 997-2171 The Wren House Grill & Pub 115 South Jackson Street Salisbury, NC (704) 633-9978 JD Shuckers Restaurant & Sports Theatre 103 N. First Street Albemarle, NC (704) 986-0645 Pine Circle Pub & Grill 1 Circle Drive Badin, NC (704) 422-3683 Coach Light Cafe 290 W. Pennsylvania Avenue Southern Pines, NC (910) 692-4449 Local Legends Cafe 24 Falls Road Badin, NC (704) 422-6717 Hub Grill 1350 US Highway 74 West Wadesboro, NC (704) 694-5330 Jugtown Cafe & Country Bake Shop 7042 Highway 220 South Seagrove, NC (336) 873-8292 CW's Grill 191 Highway 42 North Asheboro, NC (336) 626-3455 Uptown Cafe 118 South Hancock Street Rockingham, NC (910) 895-8416 Back to Top Home Cooking Ellerbe Inn Restaurant 2537 North Highway 220 Ellerbe, NC (800) 248-6467 Miss Ruby's Restaurant St. Stephens Church Road Gold Hill, NC (704) 209-6049 The Fresh House 805 West Main Street Locust, NC (704) 888-1460 Rosebriar Restaurant 528 Wiscassett Street Albemarle, NC (704) 983-1001 Sweet Meadow Cafe 118 West Innes Street Salisbury, NC (704) 637-8715 Lizzie's Produce & Restaurant 3974 North US Highway 220 Ellerbe, NC (910) 652-6186 Buttercup Cafe 1 South Main Street Denton, NC (336) 859-0808 Bosco's Grill Highway 74 Peachland, NC (704) 272-7175 Westmoore Family Restaurant 2172 NC Highway 705 Seagrove, NC (910) 464-5222 Seaboard Station Restaurant 12 Charlotte Street Hamlet, NC (910) 582-1017 Blakes Restaurant Highway 211 East Candor, NC (910) 974-7503 Farmhouse Restaurant 1602 Jake Alexander Blvd Salisbury, NC (704) 633-3276 Dixie III Restaurant 715 East Dixie Drive Asheboro, NC (336) 625-8345 Dugan's Pub No. 2 Market Square Pinehurst, NC (910) 295-3400 Back to Top Italian Zeno's Italian Restaurant 908 Albemarle Road Troy, NC (910) 571-0901 Cartucci's 105 Fisher Street Salisbury, NC (704) 636-5757 Christo's 431 East Innes Street Salisbury, NC (704) 637-9050 Valenti's Italian Restaurant 3781 US Highway 1 Vass, NC (910) 245-1105 Back to Top Fish Camps Welika Fish House Pitt Road Lilesville, NC (704) 848-4810 Rockingham Fish Camp & Steak 532 East Broad Ave Rockingham, NC (910) 997-4006 Rocky River Springs Fish House 33850 Rocky River Springs Road Norwood, NC (704) 474-3052 Pat & Mick's Fish House 44883 Fish Camp Road New London, NC (704) 463-1366 Russell's Seafood House 1405 Central Drive Southern Pines, NC (910) 692-7453 Back to Top Mexican La Fogata Mexican Restaurant 1214 East Caswell Street Wadesboro, NC (704) 694-4919 Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant 425 Albemarle Road Troy, NC (910) 572-1726 Casa Grande 905 Klumac Road Salisbury, NC (704) 630-6666 La Poblanita 106 West South Street Aberdeen, NC (910) 944-3062 Back to Top Diner Heritage Diner 1170 US 64 West Asheboro, NC (336) 629-9564 Mayberry Daze Diner 205 East 1st Street Oakboro, NC (704) 485-2113 T-Ville Diner 132 West Main Street Thomasville, NC (336) 472-3322 Eastwood Diner 891 NC Highway 73 West End, NC (910) 215-8189 The Goody Shop 241 West Main Street Albemarle, NC (704) 983-7973 Back to Top | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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