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The Roanoke Rapids Theatre is the cornerstone of the Carolina Crossroads Music and Entertainment District, located at Exit 171 off I-95 in Roanoke Rapids. The 1,500-seat, state-of-the-art facility was  ... 

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Should the humdrum of nine-to-five leave you with the urge to travel and explore, head to Medoc Mountain State Park. A pleasurable excursion awaits just a 1.5-hour drive from the Research Triangle. At  ... 

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Although not in the record books, don’t miss what we call the world’s longest museum—the Roanoke Canal Museum & Trail! Once you enter this museum you will quite follow the mighty Roanoke Riv  ... 

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T ravel around the world in 80 minutes! Discover the world’s largest collection of rare and endangered waterfowl at Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck. Once a private waterfowl breedi  ... 

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Halifax County's rich history sets it apart. April 12, 1776, the date commemorated on the North Carolina flag, signifies the Fourth Provincial Congress' adoption of the Halifax Resolves during a meeti  ... 

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Riverside Mill combines an antique mall and artisan’s gallery in a historic cotton mill on the banks of the Roanoke River. Scenic river overlooks, antiques, estate jewelry, silver, furniture and col  ... 

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Halifax County's rich history sets it apart. April 12, 1776, the date commemorated on the North Carolina flag, signifies the Fourth Provincial Congress' adoption of the Halifax Resolves during a meeting right here in Halifax. With that action,...
S hould the humdrum of nine-to-five leave you with the urge to travel and explore, head to Medoc Mountain State Park. A pleasurable excursion awaits just a 1.5-hour drive from the Research Triangle. At Medoc Mountain, the urban refugee finds a...
Although not in the record books, don’t miss what we call the world’s longest museum—the Roanoke Canal Museum & Trail! Once you enter this museum you will quite follow the mighty Roanoke River and experience our national, state &...
Halifax County is home to what has been said as the largest collection of Aladdin Kit Homes on the East Coast.          
At the 4-H Rural Life Center in Halifax is a well-preserved example of a Rosenwald school house constructed in the 1920s. The school was relocated to this site from the Allen Grove community on Highway 561 (approximately 7 miles from the...
Local Golf Courses Chockoyotte Country Club – 18 holes Weldon, NC, Halifax County 252-536-3166 http://www.chockoyottecountryclub.com/ Myrick Hills Club – 13 holes Littleton, NC, Halifax County 252-586-4066 Scotfield Country Club – 18...
Lake Gaston Water Sports at Poplar Pointe (pontoon boats only) 183 Hendricks Mill Rd. (Poplar Creek, Hwy. 903), Bracey, VA  23919 (434) 636-2175 www.lakegastonwatersports.com   Morningstar Marina (Jet Ski, pontoon and ski boats) 1865...
Halifax County, NC is home to many sites of great significance to the Civil War. In Weldon you can visit a mass grave, located just off the Roanoke Canal Trail, where approximately 164 Confederate soldiers who died at Wayside Hospital #9, a small,...
The men and women of the Roanoke Valley have a long history of service to our country. The Roanoke Valley Veteran’s Center (RVVC) is an effort to pay tribute to that service. The RVCC has several Walls of Honor, displaying the photos of both...
Halifax County, NC offers much for the horse enthusiast. We have a very active Halifax County Horse Council that sponsors trail challenges throughout the year and hosts a Tri-County Horse Show each fall. The 4-H Rural Life Center, located at 13763...
First for Freedom, our own outdoor drama, shares the story of events leading to the adoption of the Halifax Resolves, the first official declaration of independence by any colony, on April 12, 1776 during the Fourth Provincial Congress held in the...
Fishing in Halifax County, NC is a both a recreational activity and a serious sport. With Lake Gaston, Roanoke Rapids Lake, the Roanoke River and myriad creeks and ponds in our area, there are ample opportunities for the serious sportsman or the...
The Halifax County 4-H Rural Life Center has 6-7 miles of trails to offer to horse, cyclist, and hiking enthusiast alike. There are various types of terrain that suite beginners to advanced. The trails here in Halifax County wind their way through...
This library, located at 33 S. Granville Street in Historic Halifax, is a genealogist's dream. The collection, boasting more than 1,500 reels of microfilm and nearly 2,000 volumes of books, is the culmination of more than 50 years of work and...
Birding in Halifax County, NC is a year-round experience. From sighting birds of prey such as Bald Eagles and Osprey along the Roanoke River any time of year to catching glimpses of migrating songbirds like Prothonotary Warblers during the fall and...
Hunting in Halifax County, NC is every sportsman’s dream whether using bow and arrow or gun! There is ample open land for hunting, including NC Wildlife Commission land and land for lease by private landowners. Halifax County ranks #1 in North...
Lake Gaston is bounded by the Kerr Dam and Gaston Dam and borders the counties of Mecklenburg and Brunswick in Virginia and the counties of Warren, Halifax and Northampton in North Carolina. There is public access at the Lake Gaston Day Use Area...
Lakeland Theatre Company, known as "the busiest community theatre in the United States," produces a sensational variety of dramas, comedies, musicals, and concerts throughout the entire year. From classic musicals like The Sound of Music and Annie...
You’ve bought your tickets for Rapids Jam 2011. You can’t wait to hear your favorite country artists like Sugarland, Darius Rucker, Willie Nelson, Lady Antebellum and more. Now it’s time to plan the rest of your trip to Roanoke...
The site tells the story of a 1930s Resettlement Community, a part of President Roosevelt's New Deal. Transplanted into an existing community, settlers were given the opportunity to purchase 40 acres and a mule. The Remembering Tillery History...
This safe still water harbor offers easy access to the Roanoke River and the overlook offers an excellent view of the rivers picturesque rapids. The park has a picnic area with grills and is an entry point to the Roanoke Canal Trail. Located just...
In addition to the Roanoke Canal Museum, there is a 7.5-mile nature trail that follows the old Roanoke Navigation Canal bed. The western head of the Roanoke Canal Trail is the Roanoke Rapids Lake Day Use Area. The eastern head of the Roanoke Canal...
Roanoke Rapids offers a public swimming area and several other amenities at Roanoke Rapids Lake Day Use Area, a brand-new facility that opened Spring 2007 and the Roanoke Canal Trail head. The Lake Park, equipped with restroom and concession...
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Commune with nature as you paddle the Roanoke River and spend the night in a riverside campsite in Halifax or Tillery, NC. Explore the historic streets of Halifax. The latest addition to the Roanoke River Paddle Trail is located on the river just...

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<body><h1>Roanoke Rapids North Carolina</h1> <p>Roanoke Rapids NC hotels are easy to find in Halifax County, North Carolina! Roanoke Rapids and Halifax County have taken their place on the entertainment scene with the opening of The Roanoke Rapids Theatre, and the Carolina Crossroads Music &amp; Entertainment District, both located in Roanoke Rapids on Interstate 95. Roanoke Rapids NC also offers historic attractions such as the Roanoke Canal, rockfishing on the Roanoke River and so much more! There are plenty of things to do in Roanoke Rapids and historic Halifax county NC!</p> <p>Halifax County, North Carolina is home to Native American history and culture in the heart and soul of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe. The Halifax State Historic Site and surrounding town is home to the adoption of the Halifax Resolves, the first official move for independence from England by any colony. In Roanoke Rapids, you can see the history of local transportation via a navigation canal, power generation and industrial history, all of which are celebrated at the Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail. The town of Weldon was once a railroad hub, and a trestle of the Weldon-Wilmington Railroads, the lifeline of the Confederacy, still stands. African American history is honored at the historic Rosenwald School and the Remembering Tillery Project, a resettlement community.</p> <p>Roanoke Rapids and all of Halifax County NC is a paradise for sportsmen and outdoor recreation. Scotland Neck NC is home to the world?s largest waterfowl park, featuring over 1,000 ducks, geese and swans of more than 170 species. Both Roanoke Rapids and Weldon are known as "the rockfish capital of the world", where the banks of the Roanoke River are packed from March to May as striped bass anglers attempt to catch the rockfish as they come upriver to spawn. Agriculture is celebrated in the towns of Enfield, home of the annual Peanut Festival and the famous Aunt Ruby?s Peanuts, and Hobgood, home of the annual Cotton Festival. If you love the water, enjoy Roanoke Rapids Lake and Lake Gaston, both of which with public access facilities. Halifax County's own Medoc Mountain State Park offers hiking trails, picnic areas, camping, fishing and canoeing.</p> <p>Whether you are seeking entertainment, culture, history or outdoor recreation, Roanoke Rapids NC and Halifax County, North Carolina should be your next vacation destination! There are thousands of things to do in Roanoke Rapids and Halifax County NC!</p> <br><br> <a href="/index.php/national-chain-hotels-roanoke-rapids-nc/Where-to-Stay/index.php">Hotels in Roanoke Rapids</a> </body>