Must See In Halifax County NC!

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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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 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 c  ... 

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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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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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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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Travel around the world in 80 minutes! Discover the world’s largest collection of rare and endangered waterfowl at Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park in Scotland Neck. Once a private waterfowl breeding facility, Sylvan Heights is now affiliated with...
The Centre at HCC is a state-of-the-art, 1500-seat theatre that promotes educational, cultural and community programming throughout the year. Enjoy a variety of performances for the entire family. The Centre's mission is to continue to enhance the...
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 built by the City of Roanoke Rapids in 2006 as a...
Ventosa Plantation's beautiful Muscadine vineyards are located in rural Halifax County, NC, eight miles east of Scotland Neck and Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park. Bounded by the Roanoke River, this generations-old farm is proud of its new winery,...
Lake Gaston is home to Adam Fields, world championship wake boarder. Adam opened the AF Wake School in 2000. Whether you are learning how to get up, wanting to win a World Championship of your own, or anything in between, the AF Wake School is...
When in Halifax County, don't miss a trip to Wildwood Learning Farm, only 20 minutes from Louisburg, Rocky Mount or Roanoke Rapids! Say "Hi" to Pepper the Macaw, and she'll talk back to you. Meet and learn all about llamas, tortoises, goats, sheep,...

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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>