Lenoir, North Carolina Summer Travel Guide

Welcome to Lenoir, North Carolina; a small town of fun! When traveling this summer, be sure to make plans to visit Lenoir, N.C. This quaint small town has a huge amount of fun and adventure for all size and ages. No matter whether you're looking for family entertainment or a nice relaxing vacation spot, Lenoir has it all for you. From mini-golf, bowling, rodeo's, bull-riding, movies on the square, impromptu jam sessions, camping, swimming, fishing, vineyard's, and museums. You and your family are sure to walk away with memorable memories of your vacation here in Lenoir, N.C. Be sure to check out some or all of the energetic spots below:

Caldwell Heritage Museum: Enjoy artifacts, records, and archival documents relating to Caldwell County's history. www.cityofLenoir.com (828) 758-4004

Tuttle Educational State Forest: Learn about the ecosystem, Mother Nature, and visit the "talking trees"

J.E. Broyhill Civic Center: On August 29th at 7p.m. The American Gospel Jamboree will be performing featuring, Gold City, The Whisants, Charles Johnson & The Revivors www.broyhillcenter.com
(828) 726-2401

Lenoir Golf Club: With mild climates Caldwell County boast year round golfing. (828) 754-5093

Orchard Hill Golf Club: Offers a very hilly course with water hazards. (828) 728-3560

Tough Enough Rodeo: A great way to spend an evening watching clowns, bull riding, barrel racing, tie down roping, and camping. www.toughenoughrodeo.net

Cruise-Ins: Downtown Lenoir offers hundreds of antique cars, oldies tunes, and family strolls every first and third Saturday nights. www.cityofLenoir.com

Movies under the Stars: Downtown Lenoir offers a free outdoor movie with a 2-story inflatable movie screen for the entire family every last Saturday of the month. www.cityofLenoir.com

Bo's Bodacious Entertainment: Offers 45,000 square feet of affordable fun for parents and children. 24- Brunswick bowling lanes, mini-golf, soft play, arcade, and laser tag (new). On June 20th, 2009 Bo's is having the Carolina Cruisers and inflatable free fun for children, hamburgers, hotdogs, milkshakes, and soda pop. Event starts at 5pm and the first 50 people will receive 5 free game tokens for the arcade. www.bosfamilyfun.com

Hibriten Mountain: Enjoy hiking? Hike to the top and enjoy a great view of our wonderful Lenoir. It is a 3-mile round trip but worth every step of the way.

Brown Mountain Beach: There are plenty of ways to spend the day here. Swimming, fishing, 14 miles of ATV and 4-wheel drive trails, 34-miles of trails for the dirt bike lovers and also a great place to camp. (828) 758-4257

Wilson Creek Wilderness: Has beautiful water fall hikes, camping, swimming, hunting, fishing, kayaking, and tubing. (828) 759-0005
Betsey's Ole Country Store: 8396 N.C. 90 in Mortimer offers rental all year long to spend the night in a original teepee. (828) 758-5051

Wine Cellar and Bistro: Main Street Lenoir offers great food and tasty superior wine. (828) 758-2829

Ceminaro Vineyard: N.C. 18 Kings Creek, They have over 3,400 vines and produce between 6,0000 to 8,000 bottles of wine each year. Ceminaro offers a variety of wines from a soft, fresh, and fruity flavor to a hearty, rich taste of oak. www.cerminarovineyard.com

Fort Defiance: Come see the 18th century home of Revolutionary war hero William Lenoir. The grounds also offer a smokehouse, reconstructed kitchen, the family cemetery, and authentic gardens.
www.fortdefiancenc.org (828) 758-1671

Caldwell County Farmers Market: Public Library from 6am till noon, Saturday's only. Locally grown fruits, vegetables, and homemade items are for sale by the locals. Come and enjoy a morning out. www.cityofLenoir.com

Lenoir Bluegrass Farmers Market: Open Friday's from 4pm - until The local live music begins at 6pm and can be heard on 1080 am WKGX This market offers great, local produce, coffee, honey, herbs, berries, almonds, flowers, and handmade crafts (soaps, knitted items, paintings, and clothes). Info@thebluegrassmarket.com or call (828) 292-4664

Hmong Festivals: Caldwell County Fairgrounds host two Hmong festivals each year. www.uhanc.org

Caldwell County Fairs: Enjoy the fair twice a year in the spring and fall.

Mulberry Recreation Skateboard Park: Bring your skateboard and grind the rails. www.cityofLenoir.com