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Lenoir NC Tourist Attractions






Lenoir NC Tourist Attractions


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Buzzards, Restaurant,Bar & NightClub
great eats, drinks, dancing, DJ, pool tables, darts

Category:     Lenoir Music in North Carolina


Description of this Lenoir Attraction: OPEN WEDNESDAY,THURSDAY,FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS FROM 6:00PM TILL 2:00AM...BUZZARDS is the place to be if you are looking for an evening of dining/entertainment and/or nightclub experience. We have it all!!! BUZZARDS offers great food, an all ABC permits bar and an ambiance of casual yet sophisticated. We offer a safe but “fun” atmosphere. BUZZARDS,is Lenoir’s downtown restaurant/bar,poolroom and only true "nightclub" in Lenoir. Located at 819 West Avenue, (downtown Lenoir) At 10:00pm the main dining floor is transformed into the "hippest" club in town..Enjoy a variety of dance music from disco, blues, hip-hop,Top 40,country and rock & roll. The dance floor on the main floor is non-smoking until 10:00pm but after 10:00pm smoking is allowed. Bet you, you will run into old friends and/or make new friends...ages run from 21 to 81 (and boy can he "cut the rug")!! After 10:00 pm to enter you must be 21 years old with proper id. BUZZARDS is the only place in town that offers you while dining on the main floor, the pleasure and uniqueness of listening to and viewing on our 35 ft. wall, music DVD's of all genres. The early diners get to choose their favorite's.....if dinner and a "concert" isn't enticing enough...then how about dinner and dancing...You have the option from 6:00pm till 10:00pm of chosing your choice of dance music - from the oldies,to shag,to line dancing, to the cha cha!! Many regulars bring their own cd's...depending on size of crowd we do try to accomodate everyone --so you can get your groove on...Great fun for couples and groups. BUZZARDS offers a variety of appetizers and entrees including baseball sirloin steaks, filet mignon, fried oysters, 3 marinated grilled chicken choices..there is something to please every appetite! Dinner or appetizers are available both in the bar area (smoking) and on the main floor (non-smoking) from 6:00pm till 10:00pm. BUZZARDS also offers a full service bar on the first level (entrance on Church Street)that is a good example of what an American tavern should be - fun, friendly, lively, cozy, and with good food to go with it. With all ABC permits we offer wine, draft and bottle beers and cocktails!! We dare to say we have the largest selection of alcohol products in Lenoir. It is not uncommon to find the jukebox blaring and the tables pushed aside for impromptu dancing and a friendly game of darts going on. Better yet, watch your favorite ball game, game show or Presidential Address to the Nation (afraid that doesn't happen) on our 3 televisions throughout the bar area - including a "big screen"... We also offer on our 3rd floor, pool tables ($1.00 a game), video games and a jukebox. There is plenty of seating and tables for eating. Smoking is allowed on this floor....but we ventilate well!! BUZZARDS is becoming very popular for private parties, whether celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, baby or wedding showers, school or family reunions, bachelor or bachelorette parties and wedding receptions. Rental rates are the best in town and building is available for 1, 2 or 3 floors!! Got to mention the ambiance --no to small or to large, boring or dull looking party rooms you find in hotels or other restaurants. Call and make an appointment to check us out --or better yet -check out the others first and then come to BUZZARDS--you will be shouting "PARTY" - when you see what we can offer!! Remember, BUZZARDS is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 6:00pm until 2:00am.....Phone number is (828) 758-4498
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Caldwell Arts Council
Considered among the best councils in the state.

Category:     Lenoir Art Museum in North Carolina


Description of this Lenoir Attraction: Considered among the best councils in the state, the Caldwell Arts Council strives to promote cultural arts in Caldwell County. Each September, the Council hosts a 5-state sculpture competition, the largest gathering of professional sculptures in the South. Through this competition, the council has placed more than 65 pieces of public sculpture on display throughout Caldwell County. The Arts Council operates three galleries—the main gallery at the Caldwell Arts Council building, the Art-in-Healing Gallery at the Caldwell Memorial Hospital, and the Art-in-Community gallery at the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce.
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Caldwell Heritage Museum
Provides a chronological history of Caldwell County.

Category:     Lenoir Museum in North Carolina
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Description of this Lenoir Attraction: The Caldwell Historical Society opened the Caldwell Heritage Museum in 1991 in the last remaining building of Davenport College which was organized in 1855. The original college was built on land donated by William A. Lenoir and named for General William Lenoir’s son-in-law, Colonial William Davenport, who contributed the most money for the school. The museum provides a chronological history of Caldwell County from pre-colonial days until the present. There are exhibits containing articles from the Native Americans, Revolutionary Period, early National Period, and the Civil War Era. Also, the museum has collections on medical, music, military, cameras, and Oriental art. Operating hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am until 4:30 pm, and on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. Other times are available by appointment. For more information, call the museum at 828-758-4004.
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Fort Defiance
18th century home with 300 original furnishings and items.

Category:     Lenoir Historic Site in North Carolina


Description of this Lenoir Attraction: Located in the Happy Valley community on highway 268, General William Lenoir built his home between 1788 and 1792 on the former site of the fort, which was designed to protect settlers from the early Native Americans in the area. The home of William Lenoir has been fully restored to its late eighteenth, early nineteenth century grandeur and features more than 300 original furnishings. General Lenoir became famous as a captain at the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780. William Lenoir served as major general of the state militia, president of the Council of State, president for the first two years of the Board of Trustees of the University of North Carolina, justice of the peace, register, surveyor, chairman of the county court, and clerk of superior court for Wilkes County. The City of Lenoir, the county of Lenoir, and Lenoir Hall at the University of North Carolina are named after General Lenoir. Custom guided tours are available to visitors. Fort Defiance is home to several unique splendors, such as a 200-year-old English boxwood garden, and a 200-year-old hybrid Chestnut tree, and the oldest Beech tree in North Carolina. Hours of Operation: April – October (Thurs. – Sat., 10 am – 5 pm and Sun 1 pm – 5 pm) November – March (Weekends only or by appointment) Call for hours. For more information, call Fort Defiance at 828-758-1671.
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J.E. Broyhill Civic Center
Meeting, Banquet, and Entertainmnet.

Category:     Lenoir Concert in North Carolina


Description of this Lenoir Attraction: The J.E. Broyhill Civic Center features quality entertainment throughout the year including an extensive performing artist series. The center plays host to national touring professional performers, local performances, conferences, seminars, training sessions, and business meetings as well as special events. The center has a 1,000 seat auditorium with state-of-the-art light and sound systems. The center can accomodate banquet seating up to 300 people with break-out rooms and catering facilities.
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Tuttle Educational State Forest
NC Division of Forest Resources

Category:     Lenoir Nature in North Carolina


Description of this Lenoir Attraction: Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Tuttle boasts a wide variety of pines and hardwoods plus rolling terrain and clear streams. These features are accessible by a series of well-marked trails accented by exhibits and displays which explain the ecology of the managed forest. The forest contains 290 acres of forestland located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, between Morganton and Lenoir off Highway 18. Ranger-conducted classes are available to groups of 10 or more visiting the Forest. These classes have been designed to meet various science and social studies curriculum guidelines.
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Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River
A Wild and Scenic River located in Pisgah National Forest.

Category:     Collettsville National Park near Lenoir, North Carolina


Description of this Lenoir area Attraction: Designated as a “Wild and Scenic River”, Wilson Creek offers one of the most scenic wilderness areas. Residents and visitors can enjoy swimming, kayaking, fishing, camping, and hiking. Wilson Creek is nestled along the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest. Dispersed primitive camping is allowed throughout the forested area, staying at least 100 feet from any water. Camping is allowed on Pisgah National Forest land only! Camping on private property is prohibited. There are several campgrounds in the area. Wilson Creek is one of the best fishing destinations in the region. The Wilson Creek Gorge to Brown Mountain Beach sometimes has class III, IV, and V rapids, which often has many dramatic drops and is quite challenging. The area has a visitor/education center to promote the outstanding values of Wilson Creek. The center is open from April 1 – May 31 (10:00 am to 4:00 pm – Sunday 1 to 4); June 1 – August 31 ( 10:00 am to 6:00 pm – Sunday 1 to 6); September 1 – November 30 (10:00 am – 4:00 pm—Sunday 1 to 4).
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Bos Family Fun
Family - Adults and Kids food and Fun

Category:     Lenoir Music in North Carolina
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Description of this Lenoir Attraction: Bos Family Fun is located in Lenoir, North Carolina and has over 45,000 square of great food prepared by our chefs, bowling, live entertainment, golf, arcade, children's soft play area, sports lounge, and weekly specials for the best in the Lenor area.
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Brown Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle Area
ATVs, 4 wheel drive vehicles, and trail bikes.

Category:     Collettsville National Park near Lenoir, North Carolina


Description of this Lenoir area Attraction: The Brown Mountain off-highway vehicle (OHV) area offers visitors the only area in Pisgah that is open to OHVs, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), 4 wheel drive vehicles, and trail bikes. This area offers 34 miles of rugged trails from March 16 until January 1. All 34 trails are open to trail bikes, while over 14 miles are open to ATVs. Most trails are not wide enough for two-way traffic, thus a one-way trail system is used. The trails numbers can only be seen when traveling in the correct direction. There is a daily usage fee of $5 or you can purchase a season pass for $30. There is a trail map available from the Grandfather Ranger District at 828-652-2144. All riders must stay on designated routes as marked with the symbols showing the type of OHV you’re driving.
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