Things to do in Burlington
Alamance Battle Ground
The site where Royal Governor William Tryon led the NC Militia against the Regulators in battle on May 16, 1771. Located on the grounds is the Allen House, a log dwelling characteristic of those lived in by frontier people on the western fringes of the colony. The Allen house was constructed around 1780 and was donated by descendants of the family and restored and refurbished with its original furnishings. Call ( 336) 227-4785 for more information.
5803 South NC 62, Burlington, NC
Alamance County Historical Museum
Nineteenth Century house-museum depicting the life of textile pioneer Edwin Michael Holt through period room settings, docent-hosted tours and an audio-visual presentation. Upper floor devoted to rotating and temporary exhibits such as Alamance County quilts, Native American artifacts, traditional pottery, antique clothing, antique toys, nineteenth century military artifacts, and many other exhibits dealing with aspects of local history. Call (336) 226-8254 for more information.
4777 South NC 62, Burlington, NC
Lake Cammack Park and Marina
An 800-acre city reservoir. Water-skiing, fishing, boating. Picnic area, playground. Call (336) 421-3872 for more information.
4790 Union Ridge Rd., Burlington, NC
Lake Macintosh Park and Marina
Lake Mackintosh Park and Marina is a beautiful facility nestled alond the banks of the lake. Amenities of the facility include a large indoor clubhouse with a kitchen suitable for weddings, reunions, and corporate meetings. Call (336) 570-1444 for more information.
North Carolina Zoo
Located about 75 miles west of Raleigh in Asheboro, N.C. Zoo is nationally recognized as one of the nation’s finest zoos. It was the first American zoo designed from its inception around the "natural habitat" philosophy--presenting animals and plants in exhibits that closely resemble the habitats in which they would be found in the wild. Call (800) 488-0444 for more information.
4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC