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Instagrammable Places for Travel Photos in Rowan County (NC)

Most Instgrammable Places in Rowan County (NC)

Rowan County boasts endless photo ops. Whether it’s a glamour shot, family photo, or just a gorgeous landscape, Rowan County is your place to capture travel photos. We've gathered a dozen of the most Instagrammable spots in Rowan. Where's your favorite spot?

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1. Largest Community Barn Quilt in the U.S. (0:09)
Location: West Rowan Farm, Home and Garden, Mt Ulla, NC
This photo op stop is the gem of the Rowan County barn quilt trail. As the largest community barn quilt in the United States, it has become quite the attention getter in the western part of the county.

2. Crossroads: Past into Present Mural (0:14)
Location: View it from atop Go Burrito’s Rumbar, Downtown Salisbury, NC
One of Salisbury and Rowan County’s most famous attractions. This mural painted by Salisbury native, Cynvia Arthur Rankin, features an original look at turn-of-the-century Downtown Salisbury.

3. On Cloud Nine with the Angel Wings (0:17)
Location: The Holy Grind, China Grove, NC
This angelic coffee shop has several beautiful angel wings painted on the side of their building which were painted by Linda Gibson of McGrady, North Carolina.

4. Walk the Rails (0:21)
Location: Historic Salisbury Station, Downtown Salisbury, NC
*Now, please do not “actually” walk the railroad tracks for safety reasons. But snapping a photo near the railroad tracks is a popular trend for weddings, senior photos, train enthusiasts, or just for fun!

5. Farm Up Some Fun (0:23)
Location: Patterson Farm Market & Tours, Mt Ulla, NC
This is THE agritourism destination in Rowan County, North Carolina! It’s the perfect attraction for a family afternoon outing or simply to just pick up some fresh produce from their market.

6. Planes, Trains & Automobiles (0:28)
Location: NC Transportation Museum, Spencer, NC
Every year, thousands of family’s flock to this attraction for unforgettable experiences. Its 60-acre site is filled with immersive exhibits and special events.

7. Soak Up the History (0:32)
Location: Dr. Joseph Hall House, Downtown Salisbury, NC
Built in 1820 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Dr. Josephus Hall House was originally constructed as classrooms for the Salisbury Female Academy (1820-1825).

8. Capture a Purr-fect Photo (0:36)
Location: Tiger World, Rockwell, NC
This nonprofit animal conservation and educational center is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and preservation of exotic animals. Capture a photo during one of their Carnivore Feeding Safari Tours or simply enjoy a leisurely self-guided tour.

9. Brew Up Good Times (0:41)
Locations: New Sarum Brewing Company and Morgan Ridge Railwalk Brewery & Restaurant
Downtown Salisbury, NC
That’s right folks! Both of these local breweries are located in historic Downtown Salisbury, only 3 blocks from each other. Tour them both during your visit and be sure to snap a photo of not only their beer but also their food!

10. Take a Refreshing Dip (0:46)
Location: Riverpark at Cooleemee Falls, Woodleaf, NC
Known locally as “The Bullhole”, this impressive stone water dam features a sandy beach and good fishing in spring and fall. Bring your swimming suit and enjoy an afternoon dip.

11. Sensational Sunsets (0:52)
Location: Dunn’s Mountain Park, Salisbury, NC
If scenic views are your thing, the best spot in Rowan County is by far the view from atop Dunn’s Mountain. From this vantage point you can take in all the splendor of Rowan.

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Civil War in Rowan | Old County Courthouse | Salisbury Post

Kay Brown Hirst, Old County Museum narrates history of Old County Courthouse in Salisbury, NC

Salisbury, North Carolina

Salisbury SAULZ-ber-ee is a city in and the county seat of Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 33,663 in the 2010 Census. Salisbury is the home to famed North Carolina soft drink, Cheerwine, regional supermarket Food Lion, and the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. It is one of only two cities in North Carolina to have gigabit capacity through its municipally-owned broadband system Fibrant. A press conference held September 3, 2015 at Catawba College announced Salisbury's Fibrant system is now capable of 10 gigabit capacity city-wide; believed to be the only city owned system in the world with this capacity.


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NC Snow January 6-7, 2017 (Rowan County)

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Fire damages home on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina

Fire damaged a house on North Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 1., in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina.

Civil War in Rowan County - 150 Years Ago - Confederate Monument

Confederate Monument (The Frederick W. Ruckstuhl sculpture) — in the median at Church and Innes streets in Salisbury, North Carolina

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Y Shaped UFO Aircraft Rockwell North Carolina Rowan County October 5, 2002

The picture you are viewing is of a UFO I saw on Saturday, October 5, 2002 sometime before sundown. It was still daylight outside when I saw it. This was the first time I had ever seen a UFO. I had just left my home and was heading toward St. Peter's Ch. Rd. on Linker Rd in the rural part of Rockwell, NC. As I got to the end of Linker Rd. I saw this Y-Shaped object twirling around in the sky above the tree line close in front of me. It was huge and I would have to say that it was way bigger than a football field. It had 4 big lights that were huge and really bright and all were the same size. And the rods that connected the lights looked to be some type of metallic metal and all were the same length. My windows were down and I heard no sound from it at all. I stopped not far from the end of Linker Rd. and watched it for a moment and then drove onto St. Peter's Ch Rd still watching it. I got up to the graveyard on the right and that's when it dove behind the trees in the far distance and did not come back up. I had no camera and no phone on me when I saw it. I have searched for this for years on the internet for this object and have never found it. I have found other photos of Y-Shaped crafts that others have seen but none of them look like this one. The only lights that were on this one was circular lights. I know I saw it during the day time, so maybe the beams light up at night. If anyone else has seen something like this please leave me a message in comments or send me a message. I can't be the only one that has seen this type of craft.

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Home of First US President Hosts Historic Christmas

The Mount Vernon Estate in the southern U.S. state of Virginia is one of the most beloved historical landmarks in the United States. Every year, about one million people visit the home of America's first president, George Washington, who led the country from 1789 to 1797. The house and museum on the grounds are now decorated for Christmas. In addition to enjoying the decorations, visitors can also see a camel and hear stories about what Christmas was like at Mount Vernon in the 18th century. VOAs Deborah Block has more.

Lady Bird's Whistle Stop: Salisbury, NC: 10/7/64, 10:50 AM.

You are listening to a White House Communications Agency sound recording from Lady Bird Johnson’s Whistle Stop Tour across the South in October 1964, made available on YouTube with a slideshow of photos from her trip by the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, TX. We hope you enjoy it.

About Lady Bird’s Whistle Stop:
Three months after the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, President and Lady Bird Johnson turned their attention to the upcoming election. While LBJ was key to helping the Democratic ticket carry the South in 1960, many Southerners were angry about the civil rights legislation. Lady Bird knew she knew she would face hostile crowds, but she wanted to carry their message to Southerners and express the Johnsons’ pride in that part of the country.
As aide Liz Carpenter said later, “Our star attraction was a Southern-bred First Lady. We were supposed to blow kisses and spread love through eight states and make them like it….”
Lady Bird’s Whistle Stop campaign tour journey began in Washington, D. C., on October 6, continued for four days through eight states, totaled 1,682 miles, and stopped in 28 cities, with ending in New Orleans on October 9, 1964. Lady Bird, her daughters Lynda and Luci, 100 or so members of the press, and more than a dozen white-gloved ‘hostesses” rode aboard the un-air-conditioned Lady Bird Special.
Hospitality committees along the route gave out pennants, buttons, and other small campaign material for visitors aboard the Lady Bird Special and the crowds gathered to see Lady Bird. In the dining car, in another nod to Southern hospitality, guests were treated to specialty dishes from each state along the route: Virginia ham, North Carolina BBQ, Georgia pecan pie, and Louisiana shrimp creole were among the choices.
In addition to the hospitality committees, travelers and dignitaries from the states could also visit with the Masters of Ceremonies, Congressman Hale Boggs and Luther Hodges, depending on which leg of the journey they were on board. The Masters of Ceremonies were also responsible for introducing Mrs. Johnson and her daughters to the crowds at each of the stops.
More on the Whistle Stop: whistlestop.lbjlibrary.org. Questions or comments, contact johnson.library@nara.gov.

Cheerwine turns 100

Meet the father and daughter team that is leading Cheerwine into its next century and check out the Cheerwine exhibit at the Rowan Museum.

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Taylor Kriminger, North Hills Christian School, Class of 2012, Shooting Guard, Highlights, Jump Around, High School Basketball, NCISAA, SPAA conference.

Cameron Antiques Fair | Collecting Carolina | NC Weekend | UNC-TV

Join Julia Carpenter on our next installment of Collecting Carolina as she explores the Cameron Antiques Fair.

Salisbury Arts | NC Weekend | UNC TV

Salisbury, NC's art scene is robust, and it's only getting bigger by the year. From its wondrous Sculptures scattered across the Salisbury landscape, to the Waterworks Visual Art Center, an accredited art museum that cycles its three exhibits throughout the year, Salisbury has a surprisingly busy arts life. Visitors can even interact with the individual artists at the Rail Walk Studios, where they can chat and get a chance to see projects in development.

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Salisbury's Art Scene | North Carolina Weekend | UNC-TV

Salisbury, in Rowan County, has a thriving public arts scene with studios, galleries and a walking tour. Salisbury, NC.


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Hillsborough | Collecting Carolina | NC Weekend | UNC-TV

Julia Carpenter explores Leland Little Auctions & Estate Sales, as well as several antique shops in historic Hillsborough. Lovers of antiques can peruse Leland's excellent selection of various items, or simply come back in a few weeks when the catalog has completely changed to something else fresh and interesting. The antique shops in Hillsborough's Daniel Boone Village also offer plenty of different antiques to browse and purchase.

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The Price of Freedom Museum | NC Weekend | UNC-TV

Bob Mault, a service station owner in China Grove, NC, started a collection of uniforms and other items from our state's military veterans in his garage. Now, his priceless memorabilia--and the stories each item shares--make up the Price of Freedom Museum, a moving tribute to North Carolina's service members.