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Take the kids to the North Carolina Zoo
Sample unique brews at the Four Saints Brewing Company
Learn about history at the North Carolina Aviation Museum
Shop at Collector's Antique Mall
Hike in the Birkhead Mountains Wilderness
Spend a rainy day at the Randolph County Public Library
Go shopping in Randolph Mall
Have coffee at The Table
Have lunch at Paw-Paw's Place
Admire vintage motorcycles at the American Classic Motorcycle Museum
Asheboro is a city located in the heart of North Carolina, about 90 minutes from Charlotte. It was named after Samuel Ashe who was the state’s ninth governor. While it started out as a small town, its population eventually grew after the Civil War thanks to the major railroad connections placed in the area.
During World War II, Asheboro worked to help produce batteries and wires for the war effort. Today, the city is best known for its numerous historic structures and for being home to the North Carolina Zoo popular with families.
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