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Animal Park at the Conservators Center
Cedarock Park
Granddaddy’s Antique Mall
City Park
Alamance Battleground State Historic Site
Glencoe Mill Village
Burlington Athletic Stadium
Textile Heritage Museum
Haw River Trail and Paddle Trail
Alamance County Historical Museum
Grill 584
Zack’s Hotdogs
Hursey’s Pig Pickin’ Bar-B-Q
Michelle’s Kitchen and Table
Great Bend Park
- Burlington was born when the North Carolina Railroad needed a place to build, repair, and maintain the railroad in the area.
- The bustling metropolis would have died out when the railroad company left if it hadn’t been for the tenacity of its citizens who believed in their community.
- Burlington offers visitors a wealth of history, a passion for the conservation of natural resources, shopping, and unique dining options that have stood the test of time.
- Families and visitors will find everything from old-fashioned baseball to modern-day farm-to-table dining in Burlington.
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