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Where is Kernersville located?
- Situated between Greensboro and Winston-Salem in central North Carolina, the town of Kernersville is a great stop for tourists passing through the region or a place to escape the busier cities nearby.
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What outdoor attractions can visitors enjoy in Kernersville?
- From exploring parks to visiting the Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden in the downtown district, which consists of more than twenty distinctive gardens, there’s much to enjoy outdoors.
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What is Korner’s Folly?
- Visitors can explore the architectural oddity that is the famous Korner’s Folly, making Kernersville a surprisingly varied destination for people of all ages.
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1. Korner's Folly
Korner’s Folly in the central North Carolina town of Kernersville is considered to be a unique architectural wonder. The home of designer and artist Jule Korner, the interesting house was originally built back in 1880 as a place for displaying Korner’s interior design portfolio. Today, visitors can explore this 22-room house museum, including its elaborate hand-laid tile, carved woodwork, cast-plaster details, and original artwork and furnishings. A winding maze of staircases and doorways lead guests on an adventure through the three-story marvel. Korner’s Folly is open from 10:00am until 4:00pm Wednesday to Saturday and at 1:00pm on Sundays.
413 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284, Phone: 336-996-7922
2. Triad Park
Triad Park, located near High Point in Kernersville, North Carolina offers a wide variety of things to do within its boundaries. Open nearly every day of the year, the park features public restroom facilities, six picnic shelters, many picnic tables with grills, a hiking trail, a soccer field, a softball field, a rock climbing playground, a small pond for fishing, several playgrounds for children, a path system for cyclists, in-line skaters, and walkers, several sets of horseshoe pits, and seven sand volleyball courts. Triad Park is operated as a partnership between Guilford County, Forsyth County, and the State of North Carolina.
9652 W Market St, Kernersville, NC 27284, Phone: 336-703-2500
3. Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden
The Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden consists of seven acres of beautiful gardens in the heart of Kernersville, North Carolina. The grounds include a nice visitor center, unusual plantings, and gorgeous gardens. Open seven days a week from 9:00am until 5:00pm, Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden features more than a dozen different gardens for visitors to explore, such as the Hillside Rock Garden, Children’s Garden, Woodland Garden, Karen Stuef Ciener Japanese Garden, Wetland Garden, Italian Terrace Garden, Hourglass Garden, SunTrust Foundation Courtyard Garden, Cutting Garden, Kitchen Garden, Tropical Garden, Perennial Garden, and the Pattern Garden.
215 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284, Phone: 336-996-7888
4. Kernersville Lake Park
Kernersville Lake Park is a place that both locals and visitors alike of all ages can spend a few hours or even an entire day in the outdoors. From having a picnic along the shores of the lake to kids playing on the playground to learning about Kernersville, North Carolina’s history to fishing to taking a rowboat or paddle boat out onto the water, there’s plenty to do within Kernersville Lake Park. There are several shaded areas for picnicking and grilling and a natural trail. Dogs can come along to the park, as long as they remain on a leash.
6408 Old Valley School Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284, Phone: 336-703-2500
5. Kernersville MTB Park
The Kernersville Mountain Bike Park is the town’s park specifically designed for mountain biking and was built in phases over several years, ultimately resulting in a nearly four-mile loop finished in 2018. The park now features a tool shed, as well as several trail amenities and features hand-built by the town’s KCC build team, along with projects completed by Eagle Scouts. The trail of the Kernersville MTB Park provides a challenging, yet fun experience and can be ridden in both directions, but visitors should be mindful at all times of the two-way traffic and are asked to yield to uphill riders.
567 Smith Edwards Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284
6. Kernersville Museum
Love and pride for the town of Kernersville is easily seen through the Kernersville Museum. Created by a partnership between the Kernersville Historic Preservation Society and the town itself, the museum was established in 2013 to showcase Kernersville's unique history. Housed in its own historical landmark, the museum found its home in Bellamy House which dates back to the 1800s. There, visitors can view a number of digital and physical exhibits including the Tobacco Barn exhibit and several exhibits focusing on prominent community members throughout history. Kids will also enjoy the museum’s hands-on educational experiences for a deeper and more memorable visit.
127 West Mountain Street, Kernersville, North Carolina 27284, Phone: 336-497-4869
7. Pine Knolls Golf Club
Play in a golfer’s paradise at the Pine Knolls Golf Club. The club offers a challenging 18-hole golf course which is meticulously maintained for the best golfing experience. Designed by the Poindexter Brothers, the Par 72 course features wide open fairways covered in short Bermuda grass, bent grass for the greens, and 6,338 yards from the longest tees. Players of all skill levels are welcome on the course as well as the driving range where they can warm up or perfect their swing. The club also offers personalized lessons by golfing professional Ryan Winfree. Be sure to stop by the Pine Knolls Pub after a game and enjoy their selection of sandwiches, burgers, and other snacks.
1100 Quail Hollow Road, Kernersville, North Carolina 27284, Phone: 336-993-8300
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