Stanly County is one of North Carolina's hidden gems. Water. Air. Land. Adventure!
01/24/2025
Big event coming next Thursday to Merner Gym at Pfeiffer University. The Albemarle Rotary Club is bringing the Harlem Wizards back to Stanly County. The Wizards will be taking on the Stanly Dragons - a team of teachers and staff from the Stanly County Schools. The Harlem Wizards will show off their amazing ball handling skills with lots of trick hoops. Check out the video... you don't want to miss this! www.visitstanly.com . Get your tickets online now at www.harlemwizards.com Look for the game in Misenheimer!
This is "Misenheimer, NC" by The World Famous Harlem Wizards on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
01/24/2025
Coming soon - Hampton Inn on NC 24/27 at Wall Street in Albemarle! This new hotel will add to our great hotels and B&Bs already in place. Come visit Stanly County and stay for a while to enjoy all we have to offer! Check it all out at our website - www.visitstanly.com
01/23/2025
OK folks, we need your help! If you have an event coming up in Stanly County that may attract visitors from outside the area, please be sure to submit that event on the www.visitstanly.com events page. It only takes a couple of minutes and it will be on the web for anyone to see. https://visitstanly.com/events/ Just click on the image below and then go to the bottom of the page to tell us about your event. Rules are on the page... Thanks!!!
Yay!!! We are glad to report that Jay's Seafood Restaurant on Stony Gap Road south of Albemarle is reopening starting January 30th! One of Stanly County's oldest restaurants is back open after significant remodeling! Be sure to Visit Stanly County and check out Jay's for some great seafood! www.visitstanly.com
01/23/2025
Goooo FALCONS!!! Check out the upcoming games at Merner Gym! . Come visit Stanly County and check out the Pfeiffer University Athletics department events! www.visitstanly.com
Plenty of opportunities this week to Back the Birds!
See you in Merner Gym!
01/23/2025
Are you still counting sheep??? Here's a better opportunity! You can count birds instead!! It's time for the annual Great Backyard Bird County and our friends at Stanlly Stanly Community College are organizing a fun event to encourage you to participate. Come and bring your ornithology friends to Visit Stanly County and see how many different species you can spot. Our woods, trails and parks are full of many varieties. This event takes place at Juneberry Ridge near Norwood! Check out the details below!!! www.visitstanly.com
Join our annual Great Backyard Bird Count hosted by the Juneberry Education Foundation and in partnership with Stanly Community College. Join the global community in sharing a love of birds […]
01/23/2025
Come hear the amazingly talented Harry Havery at Uwharrie Brewing tonight only!!! Harry comes through the area from time to time from Sebring, Florida. Come visit Stanly County tonight for a great show! Don't miss this! www.visitstanly.com
.runningclub tonight with a special musical guest. Hang out with us and get your steps in. (Or just come for the music and ) running club starts at 5:30, pizza @5
01/23/2025
Coming in one week to Merner Gym at Pfeiffer University. The world famous Harlem Wizards will take on our own Stanly Dragons... Don't miss it! www.visitstanly.com
This is "Misenheimer, NC" by The World Famous Harlem Wizards on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
01/23/2025
Coming up January 27-February 2 - three of Albemarle downtown's great restuarants are participating i The Duke's Feast. Check it out!!! www.visitstanly.com
Join us in Albemarle Downtown for The Duke's Feast - Restaurant Week Winter 2025! From January 27 to February 2, three downtown restaurants will offer exclusive dine-in dinner specials. Enjoy a unique 3-course meal at Christine’s Wood Fire, The Courthouse Tavern and Table, and Five Points Public House! Don’t miss this delicious celebration of local dining! 🍽️ Click here for full menus: https://www.albemarledowntown.com/the-duke-s-feast-restaurant-week
01/22/2025
What’s the total snow accumulation at your house? Drop your pictures below!!
01/21/2025
Who do you know that has been apart of a Masonic Lodge? Check out the beginning of Lodge #348 here in Stanly County. Tag someone who would be interested in knowing this history within our County.
During the first part of 1900 the local Masons in Albemarle, Stanly Lodge #348, were looking for a new home. The building in this photo, at the corner of First and Main Street, was constructed in late 1900 and finished in early 1901. This is the location of the Roses Building where Top Dollar Jewelry & Loan is located today. The original Lutheran Church building can be seen on the right side of the photo.
The Lodge used the upper floor of the building and the street level was a dry goods store run by Charles L. Cotton. Unfortunately, the building, not even a year old, burned on November 27, 1901. The Masons lost a lot of their historic records and Cotton's business was a near total loss.
{Thanks to Robby Stiller for sharing this incredible photo!}
01/21/2025
Which lady will you be voting for? Have you booked your hotel/ air bnb accommodations for the Still Runs Car Show happening again in May?
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Sara Huneycutt-Smith, known by her stage name of “Miss Rayzen Hell,” is an international pinup model and show producer who is gearing up for a chance to compete on the world’s largest pinup stage at “Viva Las Vegas.” “The Queen of the Car Show.....
01/21/2025
The moment many of you have been waiting for. One of your favorite seafood places to re-open January 30th. We can’t wait to support and dive into the delicious entrees soon to be offered. What will you order first?
01/16/2025
The view from Stony Mountain Vineyards is always fantastic. Come visit Stanly County and check out the view at Stony Mountain Vineyards and at Morrow Mountain State Park! There's actually lots to see all around Stanly County. www.visitstanly.com
We hope you can manage to take time out of your busy week for a trip to Stony Mountain Vineyards. You won't regret it!
01/16/2025
It's time for the Stanly County 4-H fundraiser - fruit and nut trees and vines. Check these out and consider adding some to your yard. www.visitstanly.com
The Stanly Arts Guild members recently held their Art Show Competition. Congratulations to the winners for their wonderful artwork! When you visit Stanly County, be sure to visit the Stanly Arts Guild location at 330 N. Second Street in Albemarle. Check out all the great pieces of art of all types! You've got about 3 weeks to see the winners of this year's contest still on display! Don't miss it! www.visitstanly.com
01/16/2025
FYI - if you see smoke coming from Montgomery County - this is likely the reason. www.visitstanly.com
🔥Control Burn today in Uwharrie 🔥
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Badin Lake and Tuckertown #lakeareas are ready for more precipitation expected to arrive tomorrow. What accumulation do you anticipate we will get?
What an incredible year it has been supporting the County we love. From the entire CVB, we wish you all a Merry Christmas!! Our offices will resume normal operating hours on Friday, December 27th. Thank you for your support and always choosing to @visitstanly 🎄❤️🎅🏻🎁🎄
Don’t forget to tag us on your Christmas memories in Stanly County!! We love to be apart of those memorable moments.
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Not pictured: Daniel Smith
What’s your #accomadation for Christmas in Stanly County? Coming in to visit #family and #friends ??? Make sure to check out our newest renovations at the #claironhotel formerly known as the Sleep Inn. The only #indoorpool waiting just for you!!! Make sure to check out what all Stanly County has to offer at visitstanly.com.
Thanksgiving is over, so let’s #taco about #tuesday 🌮🌶️🍻 What’s your plans in Stanly County?? Make sure you stop by @bravomexicangrill_ while checking off those shopping lists. What’s your favorite places to shop at in Norwood, NC? Tag those small businesses below!!
Looking for new traditions this year for Thanksgiving, somewhere for a fun day or corporate event?? Select @the_practice_green for your next fun outing. Needing a lighter faire dinner? The @thelocalroomlocust has a delicious #bourbonglazedsalmon waiting for you. Head on down to @morgansdairybar to finish up with #dessert Don’t forget the cherry on top. Found all conveniently within minutes of each other. Check them out in Locust, NC.
#golfsimulator #familyouting #friends #corporateevents #datenight #golf #food #icecream #travel #daydate
All hands on deck at the Stanly Commons with @tillerycompassionate 🎄Where is your favorite place in Stanly County to see Christmas Trees and lights with the family? Thank you to all the sponsors and hands who made this year’s event possible.
About 10 miles from Locust, Albemarle, Richfield, Oakboro, and more!! Shop local this year for your #christmastree #wreaths #jams #bbq #sauces @almond_farms_ Exclusive details for this weekend only!! No need to go to the mountains when we have this wonderful farm right here in Stanly County. Stay tuned on their social media pages for the Holiday Events, Santa Appearance and Photography Sessions and more. Their official Season Opening begins November 29th. Don’t miss tomorrows special at @almond_farms_ 🎄🎅🏻 🌟
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Almost an hour until gates open for the @newclassic_prorodeo live tonight at 7:30 @farmbureau_livestock_arena Come early and grab those seats. $20 Admission, CASH ONLY! See you soon! 🐂 🤡🤠
We are almost 24 Hours away from the best #rodeo in town!! Come see the show @newclassic_prorodeo puts on. Gates open at 5:30. $20 Cash Event. Come grab your seat, food, adult beverage and enjoy a fun night with the family. Comment below what part of the rodeo you enjoy the most!! Bull riding, Barrel Racing, the clowns and more! See you tomorrow night our @farmbureau_livestock_arena
Come on out to @cityoflocust for their 1st Annual #carshow and #cruisein Bring your #classiccars out from 3:00-8:00 at Town Center. Stay tuned for the upcoming events happening as this weekend and the next are really busy for our area!
Big Lick Antique Festival (This weekend)
Spring Lake Slaughter Event (Next Weekend)
Rodeo (Next Weekend)
Hardaway Powwow (Next Weekend)
Williams Brothers Ghost Tour (Tickets on Sale NOW)
Come out to @sunnyoaksfarm Fall Fest this weekend!
When:
Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM
Where:
Sunny Oaks Farm
24522 NC 24 27 HWY
Albemarle, NC 28001
Admission: Free!
Enjoy a weekend full of fun with:
Pumpkins galore!
Mum sale: 3 for $18
Boujee Brews to sip and savor
Flower bar: Pick your own blooms
Petting zoo for animal lovers
Straw mountain for climbing and playing
Vicki Galloway/Face Painting on Sunday, 10/13
Bring the whole family and make unforgettable memories! We can’t wait to see you! #SunnyOaksFarm #FallFest
Check back on our page at 5pm today to hear the latest details @sunnyoaksfarm You won’t want to miss these event details for this weekend!
#agritourism #pumpkin #pumpkinpatch #flowerbar #pettingzoo
For the ultimate adventure, take a ‘night of the full moon’ guided kayak tour through dreamlike stretches of the P*e Dee River. Later, laze by your own campfire on the slopes of Morrow Mountain. In the morning, bait a line and compete with ospreys and bald eagles for that big one. Then ramp up the pace and water ski on Lake Tillery or Badin Lake, bicycle along a Scenic Byway or hike a trail through the serene forests of Morrow Mountain.
For the outdoor adventurer, Morrow Mountain State Park is Stanly County’s jewel in the crown. Rising to a height of 936 feet (not strictly a mountain), the peak offers stunning views of the Piedmont. The park attracts 400,000 visitors a year from all over the southeastern United States and its 4,742 acres accommodate them with ease. Here one can choose from a long list of adventures, from camping in one of the 106 campsites or 6 rustic vacation cabins, to hiking miles of well-maintained trails. A large swimming pool offers a cool break on a hot day. And don’t miss a visit to the Dr. Francis Kron homestead. One of the first medical doctors to settle in the Piedmont, his office, infirmary and greenhouse appear much as they did in the 1870’s. At the boat landing you can put in your own craft or rent a canoe or rowboat to explore the Yadkin/P*e Dee River.
Dams on this river have created large lakes that provide endless recreational possibilities. In the northeast corner of the county, Badin Lake’s waters cover 5,350 acres and its 115 mile shoreline encompasses the upscale Uwharrie Point community in the north and the quaint village of Badin in the south. With swimming areas, boat landings, picnic areas, and an abundance of wildlife, the lake is an ideal place for the outdoor enthusiastic.
On the eastern border of the county, Lake Tillery covers over 5,000 acres. At its northern end the lake is bordered by Morrow Mountain State Park and the Uwharrie National Forest. It is here that the tranquil Uwharrie River enters the main stream and the Yadkin River changes its name to P*e Dee. Boating, fishing and water sports are popular with visitors from far and wide.
The friendly town of Norwood is the Gateway to Lake Tillery and each spring nearby Fork Farm’s Horse Trials and Outdoor Heritage Days draw spectators from all over to watch Olympic caliber riders put their mounts through their paces.
And last but not least, surely no county of comparable size and population boasts more parks that Stanly County. There are 23 parks in Stanly County, ranging from Morrow Mountain State Park to Stanfield’s Pike family barn and rest-area-with-facilities-to-come. These parks boast everything from soccer fields and bocce courts to fishing ponds and canoe rentals, and there’s even a brand new disc golf course. And did we mention the area’s 5 golf courses?
With our mild climate and abundant sunshine, Stanly County offers something for everyone from vigorous exercise to idling away the hours on a grassy slope beside a gentle stream. Come and enjoy our great outdoors. Take a deep breath of fresh air, feel your cares and worries slip away, and let the adventure begin.
Stanly County is one of North Carolina's hidden gems. Water. Air. Land. Adventure!
