The I-73/74 Visitor Centers are staffed and operated by the Randolph County Tourism Development Auth
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Hours of Operation:
Sun - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Mon - 9 am - 4 pm
Tue - CLOSED
Wed - 9 am - 4 pm
Thu - 9 am - 4 pm
Fri - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
*Holiday closures: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
Certified trained travel information counselors are located at each Center. Here are a few things you can do at the I-73/74 Visitor Centers in Seagrove
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•Get the Official North Carolina Travel Guide, Department of Transportation’s official state map, and other publications exclusively about North Carolina
•Get the Official Heart of North Carolina Travel Guide including information on Archdale, Asheboro, Franklinville, Liberty, Ramseur, Randleman, Seagrove, Staley, and Trinity.
•Get assistance with room reservations at no charge for visitors staying overnight in the Heart of North Carolina.
•Receive detailed travel information in clean, modern facilities
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We re-opened in May, 2020, and we offer up-to-date travel and visitor info. One visitor center is open each day on the Northbound OR the Southbound side of the I-73/I-74 exits in Seagrove, NC. Bathrooms and vending machines are open separate from the Visitor Center.
Our destination is known as the home of the North Carolina Zoo; Seagrove, the Pottery Capital of the USA and Petty Family Attractions. Many destinations, including the zoo and many potters are open during Phase 2 in North Carolina; others are not. Masks are mandatory in North Carolina at this time.
Call the visitor center at (800) 626-2672 before traveling to confirm openings or receive assistance booking hotel rooms or making plans. Many shops and businesses are open to the public now. Restaurants are providing varying degrees of service, and some offer outdoor dining.
I-73/74 Visitor Center Hours:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm.
Additional lawn signage and lights on in the building will indicate which center (Northbound or Southbound) is open on what day.
Tourism Director Amber Scarlett invites travelers to explore with a spirit of flexibility and respect. “It will take all of us working together—the traveling public and our dedicated staff members—to make travel as safe and enjoyable as possible.”
We Are Focused on Safety
Scarlett says her team relied on guidance from the North Carolina Welcome Centers and research from tourism industry leaders to determine best practices for opening the visitor centers. New safety measures and guidelines are in place at each location for the protection of visitors and staff members:
Staff members have been divided into two groups; one team will be focused on the Northbound location and one on the Southbound location. This separation will prevent cross-contamination if a visitor center staff member becomes sick.
Only one visitor center will be open each day.
Employees receive temperature checks each day prior to work and answer questions about symptoms and whether they’ve been exposed to anyone with COVID-19.
Procedures are in place to handle any positive results.
Staff members wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including washable face masks and disposable gloves.
A plexiglass germ shield has been installed at the front counters of the visitor centers.
Additional cleaning supplies support a rigorous sanitation schedule.
Additional new signage advises visitors of safety protocols in place, including building sanitation, social distancing, PPE usage, etc.
During Phase 2, only ten people will be allowed in a visitor center at a time. Protocols are in place for the visitor center team to act as greeters if the need is greater. They will meet guests outside with information packets and establish a line with social distancing in place.
Staff members are trained on new best practices for visitor interactions, brochure distribution, and more.
Travelers are asked to avoid contact with the visitor center staff if they are sick, running a temperature, or have been exposed to someone with coronavirus.
Bathrooms and vending machines will be open and available separate from the visitor center building.
About The Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau
The I-73/74 Visitor Centers are staffed and operated by the Randolph County Tourism Development Authority which operates the Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau in cooperation with the N.C. Department of Transportation.
The Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau serves as the official destination marketing organization for Randolph County, representing Archdale, Asheboro, Franklinville, Ramseur, Randleman, Seagrove, Staley, and Trinity. For more information, visit www.heartofnorthcarolina.com.
To order a free 2020 Heart of North Carolina Travel Guide with special offers and discounts, visit https://bit.ly/FREETravelGuide.
