Explore Weldon NC

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14/02/2024

Cherry 🍒 Trees are Blooming Pink for Valentines and the Rapids reappear

01/02/2024

5 FUN Things to See & Do In February.
Take a Day Trip to Downtown Weldon NC
*Located 2 miles East of I-95 Exit 173
-Located about an hour from Rocky Mount/Wilson,
And (1 hour 20 min) from Raleigh NC & Richmond VA

Weldon NC has a rich history in Early Transportation with the Roanoke Canal and Aquaduct Celebrating 200 years since its competition and a major Railroad Hub in the 1850s. Explore these histories and enjoy our Sites to See and Things to Do
1. Take a selfie with Rocky Rockfish

2. Shop and Find Great Treasures
*Riverside Mill Antiques Crafts & Outlets, 200 Mill St.
*Red Wagon Eclectic Market-Vintage
Finds, Collectibles, and Home Goods, 221 Washington Avenue
*Treasure Chest Thrift Store, 321 Washington Avenue.

3. Enjoy a Hot Dog Sandwich at Sunshine Grill, as featured on WRALs Tarheel Traveler, 200 Washington Avenue

4. Explore Weldon's Railroad History including, the Oldest Railroad Building in the State

5. Warm Up with a Whiskey Tasting and Tour at Weldon Mills Distillery, 100 Rockfish Drive

☆Bonus...View the Mural in the Tunnel under Hwy 301

☆Bonus...Learn and Listen to the Underground Railroad History

☆Bonus...Visit the Roanoke Canal Aquaduct Celebrating 200 Years since its Completion.

Visit www.WeldonNC.com to Explore Weldon’s History by following the Self Guided Walking Tour.

04/12/2023

Weldon Christmas Parade, this Thursday night (Dec.7th) at 6pm on Washington Ave.
Weldon In Action will have FREE Coffee and Hot Chocolate in the town park beside Sunshine Grill, from 5-7 pm.

27/04/2023

Everyone interested in seeing improvements in Weldon's streets for walkers and bicyclist are asked to complete this brief survey.

Weldon needs your input: https://publicinput.com/weldonbikepedplan

Please share!

05/04/2023

Join Us on April 15th 11am to 2pm for cool sounds and cool cars. Downtown Weldon beside Sunshine Grill, 200 Washington Ave.
Sunshine GRILL Stray Cats Hot Rod Association

09/02/2023

Join us On Friday Feb. 10th.
It's sure to be inspirational.

09/02/2023

Pink Trees Today

04/02/2023

26/01/2023

Exciting Groundbreaking Today in Weldon. Carolina Star Hotels, broke ground for the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites. This 95-room, 5-story Hotel will be located at the intersection of I-95 and Hwy 158, the former Interstate Inn site. Expect completion in about 18 months. Additional plans for the site are to attract restaurants and retail.
Thank You to Vish Pathak, CEO of Carolina Star Hotels, LLC, for building and operating this new Hotel, and to Scott Aman for the vision to redevelop the site of an old motel into something new and positive for Weldon.

25/01/2023

Weldon native Gentry Smith, U. S. Assistant Secretary of State, will give an address at the Weldon High School on February 10 at 1:00 pm.
He will then be at the 51 Sycamore Restaurant for a meet and greet from 5 pm to 7 pm. Both events are free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the citizens groups "Weldon in Action" & "Restoration Weldon" and Tau Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

15/01/2023

Half Moon Over Rocky