Located halfway between Washington, DC, and Atlanta, GA, on the site of what was once Southern Railway Company's largest steam locomotive repair facility. Experience the days of the working railroad repair shop in the restored 1924 Robert Julian Roundhouse. 9 am to 5 pm, Sun. 10 am to 4 pm, Sun. Closed some holidays, call for information.
Museum is free.
Charge for train rides, turntable rides and guided tours. Lazy 5 Ranch NC Hwy. A unique drive-through animal park featuring over 600 exotic animals from around the world. Take plenty of time to study their behavior from your own car along the 3.5 mile trail that winds through 185 acres of gently sloping pastureland. Picnic areas and horse-drawn wagon rides available along with a petting zoo, playground and gift shop.