Situated on two rivers, the city also offers superb boating, fishing, and golf. The world's largest natural habitat zoo, located 90 minutes away in Asheboro, is home to an African habitat, an aviary, the World of Darkness, and a North American area. Visitors explore restored buildings, and see tradesmen and craftsmen working as they did in the 18th century. This popular resort town, only 90 minutes south of Raleigh on U.S. 1, is best known for its world-class golf courses , but visitors can also find quaint homesteads, museums, studios, and shops. The museum is 90 minutes from Raleigh in Level Cross, North Carolina.
Many potters are the eighth or ninth generation in the town.