10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat. 1-4 p.m., Sun. This is North Carolina's only nature center constructed out of 60 percent recycled materials. Nature lovers will want to visit the animal exhibits and the nature store. 1220 Penny Road Free admission.
Trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
This festival is a theatre lover's paradise with three plays performed annually. Discounts are available for groups and tours.