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Halifax County, NC
HALIFAX COUNTY: WHY REUNITE HERE
• Located right off Interstate 95 just south of the Virginia/North Carolina border
• Accommodations across full-service national hotel and motel chains, bed & breakfast inns and campsites
• Historic sites in the Halifax Historic District
• Great food scene with farmto-table restaurants and local eateries
• Host of outdoor activities lik e hiking, fishing and birdwatching
• Y ear-round live entertainment, events, concerts and shows
Nestled on the banks of the mighty Roanoke River, reconnect with loved ones in Halifax County, North Carolina Halifax County, NC
Conveniently located on Interstate 95, midway between New York and Florida, the Halifax County Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to help make your family reunion memorable.
Located in North Carolina, Halifax County affords a spectacular landscape and offers a host of recreational activities. Both the 34- mile long Lake Gaston and Medoc Mountain State Park, a 2,300-acre natural wildlife preserve, allow you
Enjoy the wonderful outdoors as a family.
Go back in time at Halifax Historic District.
to enjoy the outdoors to the fullest. In addition to being great picnicking locations, families can enjoy hiking, fishing and paddling.
Natural attractions abound in Roanoke Rapids where Sylvan Heights Bird Park houses over 2,500 birds from around the world. There’s even an avian breeding center and wetland safari trail for families to explore. The scenic 4,600-acre Roanoke Rapids Lake has almost 50 miles of shoreline and is ideal for kayaking, birdwatching and fishing. At the Day Use Park, part of the lakefront area is accessible for swimming and amenities include walking trails, a playground, sand volleyball, a nine-hole disc golf course, horseshoe pits, picnic shelters and concession facilities.
Tour North Carolina’s newest distillery. Go “behind the barrel” at Weldon Mills Distillery and learn about the distilling process. Enjoy new and creative spirits on the banks of the Roanoke River including bourbon produced with North Carolina grown ingredients and America’s first rhubarb gin.
Cradle of History
Often called North Carolina’s “cradle of history,” Halifax County is the birthplace of the Halifax Resolves, a document that gave rise to the creation of the Declaration of Independence that is housed in the Halifax Historic District. The Roanoke Canal Trail and Museum is another family favorite and features exhibits and locally donated artifacts portraying life along the Roanoke River through time. The Roanoke Rapids Theater (a 1,500-seat
entertainment venue that hosts some of the best acts on the East Coast including country, rock, blues, jazz and R&B performers) awaits your family members to offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience. During your family reunion at Halifax County, choose to stay at any one of the fine hotels here like Baymont Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn, Econo Lodge, Hilton Garden Inn, Sleep Inn and Red Roof Inn. Enjoy a wide range of perks specially tailored to fit your family’s needs.
CONTACT: Lori Medlin, President/CEO 252.535.1687 or toll free 800.522.4282 lmedlin@visithalifax.com www.visithalifax.com
Have fun canoeing at Roanoke Rapids Lake.
REUNITE in Halifax County, NC
Let us make planning your next family reunion as EASY as Grandma’s apple pie!
· complimentary welcome reception with cookies & lemonade · assistance with hotel arrangements, including group discounts · trip planning & tailored itineraries for your family · resources for venues, meals & catering, banners,
photographers, videographers, tent & chair rental etc.
ROANOKE RAPIDS
