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 to enjoy the

Enjoy outdoors to the fullest. In addition to great picnicking locations, families can enjoy hiking, fishing and paddling.

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.

Natural attractions abound in Scotland Neck 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.

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 and was signed on April 12, 1776 in Halifax, North Carolina.

Go back in time at Historic Halifax State Historic Site, which houses several historic structures.

The Roanoke Canal Museum & Trail is another family favorite and features exhibits and locally donated artifacts portraying life along the Roanoke River through time. The Lakeland Cultural Arts Center is a worldclass theater located in the quaint small town of Littleton. With generous support from local residents Deb and Ed Fitts and the Ed Fitts Charitable Foundation, the theater has completed a very impressive renovation and expansion. Enjoy live mainstage shows, concerts, movies, and special events yearround in this 305-seat venue.

Halifax County, North Carolina, has received three designations, from the National Park Service, for National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom sites. The sites in Halifax County are located near the Roanoke River, which was used by many Freedom Seekers as an escape route.

During your family reunion in Halifax County, choose to stay at any one of the fine hotels here like Baymont by Wyndham, Hampton Inn, Econo Lodge, Hilton Garden Inn, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson 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

PIGEON FORGE: WHY REUNITE HERE

• With more than 100 indoor and outdoor amusements, Pigeon Forge has your reunion fun covered in any season and any weather

• Enjoy proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and plenty of local attractions including the family theme park, Dollywood

• Known for down-home and hearty Southern food, dine at a variety of restaurants in town that serve locally-sourced farmfresh dishes

• Choose from an array of accommodation options that include cabins, hotels, motels, condos and campgrounds