PLACES TO SEE

CARROLLWOODS RV PARK

Located in the shady woods behind Grapefull Sisters Vineyard, CarrollWoods RV Park offers pull-through, full service RV sites and tent camping sites in close proximity to NC and SC beaches. For more information, call 910-653-5538 or visit http://www.grapefullsistersvineyard.com/carrollwoods.html

YOGI BEAR’S JELLYSTONE PARK @ DADDY JOE’S

This facility is a campground complete with stocked ponds, RV park, “yurt” accommodations, meeting space, pool, family center and nature trails. For more information call 910-653-2155 or on the web at www.taborcityjellystone.com.

THE TODD HOUSE

The Todd House is a classic southern style buffet restaurant dating back to the 1920s. Meeting rooms available. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Contact Nelson L. Lee, Proprietor at 910-653-3778 or visit http://todd-house.com/index.htm

THE HORACE CARTER MUSEUM

The Horace Carter Museum is located at the Tabor-Loris Tribune newspaper offices this museum displays the history of the town of Tabor City through the eyes of the Town’s Pulitzer Prize winner, Horace Carter. Horace Carter founded the newspaper back in the 1940s. Come see the equipment used to produce this weekly paper and perhaps have an opportunity to talk with this famed author by calling the office at 910-653-3153.

TABOR CITY SCHOOL HOUSE

A circa 1900 One Room School House was restored by the historical society of Tabor City and Columbus County. This facility was purchased and donated to the Town of Tabor City by Richard and Jenny Wright. Come and relive the old days when life “was simple and oh so mellow”. Call the Visitor’s Center across from the site to obtain a skeleton key for entry. Open daily from 8:30AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday and 1PM to 4PM on Saturday and Sunday.

THE TABOR CITY RAILROAD DEPOT

The Tabor City Railroad Depot is located behind Main and Fourth Streets. The depot maintains a number of artifacts depicting the days when the railroad was an integral part of the daily living in town. Come see a replica of the town in the early 1900s as well as pictures of prominent citizens who led the town to its present growth. Contact the Visitor’s Center for a key to the museum. Open daily from 8:30AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday and 1PM to 4PM on Saturday and Sunday.

GRAPEFULL SISTERS VINEYARDS AND B&B

MAXIE WILLIAMSON MUSEUM

The Proprietor Maxie Williamson has painstakingly restored many old farm pieces of equipment and machinery along with period signs to include old Coca Cola advertisements etc. This one of a kind museum can be visited by appointment only at no charge by calling 843-756-1682. A must see.

LAKE TABOR

This 100+ acre recreational lake is complete with a bait and tackle shop, piers, boat launches, picnic areas and ball fields. Bass tournaments are held monthly. For more information, contact Alan Spivey at 910-653-5814.

STICKLAND'S CORN MAZE

Each year Strickland's Farm Produce utilizes its corn harvest remnants and creates a corn maze during the fall season. This activity is usually held from the end of September through the middle of November. The maze is located at 8289 Swamp Fox Hwy West Tabor City, NC 28463. For more information call 910-649-7921 or 843-283-0038 for group rates or utilize the web at www.stricklandscornmaze.com

TABOR CITY VISITOR'S CENTER

Occupied in December 2006 the Visitor Center provides travelers a place to rest and obtain information about Columbus County, Tabor City, and North Carolina. Located at the corner of Fifth Street and Pireway Road this former gas station was converted into a modern and aesthetically pleasing facility. Information relating to Correctional Facility activities can be obtained at the center. In the future the Visitor Center will be the site of various art and flower shows.