2025 Travel Guide filled with things to do and see

ASHEBORO — The Randolph County 2025 Official Travel Guide was revealed Jan. 15 to the Board of Directors of the Randolph County Tourism Development Authority. 

Melody Varner of the TDA and Richard Schoenberger of Manor House Creations presented the guide, which folds out to reveal photos and descriptions of Randolph County tourism sites.

The cover photo is of silo art on two grain bins at Linbrook Heritage Estate in Trinity, produced by Christoph Johnson, who writes about the project. 

The “Welcome to Randolph County” letter is written by Stevie Cox, Trinity city manager. 

Open the travel guide and find a top panel that shows photos of Asheboro sites including the NC Zoo, Sunset Theatre, Richland Creek Zipline and Pisgah Covered Bridge. 

Also listed are the NC Aviation Museum, American Classic Motorcycle Museum, Bicentennial Park and McCrary Ballpark.

Next is Petty Family Attractions in Randleman. Richard Petty is shown with his iconic No. 43 race car and happy children are celebrating Victory Junction. Also mentioned are Randleman’s annual NC Food Truck Championship, concerts at Commerce Square Park, fishing at Randleman Lake and access to the Deep River State Trail.

Seagrove Pottery is featured along with Carolina Bronze Sculpture Foundry. Also mentioned are Potters’ Pumpkin Patch Trail, Tea with Seagrove Potters, Pottery Event Weekend, Seagrove Orchids, B3 Artisan Wares and Studio, The General Wine & Brew, Asheboro Popcorn Co. and Seagrove Cafe.

Archdale is highlighted by Kersey Valley Attractions, bull riding at Davis Ranch and the Creekside Park greenway. Also listed are Holly Ridge Golf Links, The Bunker Lounge and Holly Ridge Bar & Grill.

An Around the County section includes Whitaker Farms in Climax, Caraway Speedway, Tom’s Creek Nursery & Landscaping, and Lake Reese.

Flip the guide and find sections on Linbrook Heritage Estate in Trinity, Millstone Creek Orchards in Ramseur, the Deep River State Trail in Franklinville and The Liberty Showcase Theater. There’s also Dining in the Heart, with Magnolia 23, The Table and Hamilton’s Steakhouse in Asheboro, the Franklinville Diner, Asheboro Popcorn Co. in Seagrove and The Cider House at Millstone Creek Orchards.

On the reverse side of the travel guide is a map of Randolph County with insets of Downtown Asheboro, Randleman and Seagrove as well as Seagrove Area Potteries. 

On the left side is a calendar of events and festivals for 2025. To the right of the county map is an extensive list of things to do, such as:

— Arts and entertainment

— Attractions and museums

— Breweries, wineries and spirits

— Golf

— Indoor recreation

— Outdoor fun and trails

— Sports and racing

— Accommodations, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, campgrounds and cabins

Underneath that is a list of Seagrove area potteries and their addresses.

Finally, the end fold shows photos of Randolph County murals in Asheboro, Randleman, Trinity and Seagrove.

The 2025 Official Travel Guide draft will go to the printer and the finished product should be available soon. For details, call the Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau at 336-626-0364. The office is located at 500 Albemarle Road, Asheboro.