淘金, sip local wines and enjoy the great outdoors along the Rocky River in this one-of-a-kind small town.
Fall is a wonderful time to visit 米德兰 to experience annual seasonal events. 每年十月, Riverbend农场 welcomes visitors for festive fun at their pumpkin and gourd patch with wagon rides, a farm-themed playground and giant slides. For more farm experiences, stop by 鹿跑农场 in the spring to pick your own strawberries, and visit 米德兰农场 any time to pick up specialty farm-fresh products including their very own goat’s milk soap and beeswax lotion bars.
米德兰 boasts a wealth of outdoor fun thanks to its prime location along the sparkling waters of the Rocky River Blueway. Perfect for long-distance flat-water kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddle boarding, the blueway begins at Pharr Family Preserve Trail, meanders down to 米德兰’s Riverbend农场 Trail, and continues for about 49 miles. Along with these connecting trail segments, the Rocky River Blueway is part of the Carolina Thread Trail, a regional network that offers hiking trails, bike paths and places to observe natural wildlife. So, if you prefer land over water, there’s plenty of terrain to cover. At nearby Rob Wallace Park, you’ll find 143-acres to roam complete with a boardwalk, 钓鱼的池塘, 骑车, a playground and picnic areas.
The first documented discovery of gold in the United States happened right here in Cabarrus County. In 1799, 12-year-old Conrad Reed discovered a 17-pound gold nugget in Little Meadow Creek. The Reed family used it as a doorstop for years before Conrad’s father sold it for $3.50 to a jeweler in Fayetteville. The discovery and sale marked the start of the nation’s first gold rush, and North Carolina led the nation in gold production until 1848, just before California’s gold rush.
这些天, 芦苇金矿 State Historic Site is the only underground gold mine in North Carolina open to the public. Guided tours give guests the opportunity to explore restored portions of underground tunnels and view exhibits of gold and historic mining equipment. From April through October, you can try your luck panning for gold at three different troughs at the site.
Enjoy a glass of “liquid gold” from Rocky River Vineyards. The 45-acre family-owned and -operated vineyard and winery offers a variety of award-winning sweet Muscadine wines, 夏敦埃酒, 梅洛, Cabernet Sauvignon, White Zinfandel and Niagara wines including “White Gold,” named in honor of the neighboring gold mine. Relax on the patio overlooking the Muscadine vines and enjoy a wine tasting, flight or wine slushy along with a charcuterie plate. Throughout the year, the vineyard also hosts festivals, 现场音乐, 工艺供应商, grape stomping events and food trucks.
From downtown centers to outdoor wonders, you can enjoy some of the best experiences in Cabarrus County on foot.
The small town of 米德兰 boasts a big history as the site of America’s first documented discovery of gold! Here are five ideas to inspire...
As the site of the first discovery of gold in America, 芦苇金矿 is steeped in history. Walk the underground tunnels and pan for gold a...
Experience the magic of 现场音乐 at Rocky River Vineyards from April to October! Let yourself be carried away by the melodies of talented musicians and bands while surrounded by the serene beauty of this stunning vineyard.
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