Lora's Guidebook
Things to Do
The best State Park in North Carolina. Great hiking, beautiful waterfalls, fishing, and swimming in the lake.
6 locals recommend
Hanging Rock State Park Visitor Center
The best State Park in North Carolina. Great hiking, beautiful waterfalls, fishing, and swimming in the lake.
A must see spot at Hanging Rock. Try to go early or late to beat the mid day rush of people. Great to visit during the week.
Lower Cascade Falls
A must see spot at Hanging Rock. Try to go early or late to beat the mid day rush of people. Great to visit during the week.
Great local place to rent a kayak or canoe or bring your own. Call for reservations or put in up the road at the State Park entrance after checking out the view.
Great views from deck overlooking the Dan River. Outside area and dog friendly. Wide selection of beer and wine and orders delivered from local restaurants.
19 locals recommend
Dan River Company
1110 Flinchum RdGreat local place to rent a kayak or canoe or bring your own. Call for reservations or put in up the road at the State Park entrance after checking out the view.
Great views from deck overlooking the Dan River. Outside area and dog friendly. Wide selection of beer and wine and orders delivered from local restaurants.
Awesome Zoo located 1.5 hours away in Asheboro NC. One of the best zoos in the country.
147 locals recommend
North Carolina Zoo
4401 Zoo PkwyAwesome Zoo located 1.5 hours away in Asheboro NC. One of the best zoos in the country.
Easy tube rental with upgrade to comfortable tube available. Easy shuttle service and amazing relaxing float down the river.
6 locals recommend
Danbury General Store
201 Main StEasy tube rental with upgrade to comfortable tube available. Easy shuttle service and amazing relaxing float down the river.
Belews Lake
Great boating and fishing.
Carolina Ziplines Canopy Tour
1085 Nickell Farm RdSo much fun for the entire family!
Kaleideum Downtown
390 S Liberty StInteractive Children's Museum. Nice B plan for rainy days.
Sightseeing
Nostalgic country store with great gift items and candy. Live music on occasion. River view.
6 locals recommend
Priddy's General Store
2121 Sheppard Mill RdNostalgic country store with great gift items and candy. Live music on occasion. River view.
Historical Site with living history of pre-revolutionary colonial life.
149 locals recommend
Old Salem Visitor Center
900 Old Salem RdHistorical Site with living history of pre-revolutionary colonial life.
Food Scene
The Milk Bar
213 N Main StInexpensive breakfast and ice cream.
Armstrong Artisan Farm
1499 State Rd 1941Locally grown meat. Grass fed beef.
Great food and wine selection in downtown Winston-Salem in Arts District.
37 locals recommend
6th & Vine
209 W 6th StGreat food and wine selection in downtown Winston-Salem in Arts District.
Neighborhoods
This is a small town with one stop light. The only thing open after eleven pm is the Speedway gas station. The main attraction is the beautiful Hanging Rock State Park, the Dan River and Belews Lake. The people are very friendly and are very accommodating to visitors. Greensboro and Winston-Salem are both a thirty minute drive from Walnut Cove if you need to go into the "city".
Walnut Cove
This is a small town with one stop light. The only thing open after eleven pm is the Speedway gas station. The main attraction is the beautiful Hanging Rock State Park, the Dan River and Belews Lake. The people are very friendly and are very accommodating to visitors. Greensboro and Winston-Salem are both a thirty minute drive from Walnut Cove if you need to go into the "city".
Traveler advice
What to pack
Hiking shoes
Bring shoes that are good for walking on trails so you can climb up to the waterfall in comfort.
Don't miss
The Hangingrock App
Download the app. It has a ton of information about where to go, what to see, and where to eat. It is a must have!