Halifax County, NC, is richly blessed with natural resources that afford visitors the opportunity to come stay and play in North Carolina’s backyard. Home to three bodies of water—Lake Gaston, Roanoke Rapids Lake and the Roanoke River that feeds them both —Halifax County is a top destination for water-related fun, including world-class fishing, canoeing and kayaking on still water and rapids, wakeboarding and wake surfing, and more!
If time on the water isn’t what you seek, Halifax County offers plenty more fun beyond the shore. Enjoy more of Halifax County’s natural amenities at Medoc Mountain State Park in Hollister. Roam the seven meandering hiking trails, fish or paddle in Little Fishing Creek, and picnic under a large shelter. Nature programs are regularly scheduled throughout the year, but groups can arrange a special exploration of the park guided by a park ranger tailored to your interests.
Sylvan Heights Bird Park, the world’s largest collection of rare and endangered birds, opened a new interactive feeding station this Spring. The Landing Zone allows students to get up close and personal with our fine feathered friends, as the birds flock to them to land on outstretched feed sticks. Visitors of all ages and interests can walk through aviaries from around the world, experiencing the beauty and sound of these creatures. Sylvan Heights also offers a flamingo exhibit, Beaver Pond Bird Blind, and a handicapped accessible tree house overlooking natural wetlands.
Walk the paths of freedom in Historic Halifax, the state historic site that is now a site on the National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. Both the old town of Halifax and the neighboring Roanoke River are designated sites. Halifax is also the birthplace of independence, site of the signing on April 12, 1776, of the Halifax Resolves, the first official declaration of independence from Britain by any colony. Historic Halifax features a Visitor Center with a short film about the town and a small museum with exhibits and artifacts. Enjoy guided tours of the ten historic structures and living history demonstrations showcasing various aspects of colonial life.
The Roanoke Canal Museum tells the story of the Roanoke Navigation Canal, navigating boats around the river rapids. Follow the river through the museum and experience the creation of the canal, the development of local industries and the beauty of area wildlife. There is also a 7.5-mile nature trail that follows the old navigation canal. The Roanoke Canal Trail is a site on the NC Birding Trail and is rich with native wildlife and plants.
Seeking an evening of entertainment? Visit The Royal Palace Theatre, just off I-95 at Exit 171 in Roanoke Rapids. There is a regular lineup of shows for a toe-tappin’ hand-clappin’ good time. Let the actors and singers of Lakeland Theatre Company in Littleton entertain you. There are shows for all interests, including The Little Mermaid, Magic Carpet Ride: The 60’s Experience, Cemetery Club, White Christmas and more.
Best of all, Halifax County, NC, is a convenient place to get away from it all without traveling far. Situated near the North Carolina-Virginia border, the largest city in Halifax County is Roanoke Rapids, located adjacent to Interstate 95. Halifax County is the midway point on the East Coast and only 1.5 hours from Richmond, VA, or Raleigh, NC.
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