01/02/2024
5 FUN Things to See & Do In February.
Take a Day Trip to Downtown Weldon NC
*Located 2 miles East of I-95 Exit 173
-Located about an hour from Rocky Mount/Wilson,
And (1 hour 20 min) from Raleigh NC & Richmond VA
Weldon NC has a rich history in Early Transportation with the Roanoke Canal and Aquaduct Celebrating 200 years since its competition and a major Railroad Hub in the 1850s. Explore these histories and enjoy our Sites to See and Things to Do
1. Take a selfie with Rocky Rockfish
2. Shop and Find Great Treasures
*Riverside Mill Antiques Crafts & Outlets, 200 Mill St.
*Red Wagon Eclectic Market-Vintage
Finds, Collectibles, and Home Goods, 221 Washington Avenue
*Treasure Chest Thrift Store, 321 Washington Avenue.
3. Enjoy a Hot Dog Sandwich at Sunshine Grill, as featured on WRALs Tarheel Traveler, 200 Washington Avenue
4. Explore Weldon's Railroad History including, the Oldest Railroad Building in the State
5. Warm Up with a Whiskey Tasting and Tour at Weldon Mills Distillery, 100 Rockfish Drive
☆Bonus...View the Mural in the Tunnel under Hwy 301
☆Bonus...Learn and Listen to the Underground Railroad History
☆Bonus...Visit the Roanoke Canal Aquaduct Celebrating 200 Years since its Completion.
Visit www.WeldonNC.com to Explore Weldon’s History by following the Self Guided Walking Tour.
