Uwharrie Scenic Road
Places to Visit
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Boone's Cave State Park is a quiet, small park with plenty of short hikes and picnic grounds. There is also an 80-foot cave in which Daniel Boone is reported to have hidden to escape Indians.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Boone's Cave S.P. is about 15 miles northeast of Concord on I-85. After turning off on exit 82, follow the Yadkin River north for 5 miles.
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Ecosystems, like the prairie and the tropical forests, are recreated in the N.C. Zoo. Each section of the zoo is home to many exotic animals from around the world. The zoo also has a touch-and-learn facility for educational fun.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The N.C. Zoo is at the terminus of the Uwharrie Scenic Road in Asheboro.
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The North Carolina Potters Museum is a beautiful new facility that outlines the Piedmont region's contribution to the pottery industry. The museum educates as well as preserves the heritage of North Carolina's pottery history.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The Potters Museum is located just outside of Seagrove
