Dentzel Menagerie Carousel South Church Street, City Park, 336-222-5030, Built by the Dentzel Carousel Company in 1910, this beautiful carousel is the centerpiece of the 76 acre City Park and is one of only 14 Dentzel Menagerie Carousels that remains intact in the world. There are 46 handcarved animals on the carousel, including 26 horses.

Alamance County Historical Museum 4777 South NC 62, Burlington, NC 27215, 336-226-8254, Magnificent 19th century house museum that depicts the life of pioneer Edwin Michael Hotel through its many period room settings, an audiovisual presentation, and docent hosted tours. The upper floor features rotating and temporary exhibits such as Alamance County quilts, Native American artifacts, 19th century military artifacts, and antique clothing. 

Historic Depot, The (circa 1893) 200 South Main Street, Burlington, NC 27215, Downtown Burlington, 336-222-5030, Beautifully renovated historic building that features murals painted on the interior walls that depict the city's history from 1893-1993. Various concerts and events are held here throughout the year. 

Alamance Battleground State Historic Site 5803 South NC 62, Burlington, NC 27215, 336-227-4785, "A State Historic Site and a Primary Revolutionary War Site", this historic site is the site where Royal Governor William Tryon led the North Carolina militia in battle against the Regulators on May 16, 1771. A 1780 log house used by frontier people on the western fringes of the colony is also located on the grounds; the house contains its original furnishings. more... 

Cedarock Historical Farm (circa 1830) 4242 Cedarock Historical Park Road, Burlington, NC 27215, Cedarock Park, 336-570-6760, The original site of the Garrett farm, this historic farm lies on 414 acres and features beautifully restored buildings, numerous livestock, and demonstrations of farming techniques used at the turn-of-the-century.

Glencoe Mill Village (circa 1880) 620 River Road, Burlington, NC 27215, 336-228-6644, One of the best presented mill villages in North Carolina, this 105 acre southern mill village was developed by two sons of Edwin M. Holt and consists of a cotton mill complex and an associated worker housing community. more...

May Memorial Library 342 South Spring Street, Burlington, NC 27215, 336-229-3588, The main library in the Alamance County library system, this full service library features an eight panel acrylic painting by local artist Jill Troutman in its 35 foot vaulted entryway and offers numerous children and adult programs. more... 

Burlington City Park South Church Street and Overbrook Road, 336-222-5030, Popular local park that features a year round aquatics center, walking tracks, five softball fields, amusement rides, and a 12 court lighted tennis complex.

Fairchild Park Off of Cloverdale Street, 336-222-5119, Nestled on ten acres of sprawling grounds, this park features a three court tennis complex, two children's playgrounds, two adult softball fields, and two open picnic shelters. A 28,000 square foot multipurpose center is also on site that includes a 14,000 square foot gymnasium, two full size basketball courts, two badminton courts, an indoor volleyball court, a game room, and a large multipurpose room. more...