Kidsenses Children's Interactive Museum 172 North Main Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, 828-286-2120, The exhibits and special workshops stimulate imagination and educate. Children and adults experience hands-on fun as they learn, play and create together in this exciting environment. more...

Kings Mountain Historical Museum Foundation 100 East Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, 704-739-1019

Chimney Rock Park Highway 64/74 A, 828-625-9611, Chimney Rock Park offers hiking trails in the refreshing mountain air with the cool mists of Hickory Nut Falls. The Park offers the best of the mountains in one place with spectacular 75-mile views, hiking trails for all ages, a 404-foot waterfall, a variety of special events and much more.  more...

Nearly Perfect Tours 106 Columns Circle, Shelby, NC 28150, 704-481-9415, Nearly Perfect Tours operates from Asheville NC, Charlotte NC, and Blowing Rock NC, providing personal tours, private tours, guided tours, custom tours and tour guides.  more...