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Alamance County Visitors Bureau
No, Saxapahaw is not a town dreamed up by William Faulkner.
This charming spot in North Carolina is real, and its worth a visit.
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Unlike other once-booming industry towns that faded away over time, Saxapahaw reinvented itself.
Youll feel it, even if youre just passing through for a day.
Here’s the best way to spend your time in Saxapahaw.
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Jeff Tweedy, Drive By Truckers, Jason Isbell, and Son Volt have all performed here.
For a little more excitement, the Saxapahaw Mill Race to Union Bridge course includes whitewater rapids.
Plus, the guided tours offer information about the river and conservation efforts to preserve it.
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(Its actually really cool.)
The park also offers other nature-inspired play equipment like a spider climber and a fort-recreation station.
Visitors can also get into the nearby river and the Haw River Trail.
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Its been a community event since 2015, and now draws in plenty of visitors too.
Its inclusive too, offering vegetarian and vegan options for diners.
Its a true gathering place where locals support other locals.
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TheYurt at Frog Pond Farmis located just outside the village.
Tour the farm, pet some sheep, and enjoy the fresh air from your private front porch.
Cottages are within walking distance to the Haw River and Saxapahaw.
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