Things to do
Caswell County may be ideal for those who want to just rest and relax. We also have a number of things to do for those looking for a little adventure.
Trails and Parks
The abundance of untouched land is just one of the many aspects that attract nature lovers and outdoor adventurers. Walk the trails, take a dip in Hyco Lake, or take in the sweet smell of flowers at the Caswell Community Arboretum.
Attractions
Animal Park at the Conservators Center
676 E. Hughes Mill Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 421-0883 - we are a small staff and the phone isn't always attended. Please schedule your visit on our website here.
Throughout their 25-year history, the Animal Park at the Conservators Center has supported wildlife education and conservation. Their dedication to public wildlife education extends from on-site tours to the multiple educational and institutional partnerships the Park maintains. There’s a world to explore in the Animal Park at the Conservator’s Center (reservations required). Your adventure starts here: AnimalParkNC.org.
Baldwin Grass Fed Beef
5341 NC Highway 86 South
Yanceyville, North Carolina, 27379
(336) 694-1620
Visit the largest farm in Caswell County, a multigenerational family sustainable cattle ranch outside of Yanceyville. With over 2300 deeded acres raising Charolias (char-lay) cattle, the operation conducts a year-round grazing program. The company store is open Monday – Saturday from 9-5. weekdays. Each spring and fall the farm has an open house farm day inviting families out for a day of fun. For more information visit baldwingrassfedbeef.com.
Caswell Community Arboretum
A Platinum Certified Audubon Bird Friendly Habitat open to the public. A project of the Caswell Horticulture Club, located on property owned by Caswell County. The mission is to educate and lead by example with plants and features that build biodiversity using native, and native cultivars, and the removal of non-native invasive species.
Yanceyville Veterans Memorial Park
Corner of Church and North Streets Yanceyville, NC 27379
Visit the lovely memorial to veterans of Caswell County who have served in all branches of the military. A memorial for Caswell first responders that have sacrificed all to serve is also in the park. Come see it at the corner of Church and North Streets in Yanceyville.
Caswell County Farmers Market
158 N. Church Street, Yanceyville, NC 27379
Caswell County Local Foods Council organizes and runs the Caswell Farmers Market. It is open late April through September. Experience the healthy foods our farmers produce for the community. Caswell’s Own, Tooth Fairy in Disguise, is at each market with the ‘Two Bite Club” where youngsters can sample just two bites of locally grown vegetables to see how they like it. Located at the Yanceyville Pavilion.
Caswell Pines Golf Club
Beautiful Caswell Pines Golf Club, a public championship course built to USGA standards, was originally created by renowned golf course designer, Gene Hamm. The traditional design utilizes the pristine beauty of the natural terrain and the result is paved cart paths curving through winding groves of loblolly pines with a mixture of hardwoods and other evergreens. More info online at CaswellPines.com.
Flying Disc Clubhouse – Frisbee Golf Course
The Flying Disc Clubhouse is one of Caswell County's hidden gems. This historic log-built clubhouse dates back to the 1930s and is an idyllic setting for friends and family to gather. With a disc golf course and putting greens, walking trails, a play area for kids, and lots of outdoor seating, there's fun for the whole family. We also have 10+ craft beers on tap and 50 cans and bottles to choose from. We also specialize in old fashioned craft sodas and fresh fruit drinks.
Hyco Lake
Fishing and boating opportunities abound at Hyco Lake. “Hyco” was shortened from the Native American word “hicotaminy” which means Great Turkey Buzzard. The area that is now home to the 3,750 acre lake was once inhabited by Native Americans and, of course, the great turkey buzzard. See HycoLake.org for numerous lake resources and plenty of amenities.
Farmers Lake
Your fishing hole awaits. S.R. Farmer Lake is a popular lake for many area anglers. Its rural setting, restrictions on jet skis and swimming, and large bass population make it an ideal lake for fishing. 3268 Badgett Sisters Pkwy, Yanceyville - Open for boating and fishing March 1st - November 30th. Canoes and kayaks are available.
R. Wayne Bailey Caswell Shooting Range
Hone your skills at R. Wayne Bailey Caswell Shooting Range located at 3670 NC-86, Yanceyville. For more information visit ncwildlife.org/outdoor activities/shooting.
Distinguished Pistol Outdoor Shooting Range
Bassi Ranch at Hightowers, North Carolina, is home to the Distinguished Pistol Outdoor Shooting Range where they teach safety and marksmanship skills to new shooters! Everyone is welcome.
RANGE HOURS & OPERATIONS:
Open on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays (10AM-5PM) & Sundays (1PM-5PM)
Always check the Calendar Page on the website before coming out to the ranch! They host events that may cause closures during regular hours, so please make sure they are OPEN!
Caswell Recreation Center
The Rec Center Includes a picnic shelter and paved trail encircling the baseball fields and tennis courts at 228 County Park Rd., in Yanceyville.
Camp Springs Blue Grass Park
A restored campground and blue grass park that hosts a number of seasonal events. Visit their Facebook page for a list of upcoming events and how to purchase tickets.
Simmons Farm Museum and Tractor Farm
At Simmons Farm Museum, they are focused on helping visitors disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life. They offer family-focused activities and educational opportunities that are rooted in local farming. Our event venue and museum has something for everyone.
Historic Courthouse
The historic Caswell County Courthouse at Court Square in Yanceyville, is a monumental embodiment of Victorian Institutional Architecture; a testament to Caswell’s prosperous past. Tours are coordinated at the Richmond-Miles Museum at 15 Main Street, Yanceyville, NC.
Richmond-Miles Museum
The Richmond-Miles Museum is the homeplace of Maud Gatewood and contains a museum filled with articles representing rural life. At the museum, tours of the Old Jail and the restoredone-room Poteat School House can be scheduled. Museum hours: Wed - Fri, 1 - 4 PM.
Yanceyville Museum of Art
158 East Church St
Yanceyville, NC 27379
(336) 694-5431
The art gallery features the largest collection of Maud Gatewood pieces. The gallery includes both her personal works as well as pieces from her collection. The Yanceyville Museum of Art is located inside the Yanceyville Municipal Services Building located at 158 East Church Street in Yanceyville. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm and is free to visit.
Shangri-la Stone Village
A retired tobacco farmer's hobby project turns into a must-be-seen stone village. Unique to Caswell, this whimsical village was fashioned by Mr. Henry Warren with white quartz from his farm. His family graciously invites the public to visit and enjoy. Please be gentle with the structures and respectful of this family’s property. Located beside 11535 NC-86, Prospect Hill, NC.
Caswell Arts
Features rotating exhibits of local artists and is a hybrid gallery/retail space. Located in the CoSquare shared workspace facility in downtown Yanceyville, find it at 125 Main St. For more, visit caswellarts.org.
Maud Gatewood Park
Firetower Rd.
A short paved tranquil trail where locals often do their daily walk. The park features a picnic shelter, tables and restrooms just off the busy NC-86.
Milton Renaissance Museum & Visitor Center
Originally a bank, this beautiful building offers displays and artifacts of Milton's history. Enjoy pictures of Milton's buildings of the past and learn more about this town, first settled in 1796. What was once a bustling tobacco trade town, Milton's history will capture your heart as you walk through the rooms of this museum and learn of the influential people who not only made their mark on Caswell County, but on North Carolina as well.
The Town of Milton
The “Museum Without Walls” beckons! Visit Union Tavern, the cabinet shop of Thomas Day, free black cabinet maker during the pre-Civil War era. Other sites in Milton include shops, an art gallery, and bank museum. For more info visit www.visitmiltonnc.com.
Thomas Day House
148 Broad St.
Milton, NC 27305
Thomas Day was a free Black furniture craftsman and cabinetmaker. He moved to Milton in 1817 and became a highly successful businessman, boasting the largest and most productive workshop in the state during the 1850s. The facility is soon to become an official state historic site. Click here to learn more about plans for the historic site.
Trails
Yanceyville Trails
Maud Gatewood Park: Paved walking trail in approximately a half mile loop. Many do their daily walk there and you can also take a picnic and enjoy the covered shelter and picnic tables. Firetower Road on the right, just past SECU.
Park & Recreation Track: Around the playing fields is a paved track that is 1/3 mile long. 228 County Park Road, Yanceyville, NC
Orchard Lake/Senior Center/Yoder’s Trail: Beginning either at the trailhead behind Yoders, or midway at the Flying Disc Company entrance area, or at the Senior Center (enter trail just to the left right as you turn into the center’s drive). Here you can traverse nearly 2 miles crossing streams and see lots of native plants and trees. 90 County Home Road, Blanch; 649 Firetower Road, Yanceyville or 515 Clubhouse Drive, Blanch.
Caswell Community Arboretum Walking Trail: Behind the Historic Courthouse. A paved sidewalk through the native plants from all around Caswell here for the public to enjoy. See the gazebo, water feature, and enjoy this beautiful area that begins at the historic jail and one room schoolhouse. 304 North Avenue, just past the Yanceyville Fire Department.
Sunline Trail/Animal Protection Society Trail: This set of trails consists of three loops. Entrance located behind the Caswell County Animal Protection Society (APS) or second entrance with parking is located on Sunline Drive. Trail provides a great space for the volunteers for the APS to walk the rescue dogs. 836 County Home Road, Yanceyville, NC 27379; or Sunline Drive, Yanceyville, NC.
Milton Trails
The Milton Heritage Trail: Milton’s early warehouse district, located in a previously wooded-over area between Fairview Street and East Street, the area behind Commercial Row, include streets still owned by the Town of Milton. Here a lovely well groomed pedestrian walkway with historical markers sharing the locations of many former buildings when Milton was a port town. Lea's Alley Entrance at Milton 66 - 191 Broad Street, Milton, NC, 27305.
NC Wildlife Take Out on Dan River in Milton. Milton Public Boat Landing on Route 62 south of Danville (GPS 36.5407, -79.2149)
Leasburg Trails
NC Game Lands Will Paylor Horse Trail: Approximate 3 mile loop or 5 miles through. Owned by the NC Game Lands, this is a horse trail that game land officials recommend as a good hiking trail. Go to the end of Will Paylor Rd, large parking lot and trailhead at dead end.
Burlington Trails
Animal Park at the Conservators Center Trails: Located just inside Caswell County, visitors can enjoy meandering through the trails at the Conservator Center where you can hear the sounds of the lions in the distance. Trail does not provide handicapped access. Stop into the gift shop to be directed to the trails. 676 E Hughes Mill Rd, Burlington, NC 27217
Farms
Simmons Farm Museum and Tractor Farm
At Simmons Farm Museum, they are focused on helping visitors disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life. They offer family-focused activities and educational opportunities that are rooted in local farming. Our event venue and museum has something for everyone.
Baldwin Grass Fed Beef
5341 NC Highway 86 South
Yanceyville, North Carolina, 27379
(336) 694-1620
Visit the largest farm in Caswell County, a multigenerational family sustainable cattle ranch outside of Yanceyville. With over 2300 deeded acres raising Charolias (char-lay) cattle, the operation conducts a year-round grazing program. The company store is open Monday – Saturday from 9-5. weekdays. Each spring and fall the farm has an open house farm day inviting families out for a day of fun. For more information visit baldwingrassfedbeef.com.
Raynay Alpaca Farm
Raynay is currently home to 70 alpacas. We are fully involved in the national show-circuit and are having great success in the ring. We have a store onsite with many alpaca yarn products. Call for tours.
Lunsford Strawberry Farm
Family farm known in the community for its strawberries and tomatoes. Stop by when in season for the freshest produce around.
Redding Roost Greenhouse & Farm
Offering organically grown produce, veggie plant starts, flowers, hanging baskets, planters and more!
Century Farm Orchard
A small, family-owned and operated nursery specializing in old southern apples. Recognized by the NC Dept of Agriculture for having remained in the family for over one hundred years this farm is named Century Farm Orchards. Open House Saturdays in November. Call for details. Not open to public except Open House Days - visit the website for details.