President James K. Polk State Historic Site Travel Information (Pineville, NC)

Charlotte Charlotte, sitting proudly atop a hill and with a host of glistening skyscrapers, is visible from many miles away when approaching by road. As you get nearer, your attention will likely be drawn to th... Charlotte, NC

Charlotte The “Queen City” is North Carolina’s largest city and is its center for arts, culture, and big-league sports. With a population of nearly a half million, Charlotte became a national financial leader i... Charlotte, NC

Propane and Champagne: Hot-Air Ballooning Gary pulled into the parking lot, opened the door to the van, and jumped out. His balloon chase crew did likewise. It didn’t matter that the motor was still running; it was time to try the pibal. The ... Charlotte, NC

Speed! Stock-Car Racing I stood tenth in line behind the thigh-high wall on Pit Road, waiting. I wasn’t scared exactly, but I was watching everything that moved, in this case, several race cars hurtling by in excess of 100 m... Charlotte, NC

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Lower McAlpine Creek, McMullen Creek, and Four-Mile Creek Greenway (Distance: 1.7 mi) Usually hiking is differentiated from everyday walking by features such as mountains, forests, lakes, and dirt trails. A residential greenway has to be pretty amazing to be included in a hiking book. ...

Pineville, NC - Hiking - length:5.8 mi

Springfield Trail (Distance: 3.5 mi) The Springfield Trail is one of two hikes featured in the Anne Springs Close Greenway, located near Rock Hill, South Carolina (see also the Lake Haigler Trail), and the highlight is a suspension bridg...

Forest Lake, SC - Hiking - length:2.3 mi

Anne Springs Close Greenway: History Walk (Distance: 3.8 mi) This path travels past several historic sites on its journey to the Anne Springs Close Nature Center. By starting at the Dairy Barn trailhead, the route first visits Coltharp Cabin, a small wooden far...

Fort Mill, NC - Hiking - length:1.6 mi

Anne Springs Close Greenway:Historic Lake Haigler Trail (Distance: 3.8 mi) The Historic Lake Haigler Trail at Anne Springs Close Greenway is a sampler of everything that makes Charlottearea hiking so fantastic. The trail starts by traveling through open pastures and beside a...

Fort Mill, SC - Hiking - length:3.7 mi

Anne Springs Close Greenway: Webb Grist Mill (Distance: 3.9 mi) This hike starts by heading north and looping around Lake Crandall, before veering southwest to meet the Norfolk Southern Railroad line and Steele Creek. The route then parallels the creek and crosses...

Fort Mill, NC - Hiking - length:3.9 mi

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Crystal Creek Crystal Creek Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6387 yards, par 71 1.4 miles from center of President James K. Polk State Historic Site

Regent Park Regent Park Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6729 yards, par 71 1.8 miles from center of President James K. Polk State Historic Site

Golf Club Ballantyne Resort Public, 18 holes 6710 yards, par 71 3.1 miles from center of President James K. Polk State Historic Site

Ballantyne Ballantyne Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 7032 yards, par 72 3.5 miles from center of President James K. Polk State Historic Site

Quail Hollow Quail Hollow Club Private Equity, 18 holes 7114 yards, par 72 3.5 miles from center of President James K. Polk State Historic Site

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