This country oasis is located in the beautiful Uwharrie Lakes region of Piedmont, North Carolina. It is convienently located near one of the state's largest urban areas, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Tuckertown Lake, Badin Lake and Lake Tillery are all located within a few minutes drive of the Inn and offer a multitude of opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming and other water activities. Hiking, equestrian trails and other outdoor activities are available at Morrow Mountain State Park and the nearby Uwharrie National Forest. Morrow Mountain State Park is bordered on two sides by Lake Tillery and covers 4,425 acres in the Uwharrie Mountains, the oldest mountain range in North America. Morrow Mountain's facilities include a large swimming pool and bathhouse, picnic areas, rental boats, a natural history museum, hiking and nature trails, an amphitheater and a re-creation of the historical Kron House where Dr. France J. Kron lived in the early 1800's.
The Badin Inn Resort and Country Club (formerly the Stanly County Country Club) in Badin has a beautiful, well-maintained 18 hole championship course, swimming pool, tennis courts and a clubhouse. Piney Point Golf Club, is a semi-private club in Norwood and boasts an 18 hole course and modern clubhouse. Fifteen minutes from Albemarle lies Uwharrie Point, home of The Old North State Club, the state's number two golf course, and the new Tillery Tradition golf community. Several quality vineyards and wineries are just minutes away from The Quarter Horse Inn and add to your visit. Dennis Vineyards, Stony Mountain Vineyard and Uwharrie Vineyards are just a few of the local winemakers in the area.
If you want to add the "Big City" to the list of things to do, nearby Charlotte abounds with sports, history, cultural events, science, festivals and more. For the sports fans, the area features NASCAR, Panthers' football, Charlotte Knights' baseball, Bobcats' and Sting basketball and the Checkers ice hockey.
For the museum seekers, Charlotte boasts the Discovery Place Science Museum, the Levine Museum of the New South, the Mint Museum and the Museum of Arts & Crafts. There are numerous cultural events such as theater, orchestra and broadway plays. Historic sites include: the Hezekiah Alexander House, the Latta Plantation and the Polk Memorial, which are all in adjacent Mecklenburg County.
No matter what you are looking for, there is something for everyone here. The Quarter Horse Inn will help make your visit one that is relaxing and memorable. The level of activity, or lack thereof, is completely up to you. Make Your Reservation Today! Home | Amenities | Recreation & Activities | Links | Sitemap | Contact Us | Map | Rates & Reservations  Copyright © 2006-2007 The Quarter Horse Inn Website Developed & Maintained by  |
