North Carolina - Tourist Spot

Winston – Salem, North Carolina

Address: E Sprague St, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Phone: 910-721-7300

There were eight shell – shaped gas stations that were a radiant emblem from the past as a brand logo of the Royal Dutch – Shell Oil. But only the Sprague Street station survived in the 80s. At present times, it is now used as a regional office and information center about other preservation projects and the glorious years of reign of the shell – stations in the area.

High Point, North Carolina

Address: 508 North Hamilton St., High Point, North Carolina
Admission: Free
Hours: Open Daily 24 hours
Phone: 800-872-5255

This is considered as one of the biggest roadside attractions – the World’s Largest Chest Drawer. It stands as a tribute to High Point as the ‘Home Furnishings Capital of the World’.

The 20 – ft tall building with all knobs was known at first as the ‘Bureau of Information’ but it was renovated and became a 38 – ft tall Goddard – Townsend front chest which can be easily viewed at the main Lobby area of the visitor info center.

It’s a giant monument that shows to the world a piece of the American Colonial furniture.

Murphy, North Carolina

Address: Hwy 294, Murphy, North Carolina
Admission: Free
Hours: During daylight hours. Just call to verify.
Phone: 828-494-7855

This sight is a must – see for every one of all religious sects. It is a naturally beautiful Christian theme park which is the abode of the World’s biggest 10 Commandments – a 300 – ft tableaux, is worth seeing.

Plus, a tourist can also see a giant replica of the Bible which is famously known as the World’s Largest Testament. There is also the Baptismal Pool and the Star of Bethlehem is also visible. Of course, the Prayer Mountain should not be forgotten which is located at the other side. There is a long stretch of religious landmarks. Another major attraction is the ‘All Nations Cross’ that’s about 115 ft in width and 150 ft in height. As visitors can easily see the different flags from every nations from its huge cruciform. There is the Golgotha memorial where the replica of Jesus tomb is located.

This place is the ultimate Christian theme park for everyone as it also has a gift shop that sells videos, T-shirts, souvenirs and others.

The Gourd Museum was started by the couple Marvin and Mary Johnson and the museum was known as the authority on gourd art because they had just too many gourds in their home. The collection includes the following:

Gourd lamps
Gourd Popeye
Musical instruments (like gourd xylophone)
Variety of animals (like gourd penguins, snakes, raccoons, elephants, alligators, dinosaurs and sharks)
African mammoth gourds that is strong enough to stand
Last Supper rendition made from the gourd seeds
‘Shamu’ gourd