The best things to do in Asheboro

com plus Top 100 Public Access Courses by GolfWeek 2026, Tot Hill Farm Golf Club gives Asheboro golfers a true bucket list round, all adventure yet surprisingly playable, with scenery that turns pars into stories you’ll rehash at dinner.

From the Asheboro newsletter, October 8, 2026

Donald Ross’s 1935 layout at Asheboro Municipal Golf Course winds through 56 tree-lined acres, perfect for a quick after-work round or sharpening the wedges. They host the Men’s Asheboro City-Amateur and Junior Amateur tournaments each year, and PGA Associate Austin Stout offers lessons if your slice needs counseling.

From the Asheboro newsletter, October 12, 2026

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

When you need a low-key hang that still feels like a win, Strike House of Asheboro packs bowling, billiards, and putt-putt under one roof, plus a legit food-and-bar lineup and live bands on select nights. Great for birthday crews or spontaneous weeknight bragging rights.

From the Asheboro newsletter, October 17, 2026

Winston Lake Golf Course is an Ellis Maples design carved through 480 acres of rolling woods, with newly upgraded Diamond Zoysia greens reshaped and leveled for more fun pin placements. It’s a scenic, no-fuss round and arguably the Triad’s best value, plus a solid spot for tournaments or junior golf.

From the Burlington newsletter, September 9, 2026

If your week could use arena energy, Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum has you covered with the Face to Face Speaker Series featuring Cynthia Erivo on September 16 and a slate of Wake Forest Men's Basketball right after. Scope Premium Experiences or host a private event if you're feeling fancy.

From the Albemarle newsletter, October 18, 2026

Winston Salem Fairgrounds keeps the Triad calendar buzzing with concerts, a farmers market, food fests, trade shows, and even an ice rink for public skating and hockey. Clean, versatile, and constantly booking something new, it’s the easy yes when your group chat wants plans that feel bigger than the usual.

From the High Point newsletter, September 3, 2026

Kentner Stadium is home turf for Wake Forest field hockey and track, a 4,000-seat setup that keeps you close to the action and the Deacon spirit. An easy day-trip for Kannapolis folks, it’s perfect when you want real competition, fast turf, and zero bad sightlines.

From the Kannapolis newsletter, September 13, 2026

From the massive Thunder Bay wave pool to chill Lazy River laps and thrill rides like Bombs Away and Daredevil Drop, Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park nails the mid-week reset. 40+ attractions, family vibes, and DJ-fueled summer events make it feel like a mini-vacation right here in Greensboro.

From the Greensboro newsletter, October 15, 2026

Looking for a proper challenge this week? The Cardinal by Pete Dye delivers championship public golf with exceptional conditions, classic Dye railroad ties, and holes that weave along lakes and through wooded glades on a 140-acre, par-70 layout. Semi-private vibe, welcoming feel...

From the Greensboro newsletter, October 22, 2026

Planning a team shindig, campus show, or fundraiser this week? Summit Comedy lines up the right comedian or even a magician, hypnotist, or ventriloquist, then hand-holds the whole process, sending video options fast that match your budget and theme, plus pro tips so your event actually crushes.

From the Charlotte newsletter, October 4, 2026

Clean trampoline arena, plus a climbing wall and slides, hosts birthday parties and dodgeball games.

If you're in Apex, Duke University Golf Club is a public-access design by Robert Trent Jones Sr. & Rees Jones with a legit practice setup, club fitting, and lessons from Get Golf Ready to Junior Golf. Book a tee time and treat yourself to championship-caliber greens this week.

From the Durham newsletter, September 30, 2026

Highland Creek Golf Club threads through towering trees and meandering creeks, now rolling on new Hybrid Bermudagrass greens. An 18-hole championship layout with four tee sets, a full practice range, and a beer garden taproom with patio views... basically your excuse to play, hang, and repeat.

From the Wilkesboro newsletter, October 18, 2026

Impeccable greens, strategic layouts, and a fully stocked pro shop make Greensboro Country Club - Carlson Farm Course the place to tune up your swing this week, then cap it with GCC’s fine dining or a casual bite that turns a round into an easy little victory lap.

From the Greensboro newsletter, October 10, 2026

Croasdaile Country Club still nails the local sweet spot, with a George Cobb course refreshed by John Lafoy, a brand-new pool open for the 2026 season, year-round tennis and four dedicated pickleball courts, plus a renovated clubhouse that keeps both fine and casual dining easy.

From the Durham newsletter, September 6, 2026

Remember Wheels Fun Park? It’s back as Wheels Durham’s Roller Skating Rink, freshly revived and run by United Skates of America, with community energy and events. Grab your crew this week, lace up, and make a few laps that feel like the good kind of throwback.

From the Durham newsletter, October 21, 2026

If you want reliable water time, Edison Johnson Aquatics Center keeps an 8-lane indoor pool humming with lap swim, low-impact fitness, lessons, and rec swim. Drop in when you can or grab a pass, and yes, they’ve got an aquatic lift, ramp and water chair.

From the Wilson newsletter, September 5, 2026

If you want a round that actually makes you think, Winding Creek Golf Course is a regulation 18-hole municipal track with strategic lies, creative shot opportunities, and enough personality to keep you grinning between swings. It used to be a landfill, now it’s a legit diamond in the rough.

From the Winston-Salem newsletter, August 13, 2026

Just down the road, Forest Oaks Country Club brings Ellis Maples design, PGA Tour pedigree as the former Greater Greensboro Open host, and a rejuvenated semi-private track locals can actually play. Swing it, then refuel at Champions Grill... the vibes are pure Carolina golf.

From the Greensboro newsletter, October 6, 2026

Durham Warli Mural invites neighbors to help co-create a massive piece in the indigenous Warli style, learning basics via live-streamed lessons and sending in sketches that shape the final design, a community snapshot of Durham from tobacco fields to our vibrant urban present.

From the Durham newsletter, September 16, 2026

Spacious golf course featuring a driving range for practice, plus a bar and grill for casual fare.

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

Between the East and West 18-hole championship courses designed by David Graham and Gary Panks, Golf at Grandover Resort gives Greensboro golfers a real test plus legit coaching through its Golf Academy. Book a public tee time, then treat yourself in the pro shop if the swing behaves.

From the Greensboro newsletter, October 1, 2026

From go-karts and laser tag to mini-golf, bumper boats, batting cages, flight simulators, and an arcade, Frankie's of Raleigh is the no-brainer plan when the group chat stalls. Easy to please kids, coworkers, and competitive friends, then grab a bite and keep the smack talk rolling.

From the Raleigh newsletter, August 31, 2026

Casual neighborhood movie theater with reclining seats.

Tree-lined fairways, quick Ultradwarf Bermudagrass greens, and a layout that makes club selection actually matter... The Tradition Golf Club is Charlotte golf with personality, so this week hit the new Toptracer Range’s 15 covered bays to nerd out on ball speed and spin, then celebrate at the Pub & Grill.

From the Huntersville newsletter, October 10, 2026

Old Chatham Golf Club is a private sanctuary for golfers who want the game front and center, built around real camaraderie and stellar service. If you can snag a member invite, this is the week to walk a course where championships and friendships share top billing.

From the Durham newsletter, October 6, 2026

Whether you care about a pure Donald Ross fairway or just want a place where kids, pickleball, and exceptional dining happily coexist, Hope Valley Country Club delivers.

From the Holly Springs newsletter, September 12, 2026

Aquatic complex chain with additional land attractions including mini-golf, laser tag & go-karts.

Starmount Forest Country Club delivers elegant wedding spaces and chef-driven dining, plus an 18-hole championship course, indoor and outdoor tennis and pickleball, and a resort-style pool. If you’re plotting a big day or just a better Tuesday, this polished local hub has you covered.

From the Greensboro newsletter, September 26, 2026

Sneak in a round at the Robert Trent Jones designed Duke University Golf Club, then linger over award-winning dining at Fairview Dining Room or a pour at Bull Durham Bar. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club makes a weekday feel like a mini getaway with clinics, instruction, and tall pines for days.

From the Durham newsletter, October 14, 2026

Whether your Saturday means chasing pars on a George Cobb designed 18 or grabbing a poolside burger while the kids splash, Umstead Pines @ Willowhaven Golf & Swim Club keeps it simple for north Durham locals. Public tee times, Executive Chef Doug, the Pinecone Grill, and an event ready mid century clubhouse seal it.

From the Durham newsletter, October 10, 2026

Whether you need to shake off desk-chair stiffness or tire out the kids, DEFY Charlotte is your indoor air sports playground with trampolines, a ninja course, extreme dodgeball, and a zip line.

From the Mecklenburg County newsletter, October 21, 2026

Pauli Murray Mural is part of a community created series honoring Pauli Murray’s life and legacy, with bold portraits and quotes appearing on everyday buildings. It’s the kind of quick art walk that turns a coffee run into a mini history lesson, and it sticks with you.

From the Wilson newsletter, September 4, 2026

Home of the PGA TOUR’s Wyndham Championship on a classic Donald Ross layout, Sedgefield Country Club pairs world-class golf with a true private club setting in the Triad. Go for the course, stay for tennis, pickleball, aquatics, camps, dining, and kid-approved fun that keeps the whole crew happy.

From the Greensboro newsletter, October 3, 2026

If your short game needs humbling in the best way, The Crossings Golf Club pairs lively Bermuda greens with a Ron Garl layout recognized as one of the Triangle’s most unique. Triangle Business Journal named it Most Challenging in 2019 and Best Public and Semi-Private in 2020, under new ownership since 2024.

From the Durham newsletter, October 9, 2026

Hillandale Golf Course is the go-to public track for Durham golfers, with four distinct teeing areas from 4,954 to 6,339 yards and the nationally acclaimed Hillandale Golf Shop. Book a round, get fit or take lessons with PGA pros, join a league, then debrief at The Grill.

From the High Point newsletter, September 1, 2026

ParTee Shack - Greensboro is basically childhood joy with better aim: two wild mini golf courses, a multi-level go kart track, and an arcade with 30+ games. Rally your crew this week for bragging rights, friendly trash talk, and enough laughter to forget who actually kept score.

From the Greensboro newsletter, September 23, 2026

Monster-themed mini-golf chain featuring a glow-in-the-dark indoor course, plus arcade games & a DJ.