Visitor Centers

Interstate 73/74 Visitor Centers | Seagrove, North Carolina

Visitor Center Northbound

Northbound | 4393 Interstate 73/74 | (800) 626-2672, ext 107

Opened in 2010 to serve northbound travelers on I-73/74, the Northbound Visitor Center features lovely landscaped grounds with a beautiful water fountain as its focal point and includes picnic tables, grills, and a walking trail.

Southbound Visitor Center

Southbound | 4390 Interstate 73/74 | (800) 626-2672, ext 106

Opened in 2010 to serve southbound travelers on I-73/74, the Southbound Visitor Center features a rock waterfall and "green" rooftop where you can observe sweeping views of the Uwharrie National Forest and includes picnic tables, grills, and a walking trail. 

Both centers offer visitor information for Archdale, Asheboro, Franklinville, Liberty, Ramseur, Randleman, Seagrove, Staley, and Trinity including Creekside Park & Greenway, the North Carolina Zoo, Petty Family Attractions, and Linbrook Heritage Estate. Additionally, there are more than 60 displays from Seagrove area pottery shops; a tractor from Neal's Industrial & Agricultural Museum in Trinity; brochures and other collateral materials of interest from across the state including attractions and events in North Carolina's coastal, Piedmont, and mountain regions; and NCDOT road maps. There are two additional buildings for vending offering various snacks and drinks; and public restrooms which are open 24/7.

The I-73/74 Visitor Centers are staffed and operated by Randolph County Tourism Development Authority in partnership with the NC Department of Transportation and are located just one mile south of Exit 61/Hwy 705 in Seagrove, North Carolina.| For a complete list of NCDOT amenities and parking information for the rest and vending areas, click HERE.

Our Visitor Centers are open to serve the traveling public six days a week.

Days and hours of operation:

Mon/Wed/Thu, 9 am - 4 pm

Fri - Sun, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue, CLOSED

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Staff Directory

  • Amber Scarlett, Executive Director | O: (336) 626-0364, ext 102 | Email - click HERE
  • Annette Cagle, Director of Visitor Services & Information | O: (336) 626-0364, ext 108 | Email - click HERE
  • Matthew Jarrett, Tourism Information Coordinator | O: (336) 626-0364 | Email - click HERE
  • Christy Kiser, Tourism Information Coordinator | O: (336) 626-0364 | Email - click HERE
  • Part-Time Visitor Services & Information Counselors: JoAnne Higgins, Shelly LaCoss, Benita McNeill, Rea Richardson, and Carole Thorsen

Division 8 Road Environmental Engineer

  • Mark Thompson, NCDOT | O: 910-773-8060

Division 8 Engineer

  • Brandon Jones, NCDOT | O: 910-773-8000