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                                                              Local Attractions
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                                                              De Hart Botanical Garden
                                                              3585 US 401 South
                                                              Louisburg, NC 27549

                                                              919-496-4771
                                                              Come relax as you explore the many trails in the beautiful gardens. Enjoy the cool shade and water fall on the childrens trail or take a longer trail to see the lake and many native plants, trees, and flowers. There are over 85 acres of nature to explore and enjoy.

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                                                              Vollmer Farms
                                                              677 NC Hwy 98E
                                                              Bunn, North Carolina

                                                              919-496-3076
                                                              http://www.vollmerfarm.com/
                                                              Organic farm where your family can pick strawberries and other fresh produce. There's a homemade ice cream shop on-site as well as a 40 acre playground called the Back Forty. The Back Forty requires an admission fee of $15/person and includes access to a huge pumpkin jump, zip lines, hayrides, and 2 large play structures.

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                                                              Hill Ridge Farm
                                                              703 Tarboro Road
                                                              Youngsville, NC 27596

                                                              919-556-1771
                                                              1-800-358-4170
                                                              http://www.hillridgefarms.com/
                                                              Fun for the whole family.  We offer one of the Triangle's best educational and fun-filled destinations for family outings, picnics, field trips and more! Come feed and play with our many farm animals, see the old-time afrm equipment, and take a train ride. We also have a playland, a giant slide,a fun filled fort, gem stone panning, hayrides, educational exhibits, and picnic grounds.


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                                                              Triangle Skydiving Center
                                                              480 Airport Dr
                                                              Suite 200
                                                              Louisburg, NC 27549
                                                              (919) 497-5867

                                                              triangleskydiving.com
                                                              Come see Louisburg from the air. Whether you want to jump or just watch skydivers landing, we offer all you are looking for. We offer tandem skydiving and accelerated free falls if it's your first time. We have packages for first time jumpers as well as those more experienced. Give us a call or visit our website so we can answer any questions you might have.