What to do and see in North Carolina, United States: The Best Monuments & Statues

July 18, 2021 Jeremy Dunfee

North Carolina has something for everyone, with the highest mountains in the eastern U.S., 300 miles of pristine coastline, quaint towns and vibrant cities. From the mountains to the sea, explore the natural, scenic beauty, discover outdoor adventure or try one of 500 golf courses, including the legendary Pinehurst No. 2. Discover a favorite among 100 wineries and 60 craft breweries, tour historic and cultural treasures, sample farm to table delicacies and get the thrill of motorsports in the "home" of NASCAR.
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1. North Carolina Vietnam Veterans Memorial

I-85 Mile Marker 100, Lexington, NC http://www.vietvet.org/ncabout.htm
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

North Carolina Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Reviewed By urbanguy - Richmond, United States

We entered the Rest Stop at MM 100 on I-85 to "use" the Rest Stop and wound up seeing a really nice and interesting potential tourist attraction. I noticed the sign to the Memorial and decided to walk down to it. You'll walk down a short hill, go across a one lane bridge, and get to a parking lot. You walk a little more and come to a well mowed field with the Memorial at the far end. It's a red brick wall with bronze plaques as its center panel. Each plaque has the name of the more than 1600 North Carolinians killed or missing in Vietnam. Very, very nice!

2. Black Lives Do Matter Memorial Sign

North Fourth Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Black Lives Do Matter Memorial Sign

3. Wilmington National Cemetery

2011 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28403-1017 +1 910-815-4877 http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/wilmington.asp
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Wilmington National Cemetery

4. Thomas Wolfe Memorial

52 N Market St, Asheville, NC 28801-8105 +1 828-253-8304 [email protected] http://www.wolfememorial.com
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4.5 based on 511 reviews

Thomas Wolfe Memorial

Thomas Wolfe's childhood home, immortalized in his 1929 novel, "Look Homeward Angel," is preserved intact as a lasting monument to one of the 20th century's most prominent writers. The house, originally operated as a boardinghouse by his mother, retains most of its original furnishings and is designated as a National Historic Landmark. Tours of the 29 room house are offered hourly. The adjacent visitor center and museum highlight Wolfe's life and major literary accomplishments.

Reviewed By carolynn762 - Avon, United States

This is the boarding house that was the childhood home of Thomas Wolfe and his family. It is maintained as part of a memorial to the local author and is next to a modern structure erected by the city to showcase his life.

5. Stone Angel

Oakdale Cemetery, Hendersonville, NC +1 828-697-3084
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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Stone Angel

The angel that Thomas Wolfe described in his book "Look Homeward Angel" is located close to his memorial.

Reviewed By LadyValkyrie99 - DeLand, United States

Of course I wanted to see it becasue of all the other reviews, but this statue was beautiful and very well maintained considering its age.

6. N.C.Korean War Memorial

Hwy. 218 and I-485, Mint Hill, NC +1 704-392-4981 http://www.koreanwarmemorialnc.com
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

N.C.Korean War Memorial

7. Monument to a Century of Flight

5230 N Croatan Hwy Aycock Brown Welcome Center, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949-3990 +1 252-261-4644 http://www.monumenttoacenturyofflight.org/index.html
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4.5 based on 376 reviews

Monument to a Century of Flight

Reviewed By baxterscreativee2017 - Virginia Beach, United States

My husband and I stopped at the welcome center to use the bathroom and upon leaving we saw a small parking lot with a trail, so we got out and went to see what the trail led to. This monument is really cute and provides a lot of detail/history of flight. I would recommend a quick visit to check this out.

8. The Big Duncan Phyfe Chair

near 401 E Main St & Salem St, Thomasville, NC 27360 http://www.thomasville-nc.gov/services/advanced-components/calendar-month-view
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4.5 based on 54 reviews

The Big Duncan Phyfe Chair

Reviewed By tonyrM2144BH - Denton, United States

If you are planning a vacation destination anywhere close to Thomasville NC ,you have to plan to take time to see this wonderful creation .I may be a little bias as my grandmother worked at Thomasville furniture industry,better know as TFI for 51 years and ran a router making Duncan Phyfe type chairs ,as this giant is a type of ,super friendly small town with great food close to chair .

9. Union Square

Hickory, NC 28601 +1 828-322-1456
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Union Square

Reviewed By donrush377

we have one of the best up towns in NC. great stores and eateries. nice farmers market in season and sidewalks....a fun place

10. Memorial Bell Tower

2011 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607 http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/tower.html
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Memorial Bell Tower

Reviewed By LevonM_11 - Raleigh, United States

Built as a shrine to honor the NC State students and alumni who died in WWI. The Shrine Room has a memorial plaque with the names of the 34 who died plus 1 more to honor all those students and alumni who fought in the Great War. On 1 May 2018 the first of the 100 world wide WWI Centennial Celebrations was held at the Bell Tower. Not only was it the 1st but it will be the only one held on a college campus. Quite an Honor.

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