York County, SC

Destinations that could be linked by the Carolina Thread Trail:

Anne Springs Close Greenway

The Anne Springs Close Greenway is a park-like private property which offers 32 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding and lessons, primitive camping, fishing, mountain biking and special-event opportunities. According to the greenway's Web site, "the greenway includes over 190 species of wildflowers, and a great diversity of birds and other interesting wildlife." The area also includes the 28-acre Lake Haigler, four other fishing ponds which are each approximately 4 acres in size and Steele Creek. The Greenway also has a Dairy Barn bAAuilt in 1946, which can be used and rented for gatherings, parties and weddings for up to 400 guests.

Carowinds

This premier 105-acre water and theme park in the Carolinas features over 100 state-of-the-art rides, shows, and movie-themed experiences for all ages, as well as a Zoom Zone children’s area, a Nickelodeon WaterWorks water park, and a year-round campground.

14523 Carowinds Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273-6756
(704) 588-2600

Catawba Cultural Center

The Catawba Cultural Preservation Project Center maintains a collection of historic American Indian displays and artifacts. The old reservation schoolhouse now houses numerous displays plus a craft store. A nature trail takes you down to an archaeological site, a Native American garden, and a reconstructed bark house. At the end of the trail you can get a magnificent view of the Catawba River.

1536 Tom Stevens Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 328-2427

Historic Brattonsville

Located in southern York County, South Carolina, Historic Brattonsville is the best preserved Scots-Irish settlement in the South. Having remained relatively intact for more than two centuries, Brattonsville and its environs provide a unique window into the past as illustrated by three generations of the Bratton family. Notable structures at Historic Brattonsville include the Backwoods Cabin, the McConnell Log Cabin, the Revolutionary House, the Homestead House, the Detached Dining Hall and the Warming Kitchen, both parts of the Homestead House. Other structures include a Detached Kitchen, a Slave House, and Hightower Hall. Aside from its Scots-Irish heritage, Brattonsville is historically significant as being the site of the Battle of Huck's Defeat.

Kings Mountain State Park and Kings Mountain National Military Park

Kings Mountain State Park is a 6,885-acre park located in York county. Built originally by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, Kings Mountain has miles of trails, equestrian facilities, group camping barracks, campgrounds, two fishing lakes with boat rentals and the popular Living History Farm.

The farm is a realistic replica of a typical Piedmont farm from the early to mid 1800s. Buildings include a house, barn and gin, and there are gardens and animals, including cows, chickens and a bunch of friendly cats. Regularly scheduled special events at the park bring in local crowds, and the park is also adjacent to Kings Mountain National Military Park located in both York and Cherokee counties, site of a pivotal Revolutionary War battle.

1277 Park Road
Blacksburg, SC 29702
(803) 222-3209