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You don't have to look far for fun stuff
to do in and around Rock Hill. This college town is strategically
located in York County, right on the outskirts of Charlotte,
North Carolina. Its close proximity to one of the South's
largest cities means there's never a shortage of major entertainment,
cultural, and sporting events. Plus, there's plenty to do
right here in Rock Hill. Take a look at the numerous opportunities
awaiting you.
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| Within
Walking Distance |
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5-10
Minute Drive |
The
Bookworm at Winthrop University, the official campus
bookstore; located one block from campus, on the corner
of Cherry Road and Charlotte Avenue |
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Galleria Mall with 24-hr. Wal-mart - 60+ stores from Belk
and Sears to JC Penney and Goody’s. This shopping mall
is easily accessible from I-77. |
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Winthrop Commons shopping center with
shops & restaurants |
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Bowling Alley |
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Winthrop Lake,
Winthrop Coliseum, a frisbee and a 9-hole golf course |
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Cherry
Park, a state-of-the-art 68-acre recreational complex |
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Glencairn
Gardens, an award winning six acre garden park; peak
bloom period occurs the last week of March through mid-April.
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Manchester
Village (restaurants, shops, cinema) |
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Several popular night spots |
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Three of Rock Hill's five historic districts |
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Museum
of York County |
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York County Fairgrounds & Stadium |
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Rock Hill - York County Airport (Bryant
Field) |
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Various restaurants, including: White Horse, Anna J's,
McDonald's, Sub Station II, Lee's Chicken, Jersey Mike's,
The Varsity, Wing King, The Coast,
Burt's BBQ, The Station, Rock Hill Grill
and more...
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more than 100 local restaurants, including: Applebee's,
Ruby Tuesdays, Chick-fil-A, El Cancun, Cracker Barrel,
O'Charleys, Longhorn Steakhouse, Chili's, McAllister
Deli, Manchester Tavern, Olive Garden, Outback
Steakhouse, Mayflower Seafood, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell,
Shoney's, Wendy's, Arby's, Burger King, and many, many
more... |
| For a more
detailed listing of local restaurants
and attractions, visit the
Convention
& Visitors' Bureau Web site
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| Less Than 30
Minutes Away |
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Less Than an
Hour Away |
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Carowinds - a 105-acre water and theme park combined
and the Carowinds Palladium (13,000-seat amphitheater) |
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Bank of America Stadium, home of the
NFL Carolina Panthers |
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Charlotte Arena, home of the NBA
Bobcats,
and the ECHL Checkers |
| Knights
Stadium, home of the AAA minor league baseball
Charlotte
Knights |
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Discovery Place, one of the top hands-on science museums
in the nation |
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Carolina
Place Mall and the nearby Hwy.51 "Restaurant Row" |
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Mint Museum of Art and
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center |
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Historic
Brattonsville |
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Hundreds of shopping, eating, and entertainment possibilities |
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Anne
Springs Close Greenway - 2000+ acre undeveloped
area with twenty-six miles of hiking, horseback, and
bicycle trails |
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Lowes Motor
Speedway |
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Charlotte-Douglas International Airport |
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Landsford
Canal State Park - from mid-May to mid-June Spider
Lilies can be seen along the Catawba River |
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Daniel
Stowe Botanical Gardens |
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Afro-American
Cultural Center |
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Lake
Wylie |
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Kings
Mountain National & State Parks |
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Catawba
Cultural Preservation Project |
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Carolina Raptor Center |
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Celebration
Station fun park |
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Verizon
Wireless Amphitheater |
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US National Whitewater
Center |
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Tremont
Music Hall |
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