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Slip Away, Create Your Own Pace in Stanly County

Looking for a place to slip away and enjoy a pace of life with a rhythm of your own choosing? Look no further. Within easy driving distance of Charlotte and in close proximity to the state’s metropolitan areas, Stanly County is an oasis of calm.

Nestled in the rolling hills of North Carolina’s Piedmont, untouched by urban sprawl, Stanly County is a land of rural beauty. Scenic byways wind through leafy lanes, beside lush fields and along the banks of serene lakes and gently flowing streams. In the northeast corner of the county, the ancient Uwharrie Mountains rise above the Yadkin/ Pee Dee River and enclose the beauty of Morrow Mountain State Park.

Want to stay awhile? Bed and Breakfast and country inn facilities provide accommodation along with vacation rentals, hotels, motels and campgrounds.

Energy to spare? Recreational facilities include cycling, kayaking, gold mining and golf.

For a change of pace follow the Wine Trail and discover Stanly County’s many award winning wineries.

Ready for a touch of civilization? Small friendly communities scattered among the county’s farms and forests offer a variety of cultural amenities that include antique shops, art galleries, museums, a variety of dining experiences, and the unique entertainment of an old-fashioned drive-in theater and a small town cruise-in and burn-out.