Burlington

  Once upon a time, before the factories were closed down and manufacturing was moved to the countries with super cheap labor, North Carolina was the woven fabric center of the world. And Burlington was probably the capital. Now you’ll see a lot of empty buildings but there are still some ‘factory outlets’ here. It’s your guess where the stuff is made but you can save a lot of money compared to what you would probably have to pay at a retail store at home.

Visitors' Center - From I-40/85 take exit 145. If eastbound, turn left; if westbound, turn right. Follow Maple Avenue toward downtown to Morehead Street. Note that there will be to streets to your right: Avon, a sharp right and Morehead, a 45o angle to the right. Follow Morehead to Lexington. The Burlington/Alamance County Convention and Visitors Bureau is just around the corner to your left at 610 Lexington Avenue.

For more information phone 1-800-637-3804 (toll free).

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Dentzel Menagerie Carousel - This completely restored, 1910 Dentzel Menagerie Carousel is cited as the "centerpiece of City Park". But to many, it is the centerpiece of Burlington. The kids ride on hand-carved animals (no two alike) and for just 50c a ride!
  Hours vary with the season. From mid-June to mid-August it operates every day except Mondays. In the Spring and Fall months it only operates weekends: Saturday from 11a to 9p and Sundays from 1 to 7p.
  For more information phone 1-336-222-5030 or visit their web page: Dentzel.

Burlington Outlet Village - Originally known as Burlington Manufacturers Outlet Center, this is Burlington's super manufacturers outlet with super discounts. Here you have access to over 75 outlet and designer stores all in in one area.
  Hours, generally, are: Monday through Saturday from 10a to 9p; Sundays from 1 to 6p. Hours vary with the seasons and from store to store.
  For more information phone 1-336-227-2872 or visit their web site: Village.
  From I-40/85 take exit 145. The Burlington Manufacturers Outlet Center is on the north side of the Interstate. (Turn left from Maple Avenue on Plaza Drive and drive to the end. 

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