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    Richard Petty Museum

    5.0 (13 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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    Charlie F.

    It's been a few years since I last went to the museum. They will occasionally change out some of the cars on display as well as Petty items. For example, this visit included a large collection of Petty model kits and toy cars. There are videos being played in several areas, and each had a different topic. What is really awesome for the kids is a children's area with books, stuffed animals, and one of the "Cars" movies running. It is a great ride down memory lane and a wonderful tribute to Richard Petty.

    The day we meet Richard Petty.   A great day and a nice man.  Thank you, Richard, for this ever lasting memory .

    Great place to visit. My husband and I visited a few years ago and they told us about his garage which was just a little ways from the museum. There was more of his cars and while we were there Richard came in with a another man. Richard saw my husband and myself struck up a conversation with us and even pose with us for some photos. My husband was beyond words he could hardly contain himself until we left so he could call some of his friends. It was a great experience. Thank you Richard for a great experience. Wish I could add the photo.

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    Randall M.

    If you are a fan of Richard Petty or NASCAR you should go to this Museum today. The Cars are great but the memorabilia and especially the gun collection and trophies are something to behold.

    Keven W.

    I went to Groupon for $5 dollars. I went on a memorial day so richard petty garage was not opened. They have collection of his cars, guns, photos of celebrities, toys trophies and much more. They have highlights of his life as well. The cool part is going outside and into the display garage and it shows how cars and other drivers so do not forget about that and other memorabilia. I almost forgot about it do go outside the museum to your left and you will see some garages there is one that is opened. If you miss it you will be disapointed. They show the documentary Petty Blue which is an hour and a half probably could have stayed longer to watch the series. Okay the gift store you can spend some time here. It has a lot of Richard Petty signature stuff and they do not jack up the price at all. Regular hot 20, with signature 20. They have a 3 dollar gift that he signs as well. Customer service was great too. I stayed for 2 hours but I did watch the documentary. Probably could stay longer if the garage was open. If you want to learn about the greatest Nascar driver of all time then this place is for you or if you love cars.

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    I love the place and it's very friendly fun the staff are so friendly and the place was clean

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    Was able to buy a few gifts for my nascar friends like signed Petty hats and shirts.

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    4.2(12 reviews)
    12.7 mi

    I made a return trip to the World's Largest Chest of Drawers in High Point, NC. It was getting some…read morework done during my stop, so it had a fence around it. The best place to park is likely at the lot across the street. The Chest of Drawers is on a one-way street, so you might need to plan which lane to get in if traffic is heavy. High Point is considered the "furniture capital of the world." So the 38 feet high road side attraction is fitting. The piece was originally built in 1926 to welcome people to the area and promote the furniture. The design was different, and the bureau was smaller and had a mirror. It was painted white with floral accents. It wasn't a functioning piece of furniture as the drawers didn't open. Then in 1996, Sid Lenger, a High Point craftsman and designer, transformed the piece. He wanted a proper chest of drawers, so he designed and built one with hefty brass handles. This version also doesn't open, but is meant to look like a more realistic piece of high-end furniture. He also added the two pairs of six-foot-tall socks to acknowledge the hosiery industry. I hope whatever work is being done to the chest of drawers preserves the cherry wood finish's color as intended.

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    12.4 miDowntown

    Blandwood Mansion is a privately owned museum in Downtown Greensboro. The museum opened in 1984…read moreafter Preservation Greensboro acquired the property in 1966 as it was going to be demolished. After preserving the building and reconstructing out buildings that had been torn down. The museum offers tours on the hour. The house was the home of NC Governor John Motley Morehead. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. In 1988 it was named at National Historic Landmark because of its architecture. It is the oldest Italianate architecture in the country. Governor Morehead was the 28th Governor on North Carolina and served two terms from 1841 to 1845. He had eight children that were raised at Blandwood. Eight women and nine men were enslaved at the home. The Blandwood Mansion is Italianate architecture. The current house is the original house and two additions. The original farmhouse was built in 1795 and the first addition was made in 1822. The second expansion was in the 1844-1846 in the Italianate style by AJ Davis. The house is decorated as it would have been when Governor Morehead lived there. The house is in great condition and contains original items of the Moreheads that were donated back to the museum by descendants. The kitchen is not original but one of the reconstructed buildings according to the plans they found during a dig. The kitchen also houses the gift shop. The museum does not have a parking area but you can park on a nearby street. I was charged $8 admission to take the guided tour throughout the house. Masks are required to tour the museum. Hand sanitizer was also available inside. I arrived on the half hour but was allowed to join a tour in progress and then complete the first half afterwards. I expected that I'd need to wait until the next tour so was pleasantly surprised. I also bought items in a gift shop and when a bag wasn't available the tour docent offered up his bag for me to use which was very thoughtful. After my tour I realized that I need to learn more about this house and Governor Morehead and his family. I highly recommend this tour to other history buffs.

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    12.5 miDowntown

    This tour was insightful and emotional. It's a must visit if you're ever in Greensboro North…read moreCarolina.

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