Mill Creek Forge
5412 Busbee Road, Seagrove, NC 27341
910-464-3888
www.millcreekforge.com
Mill Creek Forge, located just a short walk down a path through the woods from Westmoore Pottery, is the workplace of blacksmith Jerry Darnell. Jerry won't brag about himself but other blacksmiths tell me that he is consistently rated one of the five best blacksmiths in the country today. Mill Creek Forge's specialty is 18th century style blacksmithing. Since he is semi-retired, Jerry's hours are somewhat irregular, but you can often catch him working on Mondays through Saturdays from 10-4. His very fine ironwork is well worth a visit.
North Carolina Pottery Center
250 East Avenue, PO Box 531, Seagrove, NC 27341
336-873-8430
www.ncpotterycenter.com
A visit to the NC Pottery Center, located 7 1/2 miles from Westmoore Pottery, is highly recommended. The permanent exhibition will give you an overview of the history of pottery in North Carolina. In addition, you can explore the Pottery Center's temporary exhibitions and see samples of work by area potters.
Seagrove Area Potters Association
www.discoverseagrove.com
The Seagrove, NC area currently has around 75 potteries within a 20 mile radius of the town of Seagrove. The Seagrove Area Potters Association website gives information on many of them. Some of these potteries are full-time businesses, some part-time, with great variety of style and price. Visitors to the area often enjoy going from pottery to pottery (driving, not walking!) There's no single starting point, though the oldest potteries are along Busbee Road so it's a good place to begin. Most potteries, including Westmoore Pottery, provide maps for area visitors.
North Carolina Zoological Park
4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC 27203
336-879-7000
www.nczoo.org
The North Carolina zoo is often rated one of the best zoos in the country. Here, the people are "penned out" more than the animals are "penned in."
American Classic Motorcycle Museum
1170 US Highway 64 W., Asheboro, NC 27203
336-629-9564
For enthusiasts of Harleys and American popular culture in general, this private museum is a treasure. No admission fee is charged. The entire second floor of the American Classic Motorcycle Company makes up the museum and includes vintage bikes (one of the largest private collections in the country) and associated memorabilia, including a complete 1949 Harley dealership.
AREA DINING, LODGING, AND SERVICES
Westmoore Pottery has a picnic table, so if the weather is beautiful, plan to bring a picnic lunch and eat outside.
Cagle's Diner
2172 NC Hwy 705, Seagrove, NC 27341
910-464-3863
This restaurant is located less than a mile from us. Do remember that Cagle's Diner is closed on Mondays.
Hampton Inn
East Dixie Drive, Asheboro, NC
336-625-9000
www.hampton-inn.com
My customers recommend this Hampton Inn as a the best motel in the area to stay. It is about a half hour drive from the Asheboro Hampton Inn to Westmoore Pottery.
For other accommodations, contact
Randolph County Tourism Development Authority
1-800-626-2672
www.VisitSeagroveNC.com
Kirk Tours
Kirk Tours offers tours of area potteries to both large and small groups. If you prefer to have a guide in your trip to the area, contact them.
Westmoore Pottery
4622 Busbee Road, Seagrove, NC 27341
Telephone: (910)464-3700
Hours may vary, but usually open 9am to 5pm.
Always closed Wednesdays and Sundays.