You’ll find visitors and locals alike enjoying North Carolina weather at Jack Hughes Park. This park opened in the 1960s and it hosts tournaments throughout the year that brings thousands of visitors. Aside from the baseball field, the park is home to walking trails, picnic areas and is within walking distance of the city’s historic downtown area and the Carolina Place Mall. Whether you like to shop or just enjoy a leisurely walk, you can do both and enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the many fine establishments in downtown. Surround yourself in local culture and history when you walk through these brick building lined streets and enjoy the charm of the small town boutiques.
For more insight into the city’s history, visit President James K. Polk State Historic Site. This land commemorates significant events in the Polk administration such as the settlement of the Oregon boundary dispute, the Mexican-American war and the annexation of California to name a few. You’ll find a log house and a barn that have both been authentically furnished and the visitor center features a film on the former President’s life. If you’re travelling with your kids or just want to please your inner child, visit Zuma Fun Center, a theme park with three miniature golf courses, go-karts, batting cages and more to pass the time. Relax downtown or at the park, visit a piece of history or surround yourself in theme park fun in the versatile yet small town of Pineville. When you visit, book with Choice Hotels in Pineville, NC for a getaway so relaxing, you won’t want to leave. Book online now!