Person County Tourism Development Authority LOVES to tell people where to go! Promotion of activities, such as festivals and special events, is a main priority of the Tourism Authority. Our lakes, Hyco and Mayo, offer many boating and fishing activities as well as tournaments, and have walking/hiking trails and bird blinds for the outdoor enthusiast. Bring your own tent or RV or rent one of the many cabins and houses that are available on the lakes. A community house at Hyco Lake makes it a perfect place for groups to gather all year round. An amphitheatre at Mayo is a major attraction for concerts and outdoor movies for everyone to come and enjoy.

Our area offers a variety of music venues – whether you like classical sounds, jazz, rock, country or bluegrass. The Main Street Pavilion at the Merritt Commons facility in Historic Uptown Roxboro provides an amphitheatre venue for spring/summer concerts, as well as being one of the focal points during the annual PERSONALITY Festival. In addition, Willow Oak Music Park hosts nationally-known bluegrass entertainers for a four-day musical event twice a year.

There are a variety of restaurants in the area serving all types of foods, and for the shoppers among you, you’ll find specialty ladies boutiques, antique shops and interesting gift shops along the Boulevard and in Uptown Roxboro.

The Person County Museum of History with its campus of 6 buildings houses an eclectic display of Person County History. You don’t have to be from Person County to find a memory as you stroll the grounds or take a tour of the Museum. Palace Pointe Complex continues to be a big draw for all families. You can see a movie (choice of 8 screens), bowl, play pool, roller skate, be amazed and entertained in the video/arcade gallery and enjoy dinner at the diner or have your own private party in one of the special party rooms. You must be sure to save time to take the wine tasting tour at Rock of Ages Winery in the Hurdle Mills community of Person County. You can stay busy – or you can find a special place for relaxing – here in Person County.