You can enjoy getting to know the charming city of Rocky Mount when you are staying at one of the RV parks in Sims. Rocky Mount dates back to the mid-19th century, and it is rich in natural beauty, cultural heritage, and Southern charm. Some of the top things to do and see here include City Lake Park, the Rocky Mount Fireman’s Museum, Stonewall Manor, the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, and the restored Rocky Mount Mills retail and restaurant development. Local specialty tours include the City Trail System and the “Middle of Everything.” Special events that take place in and around here every year include the Spring Affair Food Truck Rodeo, the Deep Woods Outdoor Festival, and Birds, Brews and BBQ. Be sure to visit Discover Rocky Mount, Explore Nash County, and the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce for the latest in local news, happenings, and visitor guides.
You’ll also have easy access to Raleigh, the state capital, and linchpin of North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park when you are RV camping at the Rock Ridge Campground. Some of this city’s highlights include the North Carolina Museum of Art, the Historic Yates Mill County Park, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, the State Farmers Market, the North Carolina Museum of History, and the Neuse River Trail. Tours of the city include a walking food tour, a trolley pub tour, and a zombie apocalypse scavenger game. Annual events that you may want to consider when planning your trip include Triangle Restaurant Week, the North Carolina State Fair, HerbFest, the SpringDaze Arts and Crafts Festival, Artsplosure, and the NC Sugar Rush all-dessert food truck festival. Make sure to check out Visit Raleigh, Visit NC, and the Raleigh Chamber for up-to-date information on area attractions, events, and visitor guides.
When you head out of the RV campground in search of something to eat, you’ll have your choice of authentic barbecue, classic Southern comfort food, pizza, burgers, and familiar fast-casual chains. If it’s time to fill up your motorhome rental too, you can find both gasoline and diesel fuel easily at any of the area’s service stations, truck stops, and convenience stores.