Things to Do in Asheboro & Seagrove, NC: A 3-Day Fall Getaway
If your ideal fall getaway involves apple cider, pumpkin patches, handmade pottery, and a cozy cabin in the woods, you’re going to want Asheboro, Seagrove and all of Randolph County, NC on your list. This corner of North Carolina brings together small-town charm, scenic countryside, and plenty of ways to enjoy the season. The Heart of North Carolina’s fall guide is a great starting point for planning your trip. For us, this also felt like a homecoming, it was the perfect excuse to return to a place we once called home, revisit old favorites, and discover a few new ones.
We used to live in Asheboro, so coming back was special. Ash worked at The Table when it first opened, and our first date was actually at the North Carolina Zoo. There are pieces of our story everywhere here, which made spending a few days revisiting old favorites and discovering new ones, even better.
We had the absolute best time. Between a tiny cabin in the woods, getting our hands into clay, a meal that immediately landed among our top favorites of 2026, and Highland Cows that decided Ash was their person, this trip gave us plenty of reasons to fall in love with Randolph County all over again.
If you’re planning a weekend getaway to Asheboro and nearby Seagrove, here’s our three-day itinerary, including where we stayed, where to eat, and the stops we’d make time for again.
Day One: Seagrove Pottery, Postcard Cabins, and Dinner in Asheboro
Take a Pottery Class at the North Carolina Pottery Center in Seagrove
We headed to Seagrove and the North Carolina Pottery Center.
Seagrove is the kind of place where you could spend an entire day exploring pottery and still barely scratch the surface. The surrounding area is home to more than 50 family-operated shops and over 100 potters. There’s so much variety, and seeing the different styles together makes you appreciate just how much personality can go into a piece of clay.
The center opened in 1998 and shares the story of pottery across North Carolina, from its history to the artists working today. It’s a great place to begin before heading out to the individual studios, especially if you’re still figuring out what catches your eye. Read the center’s story.
Our visit included a tour with executive director Lindsey Lambert and a hands-on class with educator Cat Viera. We had SO much fun. There’s something really satisfying about stepping away from a screen and making something with your hands, especially after seeing what the artists here can do.
We’re already excited to get our finished piece back. A souvenir we actually made ourselves.
If you want to try it too, check the center’s upcoming classes or contact them about options before your trip.
Where to Stay Near Asheboro: Postcard Cabins
Postcard Cabins Asheboro had been on our list for ages, and it absolutely lived up to what we’d hoped.
The cabins are so cute, but that big picture window, looking out into the trees is what really gets you. Our view felt beautifully tucked away, and it made the whole space feel like a little retreat. It’s a place meant to help you slow down and stay put for a while.
The cabins have a kitchenette, a private bathroom, toiletries, heating and air conditioning, and their own outdoor space with seating, and a fire pit. You get to spend time surrounded by nature with plenty of comfort waiting inside.
For us, it was such a lovely way to reset and connect. We love exploring, but having somewhere peaceful to return to made these few days even better.
Our advice? Leave yourself some actual cabin time. That window deserves more than a quick look on your way out the door.
Where to Eat in Asheboro: Chives
We need to talk about Chives.
Dinner at Chives: Southern, Soul, Creole was out of this world. So unexpected in all the best ways, and easily one of our favorite meals of 2026.
Chef and owner Jasmine Kroll’s story makes the experience even more special. She didn’t come into this through formal restaurant training. She developed her cooking through decades of feeding her family, including learning Southern and Creole cooking for her Louisiana Creole husband, and their seven children.
That experience eventually became part of the foundation for Chives, where her approach includes fresh, seasonal food, and relationships with local farmers. Read more about Jasmine’s story.
She is extraordinary, and so is her food.
This was one of our favorite meals we’ve had in 2026, their menu changes seasonally, but you’ll love everything here. We went in for dinner and came away with somewhere we’ll be telling people about for a long time.
If you’re building an Asheboro itinerary, make room for this one. You can find restaurant information through the Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau.
Day Two: The Table, North Carolina Zoo, Downtown Asheboro, and Highland Cows
Breakfast at The Table in Downtown Asheboro
Breakfast at The Table was a little homecoming and is something that deserves to be on everyones list.
Ash worked here when it first opened, so walking back in brought an extra layer of nostalgia. Seeing it still so busy, with amazing food, and a line out the door was such a joy. Some things really do deserve the hype and this spot is one of them.
The building has a story of its own. Built in 1925 as an office connected to the Cranford Hosiery Mill, it was later transformed by owner and founder Dustie Gregson into the gathering place it is today. The Table opened in May 2013, giving a once-vacant building a new purpose and people a reason to come together over a meal. Dustie is one of those people who leads with kindness in all she does, her restaurant is no different and we promise, you can tell it’s all made with love here. Read The Table’s story.
And if you’ve heard about its national recognition, that’s real: The Table was included in Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. for 2024. See its press coverage.
It’s special to see a place you knew at the beginning become somewhere people travel to experience. We were so happy to be back, and the food was every bit as wonderful as we remembered. Their Sweet Baby Brown latte is one of NC’s best espresso drinks + their Table Fries and fresh pastries are worth saving room for.
Visit the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro
The North Carolina Zoo will always be one of our favorites. It was the setting for one of our first dates, which means we’re probably always going to get a little sentimental here.
But even with that connection, this visit gave us a deeper appreciation for it all.
This zoo is the world’s largest natural habitat zoo. What really stayed with us, though, was learning more about the care, conservation, and wildlife work happening beyond the parts you normally see on a visit.
Its Schindler Wildlife Rehabilitation Center provides free veterinary and rehabilitation services for sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife, with the aim of returning those animals to the wild.
Our hosted tour also explored two sides of the zoo that deserve more attention. In 2024, it earned botanical garden accreditation from Botanic Gardens Conservation International. It also has an art collection of more than 150 pieces spread throughout the grounds, including sculptures, paintings, and other works inspired by nature.
One thing that really stayed with us was learning about the North Carolina Zoo’s work to protect the critically endangered American Red Wolf. Through carefully managed breeding, the zoo helps preserve genetic diversity and supports efforts to return wolves to the wild in northeastern North Carolina. Many are cared for behind the scenes, with limited human contact so they retain their natural wariness of people a vital part of preparing for potential release. Knowing this work is happening right here made us appreciate a place we already love even more.
Give yourself plenty of time here, wear comfortable shoes, and take a look at the zoo’s maps before you go. We had a morning tour, but you could easily make the zoo the main event of your day.
Meet Highland Cows at Cellar Creek Farm
Our afternoon at Cellar Creek Farm was a dream.
Highland cows, baby goats, adorable animals everywhere, and cows that seemed to fall completely in love with Ash. The feeling was very much mutual.
Michael and Amanda Cox moved to Asheboro in 2021 with the idea of having a small farm where their children could raise goats and chickens. Their first Highland cow, Fiona, arrived in 2023, followed by Ruby a month later. What started as a family project grew into a place where they could share these animals and experiences with visitors. Read their story.
The animals we met are much-loved family pets, and spending time with them was such a sweet part of the trip. We could have happily stayed much longer.
If getting up close to a fluffy Highland Cow sounds like your kind of afternoon, this is one to look into. Book an experience ahead of time so the family can welcome you for a scheduled visit.
Day Three: Seagrove Pottery and Fall Activities Near Asheboro
Breakfast at Seagrove Cafe
After checking out of our cabin, we headed back to Seagrove for breakfast at Seagrove Cafe.
Delicious food, great drinks, a gorgeous space, and the sweetest family running it. Such a lovely way to start the morning.
Owners Tiffany and Ross Lackey have created a place with community at its heart. The cafe’s offerings include coffee, tea, specialty beverages, house-made pastries, sandwiches, salads, and sides. It was founded with the intention of caring for people and serving the community, and the welcome we received made that feel very real. Their cinnamon rolls are ones that people come from all over to try!
While at Seagrove Cafe, we also got to meet ceramic artist Nicole Kluba of @klubaceramics and came home with a mug featuring a skull and raven that had Scott written all over it. A little dark, a little quirky, and absolutely perfect. Getting to meet the person behind a piece makes bringing it home even more special, and now my morning tea comes with a little reminder of this trip.
Shop the Potters’ Pumpkin Patch Trail in Seagrove
From the cafe, we headed to Seagrove Stoneware for a Potters’ Pumpkin Patch Trail open house with Erin Younge, Bobbie Thomas, Anne Pärtna, Alexa Modderno, and David Fernandez.
This is such a fun way to bring a little fall into a pottery trip. The Potters’ Pumpkin Patch Trail connects participating galleries offering handmade pottery pumpkins and other seasonal pieces, each with the artists’ own styles.
It’s also a lovely excuse to explore more studios and find a seasonal piece you can bring out year after year. Check the trail’s current calendar and individual gallery hours when planning your visit; our Friday stop was a hosted open house.
Visit Millstone Creek Orchards in Ramseur
Our final stop took us to Millstone Creek Orchards in nearby Ramseur for lunch, cider sips, and a fall tour with a hayride and pumpkin patch time.
The family-owned orchard began in 2001, when Byrd and Diane Isom planted their first apple trees. Byrd originally planned to sell apples from the back of his pickup truck. By 2004, they had opened to the community, and the orchard grew into a destination for seasonal picking and family experiences. Read the orchard’s history.
We got to meet owner Beverly Mooney, who is carrying on her family’s work following her dad’s passing. Hearing the story behind the orchard made our visit even more meaningful. There’s a family’s legacy behind all that seasonal fun.
We love finding those stories behind a place. A few rows of apple trees and an idea can turn into somewhere families return to make memories.
The Cider House at Millstone Creek Orchards also gives you another reason to stay a little longer. Set beside the water, it serves hard cider, local craft beer, and North Carolina wines, alongside flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches, and seasonal specials. There are apple cider slushies too, which are the perfect addition to an orchard afternoon. Whether you’re making a lunch date of it or taking a break between fall activities, this is a lovely spot to grab a bite, enjoy the view, and slow down for a while. During the weekdays you can sometimes schedule boxed lunches ahead of time or you can dine with them during the weekends at the Cider House.
If you’re visiting in fall, check the orchard’s current activities and booking information before you go. Picking availability and experiences change with the season.
How to Plan a Three-Day Asheboro and Seagrove Getaway
Our trip covered three days and two nights, with Postcard Cabins as our base. Here’s the simple version if you want to build something similar:
Day one: Lunch in downtown Asheboro, the North Carolina Pottery Center in Seagrove, cabin check-in, and dinner at Chives.
Day two: Breakfast at The Table, the North Carolina Zoo, downtown lunch and exploring, and a booked visit to Cellar Creek Farm.
Day three: Breakfast at Seagrove Cafe, pottery galleries and seasonal shopping, then Millstone Creek Orchards in Ramseur before heading home.
If you want a full zoo day or more time to enjoy the cabin, spread the stops out a little. There’s plenty here to make a longer stay worthwhile.
Coming back to Asheboro reminded us why this place has always meant so much to us. We got to revisit where some of our own story began, meet people creating wonderful things, and discover places that gave us entirely new reasons to return.
We left so happy, very well fed, and excited for our pottery to arrive. And we’re fairly sure Ash has some cows expecting a return visit.
*Our visit was sponsored by the Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau. Thanks so much for sponsoring our work. As always, all opinions, stories, and recommendations shared here are entirely our own.