Overview
King is a city in Stokes County, North Carolina and is basically a commuter town in the Winston-Salem area.
1 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about King
The Rock House
An 18th-century rock ruin.
Horne Creek Living Historical Farm
A recreated pioneer farm scene.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 32°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Mar. (climate data from nearby Piedmont)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GSO Piedmont Triad International Airport, Greensboro — 26 mi away (major hub). Directions
- USA Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, Concord — 64 mi away. Directions
King is served by PART Route 6, with direct service from Mount Airy, Pilot Mountain, and Winston Salem and connections from other parts of the Triad.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning The Rock House
- Afternoon Horne Creek Living Historical Farm
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
King is served by PART Route 6, with direct service from Mount Airy, Pilot Mountain, and Winston Salem and connections from other parts of the Triad.
See
Do
The big attractions around here are Hanging Rock State Park and Pilot Rock State Park (see Piedmont Triad page for more information).
Sleep
You could try camping at Pilot Mountain or Hanging Rock State Park. The latter even has vacation cabins.
Nearby
Pfafftown
City / town · 4 listings · 8 mi away
Hanging Rock State Park
Park · 9 mi away
Pilot Mountain
Park · 1 listings · 10 mi away
Winston-Salem
City / town · 42 listings · 13 mi away
Mount Airy
City / town · 2 listings · 21 mi away
High Point
City / town · 13 listings · 29 mi away
Thomasville
City / town · 9 listings · 31 mi away
Lexington
City / town · 11 listings · 32 mi away
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