Overview
Midland is a town in the Piedmont region of North Carolina.
2 things to do
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Best things about Midland
Reed Gold Mine
Site of the first documented gold find in the United States.
Bost Grist Mill
A historic corn grinding mill established in 1810 and still producing corn products today.
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 Charlotte)
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.
- USA Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, Concord — 16 mi away. Directions
- CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte — 25 mi away (major hub). Directions
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 Reed Gold Mine
- Afternoon Bost Grist Mill
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Do
Eat
- Bob's Restaurant, 13230 Highway 601, (704) 888-3898
- A & a Seafood, 13350 Bethel Avenue Ext, (704) 888-8680
Sleep
Stay in nearby Mount Pleasant (North Carolina) or Concord (North Carolina). Mount pleasant has several B&Bs to choose from, and Concord has a full range of hotels.
Nearby
Harrisburg
City / town · 10 listings · 11 mi away
Mount Pleasant
City / town · 10 listings · 13 mi away
Concord
City / town · 30 listings · 13 mi away
Matthews
City / town · 13 listings · 14 mi away
Monroe
City / town · 12 listings · 17 mi away
Kannapolis
City / town · 19 listings · 19 mi away
Charlotte
City / town · 24 listings · 19 mi away
Huntersville
City / town · 17 listings · 23 mi away
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