ALAMANCE COUNTY
County Offices
124 W. Elm Street
Graham 336-228-1312
https://www.alamance-nc.com/
Chamber of Commerce
610 South Lexington Avenue
Burlington 336-228-1338
https://www.alamancechamber.com/
Alamance County is situated in the scenic northeast piedmont of North Carolina, midway between the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic’s white-sand beaches. The Interstate 85/40 corridor effectively links area residents with regional and even statewide attractions and amenities.
Services
The commitment to lifelong education is evident in Alamance County, anchored by the Alamance-Burlington School System. Alamance Community College serves students of all ages with a full range of two-year degree and certification programs as well as continuing education, college-track programs, and specialized training. The college maintains its main campus in Graham and a Burlington Center in the Burlington Outlet Village. The dynamic private institution of Elon University provides a comprehensive university setting known for excellence in arts and sciences as well as outstanding professional programs. Just northwest of Raleigh/Durham, the college is affiliated with the United Church of Christ and enjoys a beautiful and historic 575-acre campus. The college is a recognized leader in engaged learning, garnering top ratings in the National Survey of Student Engagement and accolades for student engagement from Newsweek-Kaplan. The college is a national leader in the percentage of undergraduates who study abroad and for hours of community service. Princeton Review applauded the beauty of the Elon campus, where the wooded grounds have been designated a botanical garden. The campus enriches the entire area intellectually and also culturally.
State-of-the-art healthcare services and facilities are anchored by Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, a multi-faceted health system with a number of outreach and specialty centers. The medical center is based on a philosophy that combines advanced technology with a caring attitude of respect and compassion for every patient. Alamance Regional has received countless awards and recognition on every level, including two grants for services related to breast cancer screening and diagnosis from the North Carolina Triad Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Assisted by the Norville Breast Care Center and Women’s Care Center, the Cancer Center of Alamance Regional Medical Center has been awarded approval with commendation by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer. The signs of growth are everywhere, including Edgewood Place, Alamance Regional’s new skilled nursing building or the new Village at Brookwood retirement community. Other recent additions include a new pediatric rehabilitation center on South Church Street near Elon, expansion at Mebane Medical Park, and the new West End Medical Park. This patient-centered environment includes the most advanced diagnostics, all private rooms in the four-story patient tower, and sunlit medical malls for outpatient services. The LifeStyle Center at Alamance Regional promotes health and wellness, offering a broad range of services and programs that guide and encourage health life choices.
Lifestyle
Alamance County welcomes newcomers to a charming hometown atmosphere that represents an intriguing blend yesterday and today, of historic landmarks and modern business. This harmony of contrasts seems to give the area a distinctive appeal and special character of its own. Residents and visitors alike have the advantage of the Interstate 85/40 corridor for quick and easy access to recreational areas as well as to major colleges and universities, medical centers, and shopping areas. Closer to home, they enjoy premier watersports supported by four sparkling lakes and the Haw River, lush parks and scenic hiking trails, and organized programs from municipal recreation departments and the YMCA. More than a dozen golf courses dot the landscape, complementing developed facilities like tennis and racquet centers or private sports clubs. The opportunities for outdoor enjoyment and recreation are virtually without limit around the four seasons, and this area’s location in the “sun belt” with four colorful and distinctive seasons is another draw for new residents and visitors.
Alamance County boasts an active arts community, anchored by the amenities and programs affiliated with Elon University and Alamance Community College as well as the talent of regional performing groups and community theater. Mebane is home to Mebane Arts and Community Center, while downtown Burlington proudly presents the Paramount Theater. The Caswell County Civic Center and the Caswell Council for the Arts Program offer a variety of programs and resources close to home. The county features many exciting outdoor attractions, fine museums, recreational parks, historic battlefields, and a lively arts and entertainment sector that showcases one of the oldest Dentzel carousels still in operation. The lush landscape supports vineyards and wineries as well as picturesque farms for flowers, trees, fruits, and vegetables. NASCAR fans will appreciate the Ace Speedway. While the county provides an outstanding quality of life, the cost of living remains surprisingly low. Still, the most wonderful surprise for newcomers to Alamance County are the smiles and friendly hellos of their new neighbors.
Burlington
City Offices
336-222-5000
https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/
Chamber of Commerce
336-228-1338
https://www.alamancechamber.com/
Nestled in the heartland of North Carolina between the mountains and the coast, Burlington offers rich history, exciting cultural attractions, great shopping and recreation activities that include some of the state’s best golf courses. Burlington enjoys a unique position in North Carolina, supporting thriving industries, a growing retail sector, and residential development. The impressive homes that line the Burlington Historic District add elegance and charm to the cityscape, blending a cross-section of 20th-century architectural styles that include Colonial Revival, Victorian, American Four Square, and many other representations of the period. The Company Shops Depot is a favored gathering place for the community, a remnant of the 1800s that was once the hub of rail travel activity. Today, it still serves a central purpose as a community meeting venue and site for special events and outdoor concerts. Another jewel is the Paramount Theatre, opened in 1929 and renovated by the city for a reopening in 1998. This intimate venue plays host to scores of events, plays, musicals, concerts, gospel performances, business and community meetings, travelogues, and films throughout the year. The city is home to a major medical center, excellent schools, flourishing stores, services, dining establishments, and entertainment venues.
Elon
Town Hall
336-584-3601
https://www.townofelon.com/
Chamber of Commerce
336-228-1338
https://www.alamancechamber.com/
Few hometowns have more visual appeal and historic charm than Elon, home to the elegant campus of Elon University. Like a quaint college-town version of Mayberry, Elon harmonizes the best of yesterday with a progressive community outlook, offering postcard images at every turn. The university plays strongly into the vibrancy and richness of the atmosphere and adds a world of cultural enrichment as well as convenient performance spaces and first-rate programs. In fact, the town of Elon has a population significantly impacted by students living on and off campus, for a youthful and dynamic social energy. The town is home to K-9 Corner, Alamance County’s first dog park. The picturesque centerpiece of Elon is Beth Schmidt Park, a well-groomed green space with wonderful amenities like an amazing playset for the kids. Many community events as well as weddings, parties, and celebrations occur on these lovely grounds. Lushly shaded walking trails and disc golf are other recreational amenities.
Gibsonville
Town Offices
336-449-4144
https://www.gibsonvillenc.org
Chamber of Commerce
336-228-1338
https://www.alamancechamber.com/
The town of Gibsonville is actually shared between Alamance County and adjacent Guilford County. In fact, Gibsonville is home to one of Guilford County’s finest recreational spaces, Northeast Park. This 374-acre expanse of natural beauty supports both passive and active recreation and serves as a major leisure activity destination. The town is located about 15 miles from Greensboro and about 37 miles from Durham but also just a short drive from High Point, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill. Filled with historic charm, Gibsonville features bed and breakfasts in restored mansions or elegant homes as well as wonderful shops and inviting restaurants and cafes. Other highlights in this area include local lakes and parks, local wineries, and a long list of colorful annual events.
Graham
City Offices
336-570-6700
https://www.cityofgraham.com/
Chamber of Commerce
336-228-1338
https://www.alamancechamber.com/
The seat of government for Alamance County, the city of Graham is ideally situated in the middle of the county. The welcome signs that herald Graham as “A City Designed for Living” give newcomers a hint of the appeal of this friendly hometown. This charming and picturesque community has managed to blend natural beauty in greenery, architecture, and cityscape planning with grand old structures like the Graham Courthouse. The historic and handsome Captain J.N. Williamson House houses a local bank, and Sesquicentennial Park is crowned by an antique clock. Visitors and residents alike enjoy the annual Arts Around the Square, and Courthouse Square provides a quaint atmosphere for bustling offices or interesting shops as well as the hub of special events. Watersports on the Haw River is a popular pastime for residents of Graham, who also enjoy access to lush parks, sports fields and courts, and developed recreational facilities.
Green Level
Town Offices
336-578-3443
https://greenlevelnc.com/
Chamber of Commerce
336-228-1338
https://www.alamancechamber.com/
The town of Green Level offers a friendly and intimate small-town atmosphere for residential development. At the same time, this once-sleepy community is poised for future economic growth based on its ideal location along State Highway 49 with Interstate 85/40 just five miles away. Two of North Carolina’s largest cities, Greensboro and Durham, are just a 30-minute drive from home, opening a world of entertainment, educational, and cultural amenities. Green Level is proud of its past, and currently houses the Town Hall in a former elementary school building from the early 20th century. Many of the lovely older homes in this community are well-kept and well-manicured. Civic planners and residents are united in their desire to continually improve their community, including a citizen-run beautification committee. The group has already renovated the Town Hall and applied for and received a $250,000 grant in support of the new Town Park.
Haw River
Town Offices
336-578-0784
http://townofhawriver.com/
Chamber of Commerce
336-228-1338
https://www.alamancechamber.com/
The small, welcoming town of Haw River has grown slowly over the years, maintaining a stable community atmosphere and strong generational ties. Today, Haw River is poised for a period of rapid economic and residential growth, driven by the town’s location along State Route 49 and the close proximity to the regional thoroughfare of Interstate 85/40. Three governors of North Carolina have come from Haw River, a crowning distinction, and the town also boasts a rich and successful history in textiles. Today, the planners and residents of this quiet but industrious community are rolling up their sleeves and envisioning a brighter future through revitalization, expansion, and the influx of fresh energy from relocating families. The surrounding area offers four-season outdoor enjoyment with lush parks, sports fields and courts, fitness and sports clubs, sparkling lakes, and vast acres of preserved land.
Mebane
City Offices
919-563-5901
https://cityofmebanenc.gov/
Chamber of Commerce
336-228-1338
https://www.alamancechamber.com/
Situated in the beautiful Piedmont area of North Carolina, Mebane is approximately a three-hour drive from North Carolina’s breathtaking mountains and the same distance from the rolling seashore. The city enjoys a strategic location between the international airports of Greensboro and Raleigh-Durham, with the major regional thoroughfare of Interstate 85/40 traversing the city. Mebane is one of the fast-growing communities in the state, challenged with a rapid influx of new businesses, new homes, and new residents. The housing options are exceptionally diverse and attractive, a reflection of the overall boom. The city provides a wide variety of civic, social, hobby, and church groups and affiliations that enable a newcomer to feel immediate involved and more at home. The surrounding countryside and neighboring cities add many recreational sites and facilities to the opportunities for outdoor adventure in sprawling parks and nature preserves.
Swepsonville
Town Offices
336-578-5644
https://swepsonvillenc.com/
Chamber of Commerce
336-228-1338
https://www.alamancechamber.com/
The small community of Swepsonville provides a small-town spirit in close proximity to premier services and amenities in towns and cities like Burlington, Graham, and Mebane. Alamance Community College is two miles from home and Elon University with its outstanding performing arts attractions is just 11 miles away. Newcomers can choose from a mix of older properties and newer construction, and “more home for the dollar” is the rule in this friendly rural town. Strong demand has great increased the availability housing in the Swepsonville area, from well-kept vintage properties to country manors, multi-acre sites, handsome condominiums, active senior communities, and vibrant new construction. Much of the growth has stretched from the eastern part of the community toward the mountains. Regional recreational sites are varied and encourage hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, boating, watersports, golfing, tennis, and sports leagues.
