Canoeists / Birders
Want to explore the largest, least disturbed bottomland hardwood ecosystem
in eastern North Carolina? The Roanoke River Wildlife Preserve is yours for the asking right here. This area is
home to animals such as black bear, bobcat and mink as well as over 200 species of birds including the cerulean
warbler, bald eagle, mississippi kite and swainsons warbler. Canoes are available for rent right here in Windsor.
Pickup and delivery service is offerred. Guided tours are available certain times of the year. We can package a
stay at our inn if you wish. Need more information? Try - www.roanokeriverpartners.org www.roanokeriver.com www.rockrest.com
Windsor is centrally located on major highways and just a short drive from the Outer Banks.
Founded in 1768, the town is located on the banks of the Cashie River and remains today much as it did in its heyday
and is one of the most interesting small historically significant towns in the region.
Hope Plantation is located just four miles west of Windsor on NC 308. Built in 1803 by
Governer David Stone, the plantation is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Thousands of visitors
come to see the plantation each year and join in on the festive events that are sponsored by the Hope Plantation.
Hope Plantation features a historic tour of the Hope Mansion, the King-Bazemore House, Samuel Cox House and the
Roanoke Heritage Center.
The Historic Windsor Walking Tour is an enjoyable step back through history with beautiful architecturally detailed
homes. A study of the historical figures responsible for their construction and their impact on Bertie County history
is also a part of the self-guided tour. A number of 18th and 19th century buildings remain in Windsor and the downtown
district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Livermon Recreational Park and Mini-Zoo offers a playground and fun for all ages. Over
30 species of foreign and domestic animals can be found at the zoo, and are eager for visitors to come and pet
them.
Cashie Wetlands Walk. The Walk has an 1800 foot handicapped accessible walkway to the Cashie
River and features a fishing pier at its end. The trees and shrubs in the Walk are labeled for identification.
Various wild animals can be seen in their natural habitat, many of which are endangered species, such as the pileated
woodpecker.
Roanoke/Cashie River Center. Located on the Cashie river at the site of The Inn at Grays
Landing, the original name for the town of Windsor, the river center building is an interpretive center of the
Roanoke river basin. It contains information on how the watershed evolved and how we now affect it.
