Whether your Valdese visit is a family stopover or a couple’s weekend get-away, you don’t want to miss the shopping our downtown has to offer or a trip through the 19th Century at the Waldensian Heritage Museum. You can experience the journey of the Waldensians at the Trail of Faith and take a bird’s eye view of mid-century Valdese at the model train museum operated by the Piedmont and Western Railroad Club. Check our schedule for special events, concerts, and showcased arts and crafts exhibits at the Old Rock School Art Galleries. Shop downtown Valdese for antiques, jewelry, unique gifts, handmade crafts, and consignments. Visit our parks for a leisurely picnic or cool off at McGalliard Falls. Spend the evening enjoying one of our many outdoor concerts, festivals, car shows, and our must-see outdoor drama, “From This Day Forward”.
