Person County is where small town life intermingles with outdoor adventure while being located only 45 minutes from the Triangle.  From year-round fun at Mayo and Hyco Lakes to scenic wineries at Tunnel Creek Vineyards and Rock of Ages Winery, Person County is a top destination for outdoor adventure and relaxation.  

Person County has a proud legacy of recreation since we were the first in North Carolina to establish a county recreation department. That commitment continues today through Person County Recreation, Arts and Parks Department. Highlights include the Rock Athletic Complex, home to Person County Little League, and the Huck Sansbury Recreation Complex, offering sports fields, courts, a gym, and playgrounds. Coming soon, the 281-acre Rotary Centennial Park will feature 30 miles of scenic hiking and biking trails.

Uptown Roxboro is alive with culture, where history and creativity meet at the heart of the community at the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex. Once a grand movie palace, the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex now serves as a vibrant center for live performances, art exhibits, and local programs. It features a full theater, two galleries, classrooms, event spaces, and a hands-on ceramic and craft studio. With rotating exhibits, art camps, classes, and music lessons, the Kirby Cultural Arts Center offers dynamic opportunities for learning, expression, and community connection.  Explore Uptown Roxboro to find a historic district filled with theater, art galleries, live music, breweries, and local shops.  

For those looking for a different pace of entertainment, we are also home to motorsports excitement at Roxboro Motorsports Park and close to Virginia International Raceway and Orange County Speedway. For indoor fun, Palace Pointe delivers movies, bowling, arcade games, axe throwing, and dining—all under one roof.

Explore all that Person County has to offer by visiting the Person County Tourism Development Authority.