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website, the center section of the facility is dedicated to Childress’ devotion to wildlife and outdoor conservation. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation, the National Wild Turkey Federation and Ducks Unlimited, all actively involved in the conservation of the nation’s wildlife and natural resources, are showcased in this area along with many of the animal trophies Childress has taken over the years, the website states. Hours of operation for the Richard Childress Museum are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday the museum is closed. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors (age 55 and older), $5 for students (age 7 to 18) and admission is free for children six years and younger.

BOB TIMBERLAKE GALLERY

In 1997, Timberlake opened

The Bob Timberlake Gallery, a 16,000-square-foot facility in his hometown of Lexington. The gallery, located at 1714 E. Center St., Lexington, features Bob Timberlake art, apparel, furniture and home furnishing accessories, as well as a broad selection of gifts and collectible items. The gallery, which prides itself in inviting visitors to step into the artist’s life and immerse themselves in the world, attracts between 45,000 and 55,000 visitors each year. The Bob Timberlake Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The gallery is closed Sunday and Monday.

Childress Vineyards

Childress Vineyards, located at 1000 Childress Vineyards Road, Lexington, was part of a recognition by USA Today Travel in 2010. USA Today Travel recongized the Yadkin Valley, which includes Childress Vineyards, as one of the

top 10 places in the nation for local wines. Childress Vineyards operates out of a 35,000-squarefoot facility, where visitors can witness the craft of winemaking under the guidance of one of the most award-winning winemakers in America today, Mark Friszolowski, according to Childress Vineyard’s website. The wines Friszolowski has produced are both a commercial and critical success, being named to the 50 Best Wines of the World twice, the website says.

PETTY MUSEUM

The Petty Museum, located on 142 W. Academy St., reopened in February 2011 with a new look. Museum workers completed renovations to the attraction in Randleman Renovations included improvements to the museum’s foyer, a larger children’s room, as well as the relocation of the movie room and gift shop. The space of the museum remains the same.

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