The Top 14 Attractions around Danbury
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Danbury. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Danbury is a region where 14
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 14, 2025
Hanging Rock Summit
Highlight • Summit
Once you've reached the top of Hanging Rock, look for a place to sit down and enjoy the views of the surrounding area. Across the valley you can see Moore’s Knob and below you will spot Indian Creek flow by.
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Moore’s Knob Observation Tower
Highlight • Viewpoint
Moore’s Knob Tower, located in Hanging Rock State Park, is a popular destination for hikers in North Carolina. Originally a fire lookout tower, it has been replaced by a stone …
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Moore’s Knob & Lookout Tower
Highlight • Viewpoint
With an elevation of almost 2,600 feet, Moore's Knob is the highest mountain in the Sauratown Mountains. The Lookout Tower on top of the mountain nowadays serves as an observation platform and a panel provides information about the surrounding area.
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Balanced Rock
Highlight • Natural Monument
Balanced Rock is one of many masterpieces of nature, that can be found in Hanging Rock State Park. To get there, it only takes a very short detour from Moore's …
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House Rock
Highlight • Viewpoint
House Rock is located along Cook's Wall Trail and is named like that because the overhanging cliff forms something like a rooftop for the 'house' below. Standing on top of the cliff, offers you a great overview.
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Window Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Once you've reached Window Falls, there is a viewing point on top of the falls but you can also climb down to the lower part of the waterfall where you …
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Rock Garden
Highlight • Natural Monument
Rock Garden is just a short walk from the Visitor Center of Hanging Rock State Park and the trail, up to the edge of the garden, is wheelchair accessible. Inside …
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Indian Creek Trail
Highlight (Segment) • River
Indian Creek Trail has a length of 3.8 miles (one-way) and is famous for its two main waterfalls, 'Hidden Falls' and 'Window Falls'. But besides those two highlights, there is …
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Upper Cascades Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
Upper Cascades in Hanging Rock State Park are fed by a tributary of Cascades Creek. To reach the lower part of the cascades, you will find stairs at the waterfalls.
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View from Wolf Rock
Highlight • Viewpoint
Located close to Cole Gap Mountain and along Wolf Rock Trail, Wolf Rock is a nice viewpoint over the area. From here, you can see the two cities of Winston-Salem and Greensboro in the distance.
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The Forgotten Lodge
Highlight • Historical Site
When hiking from the parking lot to the lake, you will come across the remains of an old lodge. Actually, the lodge was never finished and was a project of …
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