Dan River Nature and Heritage Tourism Initiative

Organization:

Dan River Basin Association

Amount:

$57,527.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Rockingham

Year:

2007

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to provide support for the development of visitor guides/trip planners and market information that targets and attracts nature, heritage and cultural tourists to the North Carolina Dan River region for multi-day trips. The project will increase visitors, visitor spending, local sales tax revenues and jobs by boosting local tourism; by enabling “packaging” of activities; and by developing regional promotion of nature and heritage sites. Funds will be used for project activities in Caswell, Person, Rockingham and Stokes counties.

Contact:

Ms. Katherine K. Mull413 Church StreetSuite 401Eden, North Carolina 27288-3243(336) 627-6270

Areas Served:

Caswell/Person/Rockingham/Stokes

Any project more than a couple of years old may not reflect current Board priorities.
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