Burlington is centrally located in the North Carolina triad area. Both the spectacular vistas of Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains are just a few hours drive away. And traveling to the east the gentle beauty and relaxing beaches of the Outer Banks and coastal regions await you.

Just 90 miles a way, you can spend the day at Paramount's Carowinds family entertainment attractions with a 105 acre theme park and a water park. Within an hour drive is Winston Salem, where Tanglewood Park offers paddle boats, swimming, picnic areas and golf and don't miss Old Salem while your in town.

Twice a year, High Point North Carolina located 45 minutes from Mackintosh on the Lake features one of the countries largest furniture markets. And if you have your heart set on the skies, visit the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
 
For history enthusiasts, visit Snow Camp, North Carolina only a 20 minute drive and featuring outdoor theatre portraying the American Revolution and the Underground Railroad.
 
Weekend getaways are just as easy and exciting from Mackintosh on the Lake; the Biltmore House located in Asheville, North Carolina is about three hours away and features amazing gardens and a winery. And for a winter vacation, Boone and Maggie Valley, North Carolina both offer spectacular ski resorts. Also in the Carolina mountains, visit an authentic Indian Village in Cherokee, North Carolina