I’m coming to you today with another fun, unique attraction in North Carolina. I think these are my favorite because they add a unique character to the destination. If the city was a person, these unique attractions are the personality that make each place different. This one makes for a fun day trip from Fayetteville, but there’s enough to do in the area that you could also turn it into a weekend or 4 day weekend trip quite easily too. Here’s a full guide with everything you need to know to plan your visit to the Mickey Coffee Pot Historical Marker in Winston-Salem, NC.
A Loaded Guide For The Mickey Coffee Pot Historical Marker In NC
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FAQ for visiting the Mickey Coffee Pot in Winston-Salem
Where is it located?
Winston-Salem, about 2 hours from Fayetteville.
What is the cost?
Free roadside attraction.
Is it kid-friendly?
Yes – of course you know your kids best though, so use this guide to decide what’s best for your family.
Is it dog-friendly?
Yes (but perhaps not if you want to do shopping or dining afterward)
How long does it take?
Only about 10 minutes or however long it takes you to see it and take a couple of photos.
What should you bring with you?
- Camera – this is my favorite adventure camera and it got some great quality photos and videos there
- I always use it with this compact selfie stick and tripod
Getting there
The Mickey Coffee Pot Historical Marker is located at Old Salem Rd in Winston-Salem. There are two streets that it sits off and the other is S Main Street.
You can use ‘The Mickey Coffee Pot Marker‘ in Google Maps and it will take you there.
It’s on a small triangle shaped strip surrounded by a couple of streets, so just keep an eye out as you get close.
Where to park
There’s no official parking lot for this attraction.
I used parallel parking on S Main St and walked a short distance up to the giant coffee pot. In the area near the coffee pot, it was free when I visited.
That seemed easiest, so I’d suggest is looking for a spot on the side of the road on S Main St as you get close to the coffee pot.
Keep in mind, a lot of the streets around the area are one way traffic streets. So if you miss a spot, you might just have to take a longer loop to get to where you started (as opposed to doing a quick u-turn).
What is it?
The Mickey Coffee Pot Historical Marker is a 7 foot tall tin coffee pot that you can see as a roadside attraction.
As far as visiting goes, it’s a quick adventure but I thought it was a fun outing and I personally love to see unique attractions like this and learn the story behind them.
History of the Giant Mickey Coffee Pot Historical Marker
You might be wondering what the giant coffee pot is all about.
Well, I can help with that!
It was built in 1858 by Samuel and Julius Mickey – hence the name “Mickey” coffee pot. These brothers originally built it as a sign or form of advertisement for their tin shop.
What better sign that a 7ft tall coffee pot?!
It was relocated to the current location in 1959 and now stands as a unique roadside attraction for the city and symbol of hospitality there.
The vintage style of the coffee pot perfectly suits the vintage style of the area and with a backdrop of red bricks and old style architecture, it’s quite photogenic.
What else to do in the area
Seeing the Mickey Coffee Pot is a really quick experience since you see it, take a photo, then it’s over.
If you’re driving the two hours from Fayetteville, I recommend combining it with other attractions to make a day of it.
The World’s Largest Chest of Drawers is about 25 minutes away and is well worth a visit. Here’s my detailed guide for visiting and also video diary.
You could also add-on the Historic Shell-Shaped Shell Station which is just under 10 minutes away.
With those three you have an itinerary for a cool day of unique roadside attractions!
You could also spend the rest of the day strolling around Winston-Salem, visiting museums, gardens, and having a ‘city day’.
If you’d like to do some hiking, Pilot Mountain is about 30 minutes away and Hanging Rock State Park is about 45 minutes away.
Where to stay in Winston-Salem
If you turn it into a weekend trip, there are a lot of options for accommodation.
I didn’t stay in Winston-Salem, but if I was going to, I’d stay at either The Historic Brookstown Inn or Hotel Indigo.
Booking.com has a lot of other options though – I’ve used it all over the world and can always find a good deal there.
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