north carolina vietnam veterans memorial

A little slice of heaven. Great rest stop, not to mention there are dog walks, two rest stop stations with bathrooms and snacks, and plenty of shade! Not to mention the beautiful Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Highly recommend that you stop here!

On Hwy 85, heading north at about mile marker 100 is a really nice rest stop. Besides having everything a rest stop normally has there is a trail to a Memorial that most people drive right past. After you've had a break, take a short walk down the trail, cross the foot bridge and take a moment to reconnect with the past and the beauty of a tiny park with a wonderful Vietnam Memorial. It's not huge, but it will make you take a moment and reflect. From the flags to the dedicated wall and plaques; the peaceful beauty deserves a few minutes. Walk the circle path inside the memorial, read the plaques, admire the landscaping, sit down on a bench and listen to the silence of nature. And remember who and what was lost in the jungles of Vietnam.

Memorial is Excellent. Quiet, peacefull. It is, however, not very well marketed. It is located at the rest stop near Lexington. Signage is not good. Easy to miss. Great outdoor family visit.

I am a Vietnam Era Veteran and I was impressed with the quality and peacefulness of area. Nice place to stop and just take it all in. Very tasteful and make me feel just a little more special.

Located just off I-85 north of Lexington adjacent to the traveler's rest area is a replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall. Etched in the marble wall are the names of the fallen who gave all in the service of their country. Take time to remember.

Located at mm100 going south and mm99 northbound; it's easier accessed from the south side. From the north bound side you have a short walk through the woods and across a peaceful stream to reach the memorial. As it should be, this is a somber place to honor those from NC who gave it all. The Viet-Nam war was controversial for many and marked a less than happy chapter in American history. None the less; thousands of soldiers were sent to this small SE Asian country to help defend it from the onslaught from the north. Many of our men were lost and this memorial in between the rest stops is a fitting remembrance similar to the wall in Washington. If you have a friend or relative who served, go there with them.