500 S Salisbury Ave Spencer, NC 28159 1-800-334-2466
Your complete source for model
railroading since 1989
Additional Spencer
businesses include the consignment shop CU Friday's and the gift store
Life's Little Treasures, both of which are located near the Little
Choo Choo Shop on 5th Avenue. The Art Station, Joyce's Whistle Stop salon and Ashley's Antiques are located near the Little
Choo Choo Shop on Salisbury Ave. Spencer also features a number of national
retailers such as Food Lion and Kerr Drug. For a more complete
business listing please visit www.ci.spencer.nc.us
or the website for the
Spencer Business Association.
North Carolina Transportation
Museum
Founded in 1977, the NC Transportation Museum is housed in the
historic buildings of what was once Southern Railways' largest steam
locomotive repair facility named the Spencer Shops.
The museum is the pre-eminent location in the
state to observe the history of transportation first hand. Featuring the
37-stall Robert Julian Roundhouse, a 30 minute train ride, a large collection of
rolling stock, and numerous exibits dedicated to all forms of transportation the
museum is a truly unique experience. Please visit www.nctrans.org
for more
info.
Attractions
Spencer, North Carolina was
established in 1905 after the formation of Southern Railways' Spencer
Shops just north of Salisbury. This small town has retained close
ties to it's heritage creating a warm, friendly atmosphere
that can only be found in such a historic community.
Please visit our links section for more
information on Spencer, NC attractions or follow the links provided on this
page. The links will open in a new window and not disrupt your connection to
Little Choo Choo Shop.com.
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Pinocchio's of Spencer
Located
on Salisbury Ave/Hwy 70 less than a block from the Little Choo Choo
Shop, Pinocchio's offers fine Italian dining. With an extensive menu and great lunch specials,
Pinocchio's is a great choice for both lunch and
dinner. Please visit http://www.pinocchiosofspencer.com/ for more info.
Our Place
Cafe' Located
less than a block down 5th street from the Little Choo Choo Shop, Our
Place offers American fare at reasonable prices. The menu includes Hershey's
Ice Cream, Steak Burgers, a Foot Long lunch special, and a wide variety of
sandwiches. Our Place Cafe Website
4th St
and Salisbury AveThis stretch of
historic buildings contains a number of unique shops. This
includes: Debbie Barnhardt Jewelry - Specializing in retail jewelry
sales and repair. Stoudemire Furniture - A long-time Spencer staple
featuring a variety of high-quality furniture. Two Worlds Apart - Featuring performance
automotive products. Christmas at Margaret's - A store specializing in Christmas
related decor year-round. Ludwig's
Carpet - Specializing in carpet and other
flooring.
In addition to the afformentioned restaurants,
Spencer offers a selection of other eateries including
Subway, Bojangles, and the Spring Garden Chinese
Restaurant. All are located on Salisbury Ave/Hwy 70 a short drive from the
Little Choo Choo Shop.
Spencer Historic
District
The
historic district of Spencer is the largest contiguous historic district
in the state of North Carolina. Featuring the historic Spencer Library Park,
dozens of beautiful examples of early 20th century architecture, and
quiet tree-lined streets, the district is a wonderful place for a relaxing
walk to admire the quaint beauty of Spencer, North Carolina. Please visit www.ci.spencer.nc.usfor
more info.
Historic
Salisbury After a very short drive south on
Salisbury Avenue/Hwy 70 you will find yourself downtown in historic
Salisbury, NC. Established in 1753, Salisbury is one of the
oldest towns in North Carolina. The city boasts a historic walking tour of
downtown, a vibrant main street featuring various unique small shops,
the remains of the only Confederate Prison in the state of North Carolina,
and a wide variety of shopping and dining destinations. Please visit www.ci.salisbury.nc.us for more info.
Spencer Shoppes This
shopping center
includes a Family Dollar location, Dr. Washko's dental office, and
a Queen City Appliances store.
