Make The Most Of Winter In Gaston County
Gaston County’s mild climate makes for a great winter getaway. It’s easy to get outside and enjoy all the activities the area has to offer without having to endure frigid temperatures and piles of snow and ice making it easy to make the most of the winter.
Dedicated, Overachieving, And Brilliant!
Our front of house staff is polite, friendly and treats you like family, our kitchen is talented, passionate and creative, and our brew team is dedicated, overachieving, and brilliant!
Chetola Resort Festival Of Lights Provides Holiday Cheer
Chetola Resort once again welcomes folks to its drive-through tour known as the Festival of Lights. The display includes close to 30,000 lights throughout the resort and around Chetola Lake.
Grandfather Mountain The “Quieter Season”
Our long winter season (November-March) brings some of most spectacular moments on Grandfather Mountain nature park. Visit the “quieter season” with more opportunities for magical, solitary mile-high experiences. You’ll escape the crowds that you normally find in the warmer months.
Experience Stokes County In A New Season!
Stokes County, North Carolina is a gloriously good time in the wonderland of Mother Nature’s splendor.
The Entertainment Hub Of The Western NC Mountains
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort opened its fourth hotel tower with 725 rooms and seven suites. The rooms in the newly opened luxury Cherokee tower were impressive.
The Hi-Lo Adventure Trail, Four Counties To Explore
For many years Beech Mountain has welcomed visitors who stayed on the mountain and enjoyed various outdoor activities such as winter sports, hiking, biking, birding, fishing and canoeing to name a few. With the paving of Buckeye Creek Road in July of last year, came easy access to the Watauga Lake and surrounding areas.
Inn Love With Hendersonville, NC
The Blue Ridge Mountain town of Hendersonville is not only known for its vibrant downtown, cultural attractions and scenic views, but it also boasts an impressive collection of romantic inns.
Cozy Yadkin Valley Fire Pits Along The Surry Wine Trail
When the weather turns chilly, a glass of Yadkin Valley wine pairs perfectly with the warmth of a vineyard fire pit.
Casino Excitement Is Here
Gaston County, makes for an amazing weekend getaway. With a variety of natural amenities including mountains, rivers and hiking & biking trails, we offer an unbeatable outdoor experience in the Charlotte Metro.
A Holiday Extravaganza In Gaston County
Don’t miss Christmas County, an extravaganza of festivals and events designed to celebrate this special time of year.
A Little Cozy Pampering And A Fire
Winter getaways in North Carolina tend to involve things like ski slopes or mountain cabins. I’m a big fan of both, but lately, the idea of a little cozy pampering and a fire sounds like a better plan than a frigid hike. Do your winter-dehydrated skin a favor and indulge in a spa weekend instead. Here are three good options.
Charming Little Town Of Mocksville
Capture the magic of the holidays in the charming little town of Mocksville. It’s a time for family and friends to come together, exchange gifts, decorate their homes, be thankful and merry.
Kick Off A New Christmas Tradition In Stokes County, NC
Fun experiences are waiting to be had in Stokes County, North Carolina. A brisk winter hike along the trails of Hanging Rock State Park reveal views and natural beauty not normally experienced during summer months when trees and flora are in full bloom.
The Christmas Season In Granville County
December is a time to celebrate the Christmas Season – and in Granville County, it’s also a time to gather with family and friends.
Reidsville’s Hometown Christmas
Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season at Reidsville’s Hometown Christmas celebration.
Dreaming Of A Small Town Christmas
The three towns of Western Rockingham County, Madison, Mayodan, and Stoneville, offer a holiday experience you and your family will remember for years to come.
Old Town Revival 2021
The Destination Magazine was proud to be chosen exclusively as the media sponsor of the Old Town Revival Vintage Custom Bike & Car Show produced by Foundation Moto and Spinnerworks Events.
Do Your Holiday Shopping On The Main Streets In Gaston County
Years ago, it was as if magic was in the air when the holidays rolled around. Each year the whole family would hop in the car to make a special trip into town to scour the street on a hunt for the perfect holiday gift for each of our family and friends. Poinsettias, twinkling lights, silver and gold ornaments, greenery and red bows, would decorate the stores while Nat King Cole filled the room putting you in the holiday spirit.
Make Hickory Your Home For Holiday Shopping
As you are gearing up for the Holiday’s and looking for those special gifts for loved ones don’t forget to shop local. Plan your weekend trip or day trip to Hickory to explore not only our outdoor adventures and culinary scene but we hope you will take a piece of Hickory home for the Holidays.
Furniture, Jewelry, Pottery, Or Bowties, We Have What You Need Here In Burke County
Burke County is known for its magnificent leaf-peeping trolley tours, its world-renowned breweries, and Apple Orchards, but did you know that the best holiday shopping experience is here too!
Home For The Holidays Brings Back Hendersonville Hallmarks
This holiday season Hendersonville welcomes back some of its favorite traditions for its Home for the Holidays celebration. The festivities begin in November and continue through the New Year.
Watch Artisans Make A Masterpiece Right Before Your Eyes
Early holiday shoppers can peruse over 140 craft shops in a village market which provides a diverse selection of handmade items such as pottery, jewelry, perfume, glass blown ornaments, ceramics, bath & body products, medieval costumes, hand carved candles, unique musical instruments, children’s toys, a full spectrum of clothing, and much more. Watch artisans make a masterpiece right before your eyes. Enjoy demonstrations of fine skills such as weaving, woodcarving, blacksmithing, glassblowing, pottery, and jewelry making – all using ancient skills and low technology.
Mountain Winery Celebrates 20 Years
The red brick-colored winery in Laurel Springs, about a 20-minute drive from Glendale Springs, West Jefferson, and Sparta, sits on the Alleghany County farm where it got its start.
Passport To Wineries & Breweries This Winter In NC Wine Country
The Yadkin Valley Winter Wine & Beer Passport serves up tastings at 14 wineries, three breweries and one distillery in North Carolina wine country.
Stokes County, NC – Not Too Far From Home
Leaves of yellow, auburn, red, and brown linger a bit longer here for your leaf peeping enjoyment. The season is still perfect to experience why Stokes County ROCKS in Autumn. Cast a reel at the Hanging Rock Lake, sit back to admire the colorful array reflecting onto the water, as you catch the largest trout of a recent re-stock. Support local food banks this holiday season by attending “Soup in a Bowl” held annually on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, this year on November 20th. A unique event hosted by Stokes Arts, where attendees will receive their very own handcrafted pottery bowl, donated by a local artist, and enjoy their choice of warm soup in the heart of Danbury, NC at The Arts Place of Stokes.
Sidewalk Shopping Is Going Strong In Elkin
Before shopping became about computer clicks and delivery trucks, shopping meant strolling down the sidewalk, peeking in windows and discussing with shopkeepers exactly what you’re looking to purchase. Shopping was an experience.
Moonlight On Main Art-Centric Fun In Belmont
Belmont, NC The Museum of the Moon will be exhibited in downtown Belmont for three weekends serving as the backdrop for a series of lunar-inspired events. Over the centuries, the moon has been used as a timekeeper, calendar, and source of light to aid nighttime navigation. The evenings and weekends…
Annual Oaks Festival In Mocksville
Davie County, NC Your family can enjoy a full day of free fun during the annual Oaks Festival. The festival is held in historic downtown Mocksville on the second Saturday in October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with our crafters while the music plays on until 8 p.m. that evening. There…
Say I Do With A Mountain View In Hendersonville
Hendersonville, NC Whether your dream day involves a rustic wedding barn, pavilion with wraparound views, a church sanctuary or a lakeside lawn, Hendersonville has a venue to accommodate your wedding ceremony and reception. Couples planning a wedding in the Blue Ridge Mountains are invited to explore Hendersonville’s offerings at the…
Culinary Craftmenship In Hickory
Hickory, NC Hickory is known for craftsmanship in many forms including furniture, wood working and more but did you know that Hickory is well known for its craft beer and craft cocktail scene. Our booming culinary destinations are pushing boundaries in a fun and artistic way by encouraging local “mixologists”…
Brevard Bike House, Being Green Isn’t Easy, Or Is It?
Brevard, North Carolina The Brevard Bike House is your boutique destination with a mountain bike theme. I would highly recommend staying here, even if you don’t know what a pump track is. Ryan Jacques designed & built this tiny house from the ground up to welcome individuals, groups, or families…
The Spirits Are Alive In Burke County This October
Burke County, NC South Mountain Distillery curates the best kind of spirits, based on generations of practice here in Burke County. Don Smith, a 4th generation moonshiner, opened the distillery in 2016 after years of operating other businesses, as a way to embrace his roots. He wanted to make traditional…
Carolina Renaissance Festival Is Back!
The 28th annual Carolina Renaissance Festival. The wildly popular Carolina Renaissance Festival is back to celebrate its 28th year Saturdays and Sundays, October 2nd through November 21st. Located just north of Charlotte, NC, the Festival blends imagination, fantasy, and history all within a 20-acre outdoor storybook village filled with shopping,…
Hop Through Rockingham County’s Spirit Trail
Rockingham County, NC Whether you are a beer drinker, wine sipper, or stiff shooter, we have no doubt one of the best ways to discover Rockingham County is to take it one sip at a time along the Rockingham County Spirit Trail. With generations-old recipes and enjoyably outrageous brews, Rockingham…
Fall is In Season Around Stokes County, North Carolina
Stokes County, NC. This October, discover a Stokes County State of Mind on a leaf peeping drive, windows down enjoying a kaleidoscopic show of vibrant auburn, yellow and red coloring unique to the Piedmont Triad areas of North Carolina. Take the less traveled path on rural roadways where the only…
Fall Is The Best Time For A Weekend Getaway
Gaston County, NC Fall is absolutely the best time to get outside as temperatures cool and landscapes come brilliantly alive. Get out and explore! Check out our brand new Fall Guide 2021, showcasing the best way to experience Gaston County this season. Enjoy the outdoors, locate our most scenic…
Valdese Family Friday Night Summer Concert Series
Burke County, NC Known as a small town with big celebrations, the Town of Valdese summer concerts will conclude on September 3rd with a special performance by Too Much Sylvia. Sharing a variety of hits from ZZ Top to Motown, TMS is sure to get the crowd to their feet….
“Fest Your Eyes” On Stokes County For Festival Season
Stokes County, NC. Festival season returns as the longest running festival in Stokes County, “Stokes Stomp” marks its 47th year along banks of the mighty Dan River on September 11th. A new festival for fall arrives the following weekend along Main Street in Walnut Cove as “FallFest” is born from…
Old Town Revival Is Back!
Cornelius, NC The 2nd annual Old Town Revival (OTR) is the Lake Norman (LKN) region’s must-see event of the year scheduled for October 2nd, 2021 & is the signature event of Foundation Moto, a custom motorcycle company located in the LKN area, put on in partnership with Spinnerworks Events. The…
Harvest Memories In Hendersonville
Henderson County, NC In the Blue Ridge Mountain town of Hendersonville, harvest season means walking through rows of apple trees in the middle of an orchard, purchasing fresh fruit, taking in mountain views and making memories as a family. Throughout the fall, apple orchards buzz with activity. Orchards, markets and…
Fall Color Tour On The Ridgeline Trolley
Burke County, NC Burke County is known as Nature’s Playground due to the endless opportunities to explore, and experience the mountains, lakes, streams and trails. Whether you enjoy biking, kayaking, hiking or just relaxing and taking in the crisp mountain air, this is the place to be. If you would…
Searching High And Low For Fun
High Country For many years Beech Mountain has welcomed visitors who stayed on the mountain and enjoyed various outdoor activities such as winter sports, hiking, biking, birding, fishing and canoeing to name a few. With the paving of Buckeye Creek Road in July of last year, came easy access to…
Carolina Renaissance Festival… What is it?
The 28th annual Carolina Renaissance Festival. The Festival is a full day of entertainment, adventure, and pageantry! History comes alive with hundreds of costumed characters re-creating a 16th Century European Marketplace in the town of Fairhaven. It’s a 25-acre outdoor open air village nestled in the forest and meadows. At…
If you’re looking for something to do, the sky is the limit in Goldsboro North Carolina.
Much More Than 3P’s Goldsboro is known for the 3 P’s Pigs, Pickles, and Planes! However, it is full of beautiful architecture, from homes to the restored downtown. Years ago, the railroad ran straight smack dab down the middle of downtown, not just one but three! Now that the railroad…
The Levee Brewery & Pub
Carolina Craft Passport Trail Post To create The Levee Brewery & Pub, they smashed together a classic British pub with the creativity and exuberance of American Craft Beer, and poured it all out into the friendliest little town in North Carolina. The result is a warm, welcoming and friendly hangout…
Hickory, NC. Explore. Experience. Discover. Well Crafted.
Catawba County, NC Hickory, NC is located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Under two hours from Winston-Salem and Greensboro, Hickory is a perfect getaway to cooler temperatures and outdoor adventures. Known for a heritage of furniture manufacturing and furniture shopping, the Hickory area has grown through…
Stomp Your Feet To The Music At A Festival In Stokes County
Stokes County, NC. As cooler temperatures of fall start to arrive, beauty of colorful leaves become more present along mountain faces of the Sauratown Mountains in Stokes County, North Carolina. Set out for a drive on the winding scenic roads in a whole new season and enjoy fall foliage painted…
Come Spend The Weekend With Us!
Gaston County, NC Summertime just makes people want to get out and explore! If you’ve done the beach, and the mountains, and looking for something new, now is the time to try Gaston County. Gaston County is a recreational wonderland you need to discover, with options from easy to strenuous…
Main Attraction: D9 Brewing Opens in Hendersonville
Henderson County, NC D9 Brewing Company’s indoor-outdoor bar that opens onto Hendersonville’s Main Street has become a popular place to gather in the NC mountains. The roll-up garage door front draws passersby. They peek inside the industrial-chic space formally home to a piano store and chat with patrons who snagged…