Shazam! You’ll Be In A Whole New World!
Ridgeline Craft Beverage Trail The Ridgeline Craft Beverage Trail features six of Gaston and Cleveland County’s breweries, distilleries and wineries. Each has its own unique feel and culture, which was our favorite part of this trail. It’s a great representation of what makes Gaston and Cleveland Counties so special. Starting…
Hendersonville: The Apple Of North Carolina’s Eye
Fall means apple season in Hendersonville, North Carolina. This Blue Ridge Mountain town leads the state in apple production and consistently ranks among the top producers in the nation. During a time when families are searching for safe, socially distanced, outdoor activities, U-pick apple orchards check all the boxes. Apple…
Take The Less Traveled Path
Stokes County, NC Now is the perfect time to plan a leaf peeping drive, with the windows down enjoying a kaleidoscopic show of vibrant auburn, yellow and red coloring in Stokes County, NC. Take the less traveled path on rural roadways where the only traffic jam you may encounter is…
Spend A Day Or Two With The Crafty Shops In Downtown Morganton
You’ll have to be a little crafty yourself if you would like to explore as much of downtown Morganton as you can in two days. Once you start your walk you will be amazed to discover how many unique culinary and craft boutiques there are to enjoy. Chances are very…
Granville Haunted Farm Drive-Through Haunted Trail
Grey Blackwell was raised on a farm. Even as he worked in corporate America as a graphic artist, the love of the land never left him. His approach though, is a bit unique. Grey now owns and runs one of the most popular Halloween haunted attractions in the state. Working…
Roaring River Vineyards
Carolina Craft Passport Trail Post Located on the majestic Roaring River in Traphill, North Carolina, Roaring River Vineyards provides spectacular wines in a beautiful atmosphere. The Tasting Room offers both wine and beer to please a variety of palates. Have a glass, share a bottle, or enjoy a tasting to…
If You’re Looking For A Relaxed Adventure Paddle The Catawba River
Plan a weekend of kayaking in Gaston County, exploring the Catawba and Southfork River Blueways. We recommend staying at the brand new Fairfield Inn and Suites in Mt Holly/Belmont and renting boats at Suns Up Scuba in Cramerton. You can also rent at Tailrace Marina just be sure to check…
Granville Outdoors. Unique Spaces. Great Fun.
With everyone in North Carolina looking to get outdoors, we’d recommend looking to Granville County and four unique spaces in Creedmoor and Butner. Lake Rogers The largest and most spectacular park in Creedmoor is located at Lake Rogers. Located on Highway 56, Lake Rogers is a shallow lake covering 175…
Art With An Expiration Date In Flat Rock
Some artwork exists for centuries. Yet some pieces are temporary. The Gallery at Flat Rock pairs lasting creations with fleeting ones for its fifth annual “Art in Bloom” exhibit, Sept. 26-27. Located just south of downtown Hendersonville, the gallery is known for its finely curated art and craft. The exhibit…
Stokes County Challenges You To Adventure
Maybe you’ve found a new love for outdoor adventure and the thrill of the hike this summer, while finding a way to pass the time and enjoy fresh mountain air. Step it up a notch and push yourself to go further with a local hiking challenge, asking participants to Conquer…
Fall Color Tours On The Ridgeline Trolley
Sept 1, 2020Join us on the Ridgeline Trolley for the Fall Color Tour, hosted by Burke Country Tourism. Board the Trolley in Morganton, NC and enjoy the sights as you travel up scenic Highway 181 to Linville, NC. The Tour includes a box lunch that will be eaten at a…
Where2GO… Stress Distancing Destinations – Red Gates Tent & RV Park
Let The Camping Begin! Red Gates RV park and campground is located on a gently rolling meadowland with a 2-acre lake surrounded by a beautiful wooded area. It is only 5.5 miles away from historic downtown Hendersonville. Red Gates is a peaceful atmosphere for all campers. Bring your friends and…
Adventurers Playground, Mountain Majesty
Bryson City is the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains. It’s an adventurers playground with some surprisingly luxurious options for relaxing at the end of the day. Home to the Great Smoky Mountain railway, there’s more than one way to immerse yourself in the scenic landscape that envelopes this charming…
A Winning Combination: Banner Elk & Grandfather Mountain
The cool mountains of Banner Elk provide an ideal backdrop for the Art on the Green show this Memorial Day weekend.
We Really Encourage You To Get Outdoors
On Gaston County’s eastern edge, along the Catawba River, lies a 1,300-acre playground. The nonprofit U.S. National Whitewater Center has one goal: to encourage people to get outdoors. The centerpiece is the largest manmade whitewater course in the world, where paddling novices as young as 8 years old navigate class…
Two New Vineyards Join Crest Of The Blue Ridge Wine Region
Henderson County’s Crest of the Blue Ridge wine region is now home to six wine producers following the openings this summer of Marked Tree Vineyard and Stone Ashe Vineyard. Marked Tree sits at an elevation of 2,300 in a picturesque setting along the Eastern Continental Divide. A unique tasting room…
Search For Most Photographed Spots In Stokes County
“Shake it like a Polaroid Picture”, post it on Social Media to claim bragging rights for finding some of the most photographed locations often seen when scrolling past or following local hashtags on Instagram. There’s a certain challenge in searching out and recreating the view of most popular selfie opportunities…
Dry Falls Brewing Company
Carolina Craft Passport Trail Post Dedicated to bringing you damn good beer. Dry Falls Brewing Co. started out as a dream between father and son while sitting in a brewery on a family vacation. Romanticizing the idea while drinking a flight of twenty-four different brews, Jeff and Evan found their…
Where2GO… Stress Distancing Destinations – Round Peak
Let The Camping Begin! Camping is always an adventure but seriously camping in a vineyard has got to be an all-time winner! Being among the grapevines, on the mountainside, and in the rolling hills is just breathtaking! On September 12th Round Peak Vineyards will be hosting an all-time favorite The…
Burke County Getaway… Party Of Two
Planned Getaways or Adventures ala-carte, Burke County North Carolina is your destination to distance yourself from ordinary weekends. Summer is the time to get outside and discover the foothills, the mountains, and the waterways in Burke County. We have put together itineraries of things we suggest doing during your visit….
Banner Elk: Cabins, Adventure And Cool Mountain Breezes
The cool mountains of Banner Elk provide an ideal backdrop for the Art on the Green show this Memorial Day weekend.
Pick A Place On The Parkway And Park It
In North Carolina, 7,000-acre Doughton Park is the setting of another historical mountain cabin and farmstead, as well as thirty miles of pleasant walking trails, some involving stream crossings. The historic Bluffs Restaurant, also located at Doughton Park, has undergone restoration and is scheduled to reopen in 2020 after 10…
A Bizarre Trip To Wilmington
Sometimes side streets make for the best discoveries on a road trip. Wilmington is a charming escape. The port city blends history with the vibrant energy of a college town. The beautiful Cape Fear river is flanked by homes with porches that make you want to sit on them and…
Get Your Own GO
If you want your own Swiss Amy Knife of Campers visit the Sylvansport Website and pick out your new GO™! If you would like to see one in action follow Where2GO.app for locations and events we will have our Sylvansport GO™ on display. Mention Code JAY 2247 for your Go…
Where2GO… Stress Distancing Destinations
Let The Camping Begin! It is never the wrong time to hit the road and go exploring. We packed up the Sylvan Sport GO™and hit the road. To where you ask? This time we headed to Grandfather Campground in Banner Elk. One of my many favorites. With 32 Acres of…
Side Trips Are Part Of The Fun Of Going Places In The Southern Hills
Today’s visitors on the parkway are welcome to share much of the same glorious scenery known only to native mountaineers born to it and men of wealth who bought into it. But in addition, as I travel over this route it strikes me that the parkway and its northern link…
It’s Blue Ridge Craft Trails Month In Hendersonville
Watch a potter turn a hunk of clay into an elaborate vase, see jewelers transform metal and stone into elegant accents, or learn how a painter uses tiny brushstrokes to create a multicolor masterpiece. These experiences and more await along the Blue Ridge Craft Trails of Henderson County. Three distinct…
Up In The Air On Weekend Plans? Here Are A Few Destinations.
Planned Getaways or Adventures ala-carte, Burke County North Carolina is your destination to distance yourself from ordinary weekends. Up in the Air Thermal Valley is a family owned and operated business whose mission is to facilitate people to feel the exhilarating effects of free flying through our discovery of tandem…
The New GoGastonNC Site Makes Destination Decisions A Snap!
Go Gaston. Get Online. Gaston County Travel & Tourism has raised the bar on destination website design. Visitors to GoGastonNC.org will find a digital how-to guide for pre-planning their trip and maximizing their stay in Gaston County. New and upgraded features include: an interactive trip planner, suggested itineraries, continually-updated event…
You’ll Be COOL In Stokes County This Summer
Make a splash into cool mountain waters of the Dan River, dip your feet in a refreshing waterfall as it rushes by your skin flowing to the ground at Hanging Rock State Park. Stokes County, North Carolina is the perfect Mountain Getaway, surrounded by rural landscapes, remote locations and vacation…
Triskelion Brewing Company
Carolina Craft Passport Trail Post Dedicated to bringing you damn good beer. Triskelion Brewing Company is dedicated to bringing you damn good beer. That’s it. That’s their goal. They like to do other stuff too… but primarily… at the taphouse, the main objective is simply to produce the best beer…
Fortunately, The Sunsets Are One Thing That Haven’t Changed At The Beach
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of life from our biggest cities… to the far reaching corners of rural North Carolina and all the way to the coast. So I wasn’t sure what to expect when I made the drive to Ocean Isle Beach. Ocean Isle was trip…
Experience What Makes Granville County’s Restaurant Scene “Uniquely Carolina”
Southern Granville County continues to grow. With an easy commute to Raleigh-Durham, as well as convenient access to RDU, the region is attracting families looking to relocate to a more relaxed, open area. What people don’t expect to find is the expansive list of restaurants, stores and unique shops that…
Themed Trail Sweepstakes, Everyone Is A Winner.
Go Gaston. Get Online. Gaston County’s wide range of outdoor experiences can be tailored to meet the needs of multiple travel motivations and interests. Participate in our online sweepstakes to learn why you’ll want to include Gaston County in your future travel plans and to enter for the chance to…
Alpine Coaster Provides Thrills In Banner Elk
The cool mountains of Banner Elk provide an ideal backdrop for the Art on the Green show this Memorial Day weekend.
A Socially Distanced Road Trip To Western North Carolina
A renovated caboose, a bison farm, and the scenic views of the North Carolina Mountains combined for the perfect socially distanced road trip. It was a much-needed getaway after spending weeks staring at the same walls of my house, day in and day out. The weekend was part of my…
Escape To Byrds Branch, Explore The Yadkin Valley
The walls were moving in, so I had to escape. I’m sure it’s not just me that feels that way, so I grabbed my hiking boots, my mountain bike & threw it in the GO, and hit the road. Just a short drive to Elkin, NC Byrd’s Branch Campground &…
Two New Breweries Join Hendersonville Cheers! Trail
The Hendersonville Cheers! Trail welcomes two new breweries, as well as a winery tasting room and bistro. The popular trail now includes 17 stops serving wine, beer, cider and mead from downtown Hendersonville throughout the Blue Ridge Mountain countryside. Burning Blush Brewery, which opened in late 2019, creates a pub-style…
Relax In Dobson With Cabins, Trails And Wineries.
The rural town of Dobson makes the most of its Yadkin Valley location with stunning scenery, rolling terrain for outdoor activities and sprawling vineyards for growing grapes. It’s a quiet and relaxing getaway, less than two hours from Charlotte and less than an hour from Winston-Salem. Dobson’s rural nature allows…
Return To The Outdoors In Stokes County
Once you’re ready to venture out for fresh air and exploration, with family and friends you’ve been apart from, discover or return to Stokes County, North Carolina. Break out your hiking boots, saddle a horse or dip your feet into the cool natural waters of the Dan River, there’s so…
Come Find Yourself Again In Nature’s Playground
Come to Burke County to discover what treasures you have been missing. We have so many unique, one of a kind experiences that will bring your mind out of the haze of quarantine and quench your thirst for adventure. One of these treasures is Thermal Valley Hang Gliding. Hang gliding…
Roaring River Vineyards
Carolina Craft Passport Trail Post EXPERIENCE OUR FRENCH-INSPIRED VINEYARD, RESTAURANT AND EVENT VENUE Located on the majestic Roaring River in Traphill, North Carolina, Roaring River Vineyards provides spectacular wines in a beautiful atmosphere. The Tasting Room offers both wine and beer to please a variety of palates. Have a glass,…
Good Things Come In Threes
They say, “good things come in threes.” For the residents of Creedmoor and Granville County, the better statement may be “good health comes in threes.” That is because there are three parks that can help you get outdoors and in shape. The largest and most spectacular park is Lake…
Farm To Table Without The Table
“Strawberries (and more!)” Who would have thought that would be a rallying cry? But here we are in the midst of a very difficult time, and also at the beginning of the North Carolina Strawberry season. The great news is these two points can intersect in Granville County as farms…
Muddy River Distillery
Carolina Craft Passport Trail Post Muddy River Distillery announced it will make hand sanitizer to supply healthcare and first responders in Belmont, N.C. and Gaston County. Since Muddy River has temporarily closed distillery tours, the production of sanitizer is a new priority. On Friday, Muddy River donated 95 gallons of…
Trails And Ales, Vines And Wines: Elkin’s Ready When You Are
When the time is right for traveling again, those who enjoy outdoor adventure and craft spirits will find an ideal getaway in the small riverside town of Elkin. Locals are quite fond of saying “all trails lead to Elkin,” and there’s a lot of truth in that. This friendly place,…
District 12 In The First Hunger Games Movie
There are many treasures to experience in Burke County. Many local attractions have done a lot of adapting to make sure that they are able to still provide fantastic, one of a kind experiences during the uncertainty of COVID-19. One of those attractions is the Henry River Mill Village located…
19 Totally Fly Reasons To Visit Goldsboro Post Covid-19
When COVID-19 passes, we’ll all be desperate to get out of the house and explore again. So, in preparation for that wonderful moment, here are 19 Totally Fly reasons to make Goldsboro-Wayne County your first “post-19” destination. Wilber’s BBQ, arguably the most famous BBQ in the state, is re-opening –…
Grapes Grow Onward At Yadkin Valley Wineries
It can bring solace in times of uncertainty to think about those aspects of life which move forward unaffected. In the vineyards of the Yadkin Valley, grapes grow on leafy vines, marking the promise of a coming harvest just a few months away. Nobody knows when executive orders will be…
When The Time Is Right, Hendersonville Awaits
The Blue Ridge Mountain town of Hendersonville strikes an unusual balance. It’s big enough to offer year-round activities, yet small enough to feel warm, welcoming and personable. It’s mountainous enough to provide sweeping views, but easily accessible via an interstate drive. Hendersonville’s elevation is lofty enough for less-humid summers and…