Here in Burke County, we deem ourselves Nature’s Playground

If excitement and beauty are what you seek, Hickory, North Carolina and its multi-faceted Hickory Trail should be at the top of your travel list.

A place you can kickstart your day in a historic downtown setting with locally roasted coffee and friendly smiles.

Stokes County is home to some of the most beautiful hiking trails in North Carolina. Hiking is a great way to get out and enjoy nature, as well as get some exercise.

Can I visit Serenity Alpaca Farm, you ask? Yes, and there are fun reasons to do just that, besides all that smiling.

Little Guatemala coffee shop and restaurant that the rich culture that has been hiding in Burke County for generations

Granville County festivals and events are unique and uniquely Carolina

As unique as its history, King, NC, is the perfect small town for a day away to straighten that crown and refill your joy.

Located in Durham and Oxford, North Carolina. Founded in 2018 and is the first female veteran-owned brewery in NC. Tobacco Wood Brewery is dedicated to creating a unique taproom and beer garden experience that is both educational and enjoyable.

One of Eden’s most popular hiking trails is the Smith River Greenway. Right next door to Reynolds Brewing.

Whether you are looking for a couples retreat or fun for the entire family, Rockingham County, NC is perfectly positioned to provide big fun rolled into a small timeframe.

Things are starting to bloom in Burke County and now is the perfect time to visit!

With a rich history in cultivating craft brews, we have something for every craft beer enthusiast. 

Come to Statesville and discover our events where we give you room to breathe. We are close enough, yet worlds away.

Midsummer Brewing has quickly become a staple in Stokes County and is well known for its English-styled Ales.

We were amazed at the different options for our culinary adventure.

The theme for their 2023 dinner is Wild West! Rockingham County.

In addition to the speakers there will be more than 20 exhibitors and vendors at the event including inflatable obstacle courses for kids.

he Youth Native American Powwow will be the first youth-centered Intertribal powwow in the State of North Carolina.

December is a great time to go for that off-the-beaten-path ride with friends!

December is a time to celebrate the Christmas Season, and in Granville County, it’s also a time to gather with family and friends.

I want to walk along the quaint sidewalk of a small country town in Eden and chat with the owner of the little shop that sells local crafts and artisan products.

The season is still perfect to experience why Stokes County ROCKS in Autumn.

The Artisan Marketplace with over 140 merchants is filled with returning favorites that include an extensive array of vendors offering jewelry, clothing of renaissance and medieval fashion, handmade art and décor, pottery and blown and torched glass demonstrations, and activities for children that include people powered amusement rides and countryside faire games such as the castle climbing wall, archery and tomato tossing at a fool.

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. 

Kick off your walk down nostalgia street at Reynolds Brewery, Serving craft beers, appetizers, salads and outrageous brick oven  pizzas.

Morganton features Pottery Studios, Hand-made Amish furniture, Specialty boutiques for men and women, and fun little shops you won’t find anyplace else.

Defiant is a new way of distilling. We’re not bound by barrels or recipes or tradition. Our guides are the best ingredients, Mother Nature and our own intuition. We only use four ingredients. Nothing more. We’re starting a revolution in the whisky world. Join us.

The Dan River is a living, vibrant river that can turn treacherous after just a couple of days of heavy rains.

Each Festival day is filled with an abundance of attractions. The 25-acre village of Fairhaven has sixteen stages packed with costumed performers offer a unique mix of continuous music, dance, comedy, and circus entertainment.

Kick off your walk down nostalgia street at Reynolds Brewery, Serving craft beers, appetizers, salads and outrageous brick oven  pizzas.

The Pisgah Loop through Pisgah National Forest and the Linville Gorge is one of those trips that will satisfy your adventurous spirit, take you to places you have never been and showcase the best of fall color.

With a family that works and drinks well together you are sure to find a place that feels like home and that is certainly true of the family owned and operated Warehouse Distillery.

Everyone can see the Linville Gorge from several vantage points on the eastern and western rims

Celebrating 29 Years of Cheers, the annual Carolina Renaissance Festival returns Saturdays and Sundays for eight consecutive weekends, from October 1st through November 20th

Muddy River Distillery prides itself on using the best ingredients, hand-crafted recipes, and custom-built stills to make all seven of its current rums.

Bring your pooch to enjoy the trails and pet inclusive businesses throughout Stokes County.

Hart Square takes you back to a time where handcrafted and hard work was the way of life.