Head to Patriots Park in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, for the 27th Annual NC Beach Blast Festival! Pack your bags for live Carolina Beach Music, pirate encounters, and a massive beach ball drop. Loosen your belt for food truck eats and cool off at the splash pad today!

Ditch your alarm and head straight to Kings Mountain, North Carolina, for the Real to Reel International Film Festival! Pack your bags for an incredible weekend of world-class independent cinema, thought-provoking documentaries, and exclusive filmmaker Q&As. Loosen your belt at local spots and unlock spectacular global storytelling this July!

Transform your next road trip stop into a premium mini-vacation at the brand-new Kings Mountain RV Resort in Grover! Roll up to spacious sites, full amenities, and a cozy lounge with a 70-inch TV. Just minutes from historic trails and high-stakes casino action, relaxation has never been this effortless!

Feast on Irish-Appalachian flavors and watch viral sensation Zeb Ross clog! Fontana Village honors dance legends this St. Patrick’s Day.

Explore the Smokies from this historic village! Enjoy lakeside cabins, the tallest dam, and legendary drives near beautiful Fontana Lake.

Escape the crowds! Grandfather Mountain's quiet winter reveals stunning un-hazy views, playful otters, and a lonely Mile-High Swinging Bridge—just book ahead!

NC is stripping down for "Bare Season," exposing scandalously beautiful mountain curves and secret vistas for adventurers craving uncluttered views and quiet trails.

Forget the cold! Grab your Surry Winter Wine & Beer Passport for $110-$175 and unlock a cozy season of delicious sips and lodging deals across the Yadkin Valley.

Ditch the socks! Get patriotic Cherry Cask Whisky at Blue Ridge Distilling Co. It’s the perfect spirited gift that helps veterans!

Go nuts! Kings Mountain boasts America's largest nutcracker collection, dazzling lights, plus cozy charm and stunning winter mountain hikes.

Beech Mountain, Eastern America's highest town, offers frosty fun: skiing, tubing, free sledding, scenic hiking, and a holiday market.

Adventure awaits at Hidden Brook Sporting Club: shooting, hiking, and fishing. Then, eat, gather, and play at The Lost Wombat.

Shop local in Stokes County this holiday. Find unique gifts and festive, small-town charm in King, Walnut Cove, and Danbury.

Get into the patriotic spirit! Our cherry-finished DEFIANT Patriot Whisky arrives on Veteran's Day. It’s rebelliously good for heroes.

Chase a kaleidoscope of fall color in Western NC's mountains! Your feel-good foliage trip helps local communities rebuild beautifully.

Come hungry to the Wilkesboros! This foodie paradise offers everything from wood-fired pizzas and craft beer to upscale dining.

Eat, stomp, and celebrate in Stokes County! Enjoy BBQ, bluegrass, farm fun, and free stew at three awesome festivals.

Relax in a cozy Frog Holler cabin, your home base for exploring the best wineries of the Yadkin Valley, NC.

Returning to Danbury after 51 years, the Stokes Stomp Festival on Sept. 13 has music, art, a parade, and food.

Stay at charming cottages near Jones von Drehle Vineyards for an unforgettable Yadkin Valley wine and outdoor adventure.

Escape to Beech Mountain for cool summer fun hiking, biking, festivals, and Blackberry Jam. Perfect family getaway!

Mountain magic awaits! Western NC: vibrant, resilient, and ready for your playful, heartwarming adventure. Visit now, sparkle more!

Grandfather Mountain offers adult field courses in 2025: explore nature, from hummingbirds to astronomy.

Beech Mountain declares May "Hike On" month, featuring guided hikes, 27+ trails, waterfalls, and scenic views. Free kayak program available.

Burke County, NC: Craft beverage haven. Breweries, wineries, distilleries offer unique sips amidst scenic foothills. Explore local flavors, pair with outdoor adventures.

Valdese, NC hosts 2025 Family Friday Night concerts: music, food, stars. Community joy, diverse acts, summer memories under Carolina skies.

We have some great new rare bikes for you to check out this year as well as new products in our gift shop. Come on out and help us kick off the 2025 season and see if you can spot the latest additions to the museum!

The road got its name from a dispute in the 1930s when Swain County gave up the majority of its private land so the federal government

Winter in the Land of Waterfalls combines tranquility and adventure, making it an underrated yet unique seasonal experience.

“America’s Favorite Drive,” the Parkway is a must-see for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts alike.

Embrace the year-round outdoor activities that Wilkes, the Great State, offers.

Embrace the winter wonderland in Haywood County’s picturesque mountain towns with a variety of fun activities, exciting events, and mouthwatering culinary experiences.

As the highest town in Eastern America, it serves up stunning views of snow-capped peaks and a perfect setting for a memorable getaway

Burke County, a place where you can find parts of the Pisgah National Forest and Linville Gorge Wilderness, is a hiker’s paradise with some of the most beautiful and easy-to-reach trails in the area.

Waynesville, Canton, Clyde, Maggie Valley, and Lake Junaluska bustle with holiday cheer, welcoming visitors to festive shops, restaurants, and attractions.

In North Carolina's Land of Waterfalls, an exciting flurry of fun activities awaits adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike.

With one of the longest leaf seasons in the country, lasting into November, adventure awaits in Jackson County, NC. 

This year’s Raffle Bike is a real beauty – a 1936 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead!

As you enter, you’re immediately surrounded by an awe-inspiring collection of massive stalactites and stalagmites that have been hanging there for millions of years!

Take a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway and explore charming small towns like Meadows of Dan and Stuart. Even though the leaves have fallen, our mountains and valleys are still stunningly beautiful.

When you arrive, you’ll be greeted with the same warm hospitality and breathtaking natural beauty that Beech Mountain is renowned for.