Reconnect with nature and the small-town charm reminiscent of older days by exploring our beautiful town. Come visit the mountain at our State Park, walking trails, and campgrounds.

Find yourself here in Patrick County, Virginia!

A fall getaway to Beech Mountain, eastern America’s highest town, is truly wondrous.

The Waldensian Festival, a celebration of heritage and unity.

The festival showcases a diverse lineup of musical performances, with genres ranging from bluegrass and country to rock and gospel

Experience the charm of Valdese this summer with exciting events and activities. Explore the town's Independence Day celebrations, Summer Concert Series, and family-friendly adventures.

Pilot Mountain, North Carolina is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts in the summertime. With its stunning scenery, diverse trails, and refreshing Yadkin River, there are endless possibilities for adventure.

No matter how you get out and explore, we hope your summer travels include Lake James!

Embark on a delicious summer adventure with the Seasons of Surry Wine Experience! Beat the heat and explore the Surry County wineries over two weekends in August.

Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Neat Man Creek, a picturesque stream renowned for its swimming, fishing, and hiking opportunities.

Touted as “America’s original extreme motorcycle show,” The Wall of Death is a vintage live-action thrill show featuring a motor drome, a silo-shaped wooden cylinder 30 feet in diameter.

Cary’s favorite BBQ Festival is back and better than ever!

Mocksville is taking an evening in July to close down W. Depot street for a Rockabilly themed street dance!

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Native American cultures through dance, music, and community.

Reconnect with nature and the small-town charm reminiscent of older days by exploring our beautiful town.

From June to September, our downtown area transforms into a hub of fun-filled activities and lively music perfect for the whole family

Summer’s here and the mountain is alive with the sound of music!

Save the date for the 8th Annual Oink & Ale Festival in Eden, NC. Enjoy live music, tasty BBQ, burgers, and more at this fun-filled event.

Grab your kayak or canoe and explore the tranquil waters

Every Friday night from May to September, locals and visitors gather downtown to enjoy a variety of musical genres

Burke County is called “Nature’s Playground” because there are so many opportunities to get outside and play! Here are 5 can’t miss outdoor activities for you and your family in Burke County this summer.

At the core of Stokes County’s musical heritage is Bluegrass

Spanning over 10 miles, this ambitious endeavor aims to revolutionize Hickory’s landscape

Embrace the Spirit of Summer in Granville County: Festivals, Music, and Fun Await!

Discover eight dining destinations along Highway 8 in Stokes County.

Burke County has been at the forefront of a lot of history, from the Spanish exploration, the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Moonshining, Industrial Revolution to today.

There is no better venue than a home. The second-best venue is a place that feels like home. Your friends, your family, complete strangers… digging their feet into lush carpet, being introduced to incredible wine, and cozying up like a family by the lake. Not everyone in Lake Norman has…

JOLO Winery & Vineyards, located in the Yadkin Valley town of Pilot Mountain, enters the new year on a roll after capturing five gold medals in various competitions in 2018. The most recent accolades came in November when the winery’s Crimson Creek earned the three highest honors at the 2018…

Waldensian heritage flows with wine (certainly not the worst historic trait to have). Centuries ago, in the Cottian Alps, west of Torino, Italy and the Western Piedmont of Italy, the Waldensians learned the craft of creating great wines. One reason that Historic Valdese was favored by Waldensian settlers is the…

There’s no tubing like snow tubing, and the Banner Elk area is home to four of the top places to tube in the North Carolina mountains. Those four options are: Sugar Mountain Resort, Beech Mountain Resort, Hawksnest Resort and Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing Park. All these tubing parks provide 100%…

[metaslider id=2281 cssclass=" alignnormal"] Whether you mountain bike North Carolina’s rugged singletrack or ride the greenways and want to up your game, the fall opening of the Poston Pump Track in Gaston County has expanded your options considerably. It’s the first asphalt track on the East Coast between Miami and…

This brew and ‘cue is worth the trip. Home to famous BBQ joints and brew spots, a visit to Goldsboro is an experience you can taste. People come from all over the country to grab a bite from our award-winning BBQ restaurants, some of which are featured on the Historic…

[metaslider id=2294 cssclass=" alignnormal"] Beech Mountain, N.C. is the highest town in Eastern America, with a peak elevation of 5,506 feet. A ski resort sits in the middle of the town and doubles as a downhill mountain bike park in the summer. Beech Mountain is home to the Land of…

Stokes County is the place to be in 2019 to celebrate the “Year of Music” in North Carolina. Come Hear NC is a promotional campaign of the North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources and the North Carolina Arts Council designed to celebrate North Carolinians groundbreaking contributions to many…

On any given weekday, you’ll find parked cars lining Main Street in Lexington, people strolling the sidewalk with bags on their arms, and store doors swinging open and shut with customers going in and out. In an era of downtown revitalization, this small Piedmont town teems with activity. This time…

No more long road trips to drive up to the mountain for tubing with your friends or family – it is happening in Gaston County. Crowders Ridge outside Gastonia is your destination. A fast & dry custom-created tubing chute with 250-foot lanes replicate a snow tubing experience, but without freezing…

Whether or not you’re a lover of winter sports, the Town of Beech Mountain has something for you to love. Each year, Santa visits the 4 Seasons at Beech to find out what children would like for Christmas. This year, he’ll be there from 2-4 pm on Saturday, December 15th….

Enjoy the holiday’s pleasures a little too much? Stuffed to the gills from all those parties? Determined that this is the year to make a change for the better? Why not come out to Rural Hill and start 2019 off right with First Footin’ our annual walk and celebration of Hogmanay, or Scottish New Years?

The best part about turning 21, is that my mother, my sister, and I could text each other on a Friday and decide on a place to meet up, have a couple of drinks, and catch up on each other’s lives.  Full disclosure, when I said “Friday,” I meant “Monday,…

Take a stroll through the heart of downtown, here you’ll discover lots of trendy boutiques and day spas tucked inside of historic buildings.  Making a grand investment in its future and $15 million later, Goldsboro is beautifully revitalized. Now, it’s waiting to revive you! Let’s put it this way. Who…

Experience the hospitality and warmth of a Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas with Home for the Holidays in Hendersonville. This popular series of holiday events kicked off Thanksgiving weekend and continues through the New Year. Main Street shopkeepers festoon their storefronts with decorations, while a downtown skating rink is open from…

Outdoor adventures are just as FUN in the cooler winter temperatures of Stokes County. Locals say, “Winter is the best time for a relaxing, brisk hike to vistas of clear views for miles”. Take in the fresh mountain air of the Piedmont Region at Hanging Rock State Park