Many visitors consider the displays equally as interesting as the rare machines that are within them. The museum layout is more than a timeline of machines. It has the feel of an old garage but is touched by relevant artwork of the era and houses precious items of memorabilia by the thousands.
This event brings potters and antique dealers to the Hickory area from all over the southeast and features over 110 vendors.
Our mission is to keep as local as possible in our sourcing of products, and our support of our hometown.
Sip wine and cider, enjoy delicious food pairings and explore the countryside during Hendersonville’s Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend
he Viking Experience is hosting a Festival at the beautiful grounds of the Granville County Expo Center
Morganton will be turned into the year 1757 as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Last of the Mohicans.
Join us this coming year as we celebrate at our attractions, during signature events, and imagine the County’s next 175 years.
February may be the month of love, but North Carolina is the perfect place to find romance year-round. These unique experiences take romance to the next level.
Come and experience all the fun with Highland Dancing, Bagpipe Bands, Highland Athletics, a Giant Kid’s Zone, Scottish Merchants, Haggis, Celtic Rock and Traditional Performers, Historic Reenactments, Scottish Country Dancing, Sunday Church Service, Hearth Cooking, NC Beer and Wine, Whisky Tastings, Kilted Running Events, Scottish Clan Societies, Shoot Long Bows and Blowguns, Throw a Battle Axe and so much more!
Grandfather Mountain offers plenty of activities and adventure in the wintertime to keep friends and family engaged.
February is the season of LOVE for discovering why Stokes County is a perfect destination to celebrate or rekindle love of your favorite things to do in North Carolina.
North Carolina beer festival returns bringing you all your favorite breweries, an exciting music lineup that you’ve been waiting two years to hear, and the idyllic setting of Historic Rural Hill
I love hanging out at the brewery in Huntersville with my friends. The atmosphere is slightly speakeasy with no TVs, dark leather couches, a fireplace, hardwood floors, and several different nooks to congregate but not be excluded from the rest. However, this is about to change up a bit!
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.
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 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.
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.
Stokes County, North Carolina is a gloriously good time in the wonderland of Mother Nature’s splendor.
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.
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.
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.
When the weather turns chilly, a glass of Yadkin Valley wine pairs perfectly with the warmth of a vineyard fire pit.
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.
Don’t miss Christmas County, an extravaganza of festivals and events designed to celebrate this special time of year.
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.
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.
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.
December is a time to celebrate the Christmas Season - and in Granville County, it’s also a time to gather with family and friends.
Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season at Reidsville’s Hometown Christmas celebration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
I don’t know about ya’ll, but fall weathers, crisp air, lattes, and apple cider just scream, let’s go holiday shopping! What better way to do it than get local, shop small, and spend my money in the local small towns rather than the big box shops.
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.
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.
The Yadkin Valley Winter Wine & Beer Passport serves up tastings at 14 wineries, three breweries and one distillery in North Carolina wine country.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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, 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...
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...
City of Eden, Rockingham County, NC The city of Eden is already a favorite destination for hikers, bicyclists, canoes, and kayakers. Now Eden is home to the second of three breweries on the Rockingham County Spirit Trail. Reynolds brewery is owned by Chip and Tony Reynolds, and is family operated....
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,...
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...
