Stokes County, NC. This October, discover a Stokes County State of Mind on a leaf peeping drive, windows down enjoying a kaleidoscopic show of vibrant auburn, yellow and red coloring unique to the Piedmont Triad areas of North Carolina. Take the less traveled path on rural roadways where the only...
Gaston County, NC Fall is absolutely the best time to get outside as temperatures cool and landscapes come brilliantly alive. Get out and explore! Check out our brand new Fall Guide 2021, showcasing the best way to experience Gaston County this season. Enjoy the outdoors, locate our most scenic...
Burke County, NC Known as a small town with big celebrations, the Town of Valdese summer concerts will conclude on September 3rd with a special performance by Too Much Sylvia. Sharing a variety of hits from ZZ Top to Motown, TMS is sure to get the crowd to their feet....
Stokes County, NC. Festival season returns as the longest running festival in Stokes County, “Stokes Stomp” marks its 47th year along banks of the mighty Dan River on September 11th. A new festival for fall arrives the following weekend along Main Street in Walnut Cove as “FallFest” is born from...
Cornelius, NC The 2nd annual Old Town Revival (OTR) is the Lake Norman (LKN) region’s must-see event of the year scheduled for October 2nd, 2021 & is the signature event of Foundation Moto, a custom motorcycle company located in the LKN area, put on in partnership with Spinnerworks Events. The...
Henderson County, NC In the Blue Ridge Mountain town of Hendersonville, harvest season means walking through rows of apple trees in the middle of an orchard, purchasing fresh fruit, taking in mountain views and making memories as a family. Throughout the fall, apple orchards buzz with activity. Orchards, markets and...
Burke County, NC Burke County is known as Nature’s Playground due to the endless opportunities to explore, and experience the mountains, lakes, streams and trails. Whether you enjoy biking, kayaking, hiking or just relaxing and taking in the crisp mountain air, this is the place to be. If you would...
High Country 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 28th annual Carolina Renaissance Festival. The Festival is a full day of entertainment, adventure, and pageantry! History comes alive with hundreds of costumed characters re-creating a 16th Century European Marketplace in the town of Fairhaven. It’s a 25-acre outdoor open air village nestled in the forest and meadows. At...
Much More Than 3P's Goldsboro is known for the 3 P's Pigs, Pickles, and Planes! However, it is full of beautiful architecture, from homes to the restored downtown. Years ago, the railroad ran straight smack dab down the middle of downtown, not just one but three! Now that the railroad...
Carolina Craft Passport Trail Post To create The Levee Brewery & Pub, they smashed together a classic British pub with the creativity and exuberance of American Craft Beer, and poured it all out into the friendliest little town in North Carolina. The result is a warm, welcoming and friendly hangout...
Catawba County, NC Hickory, NC is located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Under two hours from Winston-Salem and Greensboro, Hickory is a perfect getaway to cooler temperatures and outdoor adventures. Known for a heritage of furniture manufacturing and furniture shopping, the Hickory area has grown through...
Stokes County, NC. As cooler temperatures of fall start to arrive, beauty of colorful leaves become more present along mountain faces of the Sauratown Mountains in Stokes County, North Carolina. Set out for a drive on the winding scenic roads in a whole new season and enjoy fall foliage painted...
Gaston County, NC Summertime just makes people want to get out and explore! If you’ve done the beach, and the mountains, and looking for something new, now is the time to try Gaston County. Gaston County is a recreational wonderland you need to discover, with options from easy to strenuous...
Henderson County, NC D9 Brewing Company’s indoor-outdoor bar that opens onto Hendersonville’s Main Street has become a popular place to gather in the NC mountains. The roll-up garage door front draws passersby. They peek inside the industrial-chic space formally home to a piano store and chat with patrons who snagged...
Burke County, NC Festivals are one of the main ways that we celebrate heritage in Burke County. In Valdese, every year in August, the town celebrates the Waldensians, a group of people who escaped religious persecution in Italy and eventually settled Valdese. The local theater company, the Old Colony Players,...
Granville County is not like where you came from…we are “Uniquely Carolina™” – a Carolina that melds the endearing heart of hometown living with (individual) space, and easy accessibility – a rare fusion that allows you to define “experience” and “gathering” on your term… and compels you to come and...
Reevestock Music Festival, slated for August 6 & 7th,2021, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. This grassroots festival has grown into a vibrant two-day celebration of music in both Downtown Elkin and Elkin’s Hidden Amphitheater. It’s not only a signature annual event for Elkin, but a much-anticipated gathering for guests from...
Private island getaways are the stuff of travel blogs and bucket-list dreams. Perhaps you’ve found yourself dreaming of the idea only to decide it was probably unrealistic for anyone other than rockstars and the wealthy. Sucked in by the promise of beautiful scenery, the idea of staying at a truly...
Stokes County, NC. Neill Caldwell - The Stokes News Experience the mighty Dan River flowing from the northwest in Westfield at Jessup Mill Access, to southeast at Pine Hall Bridge Access. The Dan passes through the Sauratown range keeping waters cool and refreshing for kayaking, canoeing, or river tubing. In...
Henderson County, NC Art means more when you meet the person who created it. This July, Hendersonville encourages you to meet the artists who live and work along some of the most creative routes in the region. Blue Ridge Craft Trails Month highlights three distinct trails throughout Henderson County that...
Avery County, NC Banner Elk’s summertime Art on the Greene shows return this year after the coronavirus pandemic forced cancelation last summer. The fine art shows take place on the grounds of the Historic Banner Elk School the following weekends: July 3-4, Aug. 7-8 and Sept. 4-5. Booth space will...
Burke County, NC The foothills of Western North Carolina have long been known for the craft culture and amazing artisans that live in these parts. From the founding of the Piedmont Blues to famous bluegrass musicians and stunning pottery, Burke County especially is no stranger to craftsmanship. This is evident...
The beautifully preserved Colonial village of Edenton is often referred to as the Prettiest Small Town in the South. All it takes is one visit to see why. Seemingly around every corner is an Instagram-worthy view. For many, Edenton offers the ideal combination of historic charm and scenic beauty. Established...
Eastern Music Festival (EMF), Greensboro’s nationally recognized classical music festival and summer educational program, returns to the stage June 26 through July 31, 2021, Celebrating 60 Years of Musical Excellence. For six decades each summer, extraordinary musicians from around the world gather in Greensboro, bringing their talents to perform the...
Here is how to enjoy a weekend in Mount Holly by getting outside and onto the Catawba River in Gaston County, located just outside of Charlotte, NC. Let the adventure begin! Make your way to Tailrace Marina, where you can rent a variety of personal vessels available for hourly and...
Goldsboro, NC Nestled in the heart of eastern NC between Raleigh and the coast, we are a destination with rich culture and heritage. Our heritage has deep military and agricultural roots. And, let us not forget to mention our legendary BBQ! We sum up ourselves with 3 Ps: pigs, pickles, and...
Lexington, NC A story that begins with a teenage boy in North Carolina building a chest in shop class and winning an industrial arts award now has chapters that span a 50-year professional art career. Those chapters include such accomplishments as a world-renowned furniture line, paintings and prints hanging in...
Henderson County, NC Western North Carolina is known for black bears. They roam the Blue Ridge Mountains and are often a topic of conversation among visitors. Downtown Hendersonville honors the furry natives each year by populating Main Street with 20 colorful versions for the Bearfootin’ Art Walk. Each sculpture is...
Avery County, NC Exciting outdoor adventures – both new and old – await this summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina. This high-elevation resort town is surrounded by thrilling experiences. The newest adrenaline rush comes with downhill speeds reaching up to 27 miles per hour. Wilderness...
Burke County, NC 2020 was a crazy year for everybody, including our pets. Our four-legged friends found their lives turned upside down when their owners suddenly didn’t leave the house to go to work, drastically altering life as they knew it. Now that workers are returning to the office, our...
Driving on a cloudless Carolina blue sky day is always fabulous but the destination anticipation is exhilarating! You see the mountain ahead however there’s so much more to explore. Downtown Pilot Mountain is open for visitors. Along with several events scheduled this summer downtown has many places for you to...
Avery County, North Carolina Every Friday, running May 31 through August 30, our Brewhouse will host Purposeful Pints. As always, Beech Mountain Brewing Co. is a family-friendly environment. Bring the kids, bring the whole family! Our unique brewery is nestled in the village of Beech Mountain Resort which offers mountain...
3 Locations | Saturdays & Sundays | May – September Gaston County, NC If you haven’t taken a spin on the open water aboard a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard, it’s probably just a matter of time. Participation in paddling has been on the rise over the past few years...
Stokes County, NC Discover your best summer days in a “Stokes State of Mind” along the sandy banks of the Dan River or along the trails of Hanging Rock State Park in Stokes County, North Carolina. This summer picnic with friends, family and Doggo in the wide open spaces within...
Davie County, NC What better way to spring into summer but with outdoor concerts on the square. We love inviting all of our friends, family, and bringing the kiddos to hit the square and stroll through town. Downtown Mocksville has so many options to grab dinner and drinks before the...
Avery County, North Carolina Beat the heat this summer with a trip to Beech Mountain, eastern America’s highest town. A full schedule of fun family-friendly activities, many of them free, awaits you here in North Carolina’s high country, where just a few hours of driving takes you into North Carolina’s...
Surry County, North Carolina Four new Explore Elkin itineraries showcase wine, music, outdoors and weekend getaways in this popular Yadkin Valley town in the Blue Ridge foothills of North Carolina. A Weekend in Elkin Itinerary wraps 72 hours of fun into one convenient schedule. Local experiences include shopping in the...
Surry County, North Carolina It is spring in North Carolina, but I can feel summer creeping in quickly. I take the winding turns of the Blue Ridge Parkway slowly, enjoying the scenery around me. Cows graze behind old split rail fences in fields spotted with dandelions. Eventually, I arrive at...
Henderson County, NC What’s better than a Blue Ridge Mountain weekend getaway? A mountain trip that offers plenty of shopping opportunities to stock up on spring annuals, perennials, and vegetable and herb plants. Hendersonville once again hosts Garden Jubilee on Memorial Day weekend, May 28-30. Last year, the event was...
Granville County, NC As the weather improves it is time to head outdoors and enjoy the Carolina weather and also the North Carolina strawberry season. Three farms in Granville County take the lead in delivering fruit and produce. Lyon Farms in Creedmoor, Christmas Place Strawberry Farm in Bullock, and Dixon...
Are you looking for somewhere to go and something new to do? There’s plenty to do in Downtown Mocksville! Shop downtown bridal at Laced With Grace, an art gallery-like Southermood, and home décor and furniture at Lydia Jaynes, Artisan Crafts at Artist Market on Main, and vintage collectibles at Vintage...
City of Eden, Rockingham County, NC The City of Eden will host the 18th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival on Saturday, June 5, 2021, from 9 am until 4 pm at the First Presbyterian Church located at 582 Southwood Drive in Eden, NC. This event has always featured the finest in...
Avery County, North Carolina What makes you happy? Maybe it’s wandering along a mountain path, breathing in clean, fresh air, and letting warm sunshine and cool breezes comfort your body and soul. Maybe it’s reveling in magnificent long-range views, across mountain ranges far below your mile-high perch, or savoring the...
Gaston County, NC The Carolina Thread Trail will bring back its annual National Trails Day celebration on Saturday, June 5, 2021 with an increased focus on safety and social distancing. National Trails Day is a great way to kick off the summer and safely enjoy the outdoors. This free, family-friendly...
Stokes County, NC Some may have walked this section of trails from Pilot to Hanging Rock but not realized that the Sauratown Trail is a unique 25 mile bridle and hiking trail connecting both parks. It is an official section of the North Carolina Mountains-to-Sea Trail following Segment 7 and...
Burke County, NC Burke County is the perfect destination for all sorts of water lovers, whether you are a thrill junkie, want a relaxing float or are looking to experience the water without getting wet. One of the pinnacles of the Burke County countryside is Lake James. The 6,812-acre lake...
Burke County, NC Valdese is excited to celebrate the summer with several events ranging from the annual Craft Market at the Old Rock School to the Summer Concert Series Kickoff Celebration! While 2020 was a quiet year for Valdese, the town is excited to welcome locals and visitors alike to...
Surry County, North Carolina Join us this Spring for the annual North Carolina Trail Days Festival, a multi-day festival celebrating the great outdoors, the NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and our local trails with activities and adventures all weekend long! The festival kicks off Thursday, June 3rd, and runs through Saturday, June...
The Old Nick Williams Farm and Distillery, located in the Piedmont of NC, was first established in 1768 and was once known as one of the most revered whiskey distilleries in the United States. The Eighteenth Amendment in 1919 and subsequent prohibition forced the distillery to temporarily close. In 2015,...
