The “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” Star Who Just Moved to the NC Mountains!
Indulge in 5-star flavors by celebrity chefs! From savory lamb to donut casserole, Fontana’s culinary dream team is serving excellence.
Vikings, Wine, and Kilts | Destination Magazine Food & Travel
Vikings, Wine, and Kilts | Destination Magazine Food & Travel Destination Food & Travel Est. 1986 — Issue Vol. 40 Featured Post Vikings, Wine, & Kilts. Editorial Staff Destination Magazine March 25, 2026 Location Intel Granville County & Rural Hill, North Carolina Heart of the Piedmont region. Primary Assets Heritage…
Fairies, Fiddles, and Five-Star Luxury: Patrick County’s Spring Magic
Fairies, Fiddles, and Five-Star Luxury: Patrick County’s Spring Magic Destination Food & Travel Featured Destination FAIRIES, FIDDLES, AND FIVE-STAR LUXURY Hunt for fairy stones, dance at the Star Theatre, and find mountain magic. Patrick County, VA, is where “Rural Look Radical” becomes a reality. DT By Destination Magazine Food &…
Appalachian Rhythm Goes Viral
Zeb Ross & J-Creek Cloggers: The Appalachian Dance Breaking the Internet APPALACHIANRHYTHMGOES VIRAL Featured Story • Fontana Village See The Appalachian Dance Moves That Are Breaking The Internet Feast on Irish-Appalachian flavors and watch viral sensation Zeb Ross clog! Fontana Village honors dance legends this St. Patrick’s Day. Known for…
The Future of Camping is Here
From Rustic Roots To Royal Domes | Caswell County Glamping Original Story: The Destination Magazine ↗ FROM RUSTIC ROOTS TO ROYAL DOMES Experience Caswell The Future of Camping is Here March 1, 2026 • Destination Magazine Creative Team On a sprawling 12-acre farm in Caswell County, something extraordinary has taken…
Smoky Mountain Love Nest: A 6-Course Intimate Escape
Smoky Mountain Love Nest: A 6-Course Intimate Escape at Fontana Village Travel & Romance Written by the Destination Magazine creative team Forget the predictable box of chocolates and the frantic last-minute reservation at that crowded bistro in town. This year, we’re turning up the heat—and the altitude! Fontana Village Resort…
The King of Hearts: A February Escape to the Foothills
The King of Hearts: A February Escape to the Foothills | The Destination Magazine The Destination Magazine Written by the Destination Magazine creative team Who says romance needs a beach? This February, we’re trading the salty air for the crisp, wood-smoke scent of the North Carolina foothills. Nestled just north…
Tulips, Taps, and Time Travel: Why Everyone Is Falling For This Town
Tulips, Taps, and Time Travel: Experience New Bern’s Spring Charm The Destination Magazine Written by the Destination Magazine creative team Spring in New Bern isn’t just a season—it’s a full-blown mood. As the colonial capital of North Carolina, this riverfront gem shakes off the winter chill by exploding into a…
NC’s Weirdest Tourist Attraction: The Road That Ends in a Tunnel.
Ditch the crowds this February! Explore Bryson City’s mysterious “Road to Nowhere,” hike scenic waterfalls, and cozy up at Fontana.
Why This 50-Year Legacy Is The Heartbeat Of Lake Norman
Experience a timeless Valentine’s at Big Daddy’s of Lake Norman, where decades of family tradition and fresh seafood inspire connection.