Wilmington's port shines! Anchor down for drone shows over Cape Fear, illuminated Riverwalk cruises, festive flotillas, and Candlelight Tours of historic decks.

McDowell County welcomes you with a Peppermint Pub, a Gatsby New Year's Eve, Milk & Cookies, and mountain views for a cozy "Swiss-Mas" visit!

Shhh! Eden, N.C. is transfigured into a Christmas wonderland. Skip the mall and find your most unique, heartfelt gifts here. Click to see!

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.

Forget the cold! Enjoy hilarious toasts, warm whisky, the skirl of bagpipes, and poetic haggis at Rural Hill's Scottish Supper.

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.

Don't miss it! Find real Christmas magic in Stokes County, NC's tiny towns, featuring cozy lights, parades, and old-fashioned charm.

Kings Mountain delivers holiday magic: a festive parade, dazzling lights, train rides, hayrides, and family fun at Patriots Park.

Caswell County delivers festive fun! Enjoy a scenic Farm Tour, plus small-town Christmas celebrations in Milton and Yanceyville.