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Destinations off the beaten path

Grills Gone Wild! Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival VIP Ticket Give-A-Way!

Cary’s Favorite Festival is Back and Better than Ever. Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by – Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass and Smoked Beasts! It’s two great days of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, and barbeque eatin’. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon

Find Your Trail, NC Style!

Discover adventure at NC Trail Days in Elkin: hike, bike, paddle, and climb amidst stunning NC scenery, offering fun for all.

North Carolina Trail Days VI

Celebrate NC outdoor recreation at Elkin/Jonesville’s Trail Days (June 5-8, 2025). Hike, paddle, climb, bike, and explore! 

Planning a camping trip? I’ll tell you where this travel writer finds all the best information.

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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.

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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.

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Weekly Destinations to Enjoy