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5 Must-Visit Treat Stops Before You Hike Hanging Rock This Weekend

From gooey cinnamon rolls in King to “Rocky Canoe” ice cream flights in Danbury, these local gems are a sugar-coated dream. Whether you’re journaling in a cozy European-style lounge or snacking on hand-pies in a tulip field, these spots serve up Southern hospitality one delicious, handcrafted bite at a time.

Is This the Most Beautiful Outdoor Dining Experience in the World?

Ditch the digital noise for a dinner that’s basically a hug for your soul. Picture flickering candles, canal-side vibes, and local eats so fresh they’re practically still introduced to the soil. It’s a biannual “fever dream” of rustic elegance where strangers become neighbors and every bite tells a story.

The festival celebrates the importance of trails in this Yadkin Valley foothills town where three major routes intersect: the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Overmountain Victory Trail and Yadkin River Paddle Trail. It also coincides with the American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day on Saturday, June 4.

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Bevana is the new name for Community Brewing Ventures, the parent company of D9 Brewing, UpDog Kombucha, Bay Cannon Beer Company and our many other partners from across the beverage industry. Located in Newton, NC Bevana is a brewing experience which includes a look into their processes while enjoying the “fruits of their labor” in their open-air taproom which houses 32 taps. 

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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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Weekly Destinations to Enjoy