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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! 

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 terms…. and compels you to come…

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At the center of Eden, NC’s historic district, the textured handmade brick, arched windows and portico of the Spray Mercantile building reflect in the historic Spray Canal.  This is the setting for Grown & Gathered, a farm to table charitable event celebrating and showcasing local farmers and artisans.  Prepared by…

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Join Anchored Soul for our 1st annual “Bon Temps Paddle Battle on Wylie” in Belmont, NC! Whether you’re a concert-goer, fun-seeker, or paddler, we have something for you. To start off the event there are 7, 3.5, & 1-mile paddle races plus a kids race which you can participate in…

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Surry County, in the heart of North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley, has always been a playground for outdoor adventure. Now, there’s a map guiding the way. The Surry County Four Rivers Outdoor Adventure Map – available both in print and online – highlights hiking, paddling, cycling and fishing options in a…

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The Beech Mountain Brewing Company Taproom and Grill and the Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria will be the venues for the Beech Mountain Throwback Music Weekend, August 2nd, 3rd and 4th. The family-friendly event takes place over three days. Friday and Saturday night performances at the Taproom are $10 each night…

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The Beer Lab was an idea created from our R&D (Research & Drinking) Events at our original location, where we would unleash 7 new beers at a time and experiment with exotic ingredients, fruit, and yeast.  Limited by space constraints (storage, seating, taps) it was difficult to bring out new…

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Situated atop a knoll outside Morganton with gorgeous views of the South Mountains is Silver Fork Winery. Owners Jennifer Foulides and Ed Wisnieski left corporate America behind in 2013 to move south and create a place to sip, nibble and relax. Silver Fork Winery is just that place. The wines…

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If being a better steward of our planet is important to you, here is a reward program that will (m)eat your standards. Tour De Pork is a summer showcase featuring restaurants committed to sourcing ethical meats and who, collectively, utilize all parts of the hog. Each pork part deserves a…

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Outdoor adventure abounds in the Blue Ridge Mountain town of Hendersonville, North Carolina. The town’s location — surrounded by hills and valleys covered in old-growth forests with rivers and streams flowing throughout — makes it an ideal destination to escape the indoor confines and reconnect with nature. The French Broad…

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Breathtaking views along scenic vistas at 2,579 feet in elevation can be found in the Piedmont of North Carolina along the Sauratown Mountain Range in Stokes County. Outdoor enthusiasts, in for a challenge, can achieve this elevation as they summit Moore’s Knob in Hanging Rock State Park. Hike the 4.3…

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Weekly Destinations to Enjoy