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Destinations off the beaten path

Fresh Peaches,Classic Cars, Endless Fun!

Head to the foothills for a sweet celebration of fresh peaches, classic cars, and non-stop summer fun! Pack your bags for shining chrome, revving engines, and vibrant local vendor markets. Loosen your belt for juicy orchard treats, homemade ice cream, and unforgettable family memories on your next weekend escape!

Why TikTok’s Favorite Clogger is Heading to This Small North Carolina Town!

Trade your couch for a pair of dancing shoes in Valdese, North Carolina, for the 51st Annual Waldensian Festival! Pack your bags for viral clogging stars, thrilling amusement rides, and bocce tournaments. Loosen your belt for fried treats and authentic heritage dishes before dancing under the bright summer stars today!

Why Visitors Are Leaving Their Car Keys Behind in This Secret NC Coastal Town!

Trade your car keys for a pair of walking shoes in historic New Bern, North Carolina! Pack your bags for Victorian bed-and-breakfast hospitality, rooftop-harvested dining, and live theater. Loosen your belt for farm-to-table feasts, Pepsi birthplace history, and breezy riverfront concerts under the stars on your next getaway!

The European Heritage Secret Hiding Right in the Heart of Western North Carolina!

Trade your ordinary weekend routine for an unforgettable late-summer escape to Burke County, North Carolina! Pack your bags for historic Valdese street dances, Morganton’s multi-stage free concerts, and paddles along Lake James. Loosen your belt for signature soutissa sausage and celebrate local heritage in mountain paradise today!

Forget California: The Secret NC Town Hiding Its Own “FRAN-cis-co”!

Ditch your alarm and head straight to Stokes County, North Carolina, for pure rural magic! Pack your bags for vintage tractor parades, tractor-churned ice cream, and live bluegrass jams. Loosen your belt for delicious food truck eats and stomp your boots by the Dan River. Claim your Southern paradise today!

Is This Foam Party and Truck Fest North Carolina’s Ultimate Family Day Out?

Ditch your alarm and head straight to Eden, North Carolina, for the ultimate Touch-A-Truck celebration! Pack your bags to explore giant excavators, climb into the driver’s seat, and splash through a sudsy foam party. Loosen your belt at local eateries and support students with a simple school supply donation today!

The Yadkin Valley’s newest vineyard showcases wine, mountain views and sunsets on 70 acres bordering the Fisher River. Melissa Hayes and husband, Christian Krobisch, opened Serre Vineyards in September. The Charlotte couple fell in love with NC wine while touring vineyards statewide, spurring them to start their own.  The centerpiece…

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Are you ready for the “12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS IN DAVIDSON”? YES, Christmas in Davidson is happening this year but it will be different. Now you have 12 days to enjoy this magical event! The elves have been hard at work creating new ways for you and your family to…

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In the midst of a global pandemic, Eden’s historic downtown, now called Uptown Eden, has flourished. Starting in 2019 with entrepreneurs opening new stores and solidified with Carpino Investments purchasing and renovating historic buildings, Uptown Eden is coming alive.  Julie Stanton opened Southern Julep, an apparel, jewelry accessories and gift…

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Looking to fill the stockings on your holiday gift list? Stuff them with nearly two dozen wineries, breweries and cideries. The Cheers! Trail Passport is a guide to 23 tasting rooms along this unique trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Hendersonville, North Carolina. The trail features 11 breweries, six…

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Conventions, Conferences, Culinary Creations, Creative Craft Beverages, & Chill. The city of Gastonia is the perfect urban trail head. In the heart of Gaston county, any direction you venture, you will find something new to discover & enjoy. As diverse as your destinations are in Gastonia, the choices for your…

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Carolina Craft Passport Trail Post This is the time of year that we usually look forward to or dread spending time with our families. This year is going to be just slightly different. But that does not mean that it has to be bad. You can still get out and…

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Our 2020 Wheels Through Time Raffle Bike is this beautiful 1939 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead hand-built by the team in the Wheels Through Time restoration shop. This year’s masterpiece is powered by an all original 1939 61c.i. OHV Knucklehead engine mated to a genuine H-D 4-speed transmission, making it one of smoothest…

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There is something about a treehouse that brings out the child in everyone. Maybe it’s the sense of adventure it invokes. Maybe it’s the imperfect lines of the structure mixed with quirky wall hangings. Or maybe it’s the offer of a place to dream. Whatever the reason, the family treehouse…

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Stokes County, NC As we all know, at this time, getting outside is the number one thing to do! Personally, hiking is one of my favorites, so; I caught up with one of my girlfriends who was up for the challenge. Aly & I met up at Hanging Rock State…

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Weekly Destinations to Enjoy