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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!

Carolina Craft Passport Trail Post Located on the majestic Roaring River in Traphill, North Carolina, Roaring River Vineyards provides spectacular wines in a beautiful atmosphere. The Tasting Room offers both wine and beer to please a variety of palates. Have a glass, share a bottle, or enjoy a tasting to…

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With everyone in North Carolina looking to get outdoors, we’d recommend looking to Granville County and four unique spaces in Creedmoor and Butner. Lake Rogers  The largest and most spectacular park in Creedmoor is located at Lake Rogers. Located on Highway 56, Lake Rogers is a shallow lake covering 175…

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Some artwork exists for centuries. Yet some pieces are temporary. The Gallery at Flat Rock pairs lasting creations with fleeting ones for its fifth annual “Art in Bloom” exhibit, Sept. 26-27. Located just south of downtown Hendersonville, the gallery is known for its finely curated art and craft. The exhibit…

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Maybe you’ve found a new love for outdoor adventure and the thrill of the hike this summer, while finding a way to pass the time and enjoy fresh mountain air. Step it up a notch and push yourself to go further with a local hiking challenge, asking participants to Conquer…

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Sept 1, 2020Join us on the Ridgeline Trolley for the Fall Color Tour, hosted by Burke Country Tourism. Board the Trolley in Morganton, NC and enjoy the sights as you travel up scenic Highway 181 to Linville, NC. The Tour includes a box lunch that will be eaten at a…

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Bryson City is the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains. It’s an adventurers playground with some surprisingly luxurious options for relaxing at the end of the day. Home to the Great Smoky Mountain railway, there’s more than one way to immerse yourself in the scenic landscape that envelopes this charming…

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On Gaston County’s eastern edge, along the Catawba River, lies a 1,300-acre playground. The nonprofit U.S. National Whitewater Center has one goal: to encourage people to get outdoors. The centerpiece is the largest manmade whitewater course in the world, where paddling novices as young as 8 years old navigate class…

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Weekly Destinations to Enjoy