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Destinations off the beaten path

The Octopus’s Garden Of Gifts

Shop local at Blue Octopus Antiques, a 52,000 sq ft hub with 100 vendors offering unique artisan gifts and vintage treasures.

A Hub Of Festive Activity

Discover holiday joy in Mayodan. Its festive, hometown feel and charming local shops make finding the perfect unique gift easy.

Take a stroll through the heart of downtown, here you’ll discover lots of trendy boutiques and day spas tucked inside of historic buildings.  Making a grand investment in its future and $15 million later, Goldsboro is beautifully revitalized. Now, it’s waiting to revive you! Let’s put it this way. Who…

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Experience the hospitality and warmth of a Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas with Home for the Holidays in Hendersonville. This popular series of holiday events kicked off Thanksgiving weekend and continues through the New Year. Main Street shopkeepers festoon their storefronts with decorations, while a downtown skating rink is open from…

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Outdoor adventures are just as FUN in the cooler winter temperatures of Stokes County. Locals say, “Winter is the best time for a relaxing, brisk hike to vistas of clear views for miles”. Take in the fresh mountain air of the Piedmont Region at Hanging Rock State Park

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Weekly Destinations to Enjoy