Update: Chimney State Park, which had been closed since Hurricane Helene, is reopening June 27, 2025. Reservations will be required. Please check on … [Read more...] about Visiting Chimney Rock State Park is reopening — everything you need to know
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Miles for Museums Summer Passport Program — visit museums & win prizes
13 regional museums have joined together for the Miles for Museums Summer Passport Program. This program is intended to encourage you to visit smaller … [Read more...] about Miles for Museums Summer Passport Program — visit museums & win prizes
Yadkin Valley Wine Festival in Elkin — the perfect weekend getaway!
Come taste the wines of the Yadkin Valley at the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival on May 17, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual event is the valley's … [Read more...] about Yadkin Valley Wine Festival in Elkin — the perfect weekend getaway!
Cool off at one of these 9 breathtaking North Carolina waterfalls — a photo guide
Western North Carolina is a wonderland of waterfalls. This photo guide of nine North Carolina waterfalls, by Harrison Grothoff, and Charlotte on the … [Read more...] about Cool off at one of these 9 breathtaking North Carolina waterfalls — a photo guide
Elkin, North Carolina, in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains: Good Times, Great Trails, and Groovy Small-Town Vibes
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Looking for good times, great trails, and groovy small town vibes? There's no better place to spend a day, an evening, weekend or week away from the … [Read more...] about Elkin, North Carolina, in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains: Good Times, Great Trails, and Groovy Small-Town Vibes
Visit Cherokee North Carolina — an itinerary for 2 unforgettable days
If you're thinking about a quick getaway to the mountains, and you'd like to go beyond the familiar destinations of … [Read more...] about Visit Cherokee North Carolina — an itinerary for 2 unforgettable days
Traveling to Raleigh by Train — top things to do
If you're planning a trip from Charlotte to Raleigh, going by train is simpler than you might think. You won't have to worry about traffic on I-85 and … [Read more...] about Traveling to Raleigh by Train — top things to do
Three unique, amazing hikes within 90 minutes from Charlotte
We asked avid hiker and photographer Jim Ogden to tell us about some hikes you might never have heard of...but you should. Unless … [Read more...] about Three unique, amazing hikes within 90 minutes from Charlotte
Where to ski in North Carolina — what you need to know about all the ski resorts
Where to Ski in North Carolina There are six ski resorts in Western North Carolina. Three of them are clustered in the northern part of the North … [Read more...] about Where to ski in North Carolina — what you need to know about all the ski resorts
Take the kids to the free sledding hill at Beech Mountain, NC
The Town of Beech Mountain, North Carolina, offers the only municipal sledding hill in the southeast. The natural snow on the Sledding Hill is … [Read more...] about Take the kids to the free sledding hill at Beech Mountain, NC
