Do you know any famous people from North Carolina? No matter where you are in the state, there’s a good chance that you’re not too far from someone who’s made it big. From singers to athletes to business tycoons, North Carolina has produced more than its share of notable personalities. Since my home state is…
From good eats to arts & culture to outdoor activities, there are so many fun things to do in Black Mountain, NC in every season. This small town in Western NC is located just 20 minutes from downtown Asheville along I-40. It’s a great alternative to staying in Asheville if you don’t wanna be right…
There are SO many wineries near Elkin, NC – you’ll find over 40 wineries in the Yadkin Valley total – so no need to worry about finding one you like. There’s plenty to try. While this is just a small selection of the Yadkin Valley wineries, I hope this is helpful if you are planning…
While many people know of Asheville as the brewery capital of North Carolina (some say the US) there are a few breweries in Black Mountain, NC that are well worth a visit. Black Mountain is such a cute town in Western North Carolina with plenty of charm, delicious restaurants, and great hiking opportunities. Visiting the…
Statesville is an up-and-coming spot that has a beautiful downtown area and lots of great restaurants. But did you know that there are a couple of cool breweries in Statesville, NC too? There are plenty of fun things to do in Statesville but after a day out and about it’s always nice to slow down…
When most people visit western North Carolina they are headed to Asheville or Boone – one of the larger towns on that side of the state. But what about the small towns near Asheville? There are so many quaint towns near Asheville that deserve to be explored! Each one of them offers a great jumping…
When people think of wineries in North Carolina they don’t typically think of wineries near Boone, NC. Most people either know about wineries of the Yadkin Valley or the sweet muscadine wines that come from down east. There are some lively wineries here though with wines that have won all kinds of awards from international…
I always forget how many people visit Boone until I’m there. I’ve always thought of Boone as a college town since so many of my friends graduated from Appalachian State University but there are so many other things to do in Boone, NC that bring people from all over. Just like anywhere in western North…
A weekend in Asheville isn’t nearly enough time but it can give you a small taste of this unique North Carolina city. Just enough to know you’ll want to come back. Asheville is located in western North Carolina in the heart of Pisgah National Forest. It’s close to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the…
North Carolina is a beautiful place to discover no matter what time of year you visit. While I’ve already written about the best places to stay in NC overall, I wanted to focus this post on the best places to stay in the North Carolina mountains. It can be so time-consuming trying to find good…
Most people are surprised to find out that there are so many breweries in Winston-Salem. Heck, I didn’t even know about a lot of these until a year or so ago and I live nearby! When it comes to Winston-Salem breweries one thing sticks in my mind – small family businesses. When you support one…
I’ve lived just outside of Winston-Salem for my entire life and couldn’t think of a better area to grow up. Over the years, Winston has started to become a more popular tourist destination and for good reason! There are so many fun and interesting things to do in Winston-Salem. I love finding things to do…