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…
While most people think of the mountains when they think about hiking in NC, there are plenty of options for hiking near Wilmington. Just because you’re at the beach doesn’t mean you can’t find beautiful views and good exercise! Plus Wilmington is one of the best places to visit in North Carolina so there’s no…
Many people have no idea that Winston-Salem has turned into a foodie haven. There are many downtown Winston-Salem restaurants serving incredible food with a great atmosphere. There are also some incredible coffee shops in Winston. If you are traveling to Winston soon be sure to make a list of the restaurants you want to try….
Winston-Salem, North Carolina is one place you absolutely must add to your travel list. I’ve lived about 30 minutes outside of Winston for my whole life but only recently have realized what a great travel destination it is. When I’m traveling, I love finding cute coffee shops where I can people watch and maybe get…
Many people have no idea but North Carolina is home to some absolutely fantastic wineries. It’s hard to choose the best wineries in North Carolina so I’ve put together a list of many of my favorites as well as some from a few other travel bloggers. There are six (as of March 2021) total American…
Down old dirt roads beside acres of farmland you’ll find some of the best wine in the Yadkin Valley at the Swan Creek Vineyards. The Swan Creek AVA is a division of the Yadkin Valley AVA and is separate because of its unique microclimate. These wineries make some of the best dry red wines that…
Winston-Salem is a smaller city in North Carolina, but there are still plenty of things to do here. One thing I love doing is taking a hike – no matter if I’m at home or on vacation. I live just outside of the city so I do know where a few of the best hikes…
The Yadkin Valley is such a special place. I live here so I guess I’m a little biased, but I really couldn’t think of a better place to live. In the foothills of North Carolina you’ll find all kinds of hiking and opportunities to get outdoors, kind people, and not to mention the Yadkin Valley…
One of my favorite parts of living where I do is the three dozen Yadkin Valley wineries surrounding me. Each one is unique and has its own specialty when it comes to wine as well as events or food. If you visit them enough, you also get to know their owners and the people who…