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Banner Elk

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery

A creekside winery at the foot of Grandfather Mountain – wine on the deck to the sound of the river.

Places to Visit

Boone

Downtown Boone & King Street

A lively college-town main street next to App State – coffee, outfitters, bookshops and breweries.

Places to Visit

Valle Crucis

Original Mast General Store

The original 1883 general store – creaky floors, a pot-bellied stove and barrels of old-fashioned candy.

Fun Group Activities

Blowing Rock

Tweetsie Railroad

A Wild West theme park with a real steam train, between Boone and Blowing Rock – a family classic since 1957.

Places to Visit

Banner Elk

Linville Falls

The High Country's most famous waterfall, with short trails to dramatic overlooks into Linville Gorge.

Fun Group Activities

Banner Elk

Beech Mountain Resort

Skiing at the highest town in eastern North America, with a brewery at the top of the mountain.

Fun Group Activities

Banner Elk

Sugar Mountain Resort

North Carolina's largest ski resort – skiing, snowboarding, tubing and skating, minutes from Banner Elk.

Festivals or Local Events

Winston Salem

Carolina Classic Fair

Rides, fair food, livestock and concerts every autumn at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds.

Festivals or Local Events

Winston Salem

National Black Theatre Festival

A week of theatre, readings and parties that fills downtown every other summer – founded here in 1989.

Best Restaurants

Winston Salem

Krispy Kreme Hometown

Krispy Kreme started in Winston-Salem in 1937 – watch the doughnut line and grab them hot.

Best Restaurants

Winston Salem

Foothills Brewing

Winston-Salem's best-known brewpub on Fourth Street – solid pub food and a big local beer list.

Fun Group Activities

Winston Salem

Yadkin Valley Wine Country

North Carolina's first federally recognised wine region (AVA) – dozens of wineries within an easy drive.

Places to Visit

Winston Salem

Hanging Rock State Park

Waterfalls, rocky overlooks and a swimming lake in the Sauratown Mountains, under an hour from town.

Places to Visit

Winston Salem

Pilot Mountain State Park

The unmistakable knob you see from Winston-Salem – an easy day trip with big views and short hikes.

Places to Visit

Winston Salem

Salem Lake Park

A 7-mile trail around a forested lake – the local favourite for running, biking, fishing and paddling.

Fun Group Activities

Winston Salem

Bowman Gray Stadium

"The Madhouse": one of NASCAR's oldest short tracks, with loud, close-quarters Saturday night racing in summer.

Places to Visit

Winston Salem

Downtown Arts District

Galleries, studios, murals and patios packed into a few walkable blocks of Trade Street – the creative heart of the 'City of Arts…

Places to Visit

Winston Salem

SECCA

The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art: rotating exhibitions in a 1920s English-style manor with leafy grounds.

Places to Visit

Winston Salem

Bethabara Park

The 1753 site where Moravian settlers first put down roots in North Carolina – with walking trails, gardens and wetlands.

Old Salem Museums & Gardens Winston-Salem Places to Visit

Winston Salem

Old Salem Museums & Gardens

Upscale Boutiques and Victorian Charm A beautiful East End residential neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, grand Victo…

Grandfather Mountain Banner Elk Places to Visit

Banner Elk

Grandfather Mountain

The Foodie & Shopping Mecca Nestled between Downtown and Lawrenceville, "The Strip" is a historic half-mile corrido…

Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster Banner Elk Fun Group Activities

Banner Elk

Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster

Why it attracts renters: This caters to the "thrill-seeker" or family segment. The alpine coaster is North Carolina&#39…

Winkler Bakery Winston-Salem Best Restaurants

Winston Salem

Winkler Bakery

Why it's famous: It’s an authentic part of the Old Salem historical experience, operating with a 200-year-old wood-fire…

Mozelle's Fresh Southern Bistro Winston-Salem Best Restaurants

Winston Salem

Mozelle's Fresh Southern Bistro

Why it's famous: It’s an authentic part of the Old Salem historical experience, operating with a 200-year-old wood-fire…

LP on Main Banner Elk Best Restaurants

Banner Elk

LP on Main

Why it's famous: Considered a culinary institution in Banner Elk for over 35 years, it's known for its blend of French, C…

Stonewalls Restaurant Banner Elk Best Restaurants

Banner Elk

Stonewalls Restaurant

Why it's famous: Considered a culinary institution in Banner Elk for over 35 years, it's known for its blend of French, C…

Kaleideum Winston-Salem Fun Group Activities

Winston Salem

Kaleideum

Why it's fun for groups: The newly expanded Kaleideum offers multiple floors of immersive, hands-on science and learning exhi…

Escape Rooms Winston-Salem Fun Group Activities

Winston Salem

Escape Rooms

Why it's fun for groups: Escape rooms are a perfect group activity that encourages teamwork, communication, and problem-solvi…

Woolly Worm Festival Banner Elk Festivals or Local Events

Banner Elk

Woolly Worm Festival

Season: Fall (Third weekend of October) What it is: A famously quirky, family-friendly festival where locals race Woolly Bear Cat…

Oktoberfest at Sugar Mountain Banner Elk Festivals or Local Events

Banner Elk

Oktoberfest at Sugar Mountain

Season: Fall (Early to Mid-October) What it is: A family-friendly Bavarian celebration at the base of Sugar Mountain Resort . The…

(IBTF) Winston-Salem Festivals or Local Events

Winston Salem

(IBTF)

Season: Biennial (Every other summer, usually late July/early August) What it is: Formerly the National Black Theatre Festival, t…

Tanglewood Park Festival of Lights Winston-Salem Festivals or Local Events

Winston Salem

Tanglewood Park Festival of Lights

Season: Winter (Mid-November through January 1st) What it is: One of the most spectacular drive-through holiday light displays in…

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