Winston-Salem is such a gem of a location for a day trip or a weekend getaway. The city is a quick 2 hour drive from Raleigh with quite a lot to offer regardless of your interests. Winston-Salem was officially established in 1913. It combines the historic Moravian settlement, dating back to 1766, and the rising…
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A Spring Weekend in Hendersonville: a Complete Guide
Earlier this month, David and I headed to Hendersonville, a quaint, charming town in Henderson County, located 22 miles south of Asheville. Hendersonville celebrated its 175th anniversary as a town in 2022 and is a thriving mountain town surrounded with something for everyone. Whether you are looking for outdoor adventures, a culinary experience, new wines…
20 North Carolina Dishes I Enjoyed in 2022
Earlier this month, one of my favorite Instagram follows, Lindsay from Welcome to Raleighwood, shared some of her favorite dishes that she had tried around the Triangle in 2022 and I absolutely loved it! So, I shared some of my favorite meals from across North Carolina in a two part series on my feed (part…
Weekend Travel Guide: What to Do in Washington, NC
Washington, North Carolina was settled as early as 1585, though the settlement would officially show up on a map as a settlement in the 1770s. It was first called Forks of the Tar since it borders the Pamlico and Tar Rivers, it was then named in 1776 Washington to honor General George Washington, marking this…
Top 5 Best Things to Do in Tryon, NC
Tryon is a beautiful mountain town located about 50 minutes south of Asheville and an hour and a half west of Charlotte. This small, quaint town is incredibly charming with several restaurants, a wine bar, art galleries, a community garden, and a town square and mural dedicated to Nina Simone. As you are strolling through…
