Tucked away in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Mount Airy, NC, may only have about 10,000 residents, this charming small town packs a big punch. Known for being the inspiration for the fictional town of Mayberry in The Andy Griffith Show, Mount Airy has become a beloved destination for nostalgic TV fans, history…
Surry County
Elkin NC Travel Guide
Elkin is located in the North Carolina foothills and is one of the hidden gems of this region. Elkin is located along the Yadkin River and offers beautiful views of the North Carolina landscape. It is a great spot to do some leaf-peeping in the fall and provides a lot of fun and interesting things…
A Complete Guide to Surry County NC
Surry County is located in North Carolina’s Piedmont region leading nicely into the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina and shares a border with Virginia. Surry County plays host to a few charming towns and beautiful landscapes. Plus unique dishes, wineries, antiquing, and more! Surry County has been around since 1771 and was named…
5 Tips to Host Your Own Wine Tasting Party with NC Wines
Back in January, my friend Katherine and I headed out to the western part of North Carolina to experience the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail. We had such a great time and learned so much about North Carolina grapes and the wine industry, so we wanted to bring back our favorite bottles and host our own…
Celebrating Surry County with the Top North Carolina Wineries
In recent years, I have taken to exploring more of western North Carolina, and my beach-loving heart has been captivated by the beautiful foothills and mountains in our west. For my birthday this year, I decided to celebrate in Surry County with the top North Carolina wineries. North Carolina wine is more than the muscadine…
