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…
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15 Best Things to Do in Greensboro, NC
One of my favorite North Carolina cities to visit is Greensboro for its amazing art, history, and food scene. David and I love it for a weekend getaway and it is the perfect girls’ overnight spot as well. We always look forward to a return visit to try new places, plus making stops at our…
Top 15 Best Things to Do in Winston-Salem
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…
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…
Weekend Travel: the Best Things to Do in Black Mountain, NC
One of my favorite mountain towns to visit is Black Mountain, located about 16 miles east of Asheville. It has the cutest downtown, delicious restaurants, great places to grab a local beer. Also, it makes for the perfect weekend getaway. It takes just a little under 4 hours to get to from Raleigh. It is…
