GuestQuest North Carolina Winter 2022

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Don’t Just Travel Tennessee –Experience Tennessee

Tennessee Whiskey – From distilleries to river getaways, South Central Tennessee delights tourists of all ages and interests. Get a deeper glimpse into Tennessee’s history by visiting Tennessee distilleries.

Lynchburg - The story of Jack Daniel Distillery goes back to the nineteenth century, when the distillery was established and Jasper Newton Daniel, known as Jack Daniel, introduced the world to Old No. 7. Learn how Jack perfected the art of whiskey making and sample Jack Daniel products at the distillery.

Lynchburg is also home to American Distillers of Lynchburg, where you’ll discover whiskey, moonshine, rum and vodka, and stories about the “good old days.”

Shelbyville - Nearest Green Distillery invites you to experience history and have a taste of awardwinning whiskey, inspired by “the best whiskey-maker the world never knew,” the first African American master distiller on record in the United States, Nearest Green.

Fayetteville & Kelso Area - The beginnings of Prichard’s Distillery reach back five generations, when Granddaddy Benjamin Prichard passed his “still, tubs and utensils thereto” to his son. The commitment to crafting quality spirits and providing authentic and memorable experiences to guests marks the distillery’s style today.

Southern Pride Distillery prides itself on bringing a modern flair to an old tradition of whiskey making. Producing small batches and using family recipes from decades ago, Southern Pride Distillery’s craftsmen take pride in their work and staying true to the family.

Pulaski & Lynnville Area - Big Machine Distillery in Lynnville utilizes true “grain to glass” production to produce Big Machine Platinum Filtered Premium Vodka, Clayton James Tennessee Whiskey and All Mighty 140 Shine. The distillery features 28 acres of beautiful rural farmland.

Tullahoma - The history of Cascade Hollow Distillery goes back to 1818, the year George Dickel was born. Dickel was known for “selling the smoothest, most mellow spirits.”

When Cascade Hollow Distillery opened in 1878 in Coffee County, George Dickel bought a large share. He followed in the Scottish tradition and spelled “whisky” without an “e.” Natchez Trace – Explore the communities along the Natchez Trace and everything they have to offer.

Waynesboro, Collinwood and Clifton welcome you with plenty of dining, shopping and entertainment options. The Tennessee and Buffalo Rivers present ideal recreational opportunities. Relax, boat and fish in the Tennessee River.

Hohenwald - Enjoy the slowpaced and friendly atmosphere of Hohenwald and the scenic beauty of Buffalo River Blueway. The Buffalo River is a 125-mile long blueway ideal for canoeing.

Centerville - The area is rich in history and musical heritage. Centerville is the birthplace of Sarah Ophelia Colley-Cannon, better known as Minnie Pearl. A wire sculpture of the Grand Ole Opry star adds character to the square. Sculptor Ricky Pittman depicted Minnie Pearl, who continues to give smiles to people.

Mt. Pleasant and Columbia Area - Maury County offers a variety of recreational opportunities and fun activities for children. Among the parks in Maury County are Chickasaw Trace Park, Hampshire Park and Jerry Erwin Park. Help your children learn and experience the wonders of science and art at the aMuse’um Children’s Museum. ¤

Set Your GPS For Hendersonville, North Carolina: A Must-Visit Mountain Destination.

Hendersonville is known for its thriving culinary scene, vibrant arts community, outdoor offerings, and more. Best of all, the mountain views alone will take your trip over the top!

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains less than a half-day’s drive from anywhere in North Carolina, Hendersonville is perfect for a family vacation, romantic getaway or solo adventure. As you travel to our welcoming mountain town, the scenic beauty of lush apple orchards and vast, green forests will help you leave the stress of the real-world behind.

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We recommend starting your time in Hendersonville by grabbing a bite to eat at one of the many local eateries. Whether you’re looking for a casual spot like Hubba Hubba–an authentic wood-fired bbq smokehouse–or a more upscale restaurant such as Harvey’s Al Fresco or Postero, there are options for all palates and price points.

Eating is only half the fun in Hendersonville, however. Our breweries, wineries, hard cideries, spirit distillers and meadery are unforgettable experiences for any libation lover. We’re even home to North Carolina’s newest wine region:

Outdoor Adventure in All Seasons!

Find yourself in a Stokes State of Mind this Fall and Winter. An area with space to spread out, limited traffic jams or crowding, small town in rural communities spread among winding country roads. Cooler weather and crisp mountain air help to make outdoor adventure bearable with natural cooling, climbing to new heights on mountain peaks, rock outcroppings of Moore’s Wall, or biking mountainous trails at Hanging Rock.

The Dan River flows throughout

and is ideal for fly fishing or cast a line from the kayak to catch bass, rainbow trout, brown trout and more. Discover a unique gift, enjoy a music or theatre show at The Arts Place in Danbury. Peak your appetite at fine dining locations in King. Wake up overlooking the frost covered mountains at Big Creek Lodge, enjoy a chef prepared meal there before wine tastings at Pilot Mountain Vineyard or Craft Beer Flights at Midsummer’s Brewing. www.hangingrock.com ¤

Wildflower Cabin Rentals in the Great Smoky Mountains NC

Wildflower Cabin Rentals custom vacation log homes in western North Carolina are an escape into nature and a retreat in vacation luxury. Hike, bike or raft the day away in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy amenities like the miles of hiking trails and the outdoor pool located at the Wildflower Clubhouse or simply take in the beauty of the surrounding nature right from the privacy of your own hot tub.

Only five minutes from Franklin, N.C., a small, charming and thriving mountain town, Wildflower is a 2,200+ acre mountain community for the entire family—one- to five-acre homesites, clubhouse, gem mining, picnic areas, cookout pavilions, hiking trails and observation decks. Wildflower is just minutes away

from Nantahala Gorge, the Cherokee Indian Reservation, Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Harrah’s Casino, National Parks and Forests, and innumerable area attractions.

Wildflower is the closest highelevation property to Atlanta—an easy two-hour drive north—and is only just an hour west of Asheville, the region’s urban hub. Wildflower is perfect for weekend getaways.

Wildflower offers high-end, log-home, mountain retreats, with master suites on the main floor, stacked stone fireplaces, double vanities and mastercraftsmen details.

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Crest of the Blue Ridge–an official American Viticultural Area (AVA).

Between all the eating and drinking, Hendersonville offers numerous ways to have fun. The mountains offer plenty of hiking and biking options, of course, but you

don’t have to get outside to enjoy yourself. Check out what’s playing at the Flat Rock Playhouse, a renowned professional theatre located in nearby Flat Rock. Or simply stroll our quaint downtown and check out the many unique galleries and shops.

Hendersonville is ready to welcome you year-round. Whether you join us in fall as the leaves are changing colors, or spring when the orchards are fresh with new apple blossoms, you’re sure to go home happy – in a Hendersonville state-of-mind! ¤

Emerald Isle Realty

Choose from Over 700 NC Beach Vacation Rentals

Celebrating over 60 years of making dream beach vacations come true along the beaches of North Carolina! Emerald Isle is the perfect destination for your family reunion, beach wedding, retreat or any getaway. Choose from over 700 NC beach vacation rentals including cottages, duplexes, condos and luxury units with pet friendly

properties as well. Relax at the beach or let our activity coordinators create the perfect itinerary for your family or group.

Choose from kayaking, boating, fishing, biking, golf, ecology tours, bird watching, parasailing, surfing lessons, scuba diving and more! Or spend the day visiting our historic sites, museums and parks along

the Crystal Coast. There’s always something to do!

Contact us at Emerald Isle Realty where we will go the extra mile to make your visit to the Southern Outer Banks a memorable experience. Online specials posted daily. Visit www.EmeraldIsleRealty.com or call 866-615-6909 and make your vacation dreams a reality! ¤

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South Carolina Coast Features 200 Miles of Sun and Surf

A mix of easy public access, private retreats and natural preserves highlights the 200 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline that South Carolina calls its own.

For generations, beach trips to millions of Americans and Canadians has meant an easy drive to Myrtle Beach and later, Hilton Head, while expanded air travel has added more international travelers in recent years. Reliable, decent weather year-round and a burgeoning menu of attractions and amenities continue to drive that growth in popularity.

Starting from the north, Myrtle Beach anchors the 60-mile crescent of shoreline known as the Grand Strand. Characterized by long, sweeping stretches of sand and surf, the Strand offers both bustling and less-boisterous choices for plopping that plastic chaise lounge and

propping the umbrella.

In Myrtle Beach proper, hotels old and new, restaurants and shops line the beach, with public access points interspersed. Then there are the quiet ocean-side beach communities such as Cherry Grove, Atlantic Beach (considered perhaps the nation’s first predominantly African American beach town), and others.

Next you’ll find historic Georgetown and the area known as the Hammock Coast, including the communites of Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, Murrells Inlet, DeBordieu Colony and southern Garden City. (For more detailed information, see the article on page 6 and the feature on the back cover.)

Each offers varying degrees of public beach access and wide choices of hotel, cottage and condo rentals, as well as package deals

In Need of a Beach Escape?

Beautiful Myrtle Beach with its sixty miles of white sandy beaches is an ideal vacation destination.

At Grand Atlantic Resort vacation condo rentals, you will be right in the center of Myrtle Beach’s attractions, shopping and exceptional selection of restaurants.

Endless Ocean views are yours to enjoy from the comfort of your condo living room and balcony. Pull up a lounge chair and soak up the sun from the resort’s oceanfront, grassy lawn. Resort water venues include a lazy river, heated outdoor/indoor pools, hot tub and children’s pools.

with many of the more than 100 golf courses. Cozy Myrtle Beach and expansive Huntington Beach state parks also offer beach access, camping, environmental education programs and more.

Much of the coast is protected wildlife refuges until the Charleston area, itself a world-class destination for lovers of history and architecture but also home to popular beach destinations such as Wild Dunes Resort and the Isle of Palms to the north of town and Folly Beach and its popular public beach just to the south.

Next up going south is storied Edisto Island. Live oaks draped with Spanish moss overhang the narrow highway across the big island to Edisto Beach, long beloved for its great shelling. The park also has a robust environmental education

center, camping and cabins. Then there’s the Beaufort area.

The big park has four miles of beach, cabins and thousands of acres of maritime forest and marsh for exploring. It even has a historic, 100foot lighthouse.

At the south end of South Carolina’s coast is Hilton Head, a golf and tennis haven. Hilton Head is world famous for its plantation

resorts, which combine beachfront dining, pools and cabanas with tennis, a range of accommodations and public and private golf. There are literally thousands of hotel rooms, condos, campsites and other accommodations along the South Carolina coast, as well as a myriad of dining, entertainment and educational options to help spice up the trip.

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Every condo is equipped with a kitchen that has everything you need.

For best service, book directly through the secured and official website at www.grandatlanticresort.com.

Or call us at 1-800-852-7032. ¤

Welcome to Conway – One of South Carolina’s Oldest Towns

Conway boasts some of the best restaurants, stores and boutiques in the area. Visitors can take in a show at the downtown theatre, walk around to shop and eat or leisurely stroll the Riverwalk to take in the scenery.

Conway is one of the oldest towns in South Carolina, founded in 1732.

Conway’s past has been proudly preserved. A visit to the Horry County Museum or the LW Paul Living History Farm will find exhibits of life from a bygone era. The Conway Historical Trail identifies 39 historic, beautiful buildings and homes. Many of these dwellings are home to third or fourth generation family members who are

This Year, Bring All the Family on Vacation

Let’s not forget to include the family’s best friend! We have a large variety of pet-friendly properties that allow your entire family to have an unforgettable vacation. We also offer a Barc Park for your pet’s enjoyment.

Enjoy the surf, kid’s splash pad or relax in the lounging wet pool. Enjoy shopping, and golfing day or night at Tupelo Bay. Dine on local seafood or succulent steaks. Dance the night away. Do nothing…Do it all!

Rose Real Estate would like to welcome you and your family to our beautiful beach. Tucked away in quiet

Surfside Beach, SC our vacation rental communities are close to shopping, dining, entertainment, award winning golf and incredible water activities. We offer everything from two-bedroom villas to gorgeous five-bedroom island-style homes. Join us and create your own memories to last a lifetime!

Rose Real Estate 897 Melody Lane Surfside Beach, South Carolina 800-845-6706 www.roserentaldept.com ¤

tireless in caring for them.

Conway is a delightful surprise and still not yet well-known by mass tourism. That will change, but until then, take advantage of all it has to offer. There truly is something for everyone! ¤

South Carolina's Hammock Coast®

Underneath sorbet-colored skies, you'll find the quiet beach communities of South Carolina’s Hammock Coast: Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, Murrells Inlet, DeBordieu Colony and southern Garden City.

On the Hammock Coast are spacious beaches and pristine salt marshes, offering chances to soak up the sun, spirit away on a kayak or even catch fish and blue crabs for dinner. Perfectly situated between Charleston and Myrtle Beach, the Hammock Coast is serviced by two major airports.

Pawleys Island, one of America’s oldest seaside resorts, has been named one of the best beaches in the world. As the birthplace

of the rope hammock, relaxation has a long history here. (And gave inspiration to the region’s moniker as the “Hammock Coast.”) Litchfield Beach, just north of Pawleys, earned TripAdvisor's designation as one of the Top 10 beaches in America! Murrells Inlet, known as the “Seafood Capital of South Carolina,” was originally a fishing village on a protected inlet. The southern portion of Garden City overlooks Murrells Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean, offering stunning views in every direction. And DeBordieu Colony offers a stunning beach near historic Georgetown, where history comes alive at five museums.

Between the business districts of Murrells Inlet and Litchfield are

two of the Hammock Coast’s most famous attractions –Brookgreen Gardens and Huntington Beach State Park. Recognized as one of the top birding spots on the East Coast, the state park offers camping and access to an undeveloped beach. Just across Ocean Highway is Brookgreen Gardens, a 9,127-acre botanical and sculpture garden that has drawn visitors since 1931.

Dotting the Hammock Coast are also several award-winning golf courses, many built on former rice plantations that provide a graciously Southern golf experience. Three of Golf Magazine's “Top 100 You Can Play” are here, in fact.

Visit HammockCoastSC.com today for more information! ¤

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Step into Sun-Filled Days at Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort

Whether you are planning a family vacation, a weekend getaway or a corporate meeting, the Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort is the perfect beach destination.

Accommodations include Oceanfront and Oceanview Rooms, Oceanfront Suites, Oceanfront Efficiency Suites and Condo Apartments. Oceanfront efficiency suites are comfortably furnished with

either 3 extra-large double beds or 1 King and 1 double bed and include fully furnished kitchens, two remote controlled TVs, free wireless internet access and more.

Amenities include a large oceanfront deck with pool, lazy river, whirlpool and Hoto’s Beach Bar and Grill. Relax in the indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness center and arcade. Sample a delicious breakfast

Seaside Vacations – A Place in the Sun

Let us help you find your place in the sun this year. Seaside Vacations has been helping families with their North Myrtle Beach vacations since 1995. The combination of excellent service and very clean, well maintained properties are the are the perfect way to experience an unforgettable vacation.

We can offer you something for

just two people or perhaps a large family gathering. Our properties are conveniently location to terrific restaurants, shopping, water sports, fishing and event venues.

Don’t hesitate to call us. Our experienced staff and area experts will provide you with a tremendous amount of information to help you make the perfect choice. We will

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Ocean Drive Resort welcomes you and your family to relax and get ready for sun-filled days.

Home to 94.9 The Surf, Beach Music Radio Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582 800-438-9590

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take time to listen to your needs and give you affordable options for the best North Myrtle Beach Vacation ever.

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