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Go Gaston. Get Outside.

After a day of enjoying the outdoors, wind down with one of our local craft brewing companies: Cavendish, Ole Dallas, Rivermen, or York Chester. Beginning this spring, be sure to also experience the new seasonal beer garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden running from April through October. Let us help you Go Gaston and Get Outside. Stop by our Visitors Center or call today for a FREE Visitors Guide.

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April 2018 Issue 85

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Whether you are a long time resident or new to the area, you’ll find local & regional events and destinations in the Destination Magazine™ that will have you saying “I never knew that was there.”

The Destination Magazine™ is not a historical document, we will not write about spectacular events you’ve missed. If you are seeking new destinations to explore on your own, or ideas for things to do with friends and family you will find a new experience every month in the Destination Magazine™ .

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Contents DayTrip Destinations

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The Loch Norman Highland Games At Rural Hill

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New Trail Showcases Secluded Mountain Lake In Burke County

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Just Down The Road Yet Worlds Apart

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Breweries & Bands On The Bay

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Hendersonville’s Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend

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Contributing Photographers: Andrew Zachary Digital Imagery, Paul Newton, Amy Swanson, Sam Dean

We Laughed, We Sipped, We Enjoyed

The list of events in this publication is compiled from various sources dates & times are tentative & subject to change. the Destination Magazine™ is published by Photodude.net LLC 369 Dovefield Drive Summerfield, NC 27358 (704) 706-2365 www.theDestinationMag. com ©2018 All rights reserved. Photodude.net LLC Publisher, Agents & Advertisers do not necessarily condone any activities or advertisement listed in this magazine. The Publisher and its officers, employees, agents, volunteers, and sponsors are not responsible for any loss or damage which might be associated with patronage of any party named in this publication, and is not responsible for any Act of God such as inclement weather, fire, flood, natural or man-made disaster, etc., that are out of the control of the Publisher, which affect the publishing of this magazine.

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Grab a Porter In Person At Heirloom, A Poppa Paul’s Kitchen 24 This Historic Cotton Mill Has What You Really, Really Want 27 Stokes County State Of Mind

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DayTrip Destinations Beer, BBQ & W hisk y Tours Saturdays in April. 110 E Meeting St, Morganton, NC 28655. This tour includes lunch at our Famous JD’s Smokehouse in Rutherford College with a tour and tasting at South Mountain Distilling. Then to Morganton for a brewery tour at Catawba Brewery and a tasting at Sidetracked. Guest will be given a “goody bag” that includes tickets for free beer samples and much more. www.discoverburkecounty.com

7pm until final band performs. www.surryoldtime.com Rowan Arts & Ag Beer Festival Saturday April 7th 10am–8pm Gold Hill Mines, 770 St Stephens Church Rd, Gold Hill, NC 28071. Rowan’s original, homegrown breweries, will be onsite along with area wineries. www.rowanartsandag.com Craft Beer Spring Fest Sunday April 8th 1pm–7pm Jetton Village, 19906 N Cove Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031. Party on the square with Craft Beer Vendors, Small business vendor booths, 2 LIVE BANDS www.facebook.com

Myra’s Classic & Antique Car Cruise In Fridays all summer 6pm10pm 100 Main St W, Valdese, NC 28690. Visitors are welcome to stroll through, take pictures and chat with the owners of these unique cars. En- North Carolina Azalea Festival joy the music from a deejay in front Wed April 11th–Wed 18th N Water of Myra’s. www.townofvaldese.com St, Wilmington, NC 28401. Entertainment on the main stage includes Carolina Thunderbirds Pro- country music star Billy Currington fessional Hockey April 6 & 7, and hip hop legend Ludacris. Marvel Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex, at fireworks over the Cape Fear 414 Deacon Blvd, Winston-Salem, River after a day at the Street Fair.

NC 27105. www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com Wheels Through Time Opening Day! Thursday April 5th, 62 Vintage Ln, Maggie Valley, NC 28751. www.wheelsthroughtime.com

Well Crafted NC Launch Event Sat April 14th 3pm–7pm 348 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401.

The University Libraries at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is proud to launch the new digital project Well Crafted NC, documenting the history, business, and culture of beer and brewing in downtown Greensboro, NC. www.wellcraftednc.com

9th A nnual Surr y Old-Time Fiddlers Convention Fri April 6th–Sat 7th 630 S Main St, Dobson, NC 27017. On Saturday, contest registration opens at 10am with all individual and youth band contests from 11am to 6pm. The youth dance competition is at 6pm with presenta- Tractors and Trains Festival tion of youth awards at 6:30. Adult Fri April 13th–Sat 14th 1 Samuel Band competition takes place from Spencer Dr, Spencer, NC 28159. The

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Destinations event will include: a tractor parade, kiddie tractor pull, live music from two bands, antique tractors, big far m equipment, a belt driven saw, blacksmith demos, master gardener displays, cider press, corn shelling, a hay ride, and much more! www.nctrans.org April Craft Market Sat April 14th Old Rock School, 400 Main St W, Valdese, NC 28690. Enjoy handmade crafts & gifts from over 35 vendors, door prizes, bake sale and so much more! Proceeds benefit the Historic Valdese Foundation to complete community projects like the Old Rock School Movie Theater Project. www.townofvaldese.com

Cider, Wine, and Dine Weekend Fri April 20th throughout Henderson County, Hendersonville, NC, The weekend will be filled with a long list of activities including: artisan hard cider, local wines, food, educational programs, music, tours and more.

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web site for events, locations, times, Lakefront Hops Fest Sat April and cost, since each event varies. 2 8 t h 2 p m – 8 p m O n T h e L a k e , www.VisitHendersonvilleNC.org 401 Langtree Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117. The Kilted Buffalo Langtree Loch Norman Highland Games are teaming up again to make Fri April 20th–Sun 22nd Historic Ru- this a premier event in the LKN ral Hill, 4431 Neck Rd, Huntersville, area. Several breweries are already NC 28078. The Loch Norman High- committed to the event. Bring your land Games at Rural Hill is a family own chairs and blankets but no friendly event presented by Historic outside food or beverage. Make Rural Hill. www.lochnorman.com plan to join us for this great event. www.thekiltedbuffalo.com Shelton Vineyards British Car Gat her ing Sat April 21st–Sun Greensboro Food Truck Festival 22nd 230 Cabernet Ln, Dobson, NC Sun April 29th 3pm–9pm Near 27017. Over 200 cars on display. Governmental Plaza, 211 S Greene Our Harvest Grill restaurant will be St, Greensboro, NC 27401. 50 Food open for lunch and dinner as well Trucks, Craft Beer, Live Music, as our winery for tours and tastings. Kid’s Activities, Craft Vendors, Free www. sheltonvineyards.com Event,www.greensborofoodtruckfestivals.com North Carolina Pickle Festival Sat April 28th 9am–5pm 123 North 35th Annual Race City Festival Center street, Mt Olive, NC 28365. Sat May 12th 9am–5pm Downtown Good, green family fun celebrating M o o r e s v i l l e , 2 1 5 N M a i n S t , the agricultural heritage of the area. Mooresville, NC 28115. 200 vendor Free pickles. Meet Ollie, an 8-foot booths, Food Trucks, beer garden, pickle. Rides, children’s area and train rides, arts, crafts, antiques, entertainment plus vendors and the classic cars, business displays, Pickle Derby. www.ncpicklefest.org Churches, Non-Profit Organizations. www.MooresvilleNC.org

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The Loch Norman Highland Games At Rural Hill

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New Trail Showcases Secluded Mountain Lake In Burke County

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scenic hiking and biking trail has opened along the rim of one of the most picturesque lakes in Western North Carolina.

Fonta Flora State Trail debuted this winter along the northern expanses of Lake James near Morganton in Burke County. Two sections of trail are currently open and total 10 miles.

Future trail will be added in sections to eventually loop the lake by 2023.

The trail was conceived as a recreational offering for people of all ages and abilities. It is rated easy to moderate in difficulty with an average grade of five percent.

“Some sections have 10 percent grade where the terrain doesn’t allow us to do anything differently, but really it’s supposed to be a gentle, rolling trail for everybody to use – wide and free of rocks and roots,” says Shane Prisby, operations manager for Burke County Community Development.

Burke County began discussing the trail in the mid 2000s. When Scott Carpenter became planning director in 2012, he embraced the idea and was able to get Duke Energy involved through the relicensing process for Duke Energy ’s rights to produce hydroelectric power from the lake.

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The trail’s design philosophy is to showcase the natural beauty of Lake James with as many long-range vistas of the lake as possible.

Hikers and cyclists wishing to use the two existing trail sections have options. A seven-mile stretch of the trail traverses the lake’s north side from one end at the Linville Boat Access Trailhead to the other end at the Harris Whisnant Trailhead.

Parking is available at both spots.

Another option to access the seven-mile stretch is the County Park Trailhead at the intersection of Fish Hatchery Road and NC Hwy. 126.

That trailhead is easily identifiable by a giant iron tree marking the entrance to the Fonta Flora County Park, which is cur rently under construction.

From the County Park Trailhead, folks can also access a three-mile connector to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. That connector was built as part of this project.

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Just Down The Road Yet Worlds Apart

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ocated just west of Charlotte, Gaston County is a very accessible destination to visit. Four breweries reside in Gaston County.

Each is only about a 10 minute drive, yet they are worlds apart.

Ole Dallas Brewery is in, well Dallas and is the most rustic of the four. Located on the site of an old scrap yard. What sets this brewery apart from others is the emphasis on live music. With the large stage and great sound system Ole Dallas is becoming a regular stop for some of the finest musicians in the area. Even though the brewery is huge it’s easy to drive right by it. So look for the tiny water tower or the water cooler on steroids (I don’t know which it is) and turn down that dirt road, you won’t miss it!

Next stop was Cavendish Brewing Company in the Gateway to Gastonia in an old Dodge Dealership.

Cavendish steps outside the box and brings with it quirky events and Old World Beers. Would you not call an event for the release of the latest Star Wars Movie “Brew Wars: The Thirst Awakens” or a Game of Thrones event called “Winter is Coming” a little quirky? The majority of beers available are uncommon beers here in the “New World.” German, Czech and English recipes rule the taps here.

Down the road in Belmont is Rivermen Brewing Company, the

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only pub brewery in Belmont. It’s housed in an old mill with a big emphasis on conservation. Anything that could be used from the old mill site was. Large indoor and outdoor eating area and 20 rotating taps.

Rivermen brings the feel of a big city brewery to historic Belmont.

Around the bend and down by the Catawba River in Belmont is York Chester Brewing Company. An true nano brewery open to the public since October 2016. It’s in a former Dye Mill with tons of nooks for hosting events and music indoors.

Outside is a deck and fire pit to enjoy a pint of a truly handcrafted beer and enjoy the river.

Gaston County offers visitors a variety of attractions to enhance your trip including museums, botanical gardens, extreme sports, hiking, dining and entertainment parks, art and history and more. www.gogaston.org

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April Craft Market at the Old Rock School Saturday April 14th 9-4pm Over 35 Handmade Craft & Gift Vendors

Family Friday Nights Summer Concerts

Free Music in Downtown Every Friday May-September Bring your lawn chair & enjoy all genres of music!

7-10pm with concessions available for purchase.

Founders Day Weekend

Saturday, May 26th 10am- Founders Day Festival 3pm- Festival Di Birra at Waldensian Mill with live music, beer from Highland Brewery, and more!

Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks!

June 29th at 7pm - Valdese Famous Fireworks at Dusk Live Music By Too Much Sylvia

43rd Historic Valdese Waldensian Festival

August 10 & 11 - Main St. from Carolina to Waldo Friday - Car Show, Rides & Live Music By:

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Breweries & Bands On The Bay

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he Kilted Buffalo is a gem, an Emerald in fact among pubs.

Two locations have been serving the community for years in the Lake Norman region. This neighborhood Irish pub is the best place ever to enjoy some relaxation time while visiting Langtree or Birkdale Village. Bonus!

The Kilted Buffalo is also a men’s salon. Enjoy a haircut, hot towel, pint and a shave while watching sports on the big screens.

As I mentioned the Kilted Buffalo has been serving the community for years, I’m not just referring to the camaraderie and hair cuts. The Kilted Buffalo and Sun Up Café are putting on the second Lakefront Hops Fest.

The only free craft beer festival on the shores of Lake Norman. The beneficiaries of this awesome event are The Ace & TJ Grin Kids Foundation with this festival. Spring date is Saturday April 28th, from 2-8pm, over 14 local breweries all pouring 3 beers each so that is over 40 craft beers on hand! A cider and a wine tent will also be on site.

Food vendors, a hand rolled cigar tent, two great bands and a kids area that includes, bounce houses, carnival games will also be on the bay.

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Hendersonville’s Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend

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xperience the best of Hendersonville’s cideries and wineries during the inaugural Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend, April 20-22.

This three-day extravaganza, which takes place during apple blossom season, showcases Hendersonville’s hard cider and winery scene, along with its culinary offerings, in this vibrant Blue Ridge Mountain town near Asheville.

E v e n t s a r e s c h e d u l e d a t seven venues across the three-day weekend. The venues include three cideries (Appalachian Ridge, Bold Rock and Flat Rock Ciderworks) and three vineyards (Burntshirt, Point Lookout and Saint Paul). Also hosting events is Saint Paul at Flat Rock, a new tasting room/cafe founded by Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards in the historic Village of Flat Rock.

“The goal is to have visitors experience more than just a street festival. We want them to see our orchards, vineyards and farm country during apple blossom season,” said Michael Ar rowood, event coordinator for Henderson County Tourism. “Come enjoy food pairings and tastings, have conversations with cider and wine makers, and discover beautiful settings where these products are made.”

More than three dozen events allow guests to tour cideries, hike or mountain bike through orchards,

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and satisfy the palate with special dinners in wineries and tasting rooms. Live music is also featured, along with gourmet cooking classes and an all-day Saturday food truck festival at Bold Rock Hard Cider.

Burntshirt Vineyards gets things started on Friday, April 20, with a 2pm winery tour with award-winning winemaker Preston Thomas, followed by a bottle signing with Thomas of Burntshirt’s estate rose at 3pm.

Friday night, activities shif t into high gear with a kickoff party, featuring a regionally-known band at Bold Rock Hard Cider, as well as a Lowcountry Boil dinner-dance at Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards.

Saturday brings a full day of fun, with such events as Mountain Top Live music festival with food and wine tastings all day at Point Lookout Vineyards; barbecue and live music at Flat Rock Cider works; and a Sparkling Night Event under the stars to taste Saint Paul’s award-winning sparkling wines paired with hors d’oeuvres and jazz.

Weekend events are both free and ticketed. For a complete listing or more info, call 800-828-4244 or go to www.

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Saturdays In April April 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th

• Ridgeline Trolley Transportation • Departs from Burke County Visitor Center at 11 am • Return by 4 pm • BBQ Lunch at JD’s Smokehouse - Rutherford College • Tour and Tasting at South Mountain Distilling • Brewery Tour and Tasting at Catawba Brewery - Morganton • Tasting at Sidetracked - Morganton • $55 Per Person Includes Lunch, Transportation and Beer Samples

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Taste Some Of The Finest Vintages From North Carolina Wine Country

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he 17th annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival features about two dozen wineries that are located in the Yadkin Valley or use grapes grown in the Yadkin Valley.

The event showcases the region’s emergence as a wine destination.

“The original purpose of the festival was to make more people aware of the viticulture and different wines this area is capable of producing,” says Myra Cook, president of the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce. “As it has grown, the festival has become a big boost for tourism in the area, drawing in visitors from all over.”

As many as 10,000 people are expected to attend this year’s event, which also includes music, food and crafts. Legacy Motown Revue takes the entertainment stage from noon

to 2pm, followed by The Embers featuring Craig Woolard at 3pm. The Embers are one of the most popular beach music bands of all time and have been called North Carolina’s Official Ambassadors of Music.

17th annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival on Saturday, May 19, at Elkin Municipal Park.

The festival runs from 11am to 5pm and shuttle service is available to and from participating hotels for $5 per person. For details or tickets, visit www.YVWF. com or call (336) 526-1111.

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riving down the Yadkin Valley wine trail enjoying the first hints of Spring, my girlfriends and I pulled into Medaloni Cellars for some delicious wine and fun.

After a quick ten-minute drive from Winston-Salem, we were happy to find this gorgeous winery with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, modern-rustic cabins and a tasting room that made us feel like we were at a luxury villa.

do� in true vineyard estate style. Or celebrating our anniversary with a night in the Tree House after a party with our friends and family at one of the unique event spaces, set to the beautiful scenery of the 22-acre property.

After being warmly welcomed and making ourselves comfortable by the large fireplace, we were impressed by the wine offerings.

My girlfriends went for the Classic Tasting that includes five lovely wines and I was feeling adventurous and We had such a memorable, fun went for the Premiere Tasting, which time that we left with plans to come includes seven wines! back throughout all the seasons to sip the delicious wine, connect and We laughed, we sipped, we enjoy the beautiful scenery. enjoyed every ounce of wine and ever y moment. I could imagine Medaloni Cellars being a bride having a magical 9125 Shallowford Rd Lewisville, North Carolina 27023 destination wedding and staying www.medalonicellars.com in the Chateau Bergeron. Saying “I

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Grab a Porter In Person At Heirloom, A Poppa Paul’s Kitchen

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n celebration of Beer Month here in North Carolina, our local craft brewer y in uptown Roxboro – Black Creek Brewer y – will be teaming with the farm to table restaurant right next door – Heirloom, A Poppa Paul’s Kitchen – to offer a meal paired with the different brews. Chef Kyle and Brewmeister Mike are keeping secret right now the pairings they are planning to offer to celebrate BEER MONTH. Download our free app Explore Roxboro and watch the event section for the announcement of the menu. We will keep you posted on our social media as well, while this delightful culinary adventure gets ready for you.

In the meantime, don’t wait until April to come enjoy the brews such as Porter in Person or Copperhead Red at Black Creek Brewery because

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they are open Wednesday through Saturday for you to get a head start on picking out your favorites. Heirloom Restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner and right now they are showcasing many of the special dishes that folks have asked them to bring back during their first year anniversary celebration. They will be introducing the new Spring menu very soon. You can follow both of these establishments on Facebook. Black Creek Brewery and Heirloom Restaurant are located on Depot Street in Uptown Roxboro.

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This Historic Cotton Mill Has What You Really, Really Want

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’m not one to write in platitudes, but it’s important to say that there is a time and a place for everything. Time is less imperative, but I agree that every event has an appropriate setting. Having spent nearly 30 years in Lake Norman, I have cultivated quite a list of my favorite places. Like this magazine, I love to tell people where to go.

If you need a recommendation for the perfect weekday lunch spot, or somewhere to throw a few back while yelling unashamedly at a Panther’s game on the tv, or a restaurant with ambiance for a romantic occasion, I would have an answer. In fact, I would give you the same answer for all three; “you should go to Brickhouse Tavern.”

It’s prime location in the historic Davidson Cotton Mill sets up both the restaurant and the tavern with a combination of rustic charm and a contemporar y vibe. Yes,

the restaurant and the tavern are separate sections, but with the same menu so you can pick a perch based on your mood. Sometimes you politely nibble a Greek salad while selecting mutual funds, and other times you get to cheer the Tarheels to victory with a draft beer in one hand and Buffalo Wing sauce all over the other. I have done both. I’ve also enjoyed a “girl’s night” over an ACME veggie pizza, had a couple glasses of white wine on the patio on the first warm Spring day, and demanded an impromptu date night because we were both craving a Blue Ridge Burger.

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BAYNE BREWING COMPANY Bayne Brewing Company offers several different types of craft beer in Cornelius, NC. The selections will rotate based on the season and availability of certain ingredients. Each beer hand crafted in small batches with great attention to detail. They offer some the best craft beers in the state, so come on in and give them a try!

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f the warmer weather has you searching for destinations of outdoor adventure, a relaxing float down the river, or thrill seeking flights through the air by zipline. It may be time to Spring into a Stokes County State of Mind. hair and the excitement of your friends and family as you soar over Set out for a tour of the NEW 50 feet in the air on the Carolina Stokes County Barn Quilt Trail Ziplines. beginning at Hanging Rock, Walnut Cove, or King. The many bar n When concluding your day join quilt designs recognize the rich us down by the Dan River at the agricultural heritage of the area. Tour Green Heron Ale House for a wide Itineraries allow you to experience selection of craft beer and wine the scenic views, unique shopping, on tap to expand your pallet of a n d s p l e n d i d s o u t h e r n d i n i n g favorites. Reflecting on your day of favorites of #StokesCounty. adventure and fun is best enjoyed at the Green Heron as you listen to After your public art tour, stop local music and the relaxing sounds into The Arts Place of Stokes in of the flowing Dan River. Find local downtown Danbury, shop the retail accommodation and things to do at art market or stick around for a local www.hangingrock.com Danbury Songwriters or cultural arts performance. The first consecutive The perfect mountain getaway, closer than you think. Experience Saturday and Sunday of each month hiking trails, waterfalls, rock allow you a chance to explore the climbing, mountain biking, historic Vade Mecum property with horseback riding, camping, fishing and more. Enjoy a leisurely float historic tours and open trails for down the Dan River by canoe, hiking. Feel the breeze through your kayak, paddleboard, or tube. www.hangingrock.com

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The name of the establishment isn’t just clever, it’s apt. Brickhouse Tavern is famous all over the area for its pizza that is baked to perfection in their own brick oven and made with the freshest ingredients. So, you can choose to be in the restaurant, the bar, on the patio, or in Italy, all under the same roof. Brickhouse Tavern, like a Swiss Army Knife, has exactly what you need when you need it, or when you just really really want it.

– Kara McMillian karaelyslew@gmail.com Brickhouse Tavern 209 Delburg St Davidson, North Carolina www.brickhousetavern.com

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