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Making holiday memories
If living in a pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we miss our family and friends and participating in life outside our homes. This year, when searching for the perfect holiday present for your spouse, family and friends, consider giving the gift of experiences. Join in the fun, volunteer to be the photographer or send them on their own with a gift certificate.
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We trust you will find the right experience for your loved ones from among these activities.
Savory Truffles Spartanburg, SC
Spoil your Valentine with a wine and dinner pairing at the Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens’ annual Valentine’s Dinner. This intimate affair is at 7 p.m. on Feb. 14. Chef Larry Roskelly will prepare five courses while Chanteuse Rockell Scott performs on piano and vocals. Visit clevedaleinn.com for more ticket information.
Bobby Jones Golf Course Atlanta, GA
Play a round of golf at the Bobby Jones Golf Course, named in honor of Atlanta’s most famous golfer. It was one of the first of its kind when it opened in 1932 — a nine-hole reversible golf course. Guests enjoy seasonal dishes at Boone’s, a restaurant overlooking the golf course. bobbyjonesgc.com
Happy Holidays
During this holiday season, we wish you all the best.
Take the family and play a round in the land of a legend. Photo by Brandon Amato
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{clockwise from top} Spartanburg offers up a “Dickens” of a good time. Photo by Mike Bonner • Who in your clan might enjoy a culinary lesson from Chef Xavier Mathieu? Photo courtesy of Le Phebus Hotel • For the 30th year in a row Ballet Spartanburg presents The Nutcracker. Photo by Bart Noschese
Culinary Weekend at The Applewood Manor Asheville, NC
Indulge in a four-day event, Feb. 17-20, with Chef Xavier Mathieu, a Michelin Star chef and owner of Relais & Chateaux Le Phebus & Spa in France. Guests can also participate in a variety of cooking workshops. Contact culinary@applewoodmanor.com, applewoodmanor.com or call 828.254.2244
Dahlonega’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Dahlonega, GA
Travel back in time to Dahlonega between now and Jan. 9. Visitors can view a two-story Christmas tree in the town square and 1012 Christmas trees in Hancock Park. Ride through town in a carriage, visit with Santa, enjoy a live Nativity, old-time carolers and a holiday show at the Holly Theater. dahlonegachristmas.com
Dickens of a Christmas Spartanburg, SC
Embrace your inner-Scrooge at Spartanburg’s Victorian-era holiday extravaganza. Carolers and city police dress the part while visitors take horse-drawn carriage rides through town and ice skate on Morgan Square. Don’t miss Denny’s Plaza Christmas Tree. cityofspartanburg.org/community-services/special-events
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana Pigeon Forge, TN
Combine rides and attractions with the holiday spirit at Dollywood. From now through Jan. 2, the park features five million holiday lights, special performances and holiday-
Resort. Two team members push a creatively designed outhouse on skis down the racecourse while a third team member “sits” inside. Then spend the rest of the weekend skiing. skisapphirevalley.com/great-outhouseraces-ski-sapphire
Home for the Holidays Hendersonville, NC
Gather the family for Hendersonville’s multiple events now through Jan. 1. Get tickets for A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas at Flat Rock Playhouse or come for Luminary Night on Dec. 10. Help the kids find hidden stuffed bears during The Peppermint Bear Scavenger Hunt. hendersonvillenc.org/home-for-the-holidays
Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park Hendersonville, NC
Impress the family with your snow tubing skills. Take the park’s lift to the top and slide down as many times as you’d like in a two-hour time frame. Bring the green stuff, this park only accepts cash. (Review weight requirements for tubing.) moonshinemountain.com
Maybe celebrating Presidents Day by witnessing outhouse races is just the right thing to do. Photo by Nick Breedlove
themed food. dollywood.com/themepark/Festivals/Smoky-Mountain-Christmas
Festival of Lights at Chetola Resort Blowing Rock, NC
Drive or walk around Chetola Lake to view the sparkling display of lights from now through Jan. 30. Look for glittering ice skaters, Rudolph reeling in a big fish, strolling carolers and many more holiday scenes. Plan your stay around Blowing Rock WinterFest at the end of January. chetola.com/events/festival-oflights, blowingrockwinterfest.com
Great Outhouse Races Sapphire Valley, NC
Watch the Outhouse Races on the Saturday of Presidents Day Weekend at Sapphire Valley
The Nutcracker Spartanburg, SC
Reserve your seat for Ballet Spartanburg’s 30th anniversary of The Nutcracker, Dec. 10-
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12. Professional musicians and more than 100 dancers bring this performance to life. balletspartanburg.org/performances, 864.583.0339
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster Banner Elk, NC
Ride down a 3,300-foot-long coaster in a self-operated cart. One lap is five-minutes, and speeds range from walking pace to 27 mph. Recover from the adventure in the coffeeshop. Taste locally baked goods and honey, drink coffee, hot chocolate and apple cider. (Review age and height requirements for the coaster.) wildernessrunalpinecoaster.com, 828.898.7866
Winter Wine & Beer Passport Yadkin Valley, NC
Find your favorite beer, spirit or wine at one of three breweries, one distillery and 14 wineries now through March 27. Purchase a Passport for the season and receive one tasting at each location. yadkinvalleync. com/guides/winter-beer-wine-passport
Winter Lights at NC Arboretum Asheville, NC Treat the family to this elaborate winter lights show from now through Jan. 1. Lights, exhibits, music and hot cocoa make it a memorable evening. ncarboretum.org/winter-lights, 828.665.2492
Christmas Candlelight Tours at Historic Brattonsville McConnells, SC
Light up the holidays for the annual Christmas Candlelight Tours on Dec. 4 and 11, between 3 and 9 p.m. Historic interpreters portray how people in the Carolina Piedmont celebrated the holiday in 1852. Expect Father Christmas, a brass band and make-and-take activities. Reserve tickets online at sales.chmuseums.org. n
