From a sleek new take on a classic rocking chair to a stylish Blue Ridge Mountain scene in miniature, these incredible runners up are worthy of wonder.
A Place to Call Home
In Elkin, transplants and travelers alike are drawn by a welcoming community built on amazing local vineyards, natural beauty, and North Carolina hospitality.
The Land of Wool & Wine
Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery near Elkin has been many things: a family getaway for a textile dynasty, a dairy farm, a company retreat. Today, it weaves each of those threads into a rich tapestry.
Downtown: Elkin
This mountain town draws hikers and shoppers: When Main Street doubles as a hiking trail, you get the best of both worlds.
Live Like a Local in the Yadkin Valley
Take a winery-hopping tour, put your hiking boots on, and listen to bluegrass music in two former mill towns turned outdoor playgrounds on the Yadkin River.
