Stay in a historic home turned modern mountain inn, dig into a cheese board at a farmstead creamery, hike in the footsteps of Revolutionary War militiamen, and sip wine by the fire during a getaway to the Foothills.
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Wineries, Wildflowers, & Waterfalls at the First Peak of the Blue Ridge
Take a trip to three historic mountain towns, where you’ll marvel at rushing water and nature’s beauty, then settle in and sip a glass of wine.
Musicians Who Move Us
The tunes created by these talented North Carolinians fill our homes and hearts all year. During Black History Month, especially, we love to celebrate their legacies.
Columbus
Discover how one western North Carolina town is home to history, creativity, and patriotism.
Overmountain Vineyards in Tryon
In the summer, rows of vines heavy with clusters of juicy, red fruit climb the hills around Overmountain Vineyards. The future, however, looks radically different, thanks to a little white grape from France’s foothills and a winemaker’s revolutionary spirit.
Breakfast in North Carolina: Windy City Grill
Ellen Fountain remembers going to the Windy City Grill with her husband when they were freshmen at Lenoir-Rhyne College 20 . . .
Breakfast in North Carolina: Ward’s Dairy Bar & Grill
“Under old management” is not a marketing strategy likely to blaze any new trails, but it sure works for Judy . . .
