Explore three western destinations where you can sip at picturesque vineyards, hike to waterfalls, see stunning mountain scenery during iconic drives, and attend a pumpkin festival.
surry county
The Sonkers of Surry County
What’s a sonker? Ask bakers in and around Mount Airy, and you’ll get a thousand different answers. One thing’s for certain: It’s a North Carolina original.
7 Stops On the Surry Sonker Trail
This one-of-a-kind dessert that defies definition is the signature dish of Surry County — and each stop on the Sonker Trail is part of a delicious history.
A Slice of Heaven in the North Carolina Foothills
Angela “Miss Angel” Shur sweetens the Foothills with pies, ice cream, and, yes, moonshine.
A Foothills Twist on Pie: The Sonker
Born of mysterious origins — each family’s recipe different from the next — this sweet, deep-dish confection is a celebrated part of North Carolina’s culinary landscape.
Apples in a Glass: McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks
A nice complement to our food is a cider made in Thurmond with our apples.
In Good Spirit: Old North State Winery & Brewery
Grab a glass at a winery in Mount Airy, and know you’re in good company.
How a Granite Quarry Made Mount Airy Famous Before Mayberry Did
In Surry County, the world’s largest open-faced granite quarry holds firm as the strongest piece of land in the state.
Elkin
In the heart of wine country, a little, old town ages into a dynamic place that stands on the edge of miraculous.
