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Aug 30, 2024Surry Wine Trail Vineyards, Yadkin Valley’s Finest
Larry & Jenn Deane of www.BlueRidgeMountainLife.com recently visited Surry County to research stories. Below are excerpts and photos from their article about wineries in Mount Airy and Surry County, used with their permission. -
Jun 20, 2024Five Leisurely Trail Walks in NC’s Yadkin Valley
Not far from the Blue Ridge Parkway in Surry County, North Carolina, outdoor adventure can be rewarding without being strenuous. Enjoy 5 must-visit trails where the walking is easy. -
May 1, 2024Create Your Own Happy Hours at These Popular Watering Holes
Looking for a watering hole or cocktail bar in NC wine country? Check out these locations for tasty libations in the Surry Co. towns of Elkin, Mt. Airy and Pilot Mountain. -
Apr 10, 2024May is Wine Festival Month in Yadkin Valley
Enjoy two Yadkin Valley wine festivals each May in North Carolina wine country. The Yadkin Valley Wine Festival and Budbreak Wine Festival showcase good times and great wines. -
Feb 22, 2024Christian Paul Brings Global Influences to Yadkin Valley
Christian Paul Vineyards takes guests on an international excursion. The tasting menu leads customers through Italy, France, Australia and California using grapes and winemaking techniques representative of each region. -
Jan 8, 2024Looking for Destination Dining? Watch Tasty Travels with Travis Frye
Join Travis Frye as he tastes down-home Southern cooking at diners and burger joints in the NC towns of Dobson, Elkin, Mt. Airy and Pilot Mountain. Off the beaten path dining at its best. -
Dec 1, 2023Enjoy Holiday Light Displays In and Around Mayberry
Come see holidays lights in Mayberry and the Yadkin Valley. Plus, plenty of cozy lodging options are available in Mount Airy and throughout Surry County, from hotels and bed-and-breakfast inns to rental cabins and vacation homes. -
Oct 19, 2023Four Ideas for a Fabulous Date Night (or Day!) in the Yadkin Valley
Looking for a fun, romantic or adventurous date in the Yadkin Valley? Check out this list of the best date nights – or days – in the Surry County towns of Dobson, Elkin, Mount Airy and Pilot Mountain. -
Sep 6, 2023Wine & Beer Passport is Your Ticket to Winter Fun
The Yadkin Valley Winter Wine & Beer Passport is an enjoyable way to celebrate winter – a treasure map to great wineries and breweries throughout Surry County in NC wine country. -
Aug 30, 2023Trails & Tranquility: Riversong Offers Top-Notch Yadkin Valley Cabins
Riversong Cabin Rentals, tucked into 50 wooded acres, feature modern-built cabins with private trails, tranquility, trout fishing, a swimming hole and more, all just 10 miles from downtown Elkin, North Carolina. -
Jun 10, 2023Food Trail Celebrates the Mouthwatering Ground Steak Sandwich
Surry Ground Steak Trail shines the spotlight on mom-and-pop restaurants that serve this uniquely Surry County creation. Born of necessity in the Great Depression, ground steak sandwiches survived because they are so tasty. -
Feb 28, 2023Leave Only Footprints: 7 Steps for Responsible Adventures in Yadkin Valley
Outdoor NC provides seven principles for responsible adventures in Surry County in North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley region. Follow these guidelines for a better and more rewarding experience.