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CONTENTS

Day Trip Destinations 6

This Rock... Rocks! 15

Bridges Of Madison County 16

Plan A “Snow-Cation” To The Beech 18

Lexington BBQ Tour - Sliced, Chopped, Never Pulled 20

Learn About Daniel Boone’s North Carolina Roots 22

Road To Nowhere And Waterfalls In The Great Smoky Mountains 24

Five Years Of Showcasing Charlotte Beers 26

Yadkin Valley Event Venue Features Rustic Ambience 28

Looking For A Way Out? 29

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We Te l l y o u w h e r e t o g o ! Whether you are a long time

resident or new to the area, you’ll find regional events and destinations in the Destination Magazine™ that will have you saying “I never knew that was there.”

The Destination Magazine™ is not a historical document, we don’t write about spectacular events you’ve missed. If you are seeking new destinations to explore on your own, or ideas for things to do with friends and family you will find someplace new to experience each month in the Destination Magazine™.

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DayTrip DestinationsAppalachian Ski Mountain’s New Year’s Celebration Thu Dec 31st Appalachian Ski Mountain, 940 Ski Mountain Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. Torchlight skiing and f ireworks! Breakfast select ions ser ved in the restaurant, moon-light ice skating, and family fun! www.appskimtn.com

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Harvest Grill Shelton Vineyards Thu Dec 31st 286 Cabernet Ln, D o b s o n , N C 2 7 0 1 7 . D r e s s t o impress and celebrate New Year ’s in s ty le a t She l ton V ineyards . Enjoy the special menu Chef Paul has prepared for the evening and then head over to Hampton Inn to dance the night away. Toast in the New Year with a glass of our Blanc de Blanc at midnight. After a night of celebration, breakfast will be provided by Hampton Inn and Suites; so make plans to attend all the festivites of the evening. www.sheltonvineyards.com

Island of Lights New Year’s Eve Celebration Thu Dec 31st Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear

Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428. T h e N e w Ye a r ’ s C e l e b r a t i o n will be held along the Carolina Beach Boardwalk . Don’ t miss t h e g i a n t l i g h t e d b e a c h b a l l b e i n g d r o p p e d a t m i d n i g h t f o l l o w e d b y a s p e c t a c u l a r f i reworks demonstrat ion. This f ree fami ly - f r iendly event wi l l feature a DJ and dancing with re f reshments and par ty favors ava i l ab le fo r pur chase . In an Island of Lights tradition, there will be a raffle, with the winner taking home the original artwork f o r t h e I s l a n d o f L i g h t s 2 0 1 5 o f f i c i a l C h r i s t m a s c a r d a n d ornament . Br ing the fami ly to the Carol ina Beach Boardwalk at 9 pm to join the fest iv i t ies! www.pleasureislandoflights.com

1 7 t h A n n u a l M t . O l i v e ’s N e w Year Pickle Drop Thu Dec 31s t 5 : 3 0 p m – 7 : 3 0 p m C o r n e r o f C u c u m b e r & V i n e , M t O l i v e , NC 28365. The New Year ’s Eve Pickle descends the f lagpole at the s t roke o f 7pm “midnight” – tha t ’ s 7 o ’c lock EST, which a l s o h a p p e n s t o b e m i d n i g h t

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Lake Lure New Year’s Day Polar Plunge Fri Jan 1st 10:30am–1pm Lake Lure Beach, 2930 Memorial H w y, L a k e L u r e , N C 2 8 7 4 6 . Reenergize for the New Year at the Lake Lure New Year ’s Day Polar Plunge held on January 1 at noon each year. This year, we are back at the beach to make an even bigger splash. There wi l l be a costume contest, cash prizes, hot chocolate, games, and plenty of cold water. The cost of the Plunge

is $20 and includes your Plunge Permit , the ver y popular Polar Plunge Beanie to keep you warm and plenty of fun. The after-party will have activities, toasty fire pits to keep you warm, hot chocolate and prizes will be awarded. Each year, a portion of the proceeds benef i t s our L ake Lure Fi re & Rescue a long wi th o ther f i r s t responders. They do so much for our community, we fel t i t was important to recognize their work and give back. Our dashing MC, Ken Potter, will be in charge of making sure everyone has a good time. Plan on having so much fun that you won’t care how cold it is! www.hickorynutchamber.org

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Christmas Wonderland of Lights Nov 25th – Jan 2nd. Zootast ic Park, 448 Pi lch Rd, Troutman, N C 2 8 1 6 6 . T h e C h r i s t m a s Wonderland of L ights features over 3 .5 Mi l l ion L ights over a 2 mile dr ive- through and ends with a l ight show set to music in our Western Town. We also have Santa Claus joining us every evening, pony rides, petting zoos, concess ions , roas t ing p i t s for marshmallows, and much more. www.zootasticpark.com

Festival of Lights at Chetola Resort Nov 27th – Jan 31st 2016. 500 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. A hol iday tradi t ion in Blowing Rock, Chetola’s Festival of Lights fea tures a dazz l ing d isp lay o f illuminations attracting thousands o f v i s i to r s each yea r. A d r i ve around Chetola Lake lets visitors see glittering ice skaters, a nativity scene, Rudolph catching a “big fish” in Chetola Lake, and much more. As visitors enter the resort they are given a guide that details displays and activities taking place throughout the holiday season. www.chetola.com

Winter Wine Passport! Nov 27th – Apr 3rd. Surr y Wineries Yadkin Valley NC. By popular demand, the 6th Annual Winter Wine Passport Event in the Surr y County area began November 27th and goes thru April 3, 2016. Along with a Winter Wine Passport entit l ing the holder to a free wine/beer t a s t i n g a t 1 0 S u r r y w i n e r i e s /B r e w e r y a n d a u n i q u e 2 0 1 6 keepsake, there are also special d iscounts and of fers avai lable d u r i n g t h e p a s s p o r t p e r i o d from local lodgings, restaurants and retai l shops. Passports are available while supplies last at www.surr ywineries.com and at participating wineries.

First Footin’ At Rural Hill Fri Jan 1st 10am–2pm Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078. Enjoy the holiday ’s pleasures a little too much? Stuffed to the gills from all those part ies? Determined that this is the year to make a change for the bet ter? Why not come out to Rural Hill and start 2016 of f r ight with First Foot in’ our annual walk and celebration of Hogmanay, or Scottish New Years? www.ruralhill.net

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The 151st Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Fisher Sat Jan 16th–Sun 17th Fort Fisher State His tor ic Site, 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S, Kure Beach, NC 28449. Commemorate the 151st weekend of the 2nd B a t t l e o f Fo r t F i s h e r w i t h a w e e k e n d o f s p e c i a l e v e n t s , inc lud ing a re -crea t ion o f the January 1865 Union attack on Fort Fisher with hundreds of Civil War living history actors representing Union and Confederate soldiers, s a i l o r s a n d M a r i n e s . I n f a n t r y un i t s w i l l be on hand to t a lk wi th v i s i tors about camp l i fe , conduct drills and marching and p e r f o r m l i v e d e m o n s t r a t i o n s of the Historic Site’s Rifled and Banded 32 pound and bronze

12 pound Napoleon cannons . At various times during the day, Confederate and Union Troops will conduct the soldier ’s Manual o f Ar ms for the audience and living history actors will display i tems and the l i festy le of Civ i l War soldiers . Purchase t ickets for the “Above the Scenes” Tour to hear the story of the fort while walking to the top of the traverse. T h e r e w i l l a l s o b e h a n d s - o n activities for adults and children. www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher/

Ashevi l le Fringe Arts Fest ival Thu Jan 21st–Sun 24th Various L o c a t i o n s , 2 0 C o m m e r c e S t , Ashevi l le , NC 28801. This t rue A s h e v i l l e o d d i t y h a s b e e n

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6th Annual Jolly Skull Beer and Wine Festival Sat Jan 23rd 1pm–6pm Greenville Convention Center, 303 Greenvil le Blvd SW, Greenvil le, NC 27834. Greenvi l le , NC wi l l be hos t ing the i r s i x th annua l beer fes t iva l a t the Greenv i l le Convent ion Center on Januar y 23, 2016. This 41,000 square foot venue is a first class, state of the art building located downtown in Greenville, North Carolina at 303 SW Greenville Blvd, Greenville, NC 27834. The festival will focus on

50+ American craft and regional micro breweries with over 150 bee r s be ing o f f e red . The V IP and GA ticket includes unlimited sampling of all beers offered. The Designated Driver ticket (available online only) which is $10 and will give you admission from 1 – 6 PM. There will only be 500 VIP and 3000 total t ickets sold. Al l proceeds go to benefit the Beer Army Foundat ion and you can find more information by visiting www.BeerArmy.org

9th Annual Winter Warmer Beer F e s t i v a l 2 0 1 6 S a t J a n 2 3 r d 3pm–7pm US Ce l lu la r Center, 87 Haywood St , Ashev i l le , NC 28801. We are “movin’ on up” for 2016’s event–the festival will be held on the main arena level o f t h e C i v i c C e n t e r, a l l o w i n g for a handfu l more brewer ies a n d m o r e e l b o w r o o m , b u t the same unique intimate feel, prov id ing qua l i t y food, mus ic a n d t a s t i n g s t h a t t h e “ r e p e a t offenders” have come to expect! A d m i s s i o n : $ 4 5 + p e r p e r s o n www.ashevil lebeerfest.com


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Blowing Rock Winterfest Thu Jan 28th–Sun 31st Main St, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. WinterFest in B lowing Rock br ings together t h e e l e m e n t s o f f i r e a n d i c e , set in the winter beauty of one of Travel & Leisure magazine’s “prettiest winter towns.” Bonfires, toas ted marshmal lows , war m hospital i ty and the Chi l ly Chi l i Cook-off provide the fire, while the Polar P lunge, ice car v ing , winter temperatures and skiing/snowboarding provide the cold contrast. Musical accompaniment provided by several live concerts. www.blowingrockwinterfest.com

T h e Q u i l t i n g a n d N e e d l e A r t Extravaganza Fr i Jan 29 th–Sa t 3 0 t h S t a t e s v i l l e C i v i c C e n t e r, 300 S Center St, Statesvil le, NC 28677. Spend the day shopping f o r a n e w p r o j e c t o r a n e w sewing machine. Fabrics, books, yar ns , sewing machines , long ar m machines , but tons , g i f t s , a n d m o r e a r e a v a i l a b l e . A l l attendees have a chance to win h o u r l y d o o r p r i z e s , a s e w i n g machine and a grand prize basket. www.quiltersgallery.net

Wilmington Wine & Chocolate Festival Fri Jan 29th–Sun 31st 503 Nutt St, Wilmington, NC 28401. Friday Night: Grand Tasting–Pick your p leasure as par t ic ipat ing


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regional vintners and chocolatiers offer their best for sampling and s a l e ! I n d u l g e y o u r s e l f i n t h e d e l i c i o u s a b u n d a n c e o f h o r s d’oevres and relax to live music per formed by The Schoolboys while shopping artisan exhibits. The Grand Tasting will preview t h e M a r k e t p l a c e ( h e l d o n Saturday & Sunday) and guests wi l l exper ience a few spec ia l surprises that will ensure a light and effer vescent evening. Enjoy entertainment, food demonstra-tions, raffles and of course more choco la te a l l over look ing the gorgeous Cape Fear River front! www.wilmingtonwineandchoco-latefestival.com

Boomerang Beer & Brats Fun Run Sat Jan 30th 1pm–4pm Crown C o m p l e x , 1 9 6 0 C o l i s e u m D r, Fayetteville, NC 28306. Runners and hops lovers al ike are sure to enjoy this unique opportunity to take par t in a fun r un and throw back a beer. The fun run cons is ts o f a 5K, as wel l as a 1-mile run. The registration fee includes beer, a brat and a shirt. specialoperatorschallenge.com

North Carolina Jazz Festival Thu Feb 4th–Sat 6th Hilton Riverside Hotel, 3 0 1 N Wa t e r S t , W i l m i n g t o n , NC 28401. Wilmington gives a warm welcome to all of the jazz lovers attending our 36th annual N o r t h C a r o l i n a J a z z Fe s t i v a l ! T h i s h i s t o r i c c i t y l o c a t e d o n the bank of the Cape Fear River h a s m a n y i n t e r e s t i n g s h o p s , a r t g a l l e r i e s , m u s e u m s a n d restaurants, as well as a movie s t u d i o , n e a r b y b e a c h e s , p l u s Revolutionary and Civil War sites to explore during your days here. www.ncjazzfestival.com

Carolina Chocolate Festival 2016 Sat Feb 6th–Sun 7th 3505 Arendell S t , Morehead C i t y, NC 28557 . Chocolate lovers indulge! The a n n u a l C a r o l i n a C h o c o l a t e Festival takes place at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City and is packed with activities from tastings, demonstrations and bake-offs to golfing and relaxing at the spa. Check their website for deta i ls about each act iv i ty and to purchase tickets for any one of the ten main events. All the proceeds from the Carolina Chocolate Festival benefit local

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1 2 t h A n n u a l K r i s p y K r e m e Challenge Sat Feb 6th 8am–10am North Carolina State University Belltower, 2011 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607. The mantra of the Krispy Kreme Challenge epitomizes the test of physical f i t n e s s a n d g a s t r o i n t e s t i n a l f o r t i t u d e . W h a t s t a r t e d a s a challenge among ten friends has t rans for med in to a na t iona l l y p u b l i c i z e d c h a r i t y r a c e , a n d t h e n u m b e r o n e t r a d i t i o n t o complete before graduating from

North Carolina State University (NCSU). All proceeds from the K r i s p y K r e m e C h a l l e n g e a r e donated to the N.C. Children’s H o s p i t a l s o t h a t i t s s t a f f c a n continue to provide the best care and facil i t ies for their patients. Participants begin the Challenge a t the Memor ia l Be l l tower on the NCSU campus. Runners then travel 2.5 miles through historic downtown Raleigh to the Krispy Kreme located at the intersection of Peace and Person St., where they a t tempt to consume one dozen original glazed doughnuts. The hardest part of the Challenge awaits them as they run 2.5 miles back to the Memorial Bellower. www.krispykremechallenge.com


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Queen City Brewers Festival Sat Fe b 6 t h 1 p m – 9 p m F i l l m o r e Charlotte, 1000 North Carol ina Music Factor y Blvd, Char lot te , N C 2 8 2 0 6 , Q C B F w i l l f e a t u r e Char lo t t e -a rea b rewer ies and brewpubs , c ra f t beer - focused f o o d & b e v e r a g e e x h i b i t o r s , sponsors and local artists. Works by local artists and live music will be on hand during each of the two tasting sessions: session times. www.qcbrewfest.com

Hickory Furniture Mart Anniversary Sale Fri Feb 12th–Mon 15th 2220 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602. 2015 marks the 31st anniversary o f t h i s p o p u l a r e v e n t . D a t e s have been extended to include President’s Day so that furniture

shoppers are able to enjoy more time & more savings during their t ime off. This is the first major event of the year & many items are heavily discounted to make r o o m f o r s p r i n g i n v e n t o r i e s . Customize any furni ture order based on your speci f ic needs. www.hickoryfurniture.com

Winterfest Smoky Style Fr i Feb 26 th–Sun 28 th 3374 Soco Rd , Maggie Valley, NC 28751. A winter event highlighting sled dogs, Plott hounds, canine demonstrations, l o c a l r e a l i t y t e l e v i s i o n s t a r s , Winter photography displays and competit ions, great food, great m u s i c , a n d m o r e . C h e c k o u r website for the complete schedule. www.winterfestsmokystyle.com

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This Rock... Rocks!

Number one Park in the state and chosen one of top twenty most stunning parks in the

USA according to USA Today.

Hanging Rock State Park in Stokes County was selected as the North Carolina 2012 Park of the Year by the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.

With hiking trai ls, vacation c a b i n s , i n t e r p r e t i v e n a t u r e programs, picnic areas, waterfalls and priceless panoramas of the piedmont plateau, Hanging Rock lends an endless list of activities no matter what your interests. Cast a line out into the lake or simply relax by the shore, plan a picnic with your family or explore the surrounding mountains, whatever type of adventure you choose you’re sure to learn something new about North Carolina’s grand landscape.

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Bridges Of Madison CountyThe Bridges of Madison County are the bridges that bring the generations together, music.

No doubt, this is where the cool people in Ashevi l le come to enjoy life. Tucked

Northwest of Asheville you’ll find a mix of art, culture, music and cuis ine that is a t rue blend of contemporary and traditional. The fusion of old and new makes this destination one to put on the top of your “lets do something new this weekend” list.

Hot Springs NC is a small com-munity that has been a destination for those seeking rejuvenat ion for over 200 years. Thousands of tourist still flock to this community of about 600 people. Don’t worry about parking though, most the of tourists are on foot. The Ap-palachian Trail runs through the center of town making it an oasis for wear y travelers to relax and

experience the flavor of the region though the food, the people and the music.

Not hiking the Appalachian Trail? Hot Springs has a handful of loops that will put you on a trail any distance and level of experience you are comfortable with. When you are done with your wilderness adventure downtown offers several shops and d in ing cho ices fo r whatever your heart and tired feet desire.

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for 15 years as a historic property which emphasizes exceptional service and eco-friendly practices. Beautiful rooms, every one with an inspiring view, spa services on site as well as elegant, organic and locally sourced meals served inside or out. Dining is available to the public so whether you are a guest or not Mountain Magnolia Inn should be on your itinerary.

If you are more of an “I want to be in the middle of it” kind of person the Iron Horse Station is the choice for you. The inn built in

1929 offers 15 rooms that have the feel of a modern day Pullman Luxury Rail Car. The tavern is warm and r u s t i c w i t h a w i d e v a r i e t y o f r e g i o n a l beers and wines to choose f rom whi le the restaurant features farm to fork casual

dining. The Iron Horse Station also houses an artisan gallery, a snack bar and a smoothy bar with frozen drinks bigger than your head!

Five nights a week live music hits the Iron Horse Station and I’m sure you’ll agree it is one of the best music venues ever. Rich full sound in the room created by the nearly 100 year old rafters and rough exposed bricks canceling the annoying echo you usually get in such a wide open room, perfect for the predominantly Southern American music showcased here! You can enjoy artists and still have a conversat ion whi le enjoying diner. Hot Springs is my choice to check out the generation of new storytellers.

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Plan A “Snow-Cation” To The BeechFor A New Twist This Winter, Head To The Beech.

No r t h C a r o l i n a ’ s B e e c h Mountain offers a fun-filled

“snow-cation” for folks of all ages. Whether an experienced skier or a newbie to snow sports, there’s something for you in Eastern America’s highest town.

Beech Mountain Resort is the premier ski resort in the South, with 15 slopes and more than 84 inches of annual snowfall. The resort is known for wide ski runs and interesting terrain parks for snowboarders.

The resort’s ski school provides beginners with comprehensive lessons in skiing and snowboarding, from one-hour sessions to all-day ski schools.

A n d i f y o u ’ r e n o t i n t o t h e downhill scene, the resort’s Alpine Village is the place to be. None of the village attractions requires a lift ticket.

New this year is a beautiful snowtub ing pa rk where r uns stretch to 750 feet and offer views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Once you’re at the bottom, a Magic Carpet conveyor lift quickly brings you back to the top.

Adjacent to the snowtubing park in the resort village is an ice skating rink. Ice skating is a fun activity for all ages and skill levels, and affordable, too. A two-hour session is $15, including skate rental.

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Once you exit the ski resort, you’re conveniently in the town of Beech Mountain, home to lodging, restaurants, activities and nightlife. There’s even a free youth sledding hil l where children age 12 and younger can spend the day playing in the snow.

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Lexington BBQ Tour - Sliced, Chopped, Never Pulled

The mid-state Piedmont town of Lexington has become a lmost synonymous wi th

North Carol ina barbecue at i ts best. It’s easy to see why, thanks to a long legacy of people and places carr ying on the decades-long tradition of serving up some o f t h e t a s t i e s t b a r b e c u e a n d more – all with a side of Southern hospitality.

L e x i n g t o n i s b e s t k n o w n for hickor y-smoked pit -cooked b a r b e c u e d p i t s h o u l d e r s a n d has been since the early-1900s. The pork i s o f f e red up f ine l y o r c o a r s e l y c h o p p e d o r a s slices – but never “pulled.” It’s typ ica l ly ser ved wi th “red” or “white” coleslaw and of ten as part of a sandwich tray or plate with hushpuppies and more on the side. The famed Lexington-style sauce is generally made of ketchup, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.

Sid Weaver was a pioneering p i t m a s t e r w h o o r i g i n a l l y b a r b e c u e d o n h i s f a r m f o r f r iends, fami ly and farmhands before moving his operation to a tent at the corner of Greensboro and West Center in downtown Lexington.

N e x t c a m e W i l l J o h n s o n a n d J e s s e S w i c e g o o d i n t h e 1920s, running popular pits near Lexington’s old courthouse. Later, Warner Stamey can be credited with furthering Lexington’s status as a barbecue center, sharing his expertise with the friendly folks who opened Lexington Barbecue, H e n r y J a m e s , J i m m y ’ s , T h e Barbecue Center, Speedy Lohr ’s, Smokey Joe’s and more.

To d a y, m o r e t h a n a d o z e n L e x i n g t o n - a r e a b a r b e c u e restaurants can make for a tasty three-day explorat ion of North Carol ina barbecue a t i t s most historic. Of course, the traditional



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Day 1: First Tastes of Lexington Barbecue & More

You’ll want to arrive by lunch and head to either The Barbecue Center or L exington Barbecue – or both. Open since 1955 and featur ing pi t -cooked ‘cue, The Barbecue Center a lso features barbecue ch icken Wednesday to Sa turday on ly, p lus huge ly popular – and huge – banana splits and homemade banana pudding. Lexington Barbecue first opened i t s doors in 1962 and is o f ten referred to as “The Honey Monk” or “Lexington No. 1” by locals. The barbecue is pit-cooked and the sandwiches are legendary.

Next, check into the Holiday Inn Express overlooking Childress Vineyards. For dinner, head to Smokey Joe’s Barbecue at 1101 S. Main St., which opened in 1972 and serves lots of pork barbecue, salads and dinner plates.

Day 2: More BBQ & Cheers to N.C. Wine

For a taste of more Lexington barbecue history, it’s hard to beat Speedy ’s Barbecue during lunch service. This popular destination or ig ina l l y opened as Tussey ’ s in the la te 1930s and became Speedy ’s in the early 1960s.

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Daniel Boone, who is generally associated with the West, actually spent a significant

number of years in North Carolina. Today, Boone’s story is a mixture of fact and fiction thanks to movies, television and even gossip while he was st i l l a l ive. His parents, Squire and Sarah Boone, moved from Pennsylvania to Davie County. There, Boone married his wife, Rebecca, when they were just 22 and 17. The couple later moved up the Yadkin River to Wilkes County before Boone continued to write his legendary life story as a frontiersman in the development

o f V i rg in ia , Kentuck y and the Trans-Appalachian West. A trip along the Daniel Boone Heritage Trail will take you on a journey in the foo t s teps o f Amer ica ’ s pioneer hero, traveling the lands he explored and experiencing the life he lived along the way. The trail also visits Joppa Cemetery in Mocksville, one of the oldest and most historic graveyards in Davie County, where the graves of Squire and Sarah Boone as well as Israel, one of Boone’s brothers, stand to this day.

Squire Boone, a skilled weaver and blacksmith, moved his family to the Oley Valley in 1730, purchasing 250 acres of land and building a one-room log cabin and spring house. There, Daniel Boone was born in 1734 and lived until moving to North Carolina in 1750.


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For a brief break from Lexington-style barbecue, you’ll want to enjoy an af ternoon of North Carolina wine, thanks to Davidson County’s location at the southern gateway of the famed Yadkin Valley wine region. Childress Vineyards back by the hotel is a good place to start. Other area wineries on the Southern Gateway Wine Trail include Junius Lindsay Vineyards, Weathervane Winery and Native Vines Winery. Lexington also features two great wine shops: Tastings Wine & Beer and Wine Sellars.

There’s more ‘cue on the menu at Backcountry Barbecue, which is known for its pit-cooked barbecue, “skin” sandwiches, barbecue chicken Thursday to Sunday, and 20-ounce sirloin steaks. Then, there’s likely more live music at High Rock Outfitters.

Day 3: A Final LunchSeveral local barbecue restaurants

do actually open for breakfast or an early lunch, but you’ll want to keep in mind that many are closed on Sundays. Final lunch options – if you haven’t already been by for a taste – include: Lexington-Style Trimmings; Jimmy’s BBQ; Smiley’s Lexington BBQ; Speedy Lohr ’s; Speedy Lohr’s BBQ of Arcadia near Welcome; Troutman’s Barbecue; and Cook’s Barbecue, including legendary barbecued beef brisket.

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Road To Nowhere And Waterfalls In The Great Smoky Mountains

The Road to Nowhere i s a quick eight-mile drive outside Bryson City. Before you go,

have breakfast and coffee with the locals at the Everett Street Diner or at Mountain Perks, both on the way to Nowhere.

After breakfast, head straight up Everett Street out of Bryson City and don’t make any turns. On the map, it’s called Lakeview Drive, but the road signs are marked Fontana Road. You’ll pass Swain County High School and eventually see a sign that reads, “You have entered Great Smoky Mountains National Park.” You’ll also see a more intriguing sign: “The Road to Nowhere – A Promise Broken.” The road ends at a barrier with the tunnel beyond.

The road got its name from a dispute in the 1930s when Swain County gave up the majority of its private land so the federal govern-ment could create Fontana Lake and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. People had to move, family cemeteries were cut off, and

the former road was buried beneath the waters of the lake. The federal government made an agreement with Swain County to build a new road along the lake’s north shore, but environmental issues stopped construction. With no resolution, now decades later, the road still goes nowhere.

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of the serenity of Great Smoky Mountains Nat ional Park, turn around and go see some beautiful and relaxing waterfalls. From the Road to Nowhere, make your way back to town and take a left on Depot Street. Follow the signs to Deep

The Road to Nowhere is a real road in Bryson City that ends at a tunnel inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. If you want to venture farther, you have to do it by foot. When you’re finished exploring, visit waterfalls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and get a taste of small town mountain life.


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Three miles after leaving the center of town, you’ll come to the Deep Creek entrance to the Park. Well-marked trail signs lead you to three waterfalls: Juney Whank, Indian Creek and Toms Branch. The Juney Whank and Ind ian Creek trails have moderate slopes, while Toms Branch is the closest to the trailhead.

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Spend the afternoon browsing the shops and galleries of Everett, Main and Depot streets. You’ll find stores full of antiques, artwork and crafts. Tour working artists’ studios at Elizabeth Ellison Watercolors and Heath Creations Studio and Gallery or see work from mountain artisans at The Cottage Craftsman.

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QCBF ser ves as the annual winter fundraiser for ACEing Autism, a nonprofit that uses the sport of tennis to improve the lives of children affected by autism spectrum disorders.

“The impact the festival has had on developing the Charlotte ACEing Autism program has been tremendous. We come together once a year not only to celebrate the incredible beer culture we have in Charlotte, but also to share how we are improving the lives of children with autism with their physical fitness and social skills. We can’t thank our attendees, brewers and sponsors enough for their support over the years,” said QCBF creator, Marketing Director and Charlotte Program Director for ACEing Autism, Nils Weldy.

“For the fifth anniversary of QCBF, we will be inviting a remarkable 30 breweries from the Charlotte-area. When the event premiered in 2012, we had eight,” continued Weldy.

Festivalgoers will enjoy craft beer and food samples in an intimate venue located at the NC Music Fac-tory entertainment complex. There will also be live music, interactive games and a chance to win prizes.

New in 2016 will be the ‘Best Brewery of QCBF’ award presented by Gravity Magazine. The trophy presentation will take place on stage at the conclusion of the evening session.

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Elkin, provides a much-needed meet ing fac i l i ty in the Yadkin Valley wine region.

The Liberty is a historic two-story building on Main S t r e e t . T h e m a i n f l o o r offers 10,000 square feet of meeting space with catering kitchen, plus a restaurant and wine/gift shop. An additional 15,000 square feet is available downstairs for future ventures.

“ With a l l the winer ies and vineyards around, there is quite a large wedding market ,” says Leslie Schlender, Elkin’s economic development director.

T h e L i b e r t y i s t h e s e c o n d business venture in Elkin for owner C ice l y McCu l loch , named the town’s Main Street Champion in 2013. McCulloch has a downtown bookstore and decided the time was right to refurbish this historic brick building that sat vacant for a few years.

The renovation retained most of the building’s character and ambience. The event space occupies a g rand ha l l encompassed by brick walls and an arched ceiling supported by vintage hand-hewn t imber beams. Al l the or ig inal windows were removed, retro-fitted, and put back into place.

With a catering kitchen and state-of-the-art audio/visual system, The Liberty offers full-service meeting space for up to 550 people, making it the largest such venue in Surry County.

Although built for weddings and receptions, it also hosts concerts, family reunions, proms, corporate re t reats and bus iness t ra in ing sessions.

When the event space is not in use, people can still frequent The Liberty’s two storefronts. One is a 2,000-square-foot restaurant, 222 Public House. The other is a smaller space that houses The Ivy gift shop and Yadkin Valley Wine Micro-Shop.

“Cicely renovated this facility to be exactly what we needed – an event hall for the local wedding industry,” said Schlender. “But more than that, we now have a conference and events center that provides many other opportunities.”

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As you pull into Marshall you have a river on one side and a mountain on the other. They say the town is one mile long, one street wide and sky high. The landscape is so limited the High School had to be built on an island in the middle of the French Broad River.

In the 1800’s Marshall was a booming community. Because of its location on a major transportation route–the Buncombe Turnpike, the town was selected to be the county seat.

In the early 1900’s a by-pass was built and the community had to adapt to survive. The High School now houses an artisan community with several working studios. The old depot is now a center for music and dancing ever y week. Other spaces have been re juvenated w i t h g a l l e r i e s , m u s e u m s a n d contemporary dining.

We heard about a coffee house right in the center of town across from the courthouse that hosts a bluegrass jam every Thursday night.

Zuma Coffee was not what we expected. We expected to be s i t t ing on old benches inside watching dancers kick up sawdust on wooden floors. Instead we found ourselves in the middle o f a M a n h a t t a n c a f é . Progressive farm to fork

menu, modern local artwork on the walls, bright colors and plenty of comfortable seating in front of the Bose sound system providing reinforcement for the array stringed instruments.

The jam is hosted by Grammy Award winner Bobby Hicks if he is not on tour. The session starts at 7pm, but if you want a seat you need to get there by 6pm. Musicians saunter in and stake out a spot in front of the window. The better musicians set up close to the microphones while the less prominent pickers settle in at the back.

Make sure you pre-order your supper, because at 7pm sharp the music fires up and the food starts flying out of the kitchen. May I recommend the chefs’ special for the evening?

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