- 3042 Frank Pkwy Roaring Gap, NC 28668
Great walking trails, waterfalls, big flat rocks; perfect picnic spot and lovely drive to and from. The closest waterfalls/mountain experience http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/stmo/main.php. The Blue ridge Parkway has an entrance not far from here and it’s a wonderful drive toward Linville Gorge and other walking/hiking trails.
- Love Valley
Love Valley, NC 28625
No place else in the world like Love Valley! NC “western” town.
- Linney’s Mill
4635 Linneys Mill Rd Union Grove, NC 28689
Historic grist mill; lovely scenery and bags of grits to add to your North Carolina gift baskets!
To the south of us is Mooresville which is known as “Race City” if you are a NASCAR fan.
There is also a large lake near Mooresville (Lake Norman) with some surrounding attractions.
There is a raptor center just south of there: http://www.carolinaraptorcenter.org/
There is also a large lake near Mooresville (Lake Norman) with some surrounding attractions.
There is a raptor center just south of there: http://www.carolinaraptorcenter.org/
One of the unique places nearby is the Hiddenite Gem Mine: Emerald Hollow Mine
My husband and I like to ride at Leatherwood Mountain: http://www.leatherwoodmountains.com/.
Another popular natural attraction is Pilot Mountain: http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/pimo/main.php.
There are tons of wineries in the area; Shelton Vineyards http://www.sheltonvineyards.com/ and Raffaldini Vineyards https://www.raffaldini.com/ have nice views and tours. Dinner at Shelton Vineyards is an experience. There are at least 36 vineyards in our region with a 45 minute drive or less; here are more options: http://www.ncwine.org/wineries/yadkin-swancreek.
The town of Mt. Airy was the inspiration for “Mayberry.” If you’re a fan of Andy Griffith or just like old fashioned towns, this is about an hour away to the North: http://www.verysurry.com/come-home-mayberry-andy-griffith.php .
Biltmore is just two hours away if you want to take a day trip.
The the east of us is the town of Winston-Salem. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g49680-Activities-Winston_Salem_North_Carolina.html Old Salem and Reynolda House are the most popular attractions in Winston.
Popular for bachelor gatherings is a skeet shooting range within a mile of us: http://www.quailhavenhunting.com
Guided hunts are available at Hunting Creek Preserves.
There is an indoor shooting range in Mooresville: http://www.pointblankrange.com/