From Kerr Lake to the Farmer’s Market and Drive in Movie Theater, ‘Our State’ Magazine takes a look at our small town of Henderson, and some of the best things about it! Read the article HERE.
Category: Tourism
NC Beer Month kicks off this Saturday
The fifth annual NC Beer Month begins this Saturday with more than 80 breweries and dozens of destinations across the state participating. Co-sponsored by Visit North Carolina and the NC Craft Brewers Guild, NC Beer Month is designed to draw the attention of beer travelers with special events throughout April and to solidify North Carolina’s stature as a top beer destination year-round. In recognition, too, Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as NC Beer Month. The number of craft breweries in …
North Carolina Weekend
This week’s episode of North Carolina Weekend celebrates fall festivals with segments on Carolina in the Fall Music & Food Festival in Wilkesboro, N.C. Mountain State Fair in Fletcher, Stokes Stomp in Danbury and the 76th National Folk Festival in Greensboro. The “House Special” samples the fare at Lanes Ferry Dock and Grill. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by Visit North Carolina. In addition, UNC-TV has made recent editions of North Carolina Weekend …
Agritourism opportunities abound this fall
From celebrating alpacas to picking apples and from corn mazes to pumpkin patches, N.C. agritourism farms are full of family fun this fall. “Whether it’s picking fruits and vegetables or learning about livestock, agritourism farms offer a fun way for the general public to learn about agriculture,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “With about 600 agritourism farms across the state, it’s easy to find an agritourism experience near you.” Following is a listing of several agritourism farms opening their doors …
North Carolina Weekend
For this week’s North Carolina Weekend, UNC-TV presents “NC Night” on Thursday (tomorrow). UNC-TV will be presenting highlights from Our State, NC Now and North Carolina Weekend with live studio guests including Deborah Holt Noel. The special one-hour North Carolina Weekend, airing at 9 pm, highlights some favorite stories from viewers including RiverGirl Fishing Company in Todd, the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, Filipino Cuisine and Bitter Melon Asian Market in Angier, Mark Hewitt Kiln Opening in Pittsboro, 21C Museum Hotel …
Carowinds adding vintage fair rides, WinterFest holiday event
Carowinds is bringing back the 1950s with vintage rides and a Christmas event. Starting next spring, the theme park delves back to the past with four vintage rides as it opens its new County Fair section of the park. The rides are the result of an initiative by parent company Cedar Fair Entertainment to bring antique rides from Europe and the U.S. to the company’s theme parks. The holiday event at Carowinds will be called WinterFest and it premieres in November …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Aug. 25 on North Carolina Weekend, get revved up at Bull City Rumble Vintage Motorcycle Show in Durham. Get back to nature with Cape Fear River Adventures in Lillington. Find something unique at Pickers at the Old Tater Barn in Oriental. Lift a glass at Broadslab Distillery in Benson. And check out the scene at The Depot at Cody Creek in Dobson. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by Visit …
Vance County Third Highest Increase in Tourism in North Carolina
New data from Visit North Carolina, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, shows that domestic visitor spending increased in 91 of the state’s 100 counties in 2015. Visitors spent a record $21.9 billion statewide last year, an increase of nearly 3 percent from the previous year. “Tourism is a major force in North Carolina’s economic development,” Gov. Pat McCrory said. “The industry is fueling a continued growth in jobs and contributing substantial sums to the state budget and …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Aug. 11 on North Carolina Weekend, discover the variety of travel and camping options at the N.C. RV Show in Raleigh. Experience the great outdoors at Raven Rock State Park in Lillington. Tempt your taste buds at La Strada in Lake Lure. See what’s special for dinner at The Flying Melon in Ocracoke. And “After Dark” checks out the scene at The Raleigh Beer Garden in Raleigh. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Aug. 4 on North Carolina Weekend, admire the Dale Chihuly Venetians exhibit at Alamance Arts in Graham. Put the pedal to the metal for the Blue Ridge Brutal Ride in West Jefferson. Enjoy the great outdoors at Merchants Millpond State in Gatesville. “Collecting Carolina” looks at genealogy at the N.C. State Archives in Raleigh. And the “House Special” samples the fare at El Taco Loco in New Bern. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North …
North Carolina weekend
For the week of July 28 on North Carolina Weekend, experience a day of adventure in Rockingham County. Take in a race at County Line Raceway in Elm City. Get lost in the power of words at the Forest of Wake Storyfest in Wake Forest. Find something unique at the US 21 Road Market, starting in Harmony. And enjoy a day at the Zoo in Asheboro. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by Visit …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of July 21 on North Carolina Weekend, check out the work being done at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Topsail Island. Lift at glass at Deep River Brewing Company in Clayton. Enjoy the great outdoors at Gorges State Park in Sapphire. Take in a performance of From This Day Forward in Valdese. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Southern Salt Seafood Company in Morehead City. (Please note: listings are subject to …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of July 14 on North Carolina Weekend, visit the Southern Highland Craft Guild in Asheville. Tempt your taste buds at Queen’s Feast – Charlotte Restaurant Week. Pop in to the Straightaway Cafe and Pub in Black Mountain. Explore a performance of Unto These Hills in Cherokee. And relax at Shutters at the Banks in Kill Devil Hills. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by Visit North Carolina. In addition, UNC-TV has …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of July 7 on North Carolina Weekend, experience a unique culture at the N.C. Polynesian Festival in Jacksonville. Discover Lexington Glassworks in Asheville. See what’s happening at Jessup Mill in Westfield. Relax at the Burke Manor Inn and Pavilion in Gibsonville. And the “House Special” samples the fare at La Place Louisiana Cookery in Hillsborough. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by Visit North Carolina. In addition, UNC-TV has made recent …
Record travel projected for July 4 holiday
The lowest gas prices in a decade will fuel a record number of Independence Day holiday motorists, putting millions more behind the wheel than on Memorial Day, according to AAA. Nearly 43 million Americans will travel from June 30 through July 4, which would set a record for the holiday weekend and amount to 5 million more travelers than the Memorial Day holiday, according to AAA. More than 36 million people, or 84 percent, will drive to their destinations this …
N.C. Welcome Centers now provide free Wi-Fi for visitors
Just in time for the busy July 4 weekend, North Carolina’s nine Welcome Centers now provide free Wi-Fi for visitors. Signs inside the Welcome Centers direct visitors to see a travel counselor for a password to gain access. “We’re pleased to provide this additional service to our visitors, both to welcome them to our state and to provide them with an easy way to get information about North Carolina,” said Bryan Gupton, director of visitor services for the NC Dept. of …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of June 30 on North Carolina Weekend, step back in time during “Liberty Mountain: The Revolutionary (Outdoor) Drama” in Kings Mountain. Sample the fun at the N.C. Blackberry Festival in Lenoir. Tempt your taste buds at Heirloom Restaurant in Charlotte. Talk to the animals at Aloha Safari Zoo in Cameron. And check out the scene at Aqua Restaurant and Spa in Duck. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by Visit North …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of June 23 on North Carolina Weekend, step back in time at Historic Thompson’s Store in Saluda. Be transfixed at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras. Amuse yourself at Discovery Place Kids Rockingham in Rockingham. Relax at Inn on Little Pond Farm in Valle Crucis. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Pho Pho Pho in Raleigh. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by Visit North Carolina. In …
TRAC in Downtown Henderson, NC sees near-record crowd
Visit NC held TRAC in Henderson/Vance County and the surrounding area on June 9th, 2016 and saw a large attendance from throughout the region. TRAC is an opportunity for all tourism-related businesses to meet one-on-one with program managers to discuss better ways to promote their property or event. TRAC brings Visit North Carolina’s program managers to local communities to discuss the nuts and bolts of working with the organization. The next TRAC will be held in Hertford on Aug. 11.
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of June 16 on North Carolina Weekend, take in the great outdoors at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury. Grab a group and head to Simply Natural Creamery in Ayden. Take a tour of Nomad Farms in Tobaccoville. Get your toes a-tappin’ at Feed & Seed in Fletcher, one of the stops on the Blue Ridge Music Trail. And “After Dark” checks out The Durham Hotel in Durham. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina …