Play - Yadkin Valley, NC

Cardinal Stables and Riding Academy

No experience is necessary to enjoy a horseback riding adventure with scenic views along quiet paths through woods and meadows.

Outdoors

Carolina Ziplines

Located east of Pilot Mountain, Carolina Ziplines offers a thrilling opportunity to soar through treetops high above the forest floor.

Outdoors Hiking

Carter Falls

Hidden for more than a century on private land, Carter Falls is now accessible via a 0.5-mile trail (one way). Hike goes through an old-growth forest before revealing the stunning falls.

Cedarbrook Golf & Country Club Elkin Yadkin Valley NC

Outdoors Casual Dining Fine Dining Golf

Cedarbrook Country Club

A semi-private golf club moments away from the Blue Ridge Mountains near Elkin. The course is well maintained and considered both enjoyable and challenging for the average golfer.

PIlot Mountain Rock Climbing in Surry County, NC

Outdoors

Rock Climbing at Pilot Mountain

Rock climbing and rappelling are favorite activities at Pilot Mountain State Park where rocky cliffs offer a challenge to experienced climbers.

Shopping Specialty Stores

Mount Pilot Country Store

Find a unique gift for a unique person at Mount Pilot Country Store. And there's ice cream, too!

Outdoors Casual Dining Fine Dining Golf

Cross Creek Country Club

Set amidst a backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Cross Creek Country Club is an 18-hole championship layout that stretches to nearly 6,800 yards from the back tees and plays to a par of72.

Ararat River Delayed Harvest Trout Waters

Outdoors Fishing

Delayed Harvest Trout Fishing, Ararat River

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's delayed harvest is a popular program in which certain waters are stocked with rainbow, brook and brown trout in spring and fall.

Outdoors Fishing

Delayed Harvest Trout Fishing, Big Elkin Creek

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's delayed harvest is a popular program in which certain waters are stocked with rainbow, brook and brown trout in spring and fall.

Mitchell River Delayed Harvest Trout Fishing

Outdoors Fishing

Delayed Harvest Trout Fishing, Mitchell River

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's delayed harvest is a popular program in which certain waters are stocked with rainbow, brook and brown trout in spring and fall.

Outdoors

Dobson Square Park

The park also has a bandshell, playground, walking trails, picnic shelters and restrooms.

Museums Arts & Music

Donna Fargo Collection

The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History houses an exhibit on the musical career of Grammy Award winning country music star Donna Fargo, including stage outfits, photographs, records and other memorabilia.