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March 31, 2021Elkin Vine Line Runs Loops to Popular Yadkin Valley Wineries
Friday through Sunday, this wine shuttle begins and ends at the Yadkin Valley Heritage & Trails Visitor Center in downtown Elkin. Visitors may hop off at as many or as few wineries as they choose. While at the wineries, visitors can track Vine Line vans via a phone app.
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Feb. 17, 2021Surry Wine Trail Reaches Milestone with Opening of More Wineries
The Surry County Wine Trail celebrates a milestone as a flurry of openings pushes the number of wineries to 20 along this popular Yadkin Valley trail. The addition of these four wineries sets up visitors for many new experiences and return trips.
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Jan. 30, 2021Seven best NC wedding barns in Yadkin Valley wine country
Looking for wedding barns in NC’s Yadkin Valley wine country? Seven of the best wedding barns are found in Surry County. Dream weddings come true at these rustic venues framed by beautiful mountain views.
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Dec. 28, 2020Four Yadkin Valley Itineraries Provide a Fun Elkin Getaway
Four new Elkin itineraries showcase wine, music, outdoors and weekend getaways for your next visit to Elkin in the Yadkin Valley of the Blue Ridge foothills of North Carolina.
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Nov. 25, 2020Serre Vineyards Showcases Wine, Mountain Views & Sunsets
A serene and secluded vineyard in the Yadkin Valley, showcasing wine, sunsets and Blue Ridge Mountain views on 70 acres west of Mount Airy, North Carolina. Hiking trails, too.
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Oct. 28, 2020Wisdom Table Provides a Sommelier Experience in Elkin (Beer, too)
This Yadkin Valley wine tasting bar features more than 100 North Carolina wines, as well as local craft beer. Taste at the bar or shop for wine and beer to go.
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Sept. 25, 2020Plan a Girlfriends’ Getaway to Yadkin Valley Wine Country
Yadkin Valley is perfect for a girlfriends’ weekend in North Carolina wine country. Beautiful vineyards and an easy drive from places like Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Raleigh and Roanoke.
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July 25, 2020These 8 Yadkin Valley Wineries are Top Spots for Picnics
Along the Surry County Wine Trail, these eight Yadkin Valley wineries are ideal spots for a picnic. Options include bringing your own picnic or picking one up when you arrive.
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June 13, 2020Relaxing Dobson is Dotted with Rental Cabins, Trails and Wineries
Dobson allows visitors to embrace natural resources such as Fisher River Park, while enjoying European-style wines at four vineyards, plus several others nearby. The rolling countryside is dotted with rental cabins that provide maximum social distancing.
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May 8, 2020Elkin Variety Show Draws Inspiration From ‘A Prairie Home Companion’
Visitors to Elkin probably scratch their heads in wonderment when they see “The Martha Bassett Show” on the Reeves Theater marquee. “Who is Martha Bassett?” they might ask. “And why does she have her own show?”
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April 13, 2020These Vineyards Can Ship Yadkin Valley Wines Right to Your Door
If you can’t come to Yadkin Valley, let the vineyards of the Surry County Wine Trail come to you. Did you know many of our best wines can be sent right to your front porch? Treat yourself to a much-needed escape by popping the cork on a bottle of vino from North Carolina’s premier wine region.
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March 31, 2020Outdoor Adventure Awaits Along Mount Airy's 6-Mile Greenway
The Granite City Greenway was born when a greenway on the west side of Mount Airy and a greenway on the east side were united via a connector. It is popular for walking, jogging, cycling, fishing and roller blading. The horseshoe-shaped greenway borders the Ararat River on one side of town and Lovills Creek on the other.