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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.

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.

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?”

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.

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.

The Yadkin Valley vineyard is a certified Homegrown by Heroes farm, signifying agricultural products produced by U.S. military veterans. In addition to Deane’s 30 years in the Navy, Becky grew up in an Army family and their son currently serves in the U.S. Air Force.

Visit pet-friendly Surry County in the Yadkin Valley of North Carolina. There are many activities, attractions and accommodations that welcome furry family members, including a pets-only resort hotel & spa!

One of the best parts of Elkin’s extensive trail system is its accessibility to hikers of all skill levels. For visitors to the area, we offer a few suggested routes based upon hiking ability.

Staff members and volunteers plant crops, do chores, bring in the harvest and prepare for winter the same way the Hauser family did here more than 100 years ago.

The 90-minute, lantern-lit walking tours begin and end at the museum on Main Street. They reveal a chilling side of Mount Airy not seen during the daylight.

To experience old-time and bluegrass music in person, check out one of these local jam sessions. And if you play an instrument, bring it along and be prepared to jump in and hang on!

Five foodie treats await visitors to Surry County in the Yadkin Valley region of North Carolina. From savory to sweet, these are special treats.