North Carolina is serving up a mouthwatering fall-to-winter lineup, so bring your appetite and a sturdy pair of pants! From devouring 16-ounce Cowboy Ribeyes in Kings Mountain to sipping Peanut Butter Banana moonshine after a waterfall hike, your taste buds are in for a wild ride. Craving cozy autumn vibes? Cruise the Smoky Mountains with Oktoberfest treats or brave open-fire roasts with whiskey and fire-breathers in Charlotte. Plus, wine and beer lovers can sip their way through 15 premier wineries all season long. Pack your bags, loosen your belt, and let the ultimate foodie feast begin! | | |
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238 Cherokee Grill (Kings Mountain, NC)
Stroll through charming Patriots Park and explore local shops along South Railroad Avenue before devouring a massive 16-ounce Cowboy Ribeye, zesty firecracker shrimp, and crispy wings at this casual downtown spot.
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South Mountain Distilling Company (Connelly Springs, NC)
Take in stunning suspension bridge views on a 4-mile hike along McGalliard Falls, then reward your efforts with authentic Appalachian pours like Honeycrisp Apple Moonshine and Peanut Butter Banana whiskey.
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Fontana Village Resort (Fontana Dam, NC)
Tackle thrilling drives along the Tail of the Dragon and set sail on historic sunset cruises aboard Miss Hazel before warming up by cabin fire pits with Pumpkin Spice Wheels and Oktoberfest treats.
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Yadkin Valley Tasting Trail (Surry County, NC)
Grab a seasonal Winter Wine & Beer Passport to sip your way through 15 premier wineries and taprooms from late November through March while digging into brick-oven pizzas and artisan sourdough pies.
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Whiskey, Wine, & Fire at Ballantyne's Backyard (Charlotte, NC)
Catch live bluegrass tunes and dramatic fire-breather performances while using your souvenir tasting glass to wash down whole-animal open-fire roasts, 14-inch churrasco kebabs, and raw bar oysters.
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Foodies and Steak Lovers Are Flocking to Downtown Kings Mountain! - Destination Food & Travel | Discover the ultimate casual gathering spot in downtown Kings Mountain, North Carolina, at 238 Cherokee Grill! Pack your bags for a charming afternoon exploring Patriots Park and local shops on South Railroad Avenue. Loosen your belt for a massive 16-ounce Cowboy Ribeye, firecracker shrimp, and crispy wings today! | | | | |
Peanut Butter Banana Spirits, Waterfall Trails, and Copper Stills: Inside South Mountain Distilling! - Destination Food & Travel | Head to Connelly Springs, North Carolina, for an authentic taste of Appalachian spirit at South Mountain Distilling Company! Pack your bags for 4-mile waterfall hikes along McGalliard Falls and suspension bridge views. Loosen your belt for JB Rader's 103, Honeycrisp Apple Moonshine, and Peanut Butter Banana whiskey tastings today! | | | | |
Sunset Lake Cruises, Oktoberfest Menus, and Cabin Fire Pits: Inside Fall-tana! - Destination Food & Travel | The Great Smoky Mountains hides a cozy autumn escape at Fontana Village Resort! Pack your bags for renovated lodge rooms, sunset historic tours aboard Miss Hazel's lake cruiser, and Tail of the Dragon drives. Loosen your belt for Pumpkin Spice Wheels and Oktoberfest-inspired treats at Hazel's Lounge today! | | | | |
Why Wine and Beer Lovers Are Swarming Surry County This Winter! - Destination Food & Travel | Did you know Surry County, North Carolina has a seasonal tasting trail with the Yadkin Valley Winter Wine & Beer Passport! Pack your bags for 15 premier wineries and taprooms from November 27 through March 28. Loosen your belt for brick-oven pizzas, artisan sourdough pies, and estate cabernets today! | | | | |
The Secret Reason Bourbon Lovers and Foodies Are Heading to Ballantyne! - Destination Food & Travel | Ballantyne's Backyard in Charlotte hosts an unforgettable autumn feast at Whiskey, Wine, & Fire! Pack your bags for souvenir tasting glasses, live bluegrass tunes, and dramatic fire-breather performances. Loosen your belt for whole-animal open-fire roasts, 14-inch churrasco kebabs, and raw bar oysters by the firepits today! | | | | |
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