Granite Falls Brewing Company

by Harrison Nichols | Jun 12, 2023 | Caldwell County, Food, Local Shops, NC Foothills Itinerary, NC Guides

North Carolina has A LOT of craft breweries to choose from, but hidden away in the NC Foothills is one brewery you may not have heard of, but we think you should definitely add to the MUST TRY list. Granite Falls Brewing Company is a craft brewery that prides itself...

Dead People’s Stuff Antiques & Emporium

by Harrison Nichols | Mar 23, 2023 | Caldwell County, Local Shops, NC Foothills Itinerary, NC Guides

Dead People’s Stuff Antiques & Emporium is a fun antique store in downtown Lenoir. As the name suggests, the Caldwell County store is full of dead people’s stuff, although it’s not quite as morbid as it sounds. The walls are lined with all sorts...

Wolf Moon Salt CAve: A Relaxing Retreat in Lenoir

by Harrison Nichols | Mar 9, 2023 | Caldwell County, Local Shops, NC Foothills Itinerary

Wolf Moon Salt Cave in Caldwell County specializes in the healing art of halotherapy, yoga, and other stress reducing activities. I had never been in a salt cave before, but it was a next level experience after our hour long full body massage session. Our time there...

Betsey’s OLE Country Store

by Harrison Nichols | Feb 25, 2023 | Local Shops, NC Foothills Itinerary, Play Mountains

If you find yourself in Caldwell County enjoying Wilson Creek, be sure to stop by Betsey’s Ole Country Store. Situated deep in the Pisgah National Forest, the building was constructed back in 1924 when the town of Mortimer was a bustling lumber hub. It began...

Hart’s General Store And Creamery

by Harrison Nichols | Feb 23, 2023 | Eat, Eat Mountains, Food, Local Shops, NC Foothills Itinerary, Play, Play Mountains

Hart’s General Store and Creamery combines family farm fun with delicious ice cream in an old time country atmosphere. We stopped by on the way home from our first visit to Lenoir and Caldwell County. Our family was instantly mesmerized by all of the things to...