Happy Valley Filling Station provides mouth-watering pizza and craft beers to the Happy Valley region of Lenoir, NC. Being both a pizzeria and a brewery has led them to coin the term “Brewzeria.” That creative spirit has been there from the start. Owners...
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 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...
Brown Mountain Beach Resort blew us away with its incredible yurts with hot tubs on the Western NC river. It was the perfect place to stay for our first official visit to Caldwell County. Located right on the banks of Wilson Creek, several cottages and yurts offer...
Located within Caldwell County and the NC foothills lies a hidden gem. Wilson Creek has been designated a National Wild and Scenic River for over 20 years, which is about how long my family has been visiting. I grew up hiking the trails, camping within the 49 acres of...
Lake Lure is a mountain town in North Carolina and a favorite vacation destination due to its lush beauty, adventure, and set from the 1987 hit Dirty Dancing starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. Whether you plan to take out a boat, hike in neighboring Chimney...
