I visited my parents who live near here on Labor Day weekend 2019, and this came up on YELP as…read moresomething to do. They also have a Farmers Market every Saturday during the summer. The Farmers Market is in front with a few booths. I went into the main building to ask about a tour of the buildings, and they only do that on Saturday mornings at 10, but I was more than welcome to walk around. There was a group of musicians playing in the courtyard. All of the buildings looked to be in perfect condition. There were also tractors and other old instruments for the house and farm. I would suggest calling ahead to make an appointment to have a tour. Next time I am in town, I will do that.

This is an outdoor historical village so good to do when not raining or cold. Visited this past…read moresummer with a group of children. Good history in the old schoolhouse, the blacksmith's shop (Happened to be opened the day we went. The blacksmith was very 'children' user friendly! He was great with the demonstration and answering all the children's questions) Also, they panned for gold which was the hit of the day!

So very cute! When I came, they were getting ready to close up shop, so I did not get to see…read moreeverything. Part of the Historic Village, this is just crammed full of historical items from at least hundreds of years. Set up a tour of the whole place to get the full affect. The people who work here are pretty darn excited and full of knowledge. Just do it, you will not regret it.

It was a scorching hot North Carolina day in April when we arrived for the afternoon tour at…read moreSouthern Grace Distillery. We had paid in advance and made it just in the nick of time to join our group of about a dozen people. The crowd was a mix of adults and children; personally, I didn't quite understand the presence of kids on a jailhouse and whiskey tour, but the group was ready to dive into the history. The tour kicked off with chilling news of hauntings. Our guide mentioned that the show "Ghost Hunters" had even visited the site, certifying the old jail as haunted--though fortunately by "friendly" spirits. The sensory experience was a bit of a rollercoaster. I generally enjoy the scent of bourbon, and the initial aroma upon entering the distillery is quite pleasant. However, the main room where we spent a significant portion of the tour had a scent that was overwhelming and wholly unpleasant. That said, the content of the tour was good. It provided a well-balanced mix of intriguing historical facts about the prison and the technical side of whiskey making. The kids got restless during the tour and actually started brutally kicking each other in the shins. They each had on shell toed Crocs, so you could hear the crunch of bone and flesh beneath each kick. Their parents let it go on indefinitely. The hour passed quickly and was well worth the $14 adult admission. The tasting at the end is not for the faint of heart. They serve hard liquor, and I do mean HARD. My lips were numbing and my face was next. I had to tap out after the third swig! On the bright side, the gift shop is fantastic. They have the most darling items; we walked away with two tote bags and a delicious pink lemonade drink that will be perfect for sharing with friends this summer. This is a unique, affordable way to spend an hour, provided you can handle the heat and the high proof!

Wow this was a micro craft distillery at its best. Customer service, selection, and knowledge. They…read moretruly deserve being the face of the charlotte area whiskey. 1st entering, you walk into a small area with a gift shop area, bar area, and small separate sitting area on the first floor. The small sitting area also houses their original small still they currently produce their gin in. Pretty cool piece of history. So about the juice...They're really got some good stuff. You can do a curated flight for 10 dollars each pour, you can also do single pours of whatever they have available as well from their core products to the single barrels. I really love what they're doing with the "Story" line where they experiment with different finishes and blends. I'm not a huge rye guy but they are certainly doing it right. That says a lot for me to grab 2 to take home of their rye single barrels..my bartender was so cool and knowledgeable I even grabbed the one he actually picked. Overall 10/10. They're giving the bigger names a definite run for their money. You will not go wrong supporting and drinking local with them. Hands down the best in the charlotte area. They do offer shipping but, you NEED to go in for the full experience and the option to grab distillery exclusive bottles. #Foodierunner approved lol

My family has deep roots in the area and I was very excited to take this tour. The tour guide is…read moreextremely knowledgeable and has some really cool technology. He uses along the way. It is definitely a lot of walking so make sure you have very comfortable shoes. It was so fun to hear about the local lure and haunts especially in spooky season!

I just went on the ghost walk at 8pm on Friday evening. Pastor John Tucker knows all of the…read morehistory of the downtown Salisbury area and is very informative and makes the ghost walk really fun for all involved. I applaud anyone who is willing to put the time and attention into coming up with doing these for their city. I really enjoyed the ghost walk, the stories he had, and he was a really good storyteller of the stories. Check in was very professional and the microphone he had to amplify his voice was helpful, so glad that he didn't cover his mouth with a mask so I could understand what he was saying.

My brother and I take annual "retreats" to different cities each year that include a private bike…read moretour. We have done nine different cities in US and Canada. This tour topped them all! Great guide -- informative, flexible, engaging... I could go on and on. We didn't choose to do the brunch part but peddled on to cover more terrain and she was totally amenable. I'd do it again in a heartbeat

From the owner: Bike, see the city, and brunch with us. We keep groups small, and follow CDC guidelines to reduce…read morethe spread of coronavirus. Need a bike? Rentals are available. Bike tours are one of the most recommended and fun ways to connect again in person. We explore murals, history, culture, and brunch!

Had my daughter's birthday party here. So fun! She said it the best birthday yet! Definitely it out!read more

They just had my detailed, FACTUAL original review (and one owners unprofessional, snooty…read moreresponses) removed for being too truthful I guess. Here's a shorter version... cute photo opps, but do NOT waste your money on their birthday packages. It's average at best, contrary to one of the owners being an "event planner". Go take your pics and celebrate your event elsewhere as it is not worth the money they charge for what you get. Is that better?

Wray Bachelorette party. We had an amazing time. The hostesses was AMAZING. Mini walking historical…read moretour, mixed with dress up, wine and food.

From the owner: Planning a bachelorette or birthday party - or just looking for something new to do?! Gussy is a…read morefun and unique two-hour hosted experience in the eclectic Charlotte, NC neighborhood of Plaza Midwood. First you'll enjoy beverages and light snacks while you dress up in different vintage, eccentric, and colorful clothes. Then we'll step out into the neighborhood for an art tour and photo shoot.

John had seen the billboard for this distillery on a previous visit- so why not detour for a…read moresampling! They have a spectacular event space right next door, but i wasn't prepared for how lush, rich & luxurious the inside of this distillery was! Complete with vintage cars & a speakeasy. We waiting for our tasting, the guy was in break- but Nole decided not to make us wait & presented us with the tasting. I'm not a high rye girl, but add I'll admit, I really enjoyed numerous samplings. Their bourbon was stellar, but the creamed bourbon stole the show! A sipping dessert. We also got to sample the house rum- please bottle & sell that too!! Pretty please. I love my bourbon, but i also love rum & gin too. I want it all. We bought 3 bottles total & almost bought swag too! There was a corduroy hoodie I wanted so bad! Again, rich & luxurious. Highly recommend! Thank you Nole for a fabulous experience!

I love visiting Distilleries! This one is in Statesville. So I dont get up here that often. It is…read morenice and bright, but also has a speakeasy lounge.

We've travelled twice with Nada's Italy, and are scheduled to take our third trip with them in a…read morefew months. Our first trip was to the Amalfi coast, never could I imagine a more wonderful experience. Every minute from arriving in Rome, to arriving in Positano for 8 nights, and returning to Rome was amazing. Our journey director was outstanding. Our fellow travelers were fabulous, a group of 12. We would explore the coast from this beautiful spot in Positano, each day setting out for adventure in a lovely Mercedes van. We were mostly in places where we saw few Americans, we ate at wonderful restaurants, and had an absolute blast. We had a wonderful blend of active and down time, we learned and saw so much, and laughed every day ! Amazing! The next trip was Florence, Cinque Terra, and Tuscany, amazing as well. The hotels and villa we stayed in were top notch, our journey director amazing, another perfect trip. This was a more active trip, but we enjoyed every second, we felt like we saw a very real side of Italy, not just tourist spots. The Time we spent on each spot was magical. The charming town of Lucca and the Villa in Tuscany were top of our list. We are not organized tour people, but the small group, perfectly curated Nada's trips are beyond. We could not recommend them more highly.

Flavors of Verona and Lake Garda tour was perfect in every way. Our guide Daniela was our "mama"…read moreand our new best friend. Every detail was smooth, every hotel was amazing, every bite was better than the last.