The falls are pretty and peaceful. We walked to the bottom of the falls as well as a hike on the…read morehiking path to the swinging bridge.

I actually went 30 minutes out of my way to visit when I hiked South Mountains State Park and I…read morewasn't disappointed! A calm, beautiful spot for families, couples, and even a solo trek. There is a beautiful waterfall with a water area that you can swim in warmer months. An historic mill provides a nice flavor of previous times in the area. There are some trails in which you can walk around and enjoy the stream beauty. This is also great spot for a nice run. It is clean, well-maintained, and there are two really nice scenic overlooks. There are a few picnic areas.

It's true that pretty much all the locals take visitors to see Lovers Leap. It is essentially a…read morewide space on the mountain where you can park your car and look down into a beautiful pastoral valley. I think that you can see Chateau Morrisette Vineyard & Winery from here. You can certainly see something that looks like a vineyard & winery. Chateau Morrisette is not our only area winery though. Local "Pro" tip: Stop at Lover's Leap and get that view but then drive into Fred Clifton Park right next to it and follow (on foot) the signs to the overlook. You get much more specatular views from Fred Clifton Park.

Very beautiful scenic view in the middle of a relaxing drive through the mountains. If you are…read moretraveling that way, it is worth the stop.

Great family atmosphere but I'm not sure they are still having Christmas Lights. Due to some health…read moreissues I think last year was the last time they were going to put up lights.

For the Christmas light enthusiasts out there, this is a great place to check out. The Paschals…read morecover everything on their property in lights every year and people come from all over to take a stroll around their 5 acre or so winter wonderland. They have little buildings you can go in and see model trains running, a nativity scene in one and in one little building you get a cup of hot chocolate to sip on as you walk around the property enjoying the lights. Santa has his own post also, kids can sit on Santa's lap and snap some pictures. You can also drive through the property if you want, they have a paved drive that takes you through, you just have watch for folks walking around. There is no admission fee, they do accept donations at the exit so be sure to drop'em a few bucks 'cause the power bill has got to be insane with all the lights they string up each year. This place is out in the country on a 2 lane road in a residential area, so there are no big parking lots, people park on the sides of the road and alot of the neighbors open their yards for parking at 2 or 3 dollars per vehicle. A really neat spot to visit if you enjoy Christmas lights...and if you don't, well you're just a scrooge.

Clemmons, North Carolina is a suburb of Winston-Salem, North Carolina and I stayed here one night…read morewhen I had a business meeting in Winston-Salem. The town has a good feel to it and I enjoyed my brief stay in this town.

Clemmons is a "village" in Western Forsyth County. It's where I live, so you know it's gotta be…read moregood! The schools are great, and it's extremely convenient to Winston Salem. It's starting to grow with more chain restaurants coming to town like Cracker Barrell, Applebees, iHOP, Panera Bread, Starbucks and others. There's plenty of great local flavor as well like JB's, Bagels & Brew, and Little Richards. We also have one of the best parks in the state, Tanglewood Park where there is great golf, swimming, hiking, Christmas lights, and the NC Wine Festival. We've been here 11 years and have enjoyed every minute of it.

so I'm walking around Salisbury trying to enjoy a damp, grey, sullen, and mostly overcast Saturday…read moreafternoon and I happen upon a steel pole strategically placed in the middle of what should be an alley except that it's kinda narrow and the planters and benches tighten it up just a bit more. seems a decent spot to park oneself for a bit, maybe if it had some ivy... no dumpsters nearby to stink up the place so this might be okay in the summer to get out of the sun if a breeze comes through. or not?

This is a great walking trail in the heart of rockingham county, Wentworth. It's right next door to…read morethe old Chinqua Penn mansion, which is now closed. The parking lot is semi well lighted but they do close the trail at night. Not officially like with a gate or anything, but I wouldn'r stay out there after dark because there is no lighting on the trail. During the walk, you'll get to see a pond, koi pond, cows, water fall and most likely a lot of critters. Dogs are always welcome there leashed. We take our German Shepherd on walks there and she loves it. We let her play in the creek during the hike. I believe it's 1.5 miles total. I wouldn't say it's a hard hike by any means, but there are some hills throughout. They do have benches in case you need to take a break. Very pretty and a great place to relax and get some steps in.

Talk about a hidden gem in Reidsville! This trail was absolutely beautiful. Over a mile and a half…read morewalk that completes the trail. We stumbled across some birds and cows. Everything appeared well maintained and clean which was lovely. There are benches throughout the pathway where you may enjoy some sightseeing. Do stay hydrated during the hotter days, there are no shortcuts back to the parking lot. It is one way in and one way out that loops for roughly 1.6 miles. Overall a great experience. Dog-friendliness: Doggies are allowed.

My family and I drove from Waxhaw to Gold Hill on a Thursday only to be met with disappointment…read more Most of the shops in this little town are only open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Dang, bad timing on our part. We still enjoyed walkin around town and seeing what we could see from the outside. I know my grandma really wanted to see the shops, though. All we were able to do is see the park which was open. That was pretty cool. There is an old jail there when you first drive in. And a bunch of old mining equipment. The coolest part of a crevice in the rock. There is a small set of stairs which goes down deep enough to see it. I don't know why that as so cool but it was. Since we wanted to see the shops and looked to see that they should be open on Sundays, we came back just a couple of days after we first came to Gold Hill. Struck out again! The shops still weren't open. It was a little early (11:00ish AM). We were hoping and expecting at least a couple of the shops to be open. What a bummer that they were not. Maybe the fall is off season and the summer would be better. I don't know. But we had just wasted another trip trying to see this place and ALL that is has to offer. So, 3 stars for now based on what we did see. Maybe if I can come back and go into some of the shops some time then I can reevaluate and increase the star rating.

In a world that's often hustle and bustle, the Village of Gold Hill is an oasis of serenity. From…read morethe quaint stores, to the welcoming shopkeepers, it was a superb experience. I'm so glad we went!

I had the blackened chicken fettuccine Alfredo. It was delicious. Now this is not a fast food place…read morebecause everything is prepared when you order so I would suggest ordering ahead as it takes approximately 30 minutes for them to prepare, depending on how busy they are. My friend had the chicken Marcella and it was also excellent. They can fix Almost any dish gluten-free.

The service was excellent and the food was deli as well. The place was very welcoming and the…read morepeople working there were friendly. I recommend this place very highly.

Almost passed right by it -- it looks like an unsuspecting alleyway but fear not! The murals were…read moreBEAUTIFUL and I so appreciate when cities make an effort to incorporate more art into its streets

Great to walk through and read about the installations! Beautiful and free street art. Awesome…read morephoto opportunities and lots of hidden treasures. :)