Matt’s Elkin & Wine Country Guidebook
Food scene
Local favorite with a southern home-style feel. The outdoor patio is fantastic and our favorite place in town for food/drinks.
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Southern On Main
102 E Main StLocal favorite with a southern home-style feel. The outdoor patio is fantastic and our favorite place in town for food/drinks.
Good food and great beer. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for large groups or families. They are constantly making new beer creations and typically have a large selection of large and small batch brews.
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Skull Camp Brewing
765 N Bridge StGood food and great beer. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for large groups or families. They are constantly making new beer creations and typically have a large selection of large and small batch brews.
Sightseeing
There are a number of amazing hikes for all levels and abilities. Take the whole summit loop for 4.2 miles or take different hikes to the summit or waterfall. Ask us about specific recommendations and/or itineraries!
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Parque Estatal Stone Mountain
3042 Frank PkwyThere are a number of amazing hikes for all levels and abilities. Take the whole summit loop for 4.2 miles or take different hikes to the summit or waterfall. Ask us about specific recommendations and/or itineraries!
The Powerhouse Trail in Elkin is one of it's newest and is a hidden gem for a quick 1 mile roundtrip walk to Carter Falls. The hike is 7 minutes from our cottage and worth a quick visit. For a longer hike, start at Grassy Creek Vineyard and hike to the Falls and back.
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Carter Falls Trail Head
The Powerhouse Trail in Elkin is one of it's newest and is a hidden gem for a quick 1 mile roundtrip walk to Carter Falls. The hike is 7 minutes from our cottage and worth a quick visit. For a longer hike, start at Grassy Creek Vineyard and hike to the Falls and back.
Widow's Creek Falls is a popular swimming hole within Stone Mountain State park. Visitors enjoy sliding down a portion of the falls into a large pool. The falls are just .2 miles from the parking area. It's a perfect spot for a short walk and a picnic.
Widows Creek Falls
Widow's Creek Falls is a popular swimming hole within Stone Mountain State park. Visitors enjoy sliding down a portion of the falls into a large pool. The falls are just .2 miles from the parking area. It's a perfect spot for a short walk and a picnic.
The Elkin-Allegheny Rail Trail is a scenic 2 mile walk along Big Elkin Creek that starts from the Elkin Rec Center. It has several bridge crossings, interactive elements from the old railroad, and benches to take the scenery in. If you continue down the paved path, you can also connect into downtown Elkin. We were surprised by the trail's beauty and have been back many times. A beer at Angry Troll or Skull Camp in Elkin is how we like to end a visit here.
Elkin And Alleghany RR Trail
Elkin And Alleghany RR TrailThe Elkin-Allegheny Rail Trail is a scenic 2 mile walk along Big Elkin Creek that starts from the Elkin Rec Center. It has several bridge crossings, interactive elements from the old railroad, and benches to take the scenery in. If you continue down the paved path, you can also connect into downtown Elkin. We were surprised by the trail's beauty and have been back many times. A beer at Angry Troll or Skull Camp in Elkin is how we like to end a visit here.
Vineyards & Wineries
The friendly staff will make you feel like a regular. They have award winning wines and trails from the winery that connect to the mountains to sea trail or Carter Falls. Start or finish your hike here!
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Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery
235 Chatham Cottage LnThe friendly staff will make you feel like a regular. They have award winning wines and trails from the winery that connect to the mountains to sea trail or Carter Falls. Start or finish your hike here!
Elkin Creek Vineyard has an amazing tasting room and beautiful outdoor seating. The best spot on the property is down by the creek where you can sit on rocks or at picnic tables creek-side. This is a favorite of ours as this is serves as a natural playground for kids.
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Elkin Creek Vineyard and Winery
318 Elkin Creek Mill RdElkin Creek Vineyard has an amazing tasting room and beautiful outdoor seating. The best spot on the property is down by the creek where you can sit on rocks or at picnic tables creek-side. This is a favorite of ours as this is serves as a natural playground for kids.
Very friendly staff and plenty of outdoor seating. These are arguably the best views from any vineyard we've been to. It's less than a mile away from Raffaldini so very easy to visit both on the same visit.
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Piccione Vineyards
2364 Cedar Forest RdVery friendly staff and plenty of outdoor seating. These are arguably the best views from any vineyard we've been to. It's less than a mile away from Raffaldini so very easy to visit both on the same visit.
Raffaldini has beautiful grounds and rivals nearby Piccione for best vineyard views in the area. If coming from Charlotte, we often recommend these two on the way to the cottage.
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Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery
450 Groce RdRaffaldini has beautiful grounds and rivals nearby Piccione for best vineyard views in the area. If coming from Charlotte, we often recommend these two on the way to the cottage.