For kids

Downtown wine shop with free tastings, a thoughtful selection, and helpful staff in a restored cottage. Easy parking and a calm courtyard for events.

Self serve taproom with 48 taps across beer, cider, wine, kombucha, and more. Bring your own food and enjoy The Alley’s pedestrian scene downtown.

Casual, pet friendly brewery with outdoor seating, live music, easy parking, and a rotating lineup of house beers served with simple, fast pub food.

A riverside winery with terraced vines, relaxed flights and glasses, frequent live music, and easy access from Beech Mountain via NC 184 and NC 105.

A relaxed High Country winery near Beech Mountain offering flights, mountain friendly varieties, and comfortable indoor and outdoor seating in a calm setting.

A laid back, on mountain brewery in the Beech Mountain Resort village with fresh house beer, simple food options nearby, indoor and outdoor seating, and easy access from the parking lots.

A polished Statesville distillery near the I 77 and I 40 crossroads offering bourbon and rye tastings, guided tours, and balanced cocktails in a bright, modern space.

A peaceful Troutman winery near Lake Norman with flights, lawn seating by a pond, local art in the tasting room, and easy access from Interstate 77.

A relaxed Cornelius taproom near Lake Norman pouring clean lagers, hop forward ales, and rotating releases in a friendly room with easy parking and steady events.

Saturday market at Daniel Boone Park with local produce, baked goods, and a strong artisan section. Come early, bring a tote, and talk with the makers.

Curated shop and gallery on West King Street featuring local craft on the first floor and original fine art upstairs. Calm space, helpful staff, and smart workshops.

Artist run cooperative gallery on West King Street with functional pottery, jewelry, wood, glass, and prints. You meet makers, get clear guidance, and buy work made in the High Country.