Attractions
Vineyards, Wineries and BreweriesDennis Vineyard
24043 Endy Rd
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-982-6090
Since their humble beginning in 1997 where hobby turned profession, Dennis Vineyards strives to produce top quality wines of all kinds for enjoyment by all, connoisseur and novice alike.
Childress Vineyards
1000 Childress Vineyards Road
Lexington, NC 27295
336-236-9463
Childress Vineyards is one of the most prominent wineries in the state’s re-emerging wine industry that has grown from 21 to more than 100 wineries since the year 2000. Winemaking thrived in North Carolina at the turn of the century; in fact, the Sixth Federal Census showed North Carolina leading all states in wine production until the onset of Prohibition in 1920.
Uwharrie Vineyards
28030 Austin Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
Come sample some award winning wines, tour our operations, relax in our rocking chairs or under our large covered patio, walk the grounds, and enjoy the great Carolina afternoon.
Old Stone Vineyard & Winery
6245 U.S. Hwy 52
Salisbury, NC 28146
704-279-0930
The 130 acre estate currently has over 20 acres of Muscadine grapes planted in the vineyard. In addition to the Muscadines, Old Stone sources wine grapes as locally as possible, with many coming out of Rowan county.
Bird Song Brewery
1016 North Davidson St.
Charlotte, NC 28206
704-332-1810
Charlotte was missing a small neighborhood brewery where folks could stop in for a pint or take home a growler of super-fresh, unfiltered, American-style ale.
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
215 Southside Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
704-525-5644
In March 2009, The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery opened its doors, at the time Charlotte’s only local brewery. Charlotteans embraced it with a bear hug (that was the authentic German beer talking) and OMB started to build a dedicated following that’s never really stopped growing.
Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery
401 North Tryon
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-334-2739
Passionate about pints. Maniacal for malts. Rock Bottom always has been and always will be about the beer.
NoDa Brewing Company
2921 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28206
704-900-6851
After the beer, NoDa Brewing Company is all about our people. Whether they help make the beer, sell the beer or serve the beer, every person here is a vital part of our culture and makes what we do more enjoyable on a day-to-day basis.
Carolina Beer & Beverage
110 Barley Park Lane
Mooresville, NC 28115
704-799-2337
The company was the creator and maker of a dozen, high-quality, craft beers sold and distributed in five Mid-Atlantic States under the Carolina Blonde and Cottonwood Ales brands.
Southern Grace Distilleries
130 Dutch Road
Mt. Pleasant, NC, 28124
704-622-6413
The mission of Southern Grace Distilleries is to create AMERICAN DISTILLED SPIRITS meant to recapture the excellence of days gone by, when MADE IN THE USA meant the best in the world.
Doc Porters Distillery
232 East Peterson Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
704-266-1399
Making beautiful, handmade craft spirits is our passion. Every drop of Doc Porter’s vodka, gin, and bourbon is made from scratch using locally-sourced grains from Marshville and Asheville North Carolina.
Dragon Moonshine Company
516 E. 15th St., Suite 14 B
Charlotte, NC 28206
704-230-9246
Tours/Tastings are offered daily. Each tour starts at the top of the hour beginning at 4 pm until 7 pm with a duration of 45 minutes to one hour. No reservation required, walk in’s are always welcomed!