Michelle's Guidebook
Food scene
Salty Caper Wood Fired Pizza
115 S Lee StThe Smoke Pit
509 Faith RoadWaters Edge Dock and Grill
257 Boat Club LaneFun place, great food & on the lake
Mambo Grill & Tapas
122 E Fisher StSightseeing
Excellent privately owned zoo with intimate animal experiences available.
36 locals recommend
Zootastic Park
448 Pilch RdExcellent privately owned zoo with intimate animal experiences available.
Excellent privately owned zoo which focuses on large carnivores but also is home to a number of other cool species.
18 locals recommend
Tiger World
4400 Cook RdExcellent privately owned zoo which focuses on large carnivores but also is home to a number of other cool species.
Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain DrWonderful hike that includes streams, incredible views and a waterfall. The town of Elkin is a great place to explore as well.
123 locals recommend
Stone Mountain State Park
3042 Frank PkwyWonderful hike that includes streams, incredible views and a waterfall. The town of Elkin is a great place to explore as well.
City advice
Don't miss
Ghost tour on Saturday Nights
I’ve heard only great things about the unique ghost tour that is done weekly during the nicer weather months.