Located only 45 minutes from the bustle of the Triad, the town of Elkin moves at a more relaxed pace. You’ll find that people take time to stop and chat, tell a story or two in this quiet little town of 4,000 gentle folks here in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Many inhabitants have wonderful stories to share (just ask them!) about old Elkin’s environs and how it’s inhabitants worked at the local textile giant, Hugh Chatham Mill, established in 1880. The Mill grew and prospered from the railroads inroad to this part of the county. The historic bridge across the Yadkin River is a testament to Elkin’s former glory days.
Now that the textile industry has pretty much closed its doors in the Carolinas, this former company town has not stood still but rather reinvented itself as “The Gateway to the Wine Country of the Yadkin Valley.” Downtown Elkin is undergoing a commercial revival and Main Street offers a diversity of unique boutiques, shops, restaurants and galleries.
Places to dine, shop, relax and lift your spirits (cultural or otherwise) are only steps away from one another! We invite you to spend some time in our beautiful little township, chat with our gracious people, and stay awhile.
The immediate Elkin area and surrounding counties support over a dozen wineries.
While you’re in our part of the country, why not make a weekend of it! Fourth Friday nights of each month from April through fall, weather permitting, Main Street will be closed, shops will be open and musicians will play — and you might even catch an outdoor movie in front of the old Reeves Theatre!
Once you’ve explored Elkin, you may want to continue your journey up the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway www.blueridgeparkway.com, and Stone Mountain State Park, only a 20 minute drive up Hwy 21. Stone Mountain has got to be one of the most breathtaking state parks in the NC park system. If you’re strong of leg, the hiking trails up the granite face lead to a spectacular reward at the top: a panoramic view of the Blue Ridge Mountain’s peaks and valleys. Or enjoy the day trout fishing, stream wading, picnicking and less strenuous hiking.
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Dining On Main Street, Elkin
Snickerdoodle’s Espresso Bar Café
Full espresso bar, light lunches and desserts
Open 7 days a week, with live music on Friday nights.
www.JoinMeForCoffee.com. 226 W. Main St. 835-6500.
21 and Main (projected opening – May, 2008)
102 E. Main Street
Fine dining in an historic grain elevator building
Royall’s Soda Shop – across the street from Brushy Mountain Winery
Featuring the world’s best hot dog, simple soups and sandwiches.
Open for lunch. Live bluegrass every 2nd Saturday morning.
Wanda’s Riverside Café
(A few blocks off Main on Standard St.)
Open for lunch.
Home cooking and the largest selection of sides this side of the divide.
Dining Off Main, in Elkin
Elkin Creek Bar and Grille
A sports bar and restaurant with a menu featuring a wide variety of appetizers, entrees,
salads and sandwiches. Beer, wine and mixed drinks are also served. Open for dinner.
2001 N. Bridge Street 336-835-7800
The Kitchen at Elkin Creek
Fine dining in a beautifully restored old mill. Open for lunch and dinner.
336.835.2458
www.elkincreekvineyard.com
Basin Creek
Casual dining - lunch and dinner
200 N. Bridge St. 336.835.5776
Shop and Browse on Main Street
Diana’s Book Store – adjacent to Brushy Mountain Winery
Friendly service by owner Cecily creates a warm atmosphere conducive to
reader browsing;
small tables for coffee sipping too!
1215 W. Main St. 336.835.3142
Love and Scandal
Unique boutique
336.426.5696
Plums
Fine women’s clothing
Yadkin Valley Craft Guild
Fine handmade crafts in clay, wood, fabric, paper, glass and other mediums. Open Monday – Saturday.
www.yadkinvalleycraftguild.org
Dave’s Antiques
Collectibles and recycled ‘antiques’ in the shop on Main with lots more behind the store
Circle of Friends Yarn Shop
Huge selection of yarns, instruction books, classes offerred
John Furches Gallery
Located next door to Brushy Mountain Winery.
Fine paintings and prints
Yadkin Valley General Store
At the far end of Main Street, under the old bridge
102 E. Main St. 336.835.1426
Relax
The Spa at North Bridge Street
Just a few blocks off Main St., this full service spa will soothe your body, mind and soul
625 N. Bridge St., Elkin
336.526.2001
www.spaatnorthbridge.com
Nearby Wineries —
Members of The Upper Yadkin Wine Trail
Elkin Creek Winery
French varietals, Italian varietals
318 Elkin Creek Mill Road
336.526.5119
www.elkincreekvineyard.com
(see The Kitchen at Elkin Creek listed under ‘Dine Off Main’)
Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery
225 Chatham Cottage Circle, State Road
336.835.4230
www.grassycreekvineyard.com
McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks
315 Thurmond Road, Thurmond
336.874.3003
www.mcritchiewine.com
Rest
Home Coming B&B
608 N. Bridge Street, Elkin
www.HomecomingHouse.com
Frog Holler Cabins
564 E. Walker Road, Elkin
336.526.7770
www.froghollercabins.com
Klondike Cabins
(Located on the grounds of Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery)
336.835-4230
www.grassycreekvineyard.com
The Vineyard Cabin
Ararat, NC
This charming and secluded cabin set amongst the vineyards of owners
Gray and Pam Draughn is well worth the 35 minute drive from Elkin.
336-374-5078
www.rockhillvineyards.com
Hampton Inn
Jonesville
336-835-1994
www.hamptoninn.com
Holiday Inn
Jonesville
888-465-4329
www.holidayinn.com
Recreate
The Blue Ridge Parkway, located only 20 minutes from Brushy Mountain Winery.
One of the world’s most scenic byways — www.blueridgeparkway.com
Elkin Municipal Park
Hwy 268, Elkin
336.835.9814
25 acres encompasses walking trails, outdoor swimming pool, lighted tennis courts.
Stone Mountain State Park
Roaring Gap, NC
Gorgeous views, hiking trails, fly fishing, picnicking, great rock climbing http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/stmo
Foothills Arts Council
Visual and Performing Arts in historic house on Church Street, just off Main
335.835.2025
www.foothillsartscouncil.org
