The Haw River Valley is one of three official "viticultural areas" in North Carolina, and the closest to Raleigh. More info about NC wineries is at
Visit NC Wine website.
I-40 splits the area in half. The wineries to the north of I-40 are approximately a 90-minute drive from Raleigh.
The map below suggests a loop of these Haw River Valley wineries that are north of I-40. Check their websites for hours and special events:
Grove Winery - Gibsonville, NC (point B on map below)
GlenMarie Vineyards - Burlington, NC (C on map)
Winery at Iron Gate Farm - Mebane, NC (D on map)
Rock of Ages Winery - Hurdle Mills, NC
Options:
Pack a picnic lunch, or buy one on your way, and have lunch at one of the wineries.
Visit Company Shops Market at 268 E. Front St. in Hillsborough on the way out or back for some local produce and hot- and salad-bar. Open 8am-8pm.
Have dinner at Hillsborough BBQ at 236 S. Nash Street, Hillsborough.
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