So, it's autumn, and you'd like to visit some wineries. But you're in Raleigh, NC. What to do?
If you don't have the time to drive to the NC foothill wineries of the Yadkin Valley, you could still spend an afternoon visiting a few of the Haw River Valley wineries, which are about an hour's drive from Raleigh. I-40 runs right through the middle of the Haw River Valley, so access is easy.
The map below suggests a loop of these wineries south of I-40. Check their websites for hours and special events:
SilkHope Winery - Pittsboro, NC (point B on map below)
Wolfe Wines - Snow Camp, NC (C on map)
Benjamin Vineyards - Saxapahaw, NC (D on map)
Options:
Pack a picnic lunch, or buy one in Pittsboro -- perhaps at the Chatham MarketPlace -- and have lunch at one of the wineries.
The route goes through Saxapahaw, a picturesque village on the Haw River. Visit the River Mill Village complex or enjoy the farm-fresh flavors at Saxapahaw General Store.
On the way back to Raleigh, stop at Maple View Farm Country Store for ice cream (E on map), or perhaps after a dinner in Carrboro, visit their downtown Carrboro store.
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