Weekend Trip to North Carolina's North Star

Chinqua Penn Trail: A 1.7-mile loop that offers birdwatching, follows along creeks, ponds and pastures. It's a serene spot to relax, meditate and reconnect with nature. Perfect for hiking alone, with pets or with the whole family. Locals often use this area for picnics or photo shoots.

Mayo River State Park: Fun for everyone, with activities like canoeing, kayaking and fly fishing. The park also has picnic areas for a lovely outdoor meal.

Downtown Shops: Explore unique stores in Reidsville such as Mish Mosh or Blessings by the Bushel. In Madison, don't miss Willa Ashe boutique, offering an eclectic selection of clothing and knick-knacks. Plenty of treasures to find!

Freedom Park and Splash Pad: Located in Eden, this park features a playground, splash pad, baseball fields and walking trails. A perfect place for family fun.

Drive-In Movie Theater: Experience one of the only remaining drive-in movie theaters in the country. Open every weekend during the summer, it shows recent releases on two different screens. Enjoy the show from the comfort of your car, on a blanket in the grass or on the back of a pick-up truck.

Gioia dell’Amore Cellars: The winery at Autumn Creek Vineyards offers delicious wines crafted on-site. They also have a bar and snack selections like charcuterie boards. Enjoy the large porch and watch the sunset over the vineyard.

Special Events and Venues

The Reidsville Showcase at The Rockingham Theater: A historic building built in 1929, it now hosts concerts and special events. Don't forget to get tickets in advance!

Market Square: Located in downtown Reidsville, Market Square is a vibrant location for concerts, exercise classes and the Saturday Farmer’s Market. Check their website or Facebook page for upcoming events, often featuring food trucks and a beer garden.

Leaf & Teller: This beautiful event venue in downtown Reidsville was once a bank and the vault is still a central piece in the main room. They host ticketed events such as brunches, concerts from local artists and shopping from local vendors.

24 Blackbirds: Café and Market in downtown Reidsville. Open Monday-Friday for lunch. Fresh fantastic food made to order. Friendly and bright atmosphere. I recommend their arugula salad and the mama’s meatloaf sandwich, all selections are delicious!

The Celtic Fringe: An Irish Pub in the heart of downtown Reidsville offering amazing Irish/American dishes. Indoor and Outdoor seating, romantic, great place to eat with friends or family. Known for their exquisite list of libations and delicious food. I recommend the Scotch Eggs, The Shepherd’s Pie and Bourbon Pecan Pie. There are menu staples and items that change seasonally.

Mayberry: Restaurant on Scales Street in Reidsville that offers deli foods and a large wonderful list of ice creams and many seasonal ice creams. My favorite is the Pumpkin ice cream that arrives every fall. A local’s favorite place to eat, open for lunch and dinner.

Reynold’s Brewery: Craft brewery that is family-owned in Eden. Brick oven for handmade pizzas, games for the whole family including board games that can be played at your table and cornhole outside on their back deck. You will feel right at home and well taken care of with their Southern Hospitality. I recommend their meatball appetizer and the Grand Line pizza along with their Caspian White Blonde Ale.

Reid’s House: The ideal spot for a small town home cooked breakfast. Watch as the chef’s make your food, sit in one of their booths or at the counter. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Friendly staff that feels like family and fair prices. Their waffles are always fluffy and delicious and I promise your coffee cup will never be empty because of the attentive servers.