Pennie’s guidebook
Beach
Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach (2 hours 30 minutes)
Roanoke Rapids Day Use Area - lake front beach (less than 30 minutes)
7 locals recommend
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids Day Use Area - lake front beach (less than 30 minutes)
Nags Head
Nags Head Beach (3 hours)
Recreational Rentals
Located on Lake Gaston at the Eaton Ferry bridge.
Eaton Ferry Marina is the premier option for indoor boat storage, wet slips and boat rentals. Eaton Ferry Marina also provides a full service dining and entertainment experience on the lake as well as Platoon boat rental, boat cruises, and jet skis (less than 2 miles away).
16 locals recommend
Morningstar Marinas
1865 Eaton Ferry RdLocated on Lake Gaston at the Eaton Ferry bridge.
Eaton Ferry Marina is the premier option for indoor boat storage, wet slips and boat rentals. Eaton Ferry Marina also provides a full service dining and entertainment experience on the lake as well as Platoon boat rental, boat cruises, and jet skis (less than 2 miles away).
Knight's Ridge Riding Center offers horseback riding to individuals of all abilities (Less than 30 Minutes).
Knights Ridge Riding Center
1646 Everetts School RoadKnight's Ridge Riding Center offers horseback riding to individuals of all abilities (Less than 30 Minutes).
C & C Farm
1399 Mc Wilder RdC&C offers a relaxed family oriented environment for lessons (Less than 30min away).
Medoc Mountain has nine (9) miles of multi-use mountain biking trails through rolling terrain suitable for riders of all skill levels. Mountain bike trailhead parking is available at the visitor center (less than 30min away)
Medoc Mountain Bridle Trails
5653 Medoc Mountain RoadMedoc Mountain has nine (9) miles of multi-use mountain biking trails through rolling terrain suitable for riders of all skill levels. Mountain bike trailhead parking is available at the visitor center (less than 30min away)
Distilleries and Wineries
Locorum Distillery
142 South Main StreetThe Rocky Mount Mills is an 82 acre campus comprised of three restaurants, four breweries, a coffee house, beer incubator, bottle shop, business offices, private residences, tiny house hotel, and event space. Located on a restored cotton mill and along the banks of the Tar River, Rocky Mount Mills is a true treasure in this small southern town (est. 45 minutes)
1151 Mill St
1151 Mill StreetThe Rocky Mount Mills is an 82 acre campus comprised of three restaurants, four breweries, a coffee house, beer incubator, bottle shop, business offices, private residences, tiny house hotel, and event space. Located on a restored cotton mill and along the banks of the Tar River, Rocky Mount Mills is a true treasure in this small southern town (est. 45 minutes)
Weldon Mills Distillery produces fine spirits such as bourbon, whiskey, vodka, gin and other flavored liquors. With two locations on the Roanoke River, Weldon Mills offers both a Distillery open to the public, and a Historic Corn Mills serving as a perfect venue for any event from weddings to corporate outings. Conveniently located less than 2 miles off I-95 in Weldon NC and offering daily distillery tours, tastings, bottle sale and drink service.
9 locals recommend
Weldon Mills Distillery
100 Rockfish DrWeldon Mills Distillery produces fine spirits such as bourbon, whiskey, vodka, gin and other flavored liquors. With two locations on the Roanoke River, Weldon Mills offers both a Distillery open to the public, and a Historic Corn Mills serving as a perfect venue for any event from weddings to corporate outings. Conveniently located less than 2 miles off I-95 in Weldon NC and offering daily distillery tours, tastings, bottle sale and drink service.
Rosemont Vineyards is a family-owned and operated establishment located on the 450 acre Rosemont Estate near beautiful Lake Gaston. The estate has been in the Rose Family since 1858. (less than 30 minutes)
45 locals recommend
Rosemont Vineyards & Winery
1050 Blackridge RdRosemont Vineyards is a family-owned and operated establishment located on the 450 acre Rosemont Estate near beautiful Lake Gaston. The estate has been in the Rose Family since 1858. (less than 30 minutes)
Located in beautiful Warren County, North Carolina near the town of Ridgeway, a small family owned and operated farm and vineyard. (less than 30 minutes away)
8 locals recommend
Seven Springs Farm And Vineyard
332 Axtell Ridgeway RdLocated in beautiful Warren County, North Carolina near the town of Ridgeway, a small family owned and operated farm and vineyard. (less than 30 minutes away)
Food scene
Blue Jay Bistro features approachable contemporary fine dining at its best
15 locals recommend
Blue Jay Bistro
141 East South Main StreetBlue Jay Bistro features approachable contemporary fine dining at its best
GrandPa’s Kitchen, a family operated restaurant, was founded in 1996. GrandPa’s Kitchen serve the Area’s Finest Barbecued Pork Chicken, and Turkey.
7 locals recommend
Grandpa's Kitchen
149 E South Main StGrandPa’s Kitchen, a family operated restaurant, was founded in 1996. GrandPa’s Kitchen serve the Area’s Finest Barbecued Pork Chicken, and Turkey.
Tammy's Place
235 N Mosby Ave
Casa Mia's
208 E South Main St