Your Guide to a Meaningful Vibrant Life.
This is the place to come when you’re searching for the perfect southern phrase, the best place to find imported NY cheesecake in a small southern town (YOU CAN!), or are just curious about the good folks living life to its fullest.
Eg. recipes, southern, Mooresville, stones throw, etc.
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Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Immerse yourself in an historic district that’s only 1 hour and 257 years away.
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Murray’s Mill Historic District
On the banks of Balls Creek, you’ll find a perfect afternoon.
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Historic Natural Spring
Since the 1830’s, weary travelers and worshipers have come to a special little spot behind the Cold Springs United Methodist Church to drink the pure, great tasting water.
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Shiloh General Store
Where can you find a real Amish market? Just down the country road, of course!
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Union Grove General Store
Put this General Store on your bucket list of Southern gems worth pulling over for.
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Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse
Rich with coffee,tea, culture, literature, art and delicious food, this more-than-a-coffee-shop is a must stop in Hickory NC.
![Lancaster’s BBQ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6230bc088c80e24002d0f6ce/1f88143e-3de4-47b1-9535-b65067ab18c5/blog_lancasters.jpg)
Lancaster’s BBQ
Who doesn’t want to sit in a yellow school bus and eat smoked pulled pork?
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Lake Norman State Park
Anyone can enjoy Lake Norman. The trick is knowing where to go. Grab your sandwich and head up the road to nearby Troutman…
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Steven’s Country Store & Butcher Shop
I love a good country store. So imagine my delight when a young, enthusiastic butcher educated me on the finer points of hickory smoked bacon as he leaned against a glass refrigerator full of Sundrop and Cheerwine soda…