While visiting the northern Piedmont region, don’t forget to add these attractions to your itinerary:

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Mount Oak Emporium
Photo courtesy of Main Oak Emporium

If you are going to Mt. Airy …

Visit Main Oak Emporium, in historic downtown Mt. Airy, which offers shopping and dining options. Go to mainoakemporium.com or call (336) 789-2404 for more information.

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NCField&FamilySummer2026
Flip through the pages of the Summer 2026 edition of North Carolina Field and Family magazine. In this issue, find vineyard adventures at U-pick muscadine grape farms, explore the oasis of Manteo, learn more about on-farm markets, enjoy peak berry season with summer berry recipes, read about riveting research on hemp fiber and so much more.

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