Yadkin Valley
is located in the heart of North Carolina’s wine country in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The valley takes its name from the Yadkin River, which serves as the northern and eastern boundaries of Yadkin County. Yadkin Valley is comprised of picturesque farming communities, which grow a variety of traditional crops, and recently it has gained a reputation for growing high-quality grapes and producing world class wines. There are eighteen wineries and vineyards located in Yadkin Valley that are open to the public for wine tasting, tours and sales. In addition, you will find a variety of restaurants, bed and breakfast inns, historical landmarks, art galleries and antique shops in the area. Several special events are held in the Yadkin Valley region each year, including the annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival, usually held the 3rd Saturday in May. Hot air balloon rides are available for an unforgettable and unique way to view the gently rolling farmland and vineyards of Yadkin Valley. Nearby attractions include Reynolda Gardens and Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Tanglewood Park, Old Salem and the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art in Winston-Salem.
Surrounding areas: Winston-Salem, North Carolina (13.3 mi), Mount Airy, North Carolina (31.6 mi), High Rock Lake, North Carolina (31.8 mi), Pilot Mountain, North Carolina (33.6 mi), Roaring Gap, North Carolina (37.3 mi), Wilkesboro, North Carolina (38.8 mi)
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Yadkin Valley Vacation Rentals
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Yadkin Valley Weather & Climate
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The foothills region of the Blue Ridge Mountains has a four-season, mild climate. Temperatures are warmer in winter than the High Country, and cooler in summer than the low lying areas. Spring has mild days and cool nights with some rainy days. Summer is warm and humid with scattered afternoon thunderstorms, but temperatures rarely rise above 90 degrees. Conditions cool down by October, but days are still warm and nights are cool, and it%u2019s the driest period. It%u2019s perfect weather for viewing the spectacular fall foliage. In winter, the high mountains protect the area and there is seldom a major snowfall. Highs even in the middle of winter range in the 40s and 50s. Nighttime lows are normally at or below freezing. In the lowlands, snows of about 1%u201D occur about 1-5 times a year. Snow falls more frequently at higher elevations, and most snow falls in January and February.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
47°F |
24°F |
3.89 in. |
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| February |
51°F |
26°F |
3.49 in. |
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| March |
60°F |
33°F |
4.66 in. |
- |
| April |
69°F |
41°F |
3.56 in. |
- |
| May |
77°F |
51°F |
4.31 in. |
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| June |
84°F |
60°F |
3.93 in. |
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| July |
88°F |
64°F |
4.10 in. |
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| August |
86°F |
62°F |
3.33 in. |
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| September |
80°F |
56°F |
4.00 in. |
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| October |
71°F |
43°F |
3.69 in. |
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| November |
60°F |
34°F |
3.13 in. |
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| December |
50°F |
27°F |
3.54 in. |
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Yadkin Valley Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Smith Reynolds airport (INT) located about 15 miles east of Yadkin Valley in Winston - Salem, North Carolina, the Piedmont Triad International airport (GSO) located approximately 30 miles east of Yadkin Valley in Greensboro, North Carolina, the Wilkes County airport (UKF) located roughly 36 miles west of Yadkin Valley in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, the Hickory Regional airport (HKY) located around 55 miles west of Yadkin Valley in Hickory, North Carolina, and finally the Charlotte Douglas International airport (CLT) located about 63 miles southwest of Yadkin Valley in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Yadkin Valley Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe | Greensboro | NC | 38.2 mi. | | | Jeepers | Concord | NC | 45.0 mi. | | | Paramount's Carowinds | Charlotte | NC | 60.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Emerald Pointe Water Park | Greensboro | NC | 38.2 mi. | | | Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 71.1 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Tanglewood Park | Clemmons | NC | 5.0 mi. | | | Salem Glen Country Club | Clemmons | NC | 5.9 mi. | | | Hillcrest Golf Club | Winston-Salem | NC | 8.3 mi. | | | Oak Valley Golf Club | Advance | NC | 9.0 mi. | | | Grandview Golf Course | Pfafftown | NC | 9.3 mi. | | | Heather Hills Golf Course | Winston-Salem | NC | 10.5 mi. | | | Yadkin Country Club | Yadkinville | NC | 11.1 mi. | | | Long Creek Club | Bethania | NC | 11.9 mi. | | | Wilshire Golf Club | Winston-Salem | NC | 12.4 mi. | | | Olde Homeplace Golf Club | Winston-Salem | NC | 13.4 mi. | | | Par Three Bistro | Winston-Salem | NC | 13.4 mi. | | | Reynolds Park Golf Course | Winston-Salem | NC | 13.4 mi. | | | Marion Lake Golf Club | Nebo | NC | 14.5 mi. | | | Winston Lake Golf Course | Winston-Salem | NC | 16.1 mi. | | | River Mont Golf Course | Siloam | NC | 16.3 mi. | | | Silo Run Golf Course | Boonville | NC | 17.5 mi. | | | Stonewall Golf Course | Germanton | NC | 19.8 mi. | | | Southern Wayne Country Club | Mount Olive | NC | 20.1 mi. | | | Lexington Golf Club | Lexington | NC | 20.6 mi. | | | Pine Tree Golf Club | Kernersville | NC | 20.7 mi. | | | Maple Leaf Golf Club | Kernersville | NC | 23.0 mi. | | | Pine Knolls Golf Course | Kernersville | NC | 23.0 mi. | | | Cedar Lake Golf Course | Jonesville | NC | 23.7 mi. | | | Hickory Hill Country Club | Mocksville | NC | 23.8 mi. | | | Pudding Ridge Golf Club | Mocksville | NC | 23.8 mi. | | | Twin Cedars Golf Course | Mocksville | NC | 23.8 mi. | | | Countryside Golf Club | Elkin | NC | 24.1 mi. | | | Hemlock Golf Course | Walnut Cove | NC | 24.9 mi. | | | Winding Creek Golf Club | Thomasville | NC | 25.2 mi. | | | Crescent Golf Club | Salisbury | NC | 26.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 76.3 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 78.4 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 78.4 mi. | | | Winterplace | Flat Top | WV | 111.8 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 117.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Pilot Mountain State Park | | NC | 13.6 mi. | | | Daniel Boone State Park | | NC | 18.3 mi. | | | Pilot Mountain State Park | | NC | 19.1 mi. | | | Pilot Mountain State Park | | NC | 19.8 mi. | | | Hanging Rock State Park | | NC | 26.2 mi. | | | Duke Powder State Park | | NC | 37.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Doors | Advance | NC | 8.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | ArtQuest | Greensboro | NC | 38.2 mi. | (Children's) | | Greensboro Historical Museum | Greensboro | NC | 38.2 mi. | (History) | | Historic Latta Plantation | Huntersville | NC | 49.1 mi. | (History) | | Chinqua-Penn | Reidsville | NC | 49.8 mi. | (History) | | Stanly County Historic Preservation Commission Museum | Albemarle | NC | 51.1 mi. | (History) | | Hickory Museum of Art | Hickory | NC | 53.3 mi. | (Art) | | Virginia Museum of Natural History | Martinsville | VA | 55.4 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| North Carolina Zoological Park | Asheboro | NC | 44.2 mi. | | | Mill Mountain Zoo | Roanoke | VA | 89.2 mi. | |
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