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Antique Adventures

Antique Adventures

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One trip is required per group.

* "PDF Instant Download" means the trip will be sent by email as a PDF document, and not by mail (the email is sent immediately after completing your purchase)

WHAT TO EXPECT

This leisurely trip packs a punch! Expect a variety of antique shops (both small and large), cozy cafes, funky eateries, effortless outdoor escapades and haunted stops along the way. The best part? It's only a quick jaunt from the city. 

Trip Highlights

  • Antique shops to peruse
  • A distillery in an unexpected place
  • Choose from a local winery or brewery
  • A few recommended hikes under 3 miles
  • Bakeries & cafes to satisfy your sweet tooth

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Wednesday through Sunday

Seasons: Year-round

Not recommended: Mondays, Tuesdays, or Holidays

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Low-key road trippers
  • Seniors
  • Paranormal enthusiasts
  • Winery & brewery lovers
Antique shop with old cameras.
Aerial view of a road in an evergreen forest.
Three people holding their drinks together.
Photo of a woman holding a cheeseburger above a plate of potatoes and ketchup.
Man taking a photo from a suspension bridge.

Itinerary

STOP 1

With coffee in hand, sit and relax in the local garden that is bursting with colorful flowers and winding paths. Drive time to the second stop is 10 minutes.

STOP 2

Go treasure hunting at a gigantic antique mall! Ready for an early lunch? We've got you covered. Drive time to the third stop is 22 minutes.

STOP 3

Have a drink at one of the coolest distilleries in the country. We've recommended two other options if you're not up for a cocktail. Drive time to the fourth stop is 12 minutes.

STOP 4

Take your pick between a local winery or brewery to enjoy a refreshing beverage, or explore one more hidden gem antique shop in a charming town that is often overlooked!

Region

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Can depart from

Charlotte Area, Winston-Salem Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Walking Shoes
  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Camera
  • Cash
  • Water

Additional Details

  • Accessible

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We're here to help!

Please see the approximate driving distances below. Please note this just includes round-trip driving distances and not time spent at stops.

From Charlotte:

2 hours and 6 minutes / 92 miles

From Winston-Salem:

2 hours and 48 minutes / 145 miles

From Greensboro:

2 hours and 58 minutes / 158 miles

From Statesville:

2 hours and 49 minutes / 130 miles

From Gastonia:

2 hours and 36 minutes / 128 miles

*We recommend booking an overnight hotel if the driving distance is greater than 4 hours round-trip.

This trip can be done year-round between Wednesday - Sunday.

We do not recommend traveling on holidays.

We recommend leaving anytime between 9:30 and 10:30 am if you live in or close to Charlotte. If you're a bit further, we recommend leaving at 9:30.

Unfortunately this trip is not pup-friendly. Please leave your furry friend at home for the day.

We recommended bringing up to 5 people on your surprise road trip.

If you're bringing a larger group, we highly recommend having one person in charge of booking reservations at the restaurants and attractions in advance. In your confirmation email, you'll receive a copy of the itinerary.

First Stop: No fee

Second Stop: No fee

Third Stop: We highly recommend the tour, which is $14 per person. Other free options are available.

Fourth Stop: No fee

*Please note: gas, tolls, and food may be additional costs.

After booking your trip, we'll send you a confirmation email with a few recommended accommodation options.

We have given two options as an end destination depending on how far you want to stray from home. The decision is up to you!

Customer Reviews

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Jolene Correll
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A pleasant surprise

I really enjoyed this tour. There were several options for 2 of the stops, which makes this something you could repeat in the future. I had a great time, and will definitely be doing more of these trips!

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Megan Robinson
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Antique Adventures

We had a lovely day on this trip. It was hard to stick to the recommended times and we will have to go back to do some of the things we did not choose on this go around. Note, if an "early" lunch is suggested, take it as there are not opportunities to find food till much later than a "not early" lunch would be for us!

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Charlene Abreu
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Antiquing adventure

This little trip, being my first Guess where trip, was amazing. We didn’t know what to expect but from opening the first envelope we knew we were in for an adventure.
All the stops were very creative and true to the description and actually all stops went above and beyond our expectations.
Plenty to see and do.
Couple of notes:
1/ although this trip didn’t show up in the Travel update list there was one attraction that was closed but there were a couple other options to choose from so we didn’t mind at all.
2/ try to stick to the allocated time cause at the end we had no idea what the other activities were :)
Overall amazing experience!

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anonymous
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The recommendations weren't too far from home, which we absolutely loved. It gave us more time to explore! The third stop is 100% my favorite. What an interesting place to do a tour and feel the haunted vibes.

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J.O.
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A fun little day trip!

Great for kids or seniors. Nice and easy distance from Charlotte. Would highly recommend doing one of these trips.