Top 3 Activities To Do in North Carolina in October

Hello everyone hope you are doing well, in today's post I'm going to share with you some amazing and fun activities to do in North Carolina in October to enjoy the fall vibes in a beautiful way. I haven't been to any of these places yet, but they are in my bucket list to go this fall with my loved ones. All of these recommendations are some research made from TikTok, where you can follow me there for more original content!

Andrew's Valley Rail Tours

Andrews Valley Rail Tours is a scenic tour company in Andrews, North Carolina, that offers 9-mile round-trip rides through the Blue Ridge Mountains on electric-assisted RailBikes. The tour, which departs from the Andrews Depot, follows historic railroad tracks to the hand-carved Valley River Tunnel

Tour Experience:

• The approximately two-hour excursion offers views of the Appalachian Mountains, dense forests, and clear mountain rivers.
• The ride crosses over nine open-deck trestle bridges on the way to the 1894 Valley River Tunnel.
• At the halfway point, near the tunnel, there is a 30-minute break for passengers to explore, take photos, or have a snack.
• For those unable to pedal, the company offers a motorized "Passenger Cart" with swivel seats as an alternative to the railbikes.

The Union Exchange

It is a Market and family-run farm venue with chickens and goats that hosts live music, festivals and food trucks. 

The Union Exchange located in Monroe, NC and

 is a family-owned, 54-acre working farm and event venue in Monroe, North Carolina, run by the Brown family.

• Venue: The farm hosts weddings, corporate events, and other private events.
• Agri-tourism: It is open to the public on a walk-in basis with no advance booking required. Activities include walking trails, fishing, seeing farm animals, and listening to live music.
• Exchange Market: A market store on the farm features locally made goods, including pottery, food products, and apparel.
• Events: The farm offers seasonal activities and events. 

 

Carrigan Farms

Carrigan Farms is a fifth-generation family farm in Mooresville, North Carolina, known for seasonal events and activities. Located north of Charlotte, it offers produce picking, a spring-fed quarry for swimming and special event venues. They also offer seasonal events, for example:

• Pumpkin picking: During October, the farm offers hayrides to a large pumpkin patch where visitors can pick their own pumpkins directly from the vine. An on-site market also sells seasonal treats like apple cider donuts and slushies on weekends.

Hope this article inspire you to do cute and aesthetic activities with your loved ones this fall!

Stacey M.

(Travel & Tourism Specialist)