Davie County: Wine, History and Nature

Davie County combines outdoor experiences with historic sites, art, and wine. A good first question for planning your trip is which of these themes you want to shape your stay. The destinations and activities below offer specific points of reference.

Nature and Outdoor Activities

The Vortex Splashpad at Davie County Community Park covers 7,350 square feet and is the largest Vortex Splashpad in North Carolina. Operating details vary by season, so check the latest information before your visit. The Davie Disc Golf Course has holes ranging from 170 feet to over 700 feet, set in wooded terrain. These specific features make it easy to compare two different outdoor offerings, without assuming a particular playing or walking time.

Farmington Nature Park offers hiking and biking trails, fishing opportunities, and access to native wildlife and plants. The Farmington Nature Trails also feature a mountain bike pump track, open daily from sunrise to sunset. Closures due to weather or maintenance are possible, so check its status before your visit. If you’re interested in paddling, Davie County has several river access points along a state paddling trail.

History, Art and Local Culture

Joppa Cemetery is one of the earliest cemeteries in Davie County. Squire and Sarah Boone are buried together there; the cemetery is about half a mile west of Mocksville. For another perspective on the county’s history, take the walking tour of Mocksville, which visits historic homes on Main Street that were built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. You can get a tour brochure at the Chamber Visitor Center, 135 S. Salisbury Street in Mocksville, as well as at downtown shops. Since distribution locations may change, it’s a good idea to check availability in advance.

The Mill House Museum in Cooleemee is housed in a preserved mill house dating to 1905. Artifacts illustrate the lives of mill workers. The Zachary House was once the mill superintendent’s residence; exhibits showcase Cooleemee as a cotton mill town in its heyday. In Downtown Mocksville, murals and artwork offer an outdoor art experience and connect with the history of Davie County.

COGNITION also connects local themes with culture and learning. Its exhibits are inspired by Davie County’s economic sectors and include a farm-to-table theme. The makerspace offers classes, workshops, demonstrations, and lectures for young and adult learners. Together, Mocksville and Cooleemee offer different ways to explore history, art, and learning.

Wine in Davie County

Davie County is part of the Yadkin Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA). On the outskirts of Mocksville, Dove Vine Beverage makes honey-finished wines, with views of a vineyard planted with sweet Muscadine grapes. At Lazy Elm in the Yadkin Valley AVA, you can enjoy wines bottled at the winery and dessert wines. These details offer wine enthusiasts specific points of reference for trip planning without suggesting that the two offerings are the same.

Getting Here and Choosing Your Stay

Davie County is accessible via the regional airports Charlotte Douglas International, Piedmont Triad International, and Raleigh-Durham International, as well as the smaller Twin Lakes Airport and Sugar Valley Airport. Then check the location of the specific offering in relation to the places you’d like to visit.

Discover more destinations: Advance, Mocksville, Madison County, Halifax, Cumberland, Vance, Wilkes, New Hanover County.

For the broader travel overview: North Carolina.