Attraction · North Carolina

Childress Vineyards

1000 Childress Vineyards Rd, Lexington, NC 27295· $$· 10am–5pm (Mon–Sat), 12pm–5pm (Sun)

Steve’s take

Founded by NASCAR legend Richard Childress, this winery is about twenty minutes off I-77 and is nicer than it has any right to be sitting in the middle of North Carolina. The grounds are gorgeous, there's a restaurant, and the wine tasting is legit. Kids? They'll be bored in twenty minutes. But if your co-pilot has been earning road trip sainthood for two days straight, this might be the 'thank you' stop that keeps the marriage intact.

Destination Details

  • wine tasting
  • restaurant
  • gift shop
  • restrooms
  • parking
  • scenic grounds