There are several restaurant options, boutiques, and antique stores. If you venture outside of downtown to Catawba Mill Antiques you will find a wealth of booths with antiques and crafts. Some of our favorite restaurants are Sammy's, String Bean, and Nelly's Country Kitchen.

Local sightseeing: Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, US National Whitewater Center, Crowder's Mountain State Park, Billy Graham Library & Museum

River Jam on Thursday, June 1

Starts at 7:00 pm.

Concert is free, but $5 per vehicle parking fee.

USNWC's weekly concert series provides the perfect back drop for a fun summer evening outdoors. Enjoy music, large food and craft beer selection, and take in the sights and sounds of River Jam.

Jazz at the Bechtler

Friday, June 2 at 6:00 pm and 8:15 pm

Tickets $14

Mid-century art meets mid-century music on the first Friday of each month at the Bechtler. Jazz concerts are performed with Tia's friend and colleague, Noel Freidline, on keyboard. Concertgoers may choose from one of two shows: 6 to 7:30 pm or 8:15 to 9:45 pm. Each concert is performed without an intermission.