CULTURE + ENTERTAINMENT
2:30 p.m. Our feet rejoiced as the next location was inside of the same space! Mosaic Wine Bar & Small Plates was steps away, with both Kool Beans and Mosaic customers hanging out at tables. Owners Katelyn and Nathaniel Condelli shared their story and poured us some wine to pair with an assortment of small plates (the Charcuterie was perfecto). 4 p.m. After reminiscing about the trip thus far (and Jan Sanderson’s incredible overalls), we caught the time and drove close by to Eponymous Brewing Company . The nano-brewery also had some great merch, and we grabbed a sticker as we looked around. Finding a spot, we left one of our stickers on a pillar to trade and to show we were there. 6 p.m. Dusk was getting close, so we made the trek over to McCrory Gardens , which is home to over 41,000 flowers, trees, and shrubs. Lisa Marotz walked us around a portion of the 25 acres, giving us insight on the horticultural education, events, and happenings that occur on site. Save the date for the Garden Discovery Festival on May 31, 2026 from 1-4 p.m. at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center . Admission is free, and guests can peruse educational booths, plant sales, hands-on experiences, presentations, and a garden tour.
McCrory Gardens Fun Facts • McCrory Gardens has been awarded a Level 1 accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum for achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens. • There are 1.6 miles of trails that are open and accessible to the public from dawn until dusk. • Stroll through the 25 acre garden and 45 acres of arboretum featuring hundreds of varieties of flowers, trees, shrubs and grasses in harmonious settings. • The Great Hall is one of many event rental options, with 3,000 square feet and private access to the terrace gardens . • Unique events take place year-round, like the Garden Glow every December. The staff puts up 350,000 lights throughout the gardens. They had around 11,000 visitors for the holiday experience last year.
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