Published by Christina. Last Updated on August 9, 2024.
Disclaimer: This site uses demographic data, email opt-ins, display advertising, and affiliate links. Revenue from our advertising and affiliate links goes back into our business and toward supporting communities affected by Hurricane Helene. Please visit our Disclosure and Privacy Policy pages for further explanation.
We’ve covered our favorite wineries throughout North Carolina and those concentrated in popular regions such as the Yadkin Valley, but are there any kid-friendly North Carolina wineries? As parents who travel for a living with our daughter, we’re always on the hunt for family-friendly establishments.
After years of exploration, we’ve uncovered quite a few family-friendly wineries in North Carolina and we will share them with you here. We hope they’ll inspire you to get out and enjoy delicious North Carolina wine with your family.
This post is a part of our series on North Carolina wineries and vineyards as well as kid-friendly activities throughout the state.
Whether you’re a new resident, a frequent visitor, or a local, we’re leaving no detail behind. If you live in North Carolina and are wondering, “What are the best kid-friendly wineries near me?” we think this NC travel guide will help you out!
Kid-Friendly North Carolina Wineries
Disclaimer: “Kid-friendly” is a rather broad and sometimes polarizing term. When we say kid-friendly wineries, we mean that they welcome tiny humans that their parents monitor.
While we aren’t ones to make assumptions, some establishments have had difficulties with children not being observed.
Please always watch your children when at these wineries. It is a gift to parents to have a space to drink incredible North Carolina wine without a babysitter.
We share these excellent wineries with you knowing that you’ll be able to keep a close eye on your children. Thank you!
Adagio Vineyards (Elkin)
Address: 139 Benge Dr, Elkin, NC
Website
Save This Article!
We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!
“Slowly with passion” is precisely what the owners of Adagio Vineyards created with their Yadkin Valley wines. Located just outside of Elkin, Adagio Vineyards has a very welcoming and homey tasting room next to the “baby vineyard.”
Outside is a fire pit to snuggle up in front of while the kids enjoy snacks!
Daveste Vineyards (Troutman)
Address: 155 Lytton Farm Rd, Troutman, NC
Website
If you’re in the Lake Norman area and want to enjoy a vineyard with the family, visit Daveste Vineyards! Close to Lake Norman State Park (also, Statesville and Mooresville), this is one of our favorite kid-friendly North Carolina wineries that pair live music with excellent wine.
With 50 acres under the vine, Daveste produces red and white European-style wines. Sip their award-winning Portrait, a Bordeaux style Cabernet Sauvignon, from Thursday to Sunday.
Read More: 30+ Awesome Things to Do in Statesville
Divine Llama Vineyards (East Bend)
Address: 4126 Divine Llama Ln, East Bend, NC
Website
Divine Llama Vineyards is a unique vineyard that is probably our favorite among all these kid-friendly North Carolina wineries! Home to one of the largest llama farms in the Southeast, Divine Llama combines a love for our animal friends with award-winning wine.
With over 91 acres of land, children are welcome to play and visit the animals while parents enjoy one of their eleven wines. Food trucks also come on the weekends, making it a perfect afternoon for everyone.
Llama trekking is also incredibly popular at Divine Llama, and children as young as ten years old can participate. Get to know llamas as you guide one through two miles of beautiful hills along Miller Creek!
Dobbins Creek Vineyards
Address: 4430 Vineyard View Ln, Hamptonville, NC
Website
Enjoy incredible views of the Brushy Mountains from Dobbins Creek Vineyards! This kid-friendly winery features a laidback atmosphere and encourages guests to bring snacks and picnics.
Pop open a bottle of their Chardonnay and bring the whole family–even the furry ones!
Elkin Creek Vineyards (Elkin)
Address: 318 Elkin Creek Mill Rd, Elkin, NC
Website
Sitting along the water, Elkin Creek Vineyard is the most relaxing winery you’ll ever visit, especially with children! The vineyard has a stream, waterfall, and plenty of outdoor space to spread out.
The wines here are absolutely fantastic–we recommend their Soft Wine and Rossa! Elkin Creek also serves wood-fired pizza on Sundays, making it a great activity for the whole family.
Read More: 14 Delicious Restaurants in Elkin (+1 Great Cocktail Bar)
Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery (State Road)
Address: 235 Chatham Cottage Ln, State Rd, NC
Website
Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery is one of the few dog-friendly and family-friendly wine farms. The Yadkin Valley winery was once a working dairy farm. The tasting room which you’ll enter has since been converted from horse stables!
Truly inviting to kids, Grassy Creek Vineyard has snacks and juice boxes available. You can also go on a 4-mile hike with the little ones to visit nearby Carter Falls.
Read More: 25 Wonderful Wineries Near Asheville (Vineyards Within 2 Hours)
Jones von Drehle (Thurmond)
Address: 964 Old Railroad Grade Rd, Thurmond, NC
Website
Jones von Drehle Vineyards is an impressive vineyard that happens to be kid-friendly!
Less than 10 minutes from Stone Mountain State Park in Wilkes County, this vineyard is a relaxing place to stop for a Petit Manseng after a long hike. We highly recommend a hike to Stone Mountain Falls or a shorter walk to Widow’s Creek Falls if you’re in the area.
Both pets and children are welcome at Jones von Drehle outside of the tasting room!
Read More: 25+ Fun Things to Do in Wilkesboro (+ North Wilkesboro and Nearby!)
McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks (Thurmond)
Address: 315 Thurmond PO Road, Thurmond, NC
Website
McRitchie Winery is another of our favorite kid-friendly North Carolina wineries that are near Stone Mountain State Park! Just down the road from Jones von Drehle, McRitchie has a laidback vibe and delicious wines.
Try their Unoaked Chardonnay and Ring of Fire Red. Either would be a great choice to start or to take home.
McRitchie also makes delicious hard ciders and that is another reason why we keep coming back!
Read More: Delicious Restaurants in Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro
Piccione Vineyards (Ronda)
Address: 2364 Cedar Forest Rd, Ronda, NC
Website
Piccione Vineyards in Ronda (Wilkes County) features epic views of rolling grapevines. Located right next to Yadkin Valley heavyweight Raffaldini, Piccione is a kid and pet-friendly North Carolina winery that serves award-winning Italian wines.
Bring the whole family to enjoy live music and food trucks while sipping on a delicious Montepulciano or Chardonnay.
Read More: 15+ Great Things to Do in North Wilkesboro (Speedway and More!)
Round Peak Vineyards (Mount Airy)
Address: 765 Round Peak Church Rd, Mt Airy, NC
Website
Enjoy family-friendly vibes near Mount Airy at Round Peak Vineyards! With a disc golf course on-site, there is plenty of room to roam and enjoy wine here.
Round Peak Vineyards grows 12 acres of French and Italian varietals and offers Skull Camp Brewery on tap. Pack a picnic and plan to spend the whole day at Round Peak because the vibe is just perfect for families!
Slightly Askew (Elkin)
Address: 913 N Bridge St, Elkin, NC
Website
Slightly Askew sits near Downtown Elkin, specializing in fruit wines with a cozy environment welcoming tiny humans and pets.
What sets them apart is their South American style of dry wine. That’s a nice distinction among the Italian wine-centric Yadkin Valley.
You and the family will also like Slightly Askew’s calendar of live music and fun events.
Ready to Visit these Kid-Friendly North Carolina Wineries?
North Carolina has so many incredible places to enjoy with your children, and we love being able to include wineries among them! We hope you’ve experienced some of these kid-friendly North Carolina wineries. If you have, let us know which you’ve loved and which we should check out next!
