Elkin
A welcoming foothills community tucked along the banks of the Yadkin River, known as one of North Carolina’s premier trail towns.
Elkin is a welcoming foothills community tucked along the banks of the Yadkin River, known as one of North Carolina’s premier trail towns. The community sits at the unique intersection of three major trails: the NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail, the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, and the Yadkin River State Blueway, creating an ideal environment for hiking, cycling, and paddling. Located right along Highway 21 and just off Interstate 77, Elkin offers residents easy access to both the Blue Ridge Parkway and the broader Piedmont Triad.
The town beautifully honors its roots as a historic manufacturing hub, transitioning its industrial legacy into a renewed sense of place. Downtown Elkin features a walkable Main Street defined by brick storefronts, local breweries, and unique tasting rooms like The Wisdom Table, all anchored by the restored Art Deco elegance of the Reeves Theater. The local lifestyle blends small-town character with premier viticulture, serving as a central gateway to the Yadkin Valley AVA with more than twenty wineries just minutes away, including local staples like Elkin Creek Vineyard and Grassy Creek Vineyard. Ultimately, Elkin rewards its residents with an enriching lifestyle deeply connected to both the river and the vine.
2,863 people live in Elkin, where the median age is 55 and the average individual income is $43,383. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Elkin, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Elkin A B C Store, Blue Oregano, and Bridge Street Grill.
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| Dining | 1.54 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.67 miles | 18 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.67 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.79 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.8 miles | 9 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.81 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.76 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.66 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.71 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.79 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.82 miles | 2 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
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Elkin has 1,354 households, with an average household size of 2.11. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Elkin do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,863 people call Elkin home. The population density is 102 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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ADDRESS
228 Franklin St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
ADDRESS
228 Franklin St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
