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@downtownbelmont

🛍️ Shop Small Weekend is happening in Downtown Belmont through Sunday! 🛍️ From November 29th through December 1st, you can make a huge impact by shopping in Downtown Belmont for the holidays. If you complete a Shop Small Weekend Passport during this weekend you will be entered to win one of ten $500 shopping and dining sprees in Downtown Belmont! 🗓️ November 29th, November 30th, and December 1st 🔗 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔: https://loom.ly/_m9zm-0 (link in bio) shopbelletique belmont.bookshop belmontspecialtyfoods blissgallery_belmont catawba_river_antiques cro.nc cottoncandyfactory_belmont docsbsmt jolieboutique marketonmainbelmont southmaincycles tastebudspopcorn thecollectivebelmont thejoyntbelmont 🛍️ Pick up a Shop Small Weekend Passport at any participating business during the weekend. 🛍️ Shop at FOUR participating retailers and make a qualifying purchase to complete your passport during the weekend. 🛍️ At your last stop once you have collected all FOUR stamps, drop your passport in the box for a chance to WIN one of ten $500 shopping and dining sprees in Downtown Belmont. Pledge to shop small and shop Belmont this holiday season and beyond, to help support your community and make a lasting impact!

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@wncaerialimagery

Historic Jackson County Courthouse all dressed up for Christmas. • • #wncaerialimagery #wnc #fromwhereidrone #droneoftheday #northcarolina

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We are so grateful to have been able to welcome guests back this week, and have loved seeing our estate from their point of view once again! Discover Christmas at Biltmore via the link in our bio.

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@mattshdr

Christmas Spirit in Historic Fourth Ward. fourthwardclt ☃️🎄🎅🏽🤶❄️. almikestavern #fourthwardclt #charlottesgotalot #streetshots #cltchristmas #fourthwardcharlotte #charlottechristmas #uptownclt #visitcharlotte #mycharlotte #explorecharlotte #charlotteology #cltshooters #clt250 #charlottesgotalot #weloveclt #charlotteskyline #eatworkplayclt #iloveclt #uptowncharlotte #almostperfect_hdr #icolorama #discoverclt #queencitywknd #qcguide #architecture #icu_usa #charlottenc #love_hdr_colour #charlottephotographer #wsoctv #qcexclusive

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@oldsaleminc

Just a few of our favorite things available for purchase at Winkler Bakery, the Visitor Center, and our online store at www.oldsalem.org . We're open every Wednesday-Saturday, 10AM-4PM. Come shop with us for delicious baked goods, Moravian stars, Old Salem pottery, and so much more! #oldsalem #winklertreats #winklerbakery #shoplocal #MoravianStar

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Choose, Cut and Stay in the Christmas Tree Capital

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Walk, Bike and Hike Your Way Through Winter Break in the Triad

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Ayr Mount Historic Site

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Take the Scenic Route Through NC with Insider Todd Aldridge

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Hit the Slopes at Winter Sports Resorts

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