The Painkiller—a potent blend of rum, cream of coconut, pineapple, and orange juice topped with freshly grated nutmeg—lives up to its name by erasing all memories of work deadlines and inbox stress.

Reidsville is the kind of place that makes you want to slow down and take a deep breath of fresh country air. This Rockingham County gem has a downtown area that looks frozen in time in the best ...