Warm weather and longer days mean it is the perfect time for dining or enjoying a drink outdoors! Whether you are dining alone, with friends, or want to bring your furry best friend along, there are a number of outstanding options for dining and drinking "al fresco" in Roxboro and Person County.

Buoy's On Hyco Lake has a sprawling outdoor seating area with a lake view, and live music on many weekends throughout the summer season. Buoy's is located at 9510 Semora Rd, Semora, NC and is open Wednesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Country Club Convenience & Grill has a picnic table dining area where you can enjoy anything from breakfast to BBQ. They are located at 3620 Chub Lake Rd, Roxboro and are open Monday through Saturday from 6 AM - 2 PM. Satisfy your sweet tooth at Hopper's Poppers, where you can enjoy ice cream, candies, and gourmet popcorn outside at their outdoor picnic tables. They are located at 234 N Madison Blvd. Roxboro, and are open daily. Enjoy a coffee or delicious lunch outdoors at Tricia's Espresso, 43 Abbitt St. Roxboro, open Monday - Saturday. If you want to take the doggos along for a fun evening out in Uptown Roxboro, 1792 Beer Co welcomes leashed dogs in their 106 N Main Street bottle shop with outdoor seating - and be sure to treat Fido to one of their Doggie Beers! Food trucks are often hosted here also. Black Creek Brewery in Uptown Roxboro offers local brews, and frequent Food Truck Fridays, all of which can be enjoyed in their outdoor seating area.Tunnel Creek Vineyards at 1333 Berryhill Rd. is a local winery with abundant outdoor seating, and frequent live music. Dogs are welcome but should be leashed and kept to outdoor areas only.

Check individual establishment's websites or Facebook pages for menus, details on hours, live music schedules, and other information.

For more information, visit The Person County Visitor and Information Center located at 705 Durham Rd, Roxboro, open Monday - Friday from 9 am - 5 pm. Contact us by phone at 336-597-2689 or email info@itsbetterinperson.com.