Explore Wilkes County
Don's Seafood & Steak
Enjoy a variety of seafood, steaks, and sandwiches in a casual dining atmosphere. We are conveniently located off Hwy 421 N at the Wilkes Community College exit, close to hotels and within walking distance of the MerleFest (Merle Watson Festival)
Wilkesboro, NC BusinessesFall Creek Cabins
Our private cedar log cabins, located on 54 acres, are ideal forhoney mooners and anniversary couples, yet large enough and equipped tohandle most family vacations and getaways. Enjoy a country mountain setting with all the "creature comforts,"
Purlear, NC BusinessesLeatherwood Mountains
A true wilderness resort unlike anywhere you've ever been, and yet it feels like "home". In the mountains of northwestern North Carolina, amid thousands of acres of family land in Wilkes County, we'
Ferguson, NC Other AttractionsWhippoorwill Village
The Village includes a one-room schoolhouse built in 1880 where North Carolina's Poet Laureate, Larkin Pearson attended school. Revisit Daniel Boone?s home (replica cabin) when he and his family lived on the Yadkin River in 1760
Ferguson, NC Other AttractionsOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail (Wilkes County Info)
Wilkes Co. is included in the Overmountain Victory Natl. Historic Trail of the Revolutionary War that covers Abingdon, VA through to eastern TN, to the high mountains of NC, across the Piedmont of NC and SC, and ends at the Kings Mtn Natl Military Park in York County, SC.
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Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest
Part of the NC system of Educational State Forests. Park covers 3300 acres providing picnicking and hiking opportunities as well as educational programs by reservation. Fire tower on the mountain. Top of mountain overlooks Wilkesboro. Our newest feature are the "Talking Trees."
Wilkes County Jaycees
Non-profit Civic organization that is very active in the Wilkes County community.
North Wilkesboro, NC Other Attractions
Burger King
Conveniently located at 245 Elkin Hwy/268 East near Carolina Mirror, Gardner Mirror, Coca-Cola Bottling, Basset-Walker/Vanity Fair, and Lowe's Companies.
North Wilkesboro, NC Businesses
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir
In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains this lake is an awesome scenic back-drop for any fun-filled excursion you plan! There is so much to choose from: camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, ranger led trail tours and children?
Wilkesboro, NC BusinessesPerry Lowe Orchards
Our Apple House is located on Hwy 16 offers apples Aug-Feb, with 25 apple varieties available in peak season Oct-Nov, peaches July-Sept, as well as corn, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, etc. Group Tours, Educational Apple Picking, Hay Ride, Apple Tree Maze with 800
Moravian Falls, NC OrchardsOakwoods Country Club
Course Access: Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 4