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We are your travel source for all things in and around Wilkes County, NC. Let us be your guide to getting the most out of your trip to Western NC.

Wilkesboro is located in the foothills of the picturesque mountains of North Carolina. Known as the Gateway to the Blue Ridge, the town is conveniently located at the hub of the roadways that lead to natural beauty and adventure. With an amazing variety of local and near local attractions, Wilkesboro is a great place to call home while visiting the western part of the state. We, at Visit Wilkesboro NC, are here to make your journey to Western NC easy to plan, fast to find and a memory to treasure. Our page will allow you to get daily tips on what's new, fun things to do and will give you a look into our history, music and the heart of this community. Our website, visitwilkesboronc.com is your resource to find places to stay, where to eat and things to do. We recommend that you read our insider articles to get detailed tips to make your visit a pleasant one. We also have a YouTube channel, Visit Wilkesboro NC, where you can view our playlists for local attractions, history, music, festivals, industry and more!

03/25/2026

Grab your ☕️ coffee and go explore Downtown Wilkesboro — unique shops, local museums, great eats, and walking trails all right on Main Street. Start here. See it all. ✨

10/14/2025

Join Jay Nash and his special guests for his annual “coming home to Wilkes” concert at The 1915 on Main Street in Wilkesboro. November 8th, Doors at 7 PM and the music starts at 7:30.
Click on the link and get your tickets… https://www.universe.com/events/jay-nash-live-acoustic-at-the-1915-tickets-W7H1FN

11/22/2024

It is time for the Annual Gingerbread House Festival at The 1915… December 6th and 7th!!

11/18/2024

✨The Christmas story is a simple story about an extraordinary event! Come celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, as we gather for the reading of Jesus’ birth and sing the traditional carols. We will simply focus on Jesus and the significance of His birth. Bring the family on Thursday, December 12th at 6:00, as we gather around the cross for the nativity story and carols. Plan to stay, afterward, for fellowship, coffee and hot chocolate!✨

📍1600 Runway Industrial Dr., Wilkesboro, NC 28697

08/26/2024

Check out the Life in Wilkes new website… most excellent!
Lifeinwilkes.com

08/10/2024

Take a few minutes and get to know our District W Tourism Director, Thomas Salley. He made a recent appearance on “Life in Wilkes”. Be sure to Like and Follow Life in Wilkes to meet some of the people that make Wilkes County a special place to call home!

Thomas Salley is Wilkes County's Tourism Director. In this episode of Life In Wilkes, he shares his thoughts on how the county's charm, history, and culture ...

08/05/2024

We are please to announce that The Contenders are headed back to Wilkesboro and will be playing at The 1915. Get your tickets!!

The Contenders (Josh Day & Jay Nash) in Wilkesboro by Jay Nash - Saturday, October 19, 2024 07:00 PM at 201 W Main St, Wilkesboro, NC 28697, USA. Buy tickets and find information on Universe.

11/22/2023

Next Friday at The 1915!!

10/18/2023

As Dorothy said as she clicked her heels... There is no place like home!! Come for a Visit and stay for a Lifetime!

Address

1307 S Collegiate Drive
Wilkesboro, NC
28697

Telephone

+13369900746

Website

http://explorewilkesboro.com/

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