Wilkesboro · North Wilkesboro · Wilkes County, NC
Explore Wilkes County with The Wilkesboros
River walks, downtown meals, race weekends and community gatherings. Find a place to start, make a plan, and discover a little more of home.
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Step outside · Yadkin River Greenway
A river walk starts with the right trailhead
Choose a starting point in Wilkesboro or North Wilkesboro, see how the sections connect, and plan a distance that suits your group. Our dedicated Greenway guide brings the official map and visitor details together.
Planning a connected route? Check the guide’s linked access notice before setting out.
Your local starting points
Find your way around the Wilkesboros
Use the calendar for upcoming dates, the guides for practical ideas, and local news to keep up with the community.
Local news
Community updates and local reporting. Follow new stories, school news and developments around Wilkes County.
Read local news →Events calendar
Find festivals, concerts, markets and public gatherings, with dates and organizer links to help plan your visit.
Open the events calendar →Eat & drink
Browse restaurants, barbecue, diners, pizza, bakeries and coffee stops in Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro.
Explore local food →Things to do
Choose outdoor attractions, museums, downtown stops and family outings. Use the guide to put the pieces together.
Find things to do →Local businesses
Find shops, home services, professional services and other businesses serving Wilkes County communities.
Browse local businesses →Speedway & NASCAR
Explore North Wilkesboro Speedway history and find local trip-planning links for a race-weekend visit.
Open the Speedway guide →Water, woods & a change of pace
Make room for an outdoor day
Start with a reservoir outing or a state-park walk, then use the visitor guides to choose the access and activities that suit your day.
W. Kerr Scott Reservoir
Explore boating, paddling, fishing, camping and trail options around the reservoir. Start with the guide to understand the different recreation areas.
Plan a reservoir visit →
Stone Mountain & the foothills
Trade the downtown blocks for a trail, a picnic or a slower day in the foothills. Find Stone Mountain and other outdoor ideas in our Things to Do guide.
Explore outdoor attractions →The short track with a long story
Make a day of North Wilkesboro Speedway
Use our Speedway guide for the track’s history and local trip planning. Check the organizer’s current schedule and ticket details, then add a meal or another stop nearby.
- Start with the Speedway visitor guide.
- Use the official site for racing dates, tickets and camping.
- Browse local restaurants before choosing where to finish the day.
People, places & the stories between
Get to know the county behind the scenery
Follow Wilkes County’s story through the two towns, the Yadkin River corridor, local industries, music, racing and the people who shaped the area.
Make the history guide a starting point for a museum visit or a walk around downtown Wilkesboro. Then share the places and stories you think another visitor should know.
From around the community
Latest stories
Recent posts from The Wilkesboros. Publication dates appear on each story; check the event’s own date when planning a visit.
Put the places together
Explore Wilkes County on the map
See the two towns and nearby attractions, then open a guide or directions for your chosen stop. For Greenway routes and section distances, use the dedicated trail map.
Explore these local places in the guides beside the map, or open the Wilkes County area map.
Guides and directions are available for every listed place.
- North Wilkesboro Speedway
- W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir
- Yadkin River Greenway · Smoot Park
- Stone Mountain State Park
- Wilkes Heritage Museum
- Wilkes Community College · MerleFest
- Downtown North Wilkesboro
Know a good local spot? Share it.
Ask a question, recommend a place or let neighbors know about a public event. The Community Forum is a place to compare plans and help someone discover a little more of Wilkes County.
More local connections
Resources from the publisher
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Wilkes County Realty
Explore local real estate information if you are thinking about a move or getting to know the area.
Explore real estate resources ↗We Buy Used Cars
Review vehicle-selling information and contact options on the publisher’s automotive site.
Explore selling options ↗DetailerSupplies.com
Browse car-care guides, detailing resources and product information for keeping a vehicle looking its best.
Explore car-care resources ↗A little help getting started
Plan a visit or explore close to home
Where are the Wilkesboros?
Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro are neighboring towns in Wilkes County, North Carolina. This guide also covers the county’s surrounding communities, including Ferguson, Millers Creek, Moravian Falls, Ronda, Roaring River and Traphill.
Where should I start for a short visit?
Pick one anchor for the day: a Greenway walk, a reservoir outing, downtown browsing, local history or an event. Then add a meal nearby. The Things to Do guide offers attraction details and a simple day planner.
Where can I find upcoming events?
Use the Events Calendar for upcoming dates and official organizer links. Individual event stories and recaps provide additional coverage; check the event’s date before making travel plans.
How can I share an event or local recommendation?
Use the Community Forum to start a conversation, or send details through the contact page. For an event, include its name, date, time, venue, admission details and an official link. Include publication permission and a photo credit with any image.
Photo credits & local source links
- Downtown North Wilkesboro: Indy beetle, May 17, 2020. Wikimedia Commons source · CC0.
- Smoot Park trailhead: National Park Service, archival view. NPS Wilkes County source · NPS image-use information. No claim to original U.S. Government works.
- W. Kerr Scott Reservoir and Dam: Karen Fasimpaur, April 22, 2009. Public-domain source.
- Stone Mountain State Park: Fredrick Miller. Publisher-supplied photograph.
- Photographs use responsive crops. Older images show the locations at the time photographed.
- Greenway map, access details and sources: our dedicated Greenway guide. Current racing schedules: official Speedway website.
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