Wilkesboro NC
Real Estate
Wilkesboro NC is located in Wilkes County in
the western corner of North Carolina at the
south bank of the Yadkin River. Wilkesboro
NC
is a family oriented community with a true
sense of Southern hospitality. Wilkesboro
has a very moderate climate that allows for
a pleasurable distinction between all four
seasons. This area offers great
entertainment, with everything from cultural
arts and festivals to outdoor activities in
Stone Mountain Park.
Economy
The economy of Wilkesboro NC has well defined
goals to recruit and attract new businesses
and industry to the town and county.
Wilkesboro NC has the second largest industrial
park in North Carolina. A Tyson poultry farm
is also located here, which is the largest
poultry farm east of the Mississippi.
Wilkesboro NC is also rich in furniture and
textile industries.
Hospitals
The Wilkes Regional Medical Center is
located in North Wilkesboro just minutes
away from Wilkesboro NC. This medical center
strives to provide high quality care while
remaining cost effective for patients.
Schools
Wilkes County Schools consistently rank near
the top academically within the state's
school systems. There are 16 elementary
schools, 4 high schools, and 1 middle
school, and all are accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools.
 Activities
Wilkesboro NC is home to Merle Fest, a music
festival honoring legendary guitarist Doc
Watson that has become the largest bluegrass
and folk music festival in the country,
attracting over 85,000 music fans annually.
There are several other cultural festivals,
including the Brushy Mountain Apple
Festival, one of the largest one day arts
and crafts festivals in the Southeast,
bringing in over 160,000 people. Wilkesboro
NC is home to many local vineyards that
provide daily tasting and wine tours. The
Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir is a popular
outdoor haven for boating, water skiing, and
fishing. The Stone Mountain State Park is
home to many trout streams, camping sites,
hiking, and rock climbing. This area is a
retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. Wilkesboro
NC also offers walking tours that take
visitors to different historical sites that
portray the feel of small-town 18th and 19th
century Wilkesboro.
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